Guys,

I am thinking of getting a new Pioneer head unit (FH-P800BT-->http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...mier/FH-P800BT) so that I can just connect my iPod in my Turbo. My question is, if I get this head unit, would it be a good idea to add a 4-channel 500 Watt amp (Phoenix Gold Titanium)?? The car has the Bose system stock but I have my amp which was in another car some years ago. It has been collecting dust in the storage so I thought if I get a new head unit I might as well use the amp. However, I want to know what the pros think of this.

Where is the best place to get this head unit? I am in the Bay Area, CA.

Also, if I use the amp, I also have a 1.5 Farad capacitor from my old sound system that I can use but that would add a lot of weight which I am not so keen on doing. I am not planning to add subs or anything so I am not sure if the amp & capacitor are necessary.

Any help regarding this is appreciated.

 

WTH, nobody here knows anything about headunits for the Turbo??

My other concern was if I got this Pioneer headunit (link above), would I need a "Denison" unit as well or would that headunit alone suffice?

 

Keep in mind that 2003 and up 996tt's use the fiber-optic MOST BUS. If you replace the head unit, you will also have to replace the amp. The Bose speakers also are a strange impedance, so it isn't a bad idea to replace them as well, because they will sound a bit goofy with an aftermarket amp.

I have done all the above and it wasn't a big job. Just know going into it that you will be replacing your whole sound system. I did a Navi head unit with an internal amp which powers the dash, door, and rear speakers. I also added a small amp to power the Bose sub box. All in all, the setup works great and sounds much better than stock. It's also great to have navigation.

 

Wow! So if I just change the headunit to a Pioneer I would also have to change the amp and then the speakers? I thought I could just add the headunit that is iPod compatible and be on my way!? ..

 

Yes, that's how it goes. The OEM headunit and amp are connected via fiber-optics, so if you replace one, you must replace the other. You don't have to replace the speakers, but it's not a bad idea.

 

There are kits out there that replace the cd changer with an ipod adapter. That may be a better route to go.