[Fox944]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/18/porsche...classic-radios/

<i>What if you could update your classic car with modern tech, without losing the style that you've come to love? Porsche now has a solution for owners of old 911s. Starting in October 2010, owners will be able to retrofit their cars with the Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System (Part # 911 645 910 00), which packages a display screen fitted into a form factor that is an exact fit for the original factory radio's location. Round knobs keep appearances in line with that classic Porsche aesthetic, but the technology is purely 21st century.

The unit will retail for €595,00 plus VAT (around $776 USD before taxes at current exchange rates). Considering what Porsche gets for some of the options on its modern cars, the neo-retro nav unit's price seems pretty good. We understand a desire for modern conveniences in older cars, and the Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System may be an answer to the prayers of some 911 enthusiasts since it obviates the need for a less desirable aftermarket solution. (Of cource, one could always just stick a portable GPS unit on the windshield...)

According to MotoBullet, the Classic Radio Navigation System is designed to fit Porsche 911s from from model years 1963 to 1977 (it might also fit the Porsche 914). They go on to suggest that this nav unit may also work with firstgeneration Porsche 912s, but those guys are already going too slow to care where they're heading. (We kid, we kid... out of jealousy.)</i>

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[Fox944]

I'm sure this would work in a 968. Someone would have to crack it and install U.S. maps however.

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[Monstrous4Banger]

I likey. I bet you could flash it, and install maps of the same format. It might eve be able to just install the extra maps in that format, and no need to flash any thing. Doubt it uses a custom format. I bet the hardware running it was sourced from another company. Flashing everything, could possibly mean running an OS from another unit here, depending on the hardware, But Id bet whats running it is blaupunkt, or something.

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[blau]

Has anyone got their hands on one of these yet??

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[flash]

given that it doesn't seem to have a lot of input features, i doubt anybody in the states will bother



i've been wrestling with this problem for years now - i am finally caving in and installing the same deck i have in the other cars, and again yanking out the only deck i ever found to have it all



http://www.968forums.com/topic/10515-jvc...ntry103948

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[bombfactory]

That thing might look right at home in a '73 911, but no way could I live with that clunky-looking faceplate in my 968. Ug-ly, not to mention extremely overpriced. And who needs built-in nav these days anyway when just about all cell phones have gps?

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[flash]

lol - me - i live on that thing - that's why i'm now on my 3rd rendition of systems



i can't use the gps on my phone and expect to get anywhere - also, doing it that way, you can't use the gps AND the phone at the same time



here in california, we have the added complication of the cell phone laws, which are now, when violated and prosecuted, can result in over a $300 fine AND $1000 per year increase in your insurance rates for 3 years - if you are using it with kids in the car, you can be charged with reckless endangerment - it's getting ugly out there

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[Fox944]

This unit may not look pretty, but i would def. consider it for a 968 only because i like my interior to look as if it came that way from the factory.

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