Retrofit Becker radio with new components?

Sounds like a good idea especially if the original one is broken ... Don't know what the purist would have to say

Could even be a side business to take in broken units and do the conversion for a fee ...

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Becker in NJ does this now, Bluetooth for sure not sure about carplay. Might be worth a call. Cost me about $500 a few years ago.

https://www.beckerautosound.com/ferrari

 

Its crazy...because as a "one off" it will be super expensive, and even if Becker were to offer it, would be very expensive. Depending on which Becker radio you have, there are factory options for either bluetooth, USB or Iphone lightning connections (the latter two options will also charge your phone). All would be an easier and more practical way to "pass thru" the stock radio. Once you have a way to stream the audio, you are set, as the phone display and controls does everything else.

 

Yatour is a Chinese company that makes a bluetooth streaming and hands free adapter for all Becker radios that have a CD changer interface. I have one and am happy with it.

For navigation, I use my phone on a phone mount.

For a rearview camera display, I use the Master Tailgaters Sleek Rear View Mirror with Ultra Bright 4.3" Auto Adjusting Brightness LCD - Universal Fit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KDT4UHG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_xmzYEbXT3CCY5

I had the Ferrari dealer mount it as it uses a different mount than what Ferrari has.

 

Tried it on my Becker Cascade 6112, couldn't get it to work. (It wasn't listed as compatible, but had all the correct plugs for the 6112). Bought it on Amazon, so no problem with returning it for refund.
I'm using an Iphone lightning cable adapter, it charges and streams through the radio. Unlike some cable adapters, this does not interfere with the factory bluetooth phone in the Becker. (some adapter cords will interfere with the bluetooth phone, such that when you pick up the call, you can hear the caller, but they cannot hear you.
https://www.discountcarstereo.com/il-bkr.html
So at time of purchase, you must purchase this too, and they will (at no extra charge) wire it into the Iphone cable adapter https://www.discountcarstereo.com/iso8-har.html?category_id=308
So you retain factory bluetooth phone capability.

 

I will say it again, you can send your radio to Becker in NJ (I have no affiliation with them) and they remove the guts from the old radio and put in all new components with Bluetooth, return it to you and it still looks 100% stock for $500. Just an option for you all.

 

Or you can buy something like this for under £10 that connects into your Becker cd changer port and turns the stereo into a Bluetooth speaker? I have one and it’s great. Ok, you can’t see the track info on the Becker display, but for the money you can’t do better.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113923810571




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Thank you, I’m going to give them a call.

Joe


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I called Becker and they don’t have a bespoke type program to upgrade the electronics to improve sound or features while keeping the original face.

They will install a Bluetooth module internally for $125, however.




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stock doesnt look great to be begin with...just get a new radio

 

May not look great, but it looks right for the age of the car. These cars have such a simple (timeless?) dash architecture that putting in something modern just jars for me.

 

Yeah, I disagree. It’s fits well with the style of interior.


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LaJolla Audio has done this for all of my old cars which have period correct Becker radios. They put modern "innards" which allow bluetooth, I-pod connection etc. nothing changes visually. I imagine there are other places that do this too. I agree it is nice to have the radio look age appropriate.
Malcolm