Console storage compartment

[sparky65]

Hello all

I have a 99 Boxster that I am considering replacing the radio in. This is my current configuration:

Obviously I will not need the surround sound controls after replacing the radio. I want to replace the surround sound module with a storage compartment so that it will look like this:

What is the part number for the bottom compartment just above the batwing?

thanks

brian

[Tool Pants]

The storage bin for just above the batwing where the DSP unit is is 996 552 243 01 01C.

Do you actually own a model year 1999 with the DSP option?

The reason I ask is that I have never seen it in person on a 1999, but it is shown in the Porsche publications for 1999. First time I saw it in person was for model year 2000.

[Cassiebox]

According to my parts listing, I think you're looking for the radio shelf unit - 996.552.253.01.01C. Verify w/ Suncoast or your local dealer. I assume you are also replacing you're AMP? I understand that the M680 AMP will not work w/out the control panel you have. Good luck and let us know what you are replacing it with. Others here may have done the same and can give you some add'l help.

[sparky65]

The storage bin for just above the batwing where the DSP unit is is 996 552 243 01 01C.

Do you actually own a model year 1999 with the DSP option?

The reason I ask is that I have never seen it in person on a 1999, but it is shown in the Porsche publications for 1999. First time I saw it in person was for model year 2000.

Yes, I do own a 1999 2.5L Artic Silver Boxster. I bought it in June (3rd owner) only 41k miles on it.

thanks for the part number

brian

[sparky65]

According to my parts listing, I think you're looking for the radio shelf unit - 996.552.253.01.01C. Verify w/ Suncoast or your local dealer. I assume you are also replacing you're AMP? I understand that the M680 AMP will not work w/out the control panel you have. Good luck and let us know what you are replacing it with. Others here may have done the same and can give you some add'l help.

I plan on replacing the radio with this one

http://www.cardomain.com/item/KENKDCMP832U...term=kdc-mp832u

I am still in the panning stages atm. I had not considered replacing the amp.

I do plan on taking a drive to see my dealer.

thanks

brian

[sparky65]

With that model radio, is it possible to use the current amp and dsp?

thanks

brian

[Cassiebox]

I think it will work as long as you use the preamp outputs and hook them into the boxsters stereo harness to the amp but cannot say for certain. I'm not sure what your ultimate goal is or if your funds are unlimited, but you might want to take a look at this link:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...ost&id=5022

Any did a great job documenting the process and I wish this was available before I did mine. The weakest link in the Boxster's sound system is speakers. The head unit isn't the greatest, but it is adequate to say the least. The speakers on the other hand are really THAT bad (paper cones, no range, weak magnets, etc.). Here's a list of what I did and approx costs:

upgrade dash speakers to infinity ref 4.25 - $80

upgrade door speakers to infinity ref 5.25 - $90 (still only gets low end)

added Harvey PNP rear speaker kit (polks) - $225

swapped out amp to 6x40 (for rear power) - $50 (from auction site)

added Becker NA Aux In kit (for XM & Ipod) - $35

Grand total (plus a few evenings of time - $480

and the system is now very good - enjoyable. Not the loudest, but loud enough and clarity and function were my goals. I'd hate to see you spend what looks like $400 on a new head unit and misc adapters to hook into the existing system only to find out it's still bad. I'd recommend starting w/ redoing the speakers, adding the rear speaker kit (if you don't have it already) and the Becker AUX In kit before buying a new head unit.

Good luck!