Anyone Installed the Continental TR7418UB-OR Radio

My CDR210 is on the way out and am looking for an updated (Bluetooth) aesthetically matching radio. The Continental sell for about $200 on ebay.de and I'm wondering if installation is complicated. The 993 forum says its a plug and play but wondering if any 996ers have taken the plunge. Any pictures? Cheers

No one's installed this radio?

C-Pro, I have not installed this radio. However, I cannot find "Continental TR7418UB-OR" on Google search. Can you point me to a link to one on the Internet? NOTE TO SELF: It's an old-fashioned classic Becker; see this link http://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/...7418ub-or.html

My CDR 220 just died, so I'm interested too. Alternatively, anyone got a working 220 they want to sell?

So I ordered the Continental radio (without CD) directly from Tore and asked him to develop a plug-and-play harness for the 996. I currently have the CDR-220 with Bose. The head unit and harness are on their way from Norway as we speak. A few things to note: 1: I decided to lose the CD changer. The head unit I chose does not allow for an auxiliary CD changer. No biggie. 2: the harness was a one-off development. While we think it will work, there may need to be further development. 3: Tore is an absolute gentleman who is very responsive. I ordered directly through his website. The guy knows his stuff. I'm hoping this will be a good solution. I will report back to the forum when it is arrived and is installed.

This may interest you guys https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...cdr-220-a.html

The guy on the 993 forum who sells the Continental radios is currently working on a 996 plug and play solution for people who want to use the OEM amp. I have the Hi Fi OEM option and I want to use it. Oops. Didn't see zachsdad1's post. Tore is also working on a non-Most harness as well.

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Is there a link to more info on these? That pic looks nice, but I'm not finding anything on it.

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http://www.continental-automotive.co...etooth_en.html And someone unboxing one in German, if you're into that sort of thing.. Radio Continental CDD7418UB-OR DAB Retro Radio - YouTube

Thanks!

I received the Continental receiver and 996 harness from Tore. Installation was easy thanks to the harness and support from Tore. Radio sounds great, now I have the ability to stream music from my phone and the Bluetooth connectivity is clear. So as for the Bluetooth, the unit has a built in microphone and an external, wired microphone. I didn't install the wired mic as I didn't want to start removing pillar trim and risk snapping anything due to the cold. The unit fit with minor modification to the plastic console frame. The fit, finish and illumination is spot on. Pics below will make you a Belieber!

Zach. Thanks. It looks great and "proper." My big concern was the installation and from what you describe you did it yourself without much trouble. I'll order one and post pictures also.

You won't be disappointed. It really is easy to install. That's said, I would contact Tore directly through his company website and tell him what system you currently have so he can craft the right harness. I'm no audio guy, but I'm happy to help if you get in a pinch.

Nice job. If you have an iPhone, how is the integration? Btw - you need to lose the cassette holders.

Agree completely with the cassette holder comment. Going with the console delete. Just haven't ordered it yet. I have an iPhone 6s. No issues that I can see thus far with pairing, caller id or streaming Pandora. Directions via the maps application also plays through the speakers.

Excellent! I'm waiting for Tore to get back to me about a harness for my car so I can used my amp (Factory Hi Fi option). How is the built-in Mic? I have an existing external Mic near the driver's sun visor that is from the previous owner. I might use that. I was also wondering how easy it would be to remove the "Continental" so I can replace it with a Porsche decal.

I have a cab with hardtop now. The built in mic was sensitive enough with light road noise. I suspect it will not be as effective when the cabin gets a bit louder. Tore strongly encouraged me to use the external, wired mic. Not sure about the sticker, but when you power up the unit, it says WELCOME. It would be trick it if said PORSCHE. Not sure if that can be achieved

That would be nice. It's worth investigating.

I have the 412UB (no CD) installed in my car in Germany. The fit and finish are great,, installation a breeze. Please remember that this unit does not have a line level (pre amp) output to use with an external amp. It's power is sufficient but might not be enough in a cab. But then you could use an external amp that accepts speaker level input. The sound quality is good but gets better with an external amp. The internal amp struggles with loads < 4 Ohms and overheats and shuts off.

Does Continental have any units that do have line level (pre amp) outputs? It would be great if it could be used with the in place 996 Nokia 6 channel amp.

I am confused: Does Tore's harness work with MOST system or pre-MOST model years? Secondly, who is Tore and how do I contact him?

Tore is the owner of Bergvill F/X located in Norway. I contacted him through his company website: http://www.bergvillfx.com/

Sjg1138: Continental car stereos (as well as Axion and VDO brands) are made by Kienzle and geared towards commercial vehicles. I have not seen a single DIN radio by Continental with line level outputs. Also, these units offer a hands free Phone connection via BT, but to my knowledge they do not transfer your phone book to the stereo. Basic BT music streaming is provided, but not always reliable in my experience with intermittent drop outs. Kienzle MCR 1016 has 4 line level outputs but it's style might be objectionable to Porsche style patrol. Addendum: Kr�mer KR-737 (ca. 400 Euros) is the same unit as the classic radio offered by Porsche for 1184 Euro. http://www.hifitest.de/test/naviceiv...mer-kr-737_423 (In German, very positive review)

That Kr�mer KR-737 looks great although its a shame they put a Piano Black finish on it. Matt Black would fit in much better. Actually digging around, it appears that they may not all be glossy black: http://www.kraemerautomotive.com/produkt/kr-737

(Deleted this post because I don't know how to read an instruction manual. )

EMBpilot, this is incorrect. The Continental 7412 and 7418 are the same in these respects. Both have backlighting, in the LCD and keys. The latter is controlled by supplying power to the A6 illumination input at the back. Both units have of course fader, balance and bass/treble controls, as well as Bluetooth A2DP, international AM/FM tuner and a USB input for use with memory sticks. The main difference between the 7412 and 7418 units is the CD player and the DAB radio functionality in the 7418. DAB radio is becoming a common digital radio standard in Europe. All this is well documented by the User Manuals of the two products. Cheers, Tore

tore im sorry im such a dumbass, It was right there in the book. My apologies.

Maybe a dumb questions, but can you charge an iPhone via the USB slot? I understand it is for USB media connection but was interested if it would charge. Thanks in advance ...

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No, unfortunately not.

Tore Tried contacting you through you website to no avail. Looking to add a continental-tr7412 to my 2002 porsche 996 turbo. It has the factory installed navigation (pcm1) Do you have a harness that will allow installation? Regards Vin

Hi Vin, thank you for your interest in my stuff, I am sorry to see that you have had problems getting in contact with me. I am available on email, as well as email and PM on this forum. I do not know how the PCM1 is connected to the car and if the Continental head units will be plug and play. One thing's for sure, you will need a dashboard insert and frames to accomodate the single DIN size head unit instead of the double DIN PCM. Isn't there a CD/DVD drive as well that has to go if you remove the PCM unit? Cheers, Tore