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DaveNW · 04-20-2017, 06:14 PM

I've been busy...

I replaced an aftermarket stereo the previous owner had installed. Went from a single-DIN sized Sony that was terrible to use and sounded lousy, to this awesome Pioneer 4200NEX double-DIN Apple CarPlay system. Using the Porsche's OEM onboard amplifier with the stereo system's equalizer, it sounds like a whole new system. I may replace the speakers later on, but for now, they sound great.

I sacrificed the terrible OEM cupholders in the process of this installation, which never worked very well anyway, and ended up with a dash that I think looks right. The storage pocket below the stereo has a cord to connect my iPhone, so I can access all the CarPlay features easily.

If you look closely, on the left side you'll see I now have a garage door opener button below the PSM. (Yes, I realize the printing is slanted, but I couldn't find a button with the image printed properly on an angle.) It works great, and the button lights up when the dash lights are on. The controller is in the space behind these buttons, and it's easy to pop it out to change the battery when needed. I just installed a new battery a few weeks ago, so I should be good for several years.

As part of the new sound system's learning curve, I had to change the stereo's wallpaper, right?

Since the stereo could handle it, I also added a rear view camera. It's the tiny black box at the top of the license plate frame. Works great, and when I shift into Reverse, the camera comes on automatically. Rumor has it I can tell the stereo to turn on the camera while I'm driving, and record what it sees. This may come in handy on the road, if someone behind me gets out of line.

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The more I do with and to this amazing car, the more I like it. Why did I wait so long before buying it?

Dave

04-20-2017, 06:14 PM	#3303
DaveNW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North of Seattle Posts: 97	I've been busy... I replaced an aftermarket stereo the previous owner had installed. Went from a single-DIN sized Sony that was terrible to use and sounded lousy, to this awesome Pioneer 4200NEX double-DIN Apple CarPlay system. Using the Porsche's OEM onboard amplifier with the stereo system's equalizer, it sounds like a whole new system. I may replace the speakers later on, but for now, they sound great. I sacrificed the terrible OEM cupholders in the process of this installation, which never worked very well anyway, and ended up with a dash that I think looks right. The storage pocket below the stereo has a cord to connect my iPhone, so I can access all the CarPlay features easily. If you look closely, on the left side you'll see I now have a garage door opener button below the PSM. (Yes, I realize the printing is slanted, but I couldn't find a button with the image printed properly on an angle.) It works great, and the button lights up when the dash lights are on. The controller is in the space behind these buttons, and it's easy to pop it out to change the battery when needed. I just installed a new battery a few weeks ago, so I should be good for several years. As part of the new sound system's learning curve, I had to change the stereo's wallpaper, right? Since the stereo could handle it, I also added a rear view camera. It's the tiny black box at the top of the license plate frame. Works great, and when I shift into Reverse, the camera comes on automatically. Rumor has it I can tell the stereo to turn on the camera while I'm driving, and record what it sees. This may come in handy on the road, if someone behind me gets out of line. [Picture in next post] The more I do with and to this amazing car, the more I like it. Why did I wait so long before buying it? Dave __________________ 2002 Boxster S Tiptronic. Lapis Blue/Grey leather/upgraded Metropol top (glass rear window.) Still learning new things all the time about this awesome car! Last edited by DaveNW; 04-20-2017 at 06:27 PM.