Re: Radio: Aftermarket headunit for my 2001 986s?

Should I run an aftermarket Head Unit in my 986s? I already put the AUX cable in to plug my phone/ipod into it for tunes. Recently I've been listening to sports talk shows on my commute via internet radio (I live and commute in the hicks).

I was thinking something with bluetooth integration might be nice.

Anyone miss their stock CDR 220?

My stock HU, is sometimes having problems with the screen. Sometimes it's really dim. I wiggle it and it goes back to normal illumination. Or it could be my 40yr old eyes, and the fact I wear polarized clipons.

Peter

Do not hesitate a moment longer. Trash that awful CDR220 and get yourself a nice Alpine or other good head unit. I love my Apline, and don't miss the CRD220 a bit. The dimness is not your eyes or your sunglasses - its your old head unit dying a slow death. It's not worth fixing.
Beware: These improvements become contagious. I've also replaced the factory amplifier (huge difference) with an aftermarket Pioneer, replaced all of the speakers and installed a small aftermarket subwoofer behind the passenger seat. I am very pleased with the results -- a huge improvement over the stock setup.

Try cleaning the contacts on the removable faceplate and on the radio where they meet.

I installed a pioneer 940 bt and its one of my favorite upgrades. I bought a special mount off eBay that made the install look stock and simple to complete.