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Old 12-15-2019, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by titleistaddict87
Anyone here a fan of the continental unit sold by BergvilleFX? CD, Bluetooth phone and A2DP streaming. I use my phone for navigation and the with the Rennline mount works well for me.
how is the quality on microphone that’s built in?
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Old 12-16-2019, 09:33 AM
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I installed the Continental 7416 two years ago and love it. It looks period specific and the sound quality and clarity on phone calls is great. Tore was great to work with. Considered the Classic Radio at the time and decided that the small screen for navigation missed the mark. PM me if any specific questions come up.
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Old 12-16-2019, 01:10 PM
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I love mine.

The good.
  • Bluetooth works great. Streaming via spotify, apple music, waze, etc.
  • Looks period correct- colors, design, style, etc. makes it look like it was meant for our cars.
  • Navigation works great, albeit the screen is too small- but I purchased this primarily for streaming, so no biggie.
The bad.
  • Cost
  • Navi screen (but like I said above, not a huge deal since I use my phone for navi)
  • AM/FM doesn't sounds as good as am... if you still listen to the radio. LOL
In summary, I would do this again simply for streaming and aesthetics

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Old 03-29-2020, 12:30 PM
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Anybody have current information about the classic radio status? I was planning to get one, but not interested in waiting until the end of the year. Will likely get a Continental from Tore instead. Or in the meantime.
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Old 03-29-2020, 12:33 PM
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Supposedly there is a v2 in the works and about to launch, not sure when
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Old 03-29-2020, 01:05 PM
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Thanks. Did you end up with a Continental?
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Old 03-29-2020, 06:07 PM
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I just purchased the update blaupunkt Brennan. Has Bluetooth, etc and looks period/model correct with amber lighting.
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Old 01-11-2024, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluehorizon
Another "BTW" - installing the GPS unit and microphone is a bit of a pig / time-suck if you are doing it yourself and want all the wires to be nicely tucked away with the GPS unit visible above the dashboard. I ended up not bothering adding the GPS module for now as I don't use it anyway (have a Rennline phone holder with my phone running Waze) and I was fine using the built-in microphone versus the external one supplied. Plenty of examples on the forums of people who did put the effort in and did a nice job though.
Isn't most of the benefit to these expensive systems the GPS? Seems like a waste of money and laziness to buy one and not install the GPS.
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Old 01-11-2024, 10:17 PM
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I have the RS radio...very happy with it!

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Old 01-11-2024, 11:25 PM
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Love my Porsche Classic Radio! No issues.
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Porsche Classic radio is (to me anyway) the best compromise when you don't have the original unit at purchase. With a totally original car I'd be inclined to leave the unit as per the build sheet in place. A car is original only once. For a driver car (like mine) PCM all the way 👍
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Originally Posted by Bushbaby
Porsche Classic radio is (to me anyway) the best compromise when you don't have the original unit at purchase. With a totally original car I'd be inclined to leave the unit as per the build sheet in place. A car is original only once. For a driver car (like mine) PCM all the way 👍
I have both and honestly the one to have in the car in the new Porsche classic. The original is in a box but the functionality and modern feel the new one brings to the experience is 10/10.

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Is there any way to make the Bluetooth auto connect for PCRN? Cumbersome to be fiddling clicking the touch screen each time I start the car
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Originally Posted by Aircool'dFool
Is there any way to make the Bluetooth auto connect for PCRN? Cumbersome to be fiddling clicking the touch screen each time I start the car
I only set it up once and it connects via Bluetooth every time automatically. For the Porsche classic radio that is.
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Old 01-12-2024, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MC 968CS
I only set it up once and it connects via Bluetooth every time automatically. For the Porsche classic radio that is.
Oh - sorry didn't mean connecting, meant navigating to the default Bluetooth audio output. I always have to click media, wait for the BT audiostreaming to turn white then click that. Wondering if there's a way to auto connect to that
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