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Head unit for 500e

incaico

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Currently have Continental on my ‘92 500e but would like to change to this Porsche head unit (see attached)

If the wisdom of the forum can ping me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
 

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I'm the last person here that can talk intelligently about electronics and radios however It is known that the early 036 audio systems are very time consuming and expensive to upgrade. Did you install the Continental? If so, you may still want to go forward. Have you read any of the threads on this subject?
 
Replacing the stock 1992 head unit (Becker 1432) is difficult to do properly. Since you already have the Conti head unit, it shouldn't be a problem to switch to another aftermarket unit, assuming you're content with the sound of the current system.

What does the Porsche head unit provide that Conti does not? I'm not familiar with that particular Porsche HU.

:gsxrock:
 
Replacing the stock 1992 head unit (Becker 1432) is difficult to do properly. Since you already have the Conti head unit, it shouldn't be a problem to switch to another aftermarket unit, assuming you're content with the sound of the current system.

What does the Porsche head unit provide that Conti does not? I'm not familiar with that particular Porsche HU.

:gsxrock:
I just think it adds a Porsche touch. Conti came with car. Is the Becker 1432 OE for the ‘92 500e? What Bluetooth unit do you recommend?
 
Becker 1432 is standard for the 1992 and 1993 500E (and other US W124 models). That's the two-piece unit with a head unit for display, and a tuner pack in the trunk. And two trunk-mounted amps on the passenger side.
 
Having done one W124 retro fit for aftermarket and currently struggling to put my 500E back to factory :banger:
I can say that wiring in the Porsche unit shouldn't be too bad to replace the already aftermarket Conti.
The Conti obviously already has the speakers rewired and the fader wheel by-passed... that's the trick to going from 1432 to aftermarket.

I love the idea of the Porsche HU and wish I'd have thought of it myself!!!
That is a sweet ass sweet looking HU:approved:
 
Having done one W124 retro fit for aftermarket and currently struggling to put my 500E back to factory :banger:
I can say that wiring in the Porsche unit shouldn't be too bad to replace the already aftermarket Conti.
The Conti obviously already has the speakers rewired and the fader wheel by-passed... that's the trick to going from 1432 to aftermarket.

I love the idea of the Porsche HU and wish I'd have thought of it myself!!!
That is a sweet ass sweet looking HU:approved:
All speakers are correctly wired and sound is adequate as I’m a jazz and classical fan. Maybe I keep the Conti as it does have Bluetooth that works perfect…but if I can just find out about that Porsche HU…
 
All speakers are correctly wired and sound is adequate as I’m a jazz and classical fan. Maybe I keep the Conti as it does have Bluetooth that works perfect…but if I can just find out about that Porsche HU…
Spend 15 minutes on the phone with the folks from Becker Autosound in New Jersey. They're probably your best source to talk through your options with both of those units.

Becker Auto Sound LLC | Sound System Repairs Saddle Brook NJ ... They may be able to rebuild and/or retrofit bluetooth into one or both.

Good luck.

maw
 
I have this unit in my 911, now the third iteration from Porsche. It has bluetooth, DAB radio and Apple Car play. It is a fantastic unit through and through. It'll be available from any official Porsche centre as well as online.

 
I have this unit in my 911, now the third iteration from Porsche. It has bluetooth, DAB radio and Apple Car play. It is a fantastic unit through and through. It'll be available from any official Porsche centre as well as online.
That looks like a nice unit. Possibly plug & play on 1994-up Mercedes, based on the photos of the rear with the connectors:


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Currently have Continental on my ‘92 500e but would like to change to this Porsche head unit (see attached)

If the wisdom of the forum can ping me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Curious to know where you landed in this decision making process...any updates / pictures?
 
Curious to know where you landed in this decision making process...any updates / pictures?
Although it would be a cool look, I decided to keep the Continental as I did not want to disturb any of the woodwork. All I need is a scratch...
 

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It's pretty easy to remove the woodwork without scratching , the shifter wood is scarier to handle because you have to remove the pry the shifter plastic off. Either way, you have a great radio that looks period correct.

Plus, I wouldn't fall for the typical Porsche trope that some people play into with the 036.
 

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