BMWtoo

I am considering upgrading my 2006 cab, which has the factory Bose, as well as a Dension unit for iPod and Bluetooth phone, to an Alpine with Apple CarPlay (Alpine iLX-007). I believe it would also require a Nav-TV unit to connect into the Bose amp, and scrapping the Dension/BT.

Has anyone done this and can you comment whether you like the new receiver, CarPlay functionality, etc.? One concern is that the Alpine has touchscreen volume controls which I don't like as much as a **** (and my car does not have the multi-function steering wheel to connect into).

Thanks for any tips or feedback.

Jon

BMWtoo

Btw, I did search first, and it looks like some have considered this, just not sure if anyone has completed the install.

ATLDiver

I've thought about it but can't justify it since the NAV-TV iPod unit I have give me proper "background" music. I have a Cab as well and without replacing the speakers and amp, I'm not sure you would be buying youself much better ouptut with just swapping out the head-unit.

Honestly, I don't like the idea of using a MOST adaptor which in itself is around $500; if I were to swap out I'd rather invest that cash in a better amp, new wiring and perhaps better speakers. There's an aftermarket head-unit that comes with a MOST connector so it's litteraly plug and play; it's been posted on here before and looks factory. A lot of Cayanne owners have opted for it, granted it doesn't intergrate with 'Apple-play' but does BT, AD2P, streaming, XM/Sirius, iPod, etc. If I do swap head-units that's probably what I'll do to be honest.

Psymon

if you already have the Dension, you might want to try this before spending much more $ for doing less.

Having an iPad Mini with it's dedicated 3G/4G connection gives me the full access to apps, while CarPlay has only a few apps available and rides on your iPhone.

WestCan997

PM sent. I have done the conversion on my 2006 997

bcenteno

Would you mind PMing me as well? I am interested in the complexity of the conversion for my 2006 997s. Thanks in advance!

3putt4DG

I just responded to a similar thread with photos.
I converted mine to an Alpine unit with bluetooth and I like it. I mentioned the same concern with the volume controls that you have concerns with. Not ideal but once you get used to it not a big deal.
I did replace my amp as well as someone mentioned. Overall - happy that I made the update. Biggest gains are bluetooth and XM Radio for me.