Buying a 981, red flags?

[paulguitar]

Shaoxter said:

You need a copy of the urban dictionary. And a parrot

Ah, oh dear

[paulguitar]

GT3Manthey said:

Hi Paul ,

To add a proper instal whilst keeping the original PCM unit I was quoted £950 including VAT . I'm not sure I'll bother just yet as for my usage it might not be worth it however, if you intend using your car as a daily I see why you'd want it .
There are cheaper options but I think that means doing away with the factory PCM unit .

Thanks for the info. That is indeed pretty expensive. It's currently my only car but a toy, basically. If I do go ahead and get Carplay, I'd rather keep the existing screen for the sake of originality,

[paulguitar]

ATM said:

GT3Manthey said:

Chaps quick question-

Will my GTS have PTV as standard ?

If so , how good is it and how can I check it has it ?

Tia

Simplest way is to check the option codes I think. Surely it will have its own code. Unless it is included in a bundle which has a code. There is a way to get all option codes from the VIN.

I've used this eBay seller's service for several cars. Full build sheet from the VIN for £2.99:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296293726456

[paulguitar]

981Boxess said:

GT3Manthey said:

981Boxess said:

It is basically splitting the PCM and installing a PCB inside, visually you would never know it has been done.

I am not sure we are all thinking of the same mod?

Hi mate , yes that's what I was quoted £950 for .

Someone on here ordered a kit direct from China and it cost around £200 all in delivered, obviously not fitted.

It seems like there is a lot of meat on the bone at £950 fitted.

It does seem a bit toppy.

I'm looking at this one, around £333 delivered:

https://www.joyeauto.com/product/porsche-911-boxst...

[paulguitar]

And this one, for a bit less:

https://www.isudar.com/collections/spring-sale-isu...

[paulguitar]

seefarr said:

I got the NM Automotive one and had it installed during the car's service (note that's an ex VAT price). What swayed it for me is that comes with a heap of installation instructions, the original PCM is still fully available and the guy who makes them is very responsive for support queries.

https://www.nmautomotive.co.uk/product-page/pcm-3-...

It's a very responsive bit of kit - faster at connecting to my phone than the dedicated Sony head unit I had in my last car. I'm very happy with it.

How much did it cost to install it?

[paulguitar]

981Boxess said:

paulguitar said:

And this one, for a bit less:

https://www.isudar.com/collections/spring-sale-isu...

Pretty sure that is the one I mentioned above, for that money why not.

I'm enquiring about having it fitted, will update in due course.

[paulguitar]

elan362 said:

981Boxess said:

If I was paying someone to fit it I would only get the fitter to supply the kit.

If you are doing it yourself then it doesn’t matter.

Agreed. If you supply third party kit to a fitter, they can (and usually do) wash their hands of any issues, as they can blame faulty kit, supplied by you to be the cause.

If they supply and fit, it is their issue to fix- no excuse for slopey shoulders.

If you DIY, get whatever kit you want and batter on.
I would recommend https://www.mr12volt.com/en-gb/collections/hallowe...

If you were in Glasgow I would help you DIY.

Have you fitted one of these?

Sadly I am the least capable human on the entire planet when it comes to anything practical so there's zero chance I could fit one.

[paulguitar]

elan362 said:

I fitted the Mr12volt to my 981 Boxster S with bose

That's exactly what I have.

Are you happy with it and do the sat nav commands come through on the binnacle display? Any problems at all with it?

[paulguitar]

elan362 said:

paulguitar said:

That's exactly what I have.

Are you happy with it and do the sat nav commands come through on the binnacle display? Any problems at all with it?

Yes, very happy with it. The newer version is even better as it utilises the built in mic.
No, aftermarket carplay solution will give you carplay maps in the binnacle. (You retain your PCM mapping in the binnacle, nav in carplay does not broadcast to binnacle.

Good info, thanks.

[paulguitar]

981Boxess said:

elan362 said:

If you were in Glasgow I would help you DIY.

What a nice offer

Indeed it is, and frustrating I'm in Shropshire