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Yes, getting a head unit fitted. Agreed it’s pretty straightforward but it’s got an old telephone module fitted plus there are a number of functions controlled by the existing head unit I don’t understand. I also I don’t want to go into battle with 13 year old plastic fixings.
Edited by ballans on Friday 25th June 15:52
Hi Stussy. You’re right, I really should have a go at this myself and it’s a lack of confidence putting me off. There is a shop in Bristol I spoke to and they can supply and fit everything I want for about £800ish. If I go online and get the head unit, face plate and connectors it’s about £550. Quite a saving.
It’s a Porsche 997 with Chrono plus so there are a number of preset functions like climate control, lights, locking etc. I know I will lose those but hopefully once I’ve set them once I won’t have to do it again. I’ll also need to figure out how to route the DAB Ariel but I’m sure there will be something on the 911 forum as it’s a common thing to do.
Appreciate the replies, very helpful 👍
It’s a Porsche 997 with Chrono plus so there are a number of preset functions like climate control, lights, locking etc. I know I will lose those but hopefully once I’ve set them once I won’t have to do it again. I’ll also need to figure out how to route the DAB Ariel but I’m sure there will be something on the 911 forum as it’s a common thing to do.
Appreciate the replies, very helpful 👍
Stussy said:
I’ve been having a hunt around, it sounds like you would lose the chrono stuff etc, but if that doesn’t both you then go for it.
You can always refit the factory HU when you sell the car or give buyers the option to keep it in.
If you’ve already found the harness and facia needed then you’re half way there!
You’ll save money and also have the satisfaction of doing it yourself.
As said before, get a trim removal set for the few quid they’re well worth it, and you may need the flat removal keys, or just use Allen keys if it’s the round holes.
I’d be willing to bet there are YouTube videos showing removal.
As above, the phone kit will be easy to get rid of.
Post up if you get stuck!
Thanks, I’ll give it a go. I’ve already found a few videos showing how to remove the existing HU and very straight forward. Still haven’t found anything showing how to route the DAB Ariel cable (one of those stuck on jobs) but will be able to ask on 911 forum. Will let you know how I get on. You can always refit the factory HU when you sell the car or give buyers the option to keep it in.
If you’ve already found the harness and facia needed then you’re half way there!
You’ll save money and also have the satisfaction of doing it yourself.
As said before, get a trim removal set for the few quid they’re well worth it, and you may need the flat removal keys, or just use Allen keys if it’s the round holes.
I’d be willing to bet there are YouTube videos showing removal.
As above, the phone kit will be easy to get rid of.
Post up if you get stuck!
Cheers!
Hi all. Just a quick update on where I got with this.
I didn’t do it myself as its quite a bit more involved than plug and play. There is no adapter harness and you have to re wire the ISO to the amp in the boot and run a switched earth back to the fuse box. I really didn’t fancy that. I also discovered that the ASK amp is broken so that has been sent off to Norway to be fixed!
The guy in Weston is still going and covers Taunton area but unfortunately won’t touch Porsches.
A bit of asking around and it turns out my friends cousin runs SC Performance in Taunton. They are a garage specialising in performance cars and back in the Max Power days one of their main lines of business was car audio so lots of experience.
I took it there and they managed to get everything working. Good guys and good service so can recommend them.
I now have DAB and Apple play so much happier. Just waiting for the amp to return and then I will have some bass too.
I didn’t do it myself as its quite a bit more involved than plug and play. There is no adapter harness and you have to re wire the ISO to the amp in the boot and run a switched earth back to the fuse box. I really didn’t fancy that. I also discovered that the ASK amp is broken so that has been sent off to Norway to be fixed!
The guy in Weston is still going and covers Taunton area but unfortunately won’t touch Porsches.
A bit of asking around and it turns out my friends cousin runs SC Performance in Taunton. They are a garage specialising in performance cars and back in the Max Power days one of their main lines of business was car audio so lots of experience.
I took it there and they managed to get everything working. Good guys and good service so can recommend them.
I now have DAB and Apple play so much happier. Just waiting for the amp to return and then I will have some bass too.
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