bostbrewer

I just added Satellite to my MY07 987 using the Cayenne parts. I kept the existing GPS Antenna and added the new Antenna under the Cowl just to the right of the Telephone Antenna (666 Phone option). I didnt remove the cowl, but affixed the Antenna using Velcro and it seems to work ok. I may eventually replace the original existing Antenna by removing the cowl, but I'll see how this works first.

The official kit may not come for another year if at all. It is rumored (emphasize 'rumored') that satellite radio may be an option for MY2008. I purchased the Cayenne kit (with the cable option for the CD changer), and am preparing to install it myself this week. I really expect it to be a DIY project - it's all plug and play - the Cayenne kit provides plenty of extra cables that aren't needed (and may be removed from the bundle), an excess of antenna wire (a non-issue), and a somewhat compromised placement of the antenna (most members of this board report normal operation nonetheless). It's clearly a 1 to 2 hr project. But while we're on the topic, anyone able to mount the antenna under the cowl WITHOUT removing the cowl - is there enough clearance for access to the screwhead and mount??

The unit should mount on top of the NAV unit or if you have the CD Changer on top of that. If you're having a dealer install it, you can have them contact Danbury Porsche in CT and ask for Lonnie who did the install on several units. The only thing I have an issue with is reception is not as good as it should be. This is due to location of antenna uner cowel, replacing the NAV antenna. Maybe one day Porsche will get with the program that satellite is a very big option in the USA. BTW, that's a great price on the kit! :thumbup: Regards, Deanski Sorry guys, I should have checked back on the board a lot sooner. Anyway, since I didn't attempt to install the Sat kit I was able to return it without paying the usual restocking fee. As for the configuration issues, those of you with C2's should check out the trunk of a C4S. Part of the all wheel drive unit takes up most of the center portion of the trunk. As a consequence, the components for the nav and sound system are in completely different locations and orientations. For the record, I don't even have a CD changer. The Sat kit install would have required choosing a different location for the receiver and probably constructing a custom mount as well as housing or cover to replace the plastic unit covering the components presently( which was not large enough to accommodate the Sat receiver). I suppose in the end it's "doable" I just wasn't up to blazing new trails. I would also caution those of you with new turbo's as the configuration is likely to be the same. Lastly, if anyone out there has installed the kit in a 997 C4S let me know how you did it. Thanks FYI. Suncoast Motorsports deliniates between a C2 and a C4 in their Retrofit kits. I ordered one for my incoming 987s, but you may want to check with them as perhaps they have an alternate mounting location for the C4s? http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant...de=satellite997

The unit should mount on top of the NAV unit or if you have the CD Changer on top of that. If you're having a dealer install it, you can have them contact Danbury Porsche in CT and ask for Lonnie who did the install on several units. The only thing I have an issue with is reception is not as good as it should be. This is due to location of antenna uner cowel, replacing the NAV antenna. Maybe one day Porsche will get with the program that satellite is a very big option in the USA. BTW, that's a great price on the kit! :thumbup: Regards, Deanski Sorry guys, I should have checked back on the board a lot sooner. Anyway, since I didn't attempt to install the Sat kit I was able to return it without paying the usual restocking fee. As for the configuration issues, those of you with C2's should check out the trunk of a C4S. Part of the all wheel drive unit takes up most of the center portion of the trunk. As a consequence, the components for the nav and sound system are in completely different locations and orientations. For the record, I don't even have a CD changer. The Sat kit install would have required choosing a different location for the receiver and probably constructing a custom mount as well as housing or cover to replace the plastic unit covering the components presently( which was not large enough to accommodate the Sat receiver). I suppose in the end it's "doable" I just wasn't up to blazing new trails. I would also caution those of you with new turbo's as the configuration is likely to be the same. Lastly, if anyone out there has installed the kit in a 997 C4S let me know how you did it. Thanks