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[scguy]

Just wanted to say hi. Purchased my first 911 last month. 1999 911 C2 62K.

I've loved every minute of it. The only thing that bothers me about the car is the cassette player. It makes the car feel older and less exotic. However it does have the cd changer, so I can still listen to my music.

I have two question and would appreciate any advice:

1. If I can find a used cd head unit from another 966, is the wiring the same so that I could just remove my cassette player and install the factory cd unit (assuming that I would also get the code from the seller)

2. My second issue is with the tipronic shift knob. The top part of the knob (the silver button that presses down) pops off about every third or fourth time that I depress it. I pop it back into place but it keeps doing it. It seems to come out of place when I depress it. The knob has a small plastic wheel like device on it. When it pops off, I can see a spring on the shift knob and a very thin metal bar that the silver button clicks back on to. I don't think anything has bee broken off, but its kinda embarrassing when someone is in the car with me and I go to shift into gear and the button flies off into my lap. :(

Im very excited about my new car and look forward to chatting with other owners.

Thanks

scguy

[Loren]

:welcome:

1. Yes, just make sure it is an older version CD/Radio. Not the newer (CDR-23) version which is fiber optic (only for MY03 and newer).

2. Do a search here for Tiptronic knob removal and then remove and inspect the parts for wear. Chances are something is worn or broken.

If you have to replace the knob there are a variety of color and style choices. MSRP starts at about $150 but Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) can get you much better pricing.

[RFM]

Once the silver button jumps off spontaneously, which indicate wear of the notches, should be replaced, is available separately.

[scguy]

Once the silver button jumps off spontaneously, which indicate wear of the notches, should be replaced, is available separately.

So I may just need a new silver button and not a whole new assembly.

Any suggestions on where I could order one? should I check with the local dealership?

[RFM]

Take a look behind the "Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost" on top of the page, they can help you out.

[Bob Brooks]

Just wanted to say hi. Purchased my first 911 last month. 1999 911 C2 62K.

I've loved every minute of it. The only thing that bothers me about the car is the cassette player. It makes the car feel older and less exotic. However it does have the cd changer, so I can still listen to my music.

I have two question and would appreciate any advice:

1. If I can find a used cd head unit from another 966, is the wiring the same so that I could just remove my cassette player and install the factory cd unit (assuming that I would also get the code from the seller)

2. My second issue is with the tipronic shift knob. The top part of the knob (the silver button that presses down) pops off about every third or fourth time that I depress it. I pop it back into place but it keeps doing it. It seems to come out of place when I depress it. The knob has a small plastic wheel like device on it. When it pops off, I can see a spring on the shift knob and a very thin metal bar that the silver button clicks back on to. I don't think anything has bee broken off, but its kinda embarrassing when someone is in the car with me and I go to shift into gear and the button flies off into my lap. :(

Im very excited about my new car and look forward to chatting with other owners.

Thanks

I have a 2002 996 C2 that has the radio I believe you are thinking of. It is an AM/FM/single CD unit. Becker CDR220. Available new and possibly refurbished from SW Stereo Specialists(www.swstereo.com). Might find a used one on ebay. I have the upgrade that includes speakers in the doors and a 6-channel Haes amplifier; all factory, but I think this Becker head unit will also work without a separate amp. SW Stereo could tell you.

There is lots of dialogue on this forum about the Becker unit not being up to snuff with the performance of current head units, but if you want to maintain the aesthetics of the instrument panel the Becker is really the only good option I have found. And then, there is a lot of talk about the need to have a better amplifier and speakers. I have recently replaced my dash and rear panel speakers with some from MB Quart, which is tedious and hiding the big crossovers is challenging. It does sound noticeably better but it would not satisfy a true audiophile willing to spend several thousand $ to advance the sound in his Porsche. You can run a search for "Stereo Upgrade" or similar topics and find quite a bit of experience about this on the forum.

scguy