Back in a 986S after 16 years

[highway]

So, before the euro, when there was a saving to be made, I bought a new facelift 986 S from our friends on the continent. Kept it nearly two years and broke even. You could do that in the early 00’s with a Boxster. 

Now, almost by accident I’ve bought a near clone of that car. Friend of friend selling 1 owner 986S. 15k miles. FSH and near mint. I had to have it.

Not a massive spec but it has 18’s, full leather, heated seats. Sadly, no BOSE. 

Theres loads of threads about this online but I was hoping for easily digestible concise advice. All I really want is a bit more bass. Well ideally I’d like factory BOSE but I think that’s a bit ambitious. 

Cant find the parts new and used they are very expensive.

i want to keep the oem headunit. What’s the best option for getting more bass and a better sound. A self amplified under seat amp? Which door speakers? How does it all work with the most system?

advice appreciated

 

[Ludacris]

Welcome back and that car sounds totally one of a kind. Great buy.

[mikefocke]

Enlighten this Yank. What is the difference between FPSH and FSH in UK speak. (I collect Porsche acronyms.)

[Sonic909]

I’d suggest you look at the new Kenwood under Seat sub - the KSC PSW8

 

it sounds phenomenal for what it is!

[highway]

Will an after market sub cooperate with Porsche MOST set up?

does it fit under the seat in a Boxster?

[Boxob]

6 hours ago, mikefocke said:

Enlighten this Yank. What is the difference between FPSH and FSH in UK speak. (I collect Porsche acronyms.)

FISH = Full Service History

FPSH = Full Porsche Service History.

The latter should mean a full set of service stamps from OPCs.

[perleman]

I don’t think the car will have Most, only late 986 had it with Bose cars from memory 

if oem looks are important to you then I suggest you add a small class d amp (under the seat or in front trunk), add some quality front components in the door and dash, with sound deadening in the doors and add a small under seat sub. 

A relaxed weekends work, change out of £500, will sound a million times better than the Bose system and look stock

[highway]

From memory I think all facelift cars were most. I always rated Bose in my car when new. For the cost when new it was a value option especially in contrast to buying parts yourself and getting fitted. I’d just like to clarify which underseat sub fits. 

[highway]

Come on 986 gurus! What's the remedy for most (post 03 )cars that need a sub? Someone has done this for sure

[huytonman]

The facelifted cars have MOST and its not an easy thing to work around. I have tried two optical adapters with the goal of continuing to use the Porsche amplifier and loudspeakers  (I only want to change the head with an ipod I/F etc), neither worked (mine if not a Bose system) and in the end Ive concluded that I will have to rip out the Amp and head, together with the MOST connection and replace the lot...just havent got around to doing it.

Keith

 

[highway]

Thanks Keith thats

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