install CD53 R50

[porsche87]

This may appear to be a sacrilege, but....

I am trying to install an original 05' MINI HD head unit (Alpine CD53 R50) into my 86' Porsche Carrera. When I turn it on it shows DISABLED. I have been told that it is because it does not have the required Bus signal. Any ideas as to workaround? Could I get the required signal (CAN Bus) from the DME unit, and if so where? Would any of the newer HD Porsche units work?

Thank you,

Roy

[porsche87]

The radio is a High Def unit (displays the name of the station, the name of the song and the artist) installed in the 05' and later MINI's. It is a $600+ unit from the dealer but can be bought on e-bay for under $50. It blends in with the dash quite well. If you want to know how I did it, along with a couple of pictures:

http://www.gbmini.net/wp/2007/12/mini_stereo_in_porsche/