Porsche PCCM+ upgrade for 997.1 .Any time soon?
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abucd4 said:
Tobermory said:
My KIA EV6 GT is arriving in a week's time and it also has wired CarPlay only (why?!) so I'm looking to buy an adaptor so I can report back on how well it works.
julian987R said:
abucd4 said:
Tobermory said:
My KIA EV6 GT is arriving in a week's time and it also has wired CarPlay only (why?!) so I'm looking to buy an adaptor so I can report back on how well it works.
mikef said:
In case anyone is tempted to buy the Yosh air vent magnetic thingy off Amazon, I can report that it won’t hold an iPhone in Apple leather case and even without the case the phone just slides down and falls into the footwell after a couple of minutes. Back to Maus
You have to use two of them then it works fine.Archie2050 said:
mikef said:
In case anyone is tempted to buy the Yosh air vent magnetic thingy off Amazon, I can report that it won’t hold an iPhone in Apple leather case and even without the case the phone just slides down and falls into the footwell after a couple of minutes. Back to Maus
You have to use two of them then it works fine.These are the best ones
this (if needed)....
https://www.shopmoment.com/products/moment-stick-o...
with either...
https://www.shopmoment.com/products/car-vent-mount...
https://www.shopmoment.com/products/car-vent-mount...
Right but I’m not going to be sticking anything on - my iPhone X has magsafe built in
That’s only in one position within the phone, so I don’t see how using two magnets would help
In any case, I’ve ordered a MagSafe Compatible Car Vent Mount from Maus who have a sale on - I have a couple of their windshield suction holders and they work fine, as do other magnetic holders I have from Apple, Belkin and Hyper
That’s only in one position within the phone, so I don’t see how using two magnets would help
In any case, I’ve ordered a MagSafe Compatible Car Vent Mount from Maus who have a sale on - I have a couple of their windshield suction holders and they work fine, as do other magnetic holders I have from Apple, Belkin and Hyper
mikef said:
Right but I’m not going to be sticking anything on - my iPhone X has magsafe built in
That’s only in one position within the phone, so I don’t see how using two magnets would help
In any case, I’ve ordered a MagSafe Compatible Car Vent Mount from Maus who have a sale on - I have a couple of their windshield suction holders and they work fine, as do other magnetic holders I have from Apple, Belkin and Hyper
Exactly, that is why I mentioned 'if needed'. That you have magsafe built in, you just need to choose between the two options I listed. The Maus one doesn't look like it would fit well. The jaws of it are too thick, it must protrude a fair way out.That’s only in one position within the phone, so I don’t see how using two magnets would help
In any case, I’ve ordered a MagSafe Compatible Car Vent Mount from Maus who have a sale on - I have a couple of their windshield suction holders and they work fine, as do other magnetic holders I have from Apple, Belkin and Hyper
I can’t disagree that CarPlay should have been Wireless, having pondered over buying aftermarket for years,no aftermarket still keeps the original PCCM settings for climate/Auto Wipers/Lights etc…..I picked one up and yes it’s expensive but keeps the OEM look and does what it says on the tin…..it’s great that Porsche still support older cars and keep the original look intact…..
julian987R said:
Tobermory said:
SaTTaN said:
I'm quite interested in this for mine and can apply man-maths(tm) to the reassuringly expensive cost if I make the family eat pot-noodles for a couple of months.
I can even live with the cable as it would be useful to charge at the same time, but I am hesitant as I can see Apple (other brands are available
) totally phasing out wired connectivity within the lifespan I'd expect to get from this (5yrs+) and then you're totally fooked.
Maybe AirPlay in future via a software update? (knowing Porsche that would be a ££££ upgrade too)
You will probably be able to attach a wireless dongle to it even if Apple go port-less, but it's a bit of a bodge.I can even live with the cable as it would be useful to charge at the same time, but I am hesitant as I can see Apple (other brands are available
) totally phasing out wired connectivity within the lifespan I'd expect to get from this (5yrs+) and then you're totally fooked.Maybe AirPlay in future via a software update? (knowing Porsche that would be a ££££ upgrade too
)https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-UB400-Bluetooth-C...
it is nano size so would not jut out crazily
"an AA wireless dongle that is stored in the cubby under the HVAC. But the cable could easily come out anywhere"
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/1220171-note...
I'm having one fitted in March.
The decider was the functionality of the interface with my car. The wheel mounted controls still enable me to use options like trip mileage and average speed and consumption. i can change light delay for lights and other items that would be lost with an aftermarket system.
I think also the new sat nav in the PCCM+ is linked to my central tacho so if I'm concentrating on driving the little direction arrow and distance warning are nice to have.
i have spoke to Strasse Leeds and so long as the item is available I will add it to my annual service.
The decider was the functionality of the interface with my car. The wheel mounted controls still enable me to use options like trip mileage and average speed and consumption. i can change light delay for lights and other items that would be lost with an aftermarket system.
I think also the new sat nav in the PCCM+ is linked to my central tacho so if I'm concentrating on driving the little direction arrow and distance warning are nice to have.
i have spoke to Strasse Leeds and so long as the item is available I will add it to my annual service.
Let’s remember what we’re comparing with though, the original PCCM
Driving home from picking up my new Cayman, the PCCM nav was unaware of a major bypass that had been built a year before. New nav disk? When it comes out it will be around a grand. Radio 5 live for the sports? AM with awful crackly reception. Small choice of FM stations (Kent Messenger FM, anyone?). No DAB. Play music or stream radio from my phone? No sensible way to do that. I didn’t have phone prep (car bought off the showroom floor), so no hands-free
Whether USB or bluetooth, the PCCM+ is worth every penny to me. And as my current commute is through the tunnel to France, I need to be charging my phone en route in any case
Driving home from picking up my new Cayman, the PCCM nav was unaware of a major bypass that had been built a year before. New nav disk? When it comes out it will be around a grand. Radio 5 live for the sports? AM with awful crackly reception. Small choice of FM stations (Kent Messenger FM, anyone?). No DAB. Play music or stream radio from my phone? No sensible way to do that. I didn’t have phone prep (car bought off the showroom floor), so no hands-free
Whether USB or bluetooth, the PCCM+ is worth every penny to me. And as my current commute is through the tunnel to France, I need to be charging my phone en route in any case
mikef said:
Let’s remember what we’re comparing with though, the original PCCM
Driving home from picking up my new Cayman, the PCCM nav was unaware of a major bypass that had been built a year before. New nav disk? When it comes out it will be around a grand. Radio 5 live for the sports? AM with awful crackly reception. Small choice of FM stations (Kent Messenger FM, anyone?). No DAB. Play music or stream radio from my phone? No sensible way to do that. I didn’t have phone prep (car bought off the showroom floor), so no hands-free
Whether USB or bluetooth, the PCCM+ is worth every penny to me. And as my current commute is through the tunnel to France, I need to be charging my phone en route in any case
Let's be clear about this. It's the Porsche branding that is worth every penny to you.Driving home from picking up my new Cayman, the PCCM nav was unaware of a major bypass that had been built a year before. New nav disk? When it comes out it will be around a grand. Radio 5 live for the sports? AM with awful crackly reception. Small choice of FM stations (Kent Messenger FM, anyone?). No DAB. Play music or stream radio from my phone? No sensible way to do that. I didn’t have phone prep (car bought off the showroom floor), so no hands-free
Whether USB or bluetooth, the PCCM+ is worth every penny to me. And as my current commute is through the tunnel to France, I need to be charging my phone en route in any case
Otherwise you'd have bought a better-specced, much cheaper third party unit years ago.
PCCM+ is playing catch-up and it's playing it badly. Literally the only thing going for it is the Porsche name.
deckster said:
Let's be clear about this. It's the Porsche branding that is worth every penny to you.
Otherwise you'd have bought a better-specced, much cheaper third party unit years ago.
PCCM+ is playing catch-up and it's playing it badly. Literally the only thing going for it is the Porsche name.
Like this. Even made to look like Porsche (buttons anyway) by American designer and loaded with tech.Otherwise you'd have bought a better-specced, much cheaper third party unit years ago.
PCCM+ is playing catch-up and it's playing it badly. Literally the only thing going for it is the Porsche name.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005109423046.ht...pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx1675803758&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
See thread here : http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=151966&postda...
Just had my PCCM head unit fitted at Strasse Porsche in Leeds.
great and tidy job, microphone hidden away for telephone and no misalignment of trim or signs of disturbed A pillars.
Super happy with looks on first impressions after pickup. Very simple to connect my phone via Bluetooth or cable. The clarity of the screen is bright and vibrant, all in all I am glad I chose the Porsche unit. The steering wheel controls and smaller screens on dial work with the new system.
The Porsche sat nav is ok but not 2023, i use google maps via my phone which mirrors on the screen and i can see that I would only use their system if my phone wasn't available.
Bose still works fine, having a large selection of digital channels means i can finally listen to Times Radio and BBC Radio six when there's nothing on Radio 4.
The car section gives me trip info and basic data from the car.
It has transformed the way the 997 feels to use It now has all the things i need in a decent package that doesn't feel like I've compromised down from a 991..So far so good. We will see if the love affair continues.
I could have saved money by taking a non Porsche product but so far the value added feels ok for the costs.
great and tidy job, microphone hidden away for telephone and no misalignment of trim or signs of disturbed A pillars.
Super happy with looks on first impressions after pickup. Very simple to connect my phone via Bluetooth or cable. The clarity of the screen is bright and vibrant, all in all I am glad I chose the Porsche unit. The steering wheel controls and smaller screens on dial work with the new system.
The Porsche sat nav is ok but not 2023, i use google maps via my phone which mirrors on the screen and i can see that I would only use their system if my phone wasn't available.
Bose still works fine, having a large selection of digital channels means i can finally listen to Times Radio and BBC Radio six when there's nothing on Radio 4.
The car section gives me trip info and basic data from the car.
It has transformed the way the 997 feels to use It now has all the things i need in a decent package that doesn't feel like I've compromised down from a 991..So far so good. We will see if the love affair continues.
I could have saved money by taking a non Porsche product but so far the value added feels ok for the costs.
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