Menu toggle

Stereo upgrade

T

Tcummings

New member
I’m thinking of installing a wireless Bluetooth DAB Nav stereo system in my 997. There’s a bewildering choice of units out there with new releases on an almost daily basis. Has anyone done this recently? What units would anyone recommend?
 
If you want a simple upgrade using existing PCM, I have installed the Mr12volt unit - available on Amazon. It gives you Bluetooth connection so you can play music, stream DAB and make/receive calls. I have a multifunction steering wheel and it allows me to pick up calls from there - plus I have routed the microphone for hands-free to steering wheel base. Check it out - reasonably easy DIY.

 
To keep everything origanol I simply use an FM transmitter £12-15 on Amazon works well and I can get calls change music from my Spotify etc and haven’t chopped my dash up

 
Interested in your post as I’m looking to do the same, need to retain original unit as required for the car settings of the lights etc unless the new units would allow that? Not worried about the CD multi changer going as will make more space.

will watch and see what people recommend.

I have looked at the Gateway and the mObridge units.

I hope someone can give their feedback and experience with some of units

 
I have the OPC warranty as well so any additional would have to be done the OPC and at £3k I thought I’d try the £12-99 version first lol 😆

 
I’ve received some quotations around £1500 for my stereo upgrade. The Mr12 volt option at £150 sounds better to me! Do you know if this works for a Bose PCM system? Are there installation instructions supplied with the unit?

 
I had my Pioneer fitted in January by Leeds Car Audio, about £900 inc. the Bose wiring loom to keep the steering wheel controls. Full ApplePlay and looks like it has always been there :)

It looks great, and I do have a picture but I'm not going to sign up for a photo-sharing site just to get a URL. Is there not a way to simply drag and drop it?

 
Do you find this works well with the tuner? Which Bluetooth FM transmitter did you find fits neatly in cigarette lighter or USB socket in arm rest storage without getting in the way?

 
Hi TCummings, last week I had the PCCM+ fitted by Friend's Green Porsche and it has completely changed the usability of the car. I'd heartily recommend that. If not, I bought, but didn't fit, the Rennkit Bluetooth Retrofit Kit and the reviews for that online are very good.
 
@paddythompson did you also update the speakers, as nervous about swapping the head unit only ? Also, genuinely has it changed that much over a non Porsche unit as clearly there is a price premium to pay here and wonder if in usability it really does change things (I get the benefit of OEM parts etc).
And do you use the unit natively in use as Apple CarPlay ? (Which is wired, which does grate me…..)

sorry for lots of questions, but curious of the experience of a real owner !
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top