987.2 stereo upgrade query

[malarcy]

Hi Cozza, sorry for coming to this thread late, but I'm just about to carry out the same sort of installation. Can I ask a couple of questions?

[ol][*]Am I right in understanding that the DAB/FM splitter you reference allows the unit to use the OEM FM aerial for DAB? If so, what sort of DAB reception do you get? I really dislike the idea of having to stick a separate DAB aerial somewhere - especially as most of what I listen to will come via Android Auto anyway. [*]I understand replacing the PCM unit removes the info to the dashboard. Does this include MPG/Av Speed, etc. or is it just nav & radio data? [/ol]Jon

Not directly applicable ( since this depends on the head unit ) - but when I swapped out my head unit in my daily driver toyota - I didn't bother with DAB - that head ( Pioneer ) had a separate DAB "application" to the FM radio - so I just disabled the DAB ( because I rarely listen to the radio ) and used stick FM aerial with the FM app on the head. SO if you would only use it rarely, I would suggest it's not worth any extra "agg" to get it working without the extra aerial.

Also - ( and there may be splitters that are compatible) when I did my install all the splitters I could find specified "not for use with an amplified aerial" - which the toyota - and the 987.2 have.

 

[TheAnimal]

Hi Cozza, sorry for coming to this thread late, but I'm just about to carry out the same sort of installation. Can I ask a couple of questions?

[ol][*]Am I right in understanding that the DAB/FM splitter you reference allows the unit to use the OEM FM aerial for DAB? If so, what sort of DAB reception do you get? I really dislike the idea of having to stick a separate DAB aerial somewhere - especially as most of what I listen to will come via Android Auto anyway. [*]I understand replacing the PCM unit removes the info to the dashboard. Does this include MPG/Av Speed, etc. or is it just nav & radio data? [/ol]Jon

On point 2 it just removes the nav and radio information and you get some lines in their place. Even with an ugly DAB aerial I’ve found reception in London to be patchy at best - so much so that I stopped listening to radio and just use CarPlay for music / podcasts / YouTube etc.

 

[K3LVC]

Bit late to the party with this one and getting bamboozled with model numbers/specs etc

987.2 with PCM3/Bose and using an Apple phone

Any suggestions for installers in Yorkshire area who can talk me through options (and ideas of cost from those who've done it before) ?

 

[Keith Wilson]

No idea on costs, but have you looked at the Porsche Classic option?

 

[malarcy]

No idea on costs, but have you looked at the Porsche Classic option?

Not available for 9x7 currently - and they have only commented on availability for 9x7 gen 1 as being "2022" - that's what I am holding out for but no dates or hints for .2

 

[Cozza_987]

Hi Cozza, sorry for coming to this thread late, but I'm just about to carry out the same sort of installation. Can I ask a couple of questions?

[ol][*]Am I right in understanding that the DAB/FM splitter you reference allows the unit to use the OEM FM aerial for DAB? If so, what sort of DAB reception do you get? I really dislike the idea of having to stick a separate DAB aerial somewhere - especially as most of what I listen to will come via Android Auto anyway. [*]I understand replacing the PCM unit removes the info to the dashboard. Does this include MPG/Av Speed, etc. or is it just nav & radio data? [/ol]Jon

Hi Jon,

Apologies for not replying sooner! Looks like you've had some useful responses already, but to add my experience:

[ol][*]That is correct. You also need to "tell" the head unit that the antenna is powered. As others have said, the DAB reception isn't that strong - most of the time I use the digital radio apps through CarPlay.[*]Just the radio data is "lost". The trip computer data line is still there and, in my opinion, makes for a tidier display (all you need is speed and range!) ;o)[/ol]Hope this helps!

Coz

 

[BoxBoxBoxster]

How did you get on @k3lvc?

I’m also in Yorkshire and will be picking up a 987.2 soon. Also with PCM3 and Bose. Although try PCM3 unit needs replacing by the dealer - so I’m looking at options…

the Porsche Classic is now out for 987 but only Gen 1. Doh!

 

[K3LVC]

I ended up with a Sony XAV AX1005DB off Amazon for c.£250 then Ian at Leeds Car Audio sourced the Bose harness, surround, DAB aerial and fitted it for around £400

All has worked perfectly so far - only thing missing for me is a steering wheel with controls and I might’ve looked more closely at wireless CarPlay but as there’s generally only me in the car it’s not a major option

Honestly cant see the benefit of the (significant) additional cost of the official upgrade - even if it were available for 987.2

If you’ve any more questions just ask

 

[KnightPW]

I got my gen 1 987 done at Skipton Car Radio in Sowerby Bridge, they have done a few gen 1 and 2s - took about 3 hours and they did not cut any wires. All the work was done professionally - including putting the connector in arm rest space, which I asked for. The price was excellent too.