navigation unit

[kman]

Hello everyone.

I have a 2006 Cayman S, with the Bose radio. I wanted to know if anyone has any information regarding having factory navigation unit, retrofited. (or an Alpine or similar after market unit installed -this would require rewiring everything due to the fiber optics.)

I have an external GPS unit, but it keeps falling of the windshield, so I was considering an in dash system.

I bought the car off the dealers lot, the price was good, but now I do realize that I need the navigation unit. (I'm in the Los Angeles area if it makes a difference)

Any help will be apreciated.

Thanks

[berty987]

I beleive the 987 Boxster / Cayman use the MOST fibre optic system for communications between the ECU and modules on the vehicle. The radio and bose amplifier are examples of such modules , so retro fitting an OEM navigation unit will require some specialist workshop knowledge and equipment , as the system has to be programmed to accept the new unit. Removing the OEM radio and fitting a new head unit may be simpler if you are looking for an "in dash" navigation system. Again i would opt for an experienced audio fitter to do the job , as there have been horror stories of inexperienced fitters accidentally severing the most cable, resulting in a complete interior strip out to replace the loom. If your only issue is the location of the GPS reciever , you could try mounting the unit under the plastic cowl that covers the lower part of the windshield in the front trunk. This is the OEM location for the GPS reciever and seems to work fairly well. Routing the cable through to the interior of the car should also be relatively simple. I've seen e bay dealers offering retro fit kits for around the 5,000 dollar mark, so this gives an indication of price if you go the OEM equipment route.

Edited December 11, 2006 by berty987

[987Berto]

Hello everyone.

I have a 2006 Cayman S, with the Bose radio. I wanted to know if anyone has any information regarding having factory navigation unit, retrofited. (or an Alpine or similar after market unit installed -this would require rewiring everything due to the fiber optics.)

I have an external GPS unit, but it keeps falling of the windshield, so I was considering an in dash system.

I bought the car off the dealers lot, the price was good, but now I do realize that I need the navigation unit. (I'm in the Los Angeles area if it makes a difference)

Any help will be apreciated.

Thanks

Totally possible and I've been contemplating doing it myself on my Boxster, too.

Here are instructions from a 987 typ 110/120 (aka Cayman/S) fan-site ;)

http://www.caymanclub.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=99