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#526
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Another new model with buttons on the front:
Eunavi 2 DIN Android 10 Car Radio Multimedia For Porsche 911 997 Cayman 987 Boxster 987 997 Facelift 2005 2012 8inch GPS Stereo|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress
doesn't look like it has the CAN bus or MOST connections though....
Eunavi 2 DIN Android 10 Car Radio Multimedia For Porsche 911 997 Cayman 987 Boxster 987 997 Facelift 2005 2012 8inch GPS Stereo|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress
doesn't look like it has the CAN bus or MOST connections though....
#527
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amazing. a new generation of products is definitely on the horizon.
any typical most-hur adapter accepting analog L+R audio inputs to the standard german most-hur output should work. canBus input i am not so sure.
any typical most-hur adapter accepting analog L+R audio inputs to the standard german most-hur output should work. canBus input i am not so sure.
Another new model with buttons on the front:
Eunavi 2 DIN Android 10 Car Radio Multimedia For Porsche 911 997 Cayman 987 Boxster 987 997 Facelift 2005 2012 8inch GPS Stereo|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress
doesn't look like it has the CAN bus or MOST connections though....
Eunavi 2 DIN Android 10 Car Radio Multimedia For Porsche 911 997 Cayman 987 Boxster 987 997 Facelift 2005 2012 8inch GPS Stereo|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress
doesn't look like it has the CAN bus or MOST connections though....
#528
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To restore the fader function with the chinese MOST adaptor (Seicane or similar) the easiest way is to replace the 2 channels subwoofers amp by a 4 channels 2ohms amp to control the 2 subs and the 2 rear speakers.
You use the same location to get a very simple wiring.
You can use the same power and remote lines and connect the 2 subs + the 2 rear speakers to the new amp.
The control lines (sub + rear) from the HU can be installed in the bottom left side of the car under the protection.
I used a JBL Stage A6004 amp (about 100$) and the result is perfect, in fact the original sub amp has a poor quality, it is not a bose amp.
In that way you can adjust the fader and the subwoofer level from the new HU (Android or Kenwood, Sony, Alpine ....) in case of Bose option.
You use the same location to get a very simple wiring.
You can use the same power and remote lines and connect the 2 subs + the 2 rear speakers to the new amp.
The control lines (sub + rear) from the HU can be installed in the bottom left side of the car under the protection.
I used a JBL Stage A6004 amp (about 100$) and the result is perfect, in fact the original sub amp has a poor quality, it is not a bose amp.
In that way you can adjust the fader and the subwoofer level from the new HU (Android or Kenwood, Sony, Alpine ....) in case of Bose option.
#529
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rejoice, wireless camera signal transfer.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3278...1563f6a424PcEJ
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3278...1563f6a424PcEJ
For carreras only, i think turbo cars with side vents/plumbling may need a minor workaround - pls youtube to be sure.
the interior rear panel needs to be removed - one panel i believe in which you can easily pull out FROM THE BOTTOM of the panel (the clips are at the top). There isnt alot of room in the back seat so it is a huge pain.
the interior rear panel needs to be removed - one panel i believe in which you can easily pull out FROM THE BOTTOM of the panel (the clips are at the top). There isnt alot of room in the back seat so it is a huge pain.
- Behind the taillight there is a grommet (containing wires) you have to pull out - from there there is a much larger grommet that is unreachable (needs LONG DRILL BIT) that needs to be drilled thru so that the reverse camera cable can be fished into the cabin (many youtube videos and previous RL threads to explain this). The HUGE TRICK TO THIS STEP IS TO USE A SMALL SCREWDRIVER / HOLE CUTTING TOOL FROM INSIDE THE CABIN - the large thick grommet has a small hole that pretty much is punctured thru 70-80% of the 1 inch thick grommet ALREADY. You wont be able to see this grommet or the hole without removing more of the interior.... but from inside the car you can definably feel it with your hands.
- Using a small screwdriver + hole cutting BIT, puncture thru this hole and do what is needed get the hole large enough to fit/fish the reverse cam cables. You can easily have a friend looking from the rear of the car (with flashlight) to see where in the exact correct exterior part of the grommet hole is being made (while you are puncturing from the inside) and you can drill from the tail light side exterior side if you wish (but the hole can 100% be made from the inside of the car). My brother was able to do this for both our 997s from the inside.
- Puncturing the hole from the inside of the car is pretty safe since the hole guide is already there. if using a drill bit from the taillight side BE BAREFUL DO NOT DRILL THRU THIS LARGE GROMMET BLINDLY AS THERE IS A HUGE WIRE CONNECTOR THERE CONTAINING MANY REAR ELECTRONIC COMPONENT WIRES. Have a friend guide you from looking into the engine bay if needed so that your drill bit is drilling thru the ONE PROPER SPOT in the large grommet.imo this is the hardest step + is the secret to the entire project in order to get access to car cabin.
- Fish the cables thru using fish tape/zip ties. use a bit of vasaline/wd40 to help the cable get thru the newly punctured holes (standard stuff)
#531
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For all other parts: CAN adaptor, antenna adaptor, frame adaptation I ordered in Germany (about 100€ for all parts)
https://www.caraudio24.de/
To have the USB plug working in the center box you have to order a USB adaptor (USB to Fakra 4 pins) you find it on aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1735...rch-mainSearch
https://www.caraudio24.de/
To have the USB plug working in the center box you have to order a USB adaptor (USB to Fakra 4 pins) you find it on aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1735...rch-mainSearch
Last edited by ergi; 02-18-2022 at 04:16 AM. Reason: new link
#534
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#535
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Question: Once you get up to this price point, what is the benefit of going with this versus a more established brand from, say, Crutchfield or something? I can price out a Carplay-ready headunit that's practically plug-and-play, with all the harnesses set up for me, for the price of this thing here.
as for why anyone would want the android decks compared to a more established brand - my personal beliefs is both looks, more functionality AND higher resolution+larger screen. Also I believe the steering wheel canBus controls are better integrated for the android decks. Also android native mode will allow you to run the apps with better, more detailed graphics.
- these android decks look better, almost factory looking if you choose the right one. The aftermarket decks will have their brand name on it... and look like a double Din plug in.
- there is no functionality comparison between an android based deck vs the branded ones. in addition to todays basics such as carplay/AA.... the android based decks allow you to run ANYTHING and everything in native mode as it is essentially an android computer. OBDII programs, Gmail, Facebook , IG, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, Crave, Disney+, Youtube, VLC viewer, Dating apps (lol), literally anything. Of course most of these apps are amazing to install + use for the first time only, but your passengers will love this.
Eventually, for the driver in day-to-day usage, you will only really use Waze + Spotify/some podCast/audioBook app.
- only the android pcms will let you get the largest screen possible - as the exterior case is I believe a 3d printed face that maxes out whatever 16:9 screen based on what the pcm can fit (8 inches I believe). The branded aftermarket decks are your standard 2Din size... and you lose real estate to buttons. The screens are likely 6.5-7".
- only the android pcms (not all of them) are offered in a true HD to get 1280x720p screen. These are the highest res screens offered so far for automotive decks, and I think the branded ones max out at 1024 x XXX (most android decks until a few years back also maxxed out here) as well. While there is a difference, you may or may not notice since you are driving. The branded decks eventually will have true 720p screens, but who knows when.
- my buddies expensive canBus porsche adapter for his pioneer deck in his 997 was garbage. it was a few hundred dollars and it just didnt work properly - his steering wheel controls were hit + miss. These Android canBus adapters are normally 1/3-1/4 the cost of the branded canBus ones ... and work consistently. branded mostHur adapters also cost a ridiculous fortune compared to the android ones as well.
- finally, running the typical driving apps in android mode (Waze + Spotify) ... the graphics in their native mode.... look so much better + more detailed vs their carplay/AA 'graphics for kids' counterparts. I get this is personal preference, but the difference is substantial.
Like most of us, I got android decks/modules in my 997 + lexus daily for carplay/AA. But after figuring out how to install the apps and use the unit in proper android native mode... I cant go back to carplay/AA.
Last edited by myw; 02-23-2022 at 04:32 PM.
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Thanks for this. It leads me to the next obvious question.
How do you get internet / data access whilst on the road? Do you link through your phone or do you have a modem attached to the unit?
I use CarPlay wirelessly largely because I have not figured out how to make the unit connect to the internet - and because I’m an Apple user who ‘gets’ Apple Apps better than Android.
Is there a modem option available?
How do you get internet / data access whilst on the road? Do you link through your phone or do you have a modem attached to the unit?
I use CarPlay wirelessly largely because I have not figured out how to make the unit connect to the internet - and because I’m an Apple user who ‘gets’ Apple Apps better than Android.
Is there a modem option available?
#537
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Thanks for this. It leads me to the next obvious question.
How do you get internet / data access whilst on the road? Do you link through your phone or do you have a modem attached to the unit?
I use CarPlay wirelessly largely because I have not figured out how to make the unit connect to the internet - and because I’m an Apple user who ‘gets’ Apple Apps better than Android.
Is there a modem option available?
How do you get internet / data access whilst on the road? Do you link through your phone or do you have a modem attached to the unit?
I use CarPlay wirelessly largely because I have not figured out how to make the unit connect to the internet - and because I’m an Apple user who ‘gets’ Apple Apps better than Android.
Is there a modem option available?
I'm also an apple User. I just downloaded a free skin + configured it the same in both cars. I will take a photo + post here in due time.
Last edited by myw; 02-24-2022 at 11:05 AM.
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Ah - WiFi it already has. It can connect to a router no problem.
What it can’t do is talk to the world via a SIM card, as far as I am aware?
Our Cayenne has a ‘live map’ option (which is pretty rubbish) but it does seem to update routes when there are problems. I just don’t know how it does it - presumably by radio signal?
What it can’t do is talk to the world via a SIM card, as far as I am aware?
Our Cayenne has a ‘live map’ option (which is pretty rubbish) but it does seem to update routes when there are problems. I just don’t know how it does it - presumably by radio signal?
#539
Nordschleife Master
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these pcm decks cant use a sim card. Usb wifi dongle is the way I beleive.
im not sure if the cayenne has a traffic info via signal piggyBacked in the oem gps antenna (or otherwise). either an expert can chime in (but i am sure google will have the answer).
im not sure if the cayenne has a traffic info via signal piggyBacked in the oem gps antenna (or otherwise). either an expert can chime in (but i am sure google will have the answer).
Ah - WiFi it already has. It can connect to a router no problem.
What it can’t do is talk to the world via a SIM card, as far as I am aware?
Our Cayenne has a ‘live map’ option (which is pretty rubbish) but it does seem to update routes when there are problems. I just don’t know how it does it - presumably by radio signal?
What it can’t do is talk to the world via a SIM card, as far as I am aware?
Our Cayenne has a ‘live map’ option (which is pretty rubbish) but it does seem to update routes when there are problems. I just don’t know how it does it - presumably by radio signal?
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Hi guys, I have a 997.2 4s PDK with PCM 3.0 a no-BOSE sound system and my wheel is non-MF (SPORT DESIGN wheel with paddles).
So, do I need the CANBUS for anything? Is there any way of having a rear camera without wires (through wifi)?
Does anyone have the link for the OBD 2 optional from owtosin?
Thanks.
So, do I need the CANBUS for anything? Is there any way of having a rear camera without wires (through wifi)?
Does anyone have the link for the OBD 2 optional from owtosin?
Thanks.