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I am getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these for my 2005 997 /w Bose. Based on the amazing work that @MattDevoCustoms has done I was going to go with the heregoes unit. I have a few questions I'm hoping everybody can help me with before I pull the trigger.
1. Is this the unit that everybody recommends if you want to take advantage of MattDevo's image/firmware? https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804900229496.html (I'm specifically looking at the one that says 7862 /w 8G ram and 128GB ROM for $421.xx US)
2. is this the correct Fakra adapter? https://www.amazon.com/Antenna-Adapt...s%2C108&sr=1-4
3. which cameras do folks recommend for front and rear camera?
4. Is there anything else besides the Fakra adapter and cameras that are needed to complete the install?
5. which OBD-II adapter to take advantage of the android's ability to do OBD II?
thank you to everybody in advance.
1. Is this the unit that everybody recommends if you want to take advantage of MattDevo's image/firmware? https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804900229496.html (I'm specifically looking at the one that says 7862 /w 8G ram and 128GB ROM for $421.xx US)
2. is this the correct Fakra adapter? https://www.amazon.com/Antenna-Adapt...s%2C108&sr=1-4
3. which cameras do folks recommend for front and rear camera?
4. Is there anything else besides the Fakra adapter and cameras that are needed to complete the install?
5. which OBD-II adapter to take advantage of the android's ability to do OBD II?
thank you to everybody in advance.
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Some units have a tiny hole where you can insert a paperclip (etc) to perform a reset. This is often on the front panel of the head unit - it is hard to see it so check carefully, if you haven't already. Failing any form of reset control (which seems crazy, I agree) the quickest way to do a reset would seem to be by pulling the PCM fuse for a couple of seconds, causing the unit to reboot.
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I threw together a quick and dirty model for 3D printed rails, attached below. I've got an Owtowsin Qualcomm head unit (QCM 6G 128G) with the faceplate for 997.2. It has the 2 spring steel stubby rails on each side, not the foam and no rail setup I saw in photos earlier in the thread. Attach them using M2.5x6 or x8 screws, 4 per rail. If you use these, and especially if you have any fitment issues due to tolerances, please let me know! Link to model on Printables.
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Good news. As a caution to others with similar units, be careful not to poke a sharp pin-like object into the OTHER tiny hole, as this is likely to be where the mic lives. The reset hole really should be marked RST or similar, but may not be.
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myw (03-22-2024)
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This is an interesting thread. I've got a 987.2 without the bose audio. What's the lastest and greatest head unit to get. I noticed Owtosin seems to recommended but their QCM665 processors models are all out of stock. I also noticed they have a button free unit, is it any decent? I also found one by another 'company' with the 665 processor that are instock but the info about 2 dozen pages back says these aren't as good. Is this still correct.
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This is an interesting thread. I've got a 987.2 without the bose audio. What's the lastest and greatest head unit to get. I noticed Owtosin seems to recommended but their QCM665 processors models are all out of stock. I also noticed they have a button free unit, is it any decent? I also found one by another 'company' with the 665 processor that are instock but the info about 2 dozen pages back says these aren't as good. Is this still correct.
Help?
Help?
Here are links to the units I have.
The Cayman: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...21ef18024ynw2l
The Panamera: https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...1b2f5f21OwEHPM
The link for the Panamera unit is a similar unit. I couldn't find the link to the exact unit. It's no use for your car anyway as it is 12.3 inch wide screen.
I like the look of this one - great OEM look: https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...1b2f5f21OwEHPM
Again, I don;t think they have this unit for your car though. Just search around on Ali Express and Alibaba. They seem to be all made by the same manufacturers and just rebranded by the sellers so check the specs rather than any particular brand name.
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myw (03-22-2024)
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i decided to just order the owtosin that @myw recommended along with all of the parts that were recommended. I think i forgot to order the canbus but i don't have steering wheel audio controls so i don't think i'm losing too much. I reached out to the seller to ask if I can swap my camera to the drill through for front and back like myw recommended and also add the canbus to my order. I also got the dual fakra, obdII scanner and the ADS camera. I have an 05 and I decided against the TPMS because I have new wheels and new tires and don't want to risk the wheels getting scratched by the installers when they go to install the TPMS modules. I think I can add it later when I replace the tires on the car. I'm super excited to get it installed and since I live in the north proceed to not use it until spring
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myw (03-22-2024)
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You will need the Canbus to retain any controls that are currently in the PCM and not duplicated anywhere else - eg 'Home' light duration, interior light duration, door open/closed, dipping door mirror etc etc. If your car doesn't have these, or they can be controlled by other means, then you probably can get away without the Canbus unit. On my car, all these controls are duplicated in the multi-function display under 'Vehicle Settings', but not all cars have the MFD.
Thanks, i contacted the seller and had them add the canbus adapter.
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Yes, that's the one. Good call on adding the Canbus box IMO. Better to have it and not need than to need it and etc etc.
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I am getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these for my 2005 997 /w Bose. Based on the amazing work that @MattDevoCustoms has done I was going to go with the heregoes unit. I have a few questions I'm hoping everybody can help me with before I pull the trigger.
1. Is this the unit that everybody recommends if you want to take advantage of MattDevo's image/firmware? https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804900229496.html (I'm specifically looking at the one that says 7862 /w 8G ram and 128GB ROM for $421.xx US)
2. is this the correct Fakra adapter? https://www.amazon.com/Antenna-Adapt...s%2C108&sr=1-4
3. which cameras do folks recommend for front and rear camera?
4. Is there anything else besides the Fakra adapter and cameras that are needed to complete the install?
5. which OBD-II adapter to take advantage of the android's ability to do OBD II?
thank you to everybody in advance.
1. Is this the unit that everybody recommends if you want to take advantage of MattDevo's image/firmware? https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804900229496.html (I'm specifically looking at the one that says 7862 /w 8G ram and 128GB ROM for $421.xx US)
2. is this the correct Fakra adapter? https://www.amazon.com/Antenna-Adapt...s%2C108&sr=1-4
3. which cameras do folks recommend for front and rear camera?
4. Is there anything else besides the Fakra adapter and cameras that are needed to complete the install?
5. which OBD-II adapter to take advantage of the android's ability to do OBD II?
thank you to everybody in advance.
2) no, you want something with 2 single connectors, not a single dual (eg, - the powered lead can be used or not)
3) This is the one I use for the rear: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832582420301.html. I've not used a front or 360 setup yet to recommend one (though if you want the 360 setup, you need to order that option and use the provided cameras)
4) you should bypass the porsche antenna adapter (pass side console, under edge of carpet) using a dual M-M fakra plug. I've not seen them for sale on Amazon or anywhere else though. Two singles work fine though (2x )
5) any generic BT adapter should work, after turning on the 2nd (onboard) BT on on the unit. WiFi ones work well too, but cannot be used at same time as Carplay/AA
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I have the Owtowsin unit referenced originally and have garaged my 997 and was driving a 992 with PCM 6 for the past several months. Coming back to drive the 997 I have to say this unit doesn't lack in function compared to the PCM 6 and reaction time to triggering the front/rear cams is nearly as fast
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