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Re: MP3 - playing capability - good news!!!
I too would like MP3 connectivity. I understand that the 997 has a CD changer preparation in the luggage copartment. What does it look like. In my 996 there was a set of phono plugs and it was easy to connect a portable MP3 palyer. I realise the 997 has the MOST bus but what do the conncetors look like. I did not spec a CD changer
Re: MP3 - playing capability - good news!!!
Hi RC, I had placed new order 997S in HK on early April . It will be made on June and ETA HK on Aug. After read you news, I check with HK Dealer. They said my order is 2005 model year. So my 997s will not have MP3 software or any update kit. Unless I change to 2006 model and the shipment date will be Sep ETA HK. But the price will be increase 3-5%. Should I send your advice to Headquarter?
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The MP3 playing capability IS NOT GOOD NEWS to those of us who have already got 997's if there is no facility to upgrade for our PCM. There should be a concerted effort to get Porsche to offer the upgrade either free or at minimal cost.
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May 6, 2005 5:17:13 PM
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The MP3 playing capability IS NOT GOOD NEWS to those of us who have already got 997's if there is no facility to upgrade for our PCM. There should be a concerted effort to get Porsche to offer the upgrade either free or at minimal cost.
Jonathan
Theoretically, it should be free since it's the same model year. At least, that's what seems logical to me.
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So what do we do about it.How do we pressurise Porsche?
Sorry guys, Porsche covered their rear ends with this statement in the owner's manual:
"It has always been Porsche's policy to continuously
improve its products. Porsche, therefore, reserves
the right to make changes in design and
specification, and to make additions or
improvements in its product without incurring any
obligation to install them on products previously
manufactured."
Phil
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The MP3 playing capability IS NOT GOOD NEWS to those of us who have already got 997's if there is no facility to upgrade for our PCM. There should be a concerted effort to get Porsche to offer the upgrade either free or at minimal cost.
Jonathan
It's worse news for us poor underdog Boxster owners - we have to pay serious PoundsPoundsPounds$$$ to get PCM in the first place.
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RC, the "New" PCM2 version should, by your account, be starting to show up in the May delivered cars. Has anyone taken delivery of one recently that could shed light on the MP3 ability of this "Revised" system? My Cab was built May 2 and is scheduled to come in next week so I'll be checking.
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RC, the "New" PCM2 version should, by your account, be starting to show up in the May delivered cars. Has anyone taken delivery of one recently that could shed light on the MP3 ability of this "Revised" system? My Cab was built May 2 and is scheduled to come in next week so I'll be checking.
I'll tell you soon if it works or not. (C2S may built)
May 18, 2005 9:49:47 PM
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Re: MP3 - playing capability - good news!!!
just saw my 997S today at the dealer, they are getting it ready for customer delivery, installing the radar detector, waiting for the plates, etc. I'm picking it up Friday, so as soon as I get it I will test the mp3 compatibility as see if its being installed on 997's alreday or if its delayed, and will report on it
BTW, I didn't get a long look at it, just a quick glance since I was kind of in a hurry and had other things to do but the two things that struck me is the ride height, even with the shocks not being broken-in and settled yet, the lower stance of the -20mm was noticeable to me after being used to seeing std. 997 and PASM 997's, and the other thing is that the chromed sport exhaust tips actaully look good in person. I didn't like them in the pictures but in person they blend nicely with the curved rear
Shame on you. May 18, 2005 10:03:05 PM
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I'm picking it up Friday, so as soon as I get it I will test the mp3 compatibility as see if its being installed on 997's alreday or if its delayed, and will report on it
BTW, I didn't get a long look at it, just a quick glance since I was kind of in a hurry and had other things to do but the two things that struck me is the ride height, even with the shocks not being broken-in and settled yet, the lower stance of the -20mm was noticeable to me after being used to seeing std. 997 and PASM 997's, and the other thing is that the chromed sport exhaust tips actaully look good in person. I didn't like them in the pictures but in person they blend nicely with the curved rear
Carlos,
get some sleep and rest buddy; cuz you'll be driving it non-stop for at least 48 hours
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mea culpa, mea culpa... I even had the mobile phone with built in VGA cam in my pocket but fortgot to use it! but I promise some scenic shots this weekend in the few moments that I'm letting then engine cool down a bit
Control yourself too mate!
You wanna brake this baby the proper way considering the high performance driving you're going to inflict on it in its life!
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I prefer white or light colored gauges on sportcars but thats just my taste. I get some pics this weekend and will try to finish the brake-in quick and then post mp3 files of the PSE from inside/out side, on/off, accel/pass by, etc.
I tried to do a recording, using two different cameras. Unfortunately wind noise was horrible above 80 kph and below it, the sound wasn't really the "real" thing.
I even used a Dolby 5.1 video cam and the sound wasn't better either. The best video/sound I've seen/heard so far comes from our User SEVEN. But the sound is still not accurate, I hope you have more luck or better knowledge how to do the job right. Video/sound stuff isn't really my thing.
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Re: MP3 - playing capability - good news!!!
Hi RC,
HK agent replied:Hello Martin,
I have no comments to your information from the attached website, it is not an
official Porsche announcement.
But we received information from Porsche that the MP3 reading via CD will start in
September production for sports cars. Whether it is possible to upgrade the cars
before is still unknown, but I see chance very low.
We will get production planning of your C2S very soon."
Should I check with Porsche Head quarter?
My new 997S will be made in June!!
Please comment.
HK agent replied:Hello Martin,
I have no comments to your information from the attached website, it is not an
official Porsche announcement.
But we received information from Porsche that the MP3 reading via CD will start in
September production for sports cars. Whether it is possible to upgrade the cars
before is still unknown, but I see chance very low.
We will get production planning of your C2S very soon."
Should I check with Porsche Head quarter?
My new 997S will be made in June!!
Please comment.
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