Green7 Posted 15September, 2022 Report Share Posted 15September, 2022 Does anyone have any recommendations for double din head unit that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and existing original features? iPhone on a suction mount is not going to cut it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 15September, 2022 Report Share Posted 15September, 2022 There are many double din headunits on the market now that support Wireless Carplay. I would wait till Porsche brings out a factory updated headunit like they did for the 986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewM Posted 15September, 2022 Report Share Posted 15September, 2022 You could just buy something like the Sony XAV-AX1000 Apple Carplay Head Unit until they do. It at least has a volume knob. As for wireless carplay - if you do get it, you will need to get an induction charger in the car, as using the iPhone for navigation sucks it dry very quickly. I assume a 987 has optical amp though, so not sure how to get around that.. Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 15September, 2022 Report Share Posted 15September, 2022 On 15/09/2022 at 20:57, AndrewM said: You could just buy something like the Sony XAV-AX1000 Apple Carplay Head Unit until they do. It at least has a volume knob. As for wireless carplay - if you do get it, you will need to get an induction charger in the car, as using the iPhone for navigation sucks it dry very quickly. I assume a 987 has optical amp though, so not sure how to get around that.. I’ve installed the XA1000 unit into my 996tand my sons WRX very recently. I wasn’t after a mega audiophile unit but something with all the CarPlay features . Basically it was a run out unit so price was good. All I wanted was Apple Car Play feature and reverse cameras. Oh and a dial volume control, push volume buttons are a PITA. Anyhooo, the phone/ microphone feature has already failed within a month on mine. Research shows that it’s a common fault.🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 16September, 2022 Report Share Posted 16September, 2022 22 hours ago, Apogee said: I would wait till Porsche brings out a factory updated headunit like they did for the 986. I saw some chatter here that it’s not too far away. Apogee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 16September, 2022 Report Share Posted 16September, 2022 See here. CarPlay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green7 Posted 18September, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 18September, 2022 Thanks everyone. I will probably wait for the upgrade unit and then see if it provides the functionality I’m looking for. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburforce Posted 19September, 2022 Report Share Posted 19September, 2022 I put an Alpine unit (can't recall model number sorry) in my 997C2S and it was fantastic. NoLimit in City Rd, South Melbourne installed for me and I was very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green7 Posted 19September, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 19September, 2022 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted 23September, 2022 Report Share Posted 23September, 2022 I had a 7" before, but now have a floating screen. So much better. https://porscheforum.com.au/topic/11460-the-stereo-thread-9871-amp-repair-headunit-swap-etc/?do=findComment&comment=359324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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