Retrofitting PCM

[tmc]

I'm in the process of retrofitting PCM navigation into my 05 987S. Some notes for those thinking of walking this path, plus some questions for those who have already:

Note #1: It's expensive! This will likely cost me ~$3600 in parts alone, and that's with help of the nice people at Sunset Imports to get these parts at a lower cost. The kit you need is the PCM retrofit kit (for me, part number 987-044-900-72), which includes the head unit, the DVD drive, and the navigation DVDs. You also need a cable, which will be specific to your model, equipment, VIN, etc.

Note #2: The install is also expensive. My indy shop can't do it. This requires the new diagnostic computer, which is $15k and they haven't sprung for it yet. My dealer quoted me 8 hours at $100/hour. Ouch.

Question #1: Is there any market for the head unit I'm removing (the CDR-24)?

Question #2: Is there any way to get a "binding quote" from my dealer to make sure they don't pull the "oh it took us longer than that" kind of crap and charge me even more?

I'll update everyone on how it goes once I get it settled (should be a couple of weeks).

Note #3: No I don't want to do an aftermarket head unit, and yes I know they are way cheaper. Stock look and stock condition are worth the extra to me. Feel free to think me crazy.

TMC

[PTEC]

I'm in the process of retrofitting PCM navigation into my 05 987S. Some notes for those thinking of walking this path, plus some questions for those who have already:

Note #1: It's expensive! This will likely cost me ~$3600 in parts alone, and that's with help of the nice people at Sunset Imports to get these parts at a lower cost. The kit you need is the PCM retrofit kit (for me, part number 987-044-900-72), which includes the head unit, the DVD drive, and the navigation DVDs. You also need a cable, which will be specific to your model, equipment, VIN, etc.

Note #2: The install is also expensive. My indy shop can't do it. This requires the new diagnostic computer, which is $15k and they haven't sprung for it yet. My dealer quoted me 8 hours at $100/hour. Ouch.

Question #1: Is there any market for the head unit I'm removing (the CDR-24)?

Question #2: Is there any way to get a "binding quote" from my dealer to make sure they don't pull the "oh it took us longer than that" kind of crap and charge me even more?

I'll update everyone on how it goes once I get it settled (should be a couple of weeks).

Note #3: No I don't want to do an aftermarket head unit, and yes I know they are way cheaper. Stock look and stock condition are worth the extra to me. Feel free to think me crazy.

TMC

#1. There probably is some market for it but I wouldnt expect to get much for it.

#2.When you sign the estimate, legally they have to contact you before they can charge you more than the estimate quote.