What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[fridsten]

They finally made one that fits the 986/996. And I have the first one!!!


Before the summer I saw one of their head units in a 997 and talked to the owner. It looked stock and was way cheaper than the PCCM+. So I got in touch with one of the sellers on Aliexpress.
They said they were working on a 986/996 version but had run into some problems, so they could use an original Porsche unit in order to get the dimensions perfect. I had already replaced mine with an Android unit, so I shipped my PCM1 to China. In return I got one of their new head units as well as my old one back.

It has a 7" 1024x600 pixel displa and physical buttons. They used the same buttons as they already had on the 987/997 version. It might have been nicer if they had replaced them with round/oval, gloss black buttons, like the 986/996 have. But it still looks great.

There are several version you can get, but I have an 8 core CPU, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 4G/LTE and they even gave me a reverse camera, that I haven't plugged in.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005746490879.html

[redpepperracing]

Originally Posted by fridsten

They finally made one that fits the 986/996. And I have the first one!!!

There are several version you can get, but I have an 8 core CPU, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 4G/LTE and they even gave me a reverse camera, that I haven't plugged in.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005746490879.html

That's actually not too bad looking, thanks for doing that! How is the performance of the one you got? They have a cheaper one with less RAM, all I really want is wireless Android Auto, I don't really care about the other stuff. It looks like they have some with a Bose optical cable, I presume this is supposed to work with the Porsche MOST system. I might have to look at this as my current setup is a bit...clunky.

[fridsten]

Originally Posted by redpepperracing

That's actually not too bad looking, thanks for doing that! How is the performance of the one you got? They have a cheaper one with less RAM, all I really want is wireless Android Auto, I don't really care about the other stuff. It looks like they have some with a Bose optical cable, I presume this is supposed to work with the Porsche MOST system. I might have to look at this as my current setup is a bit...clunky.

The one I've got is working great. I use Waze and Spotify without issues. The 4G/LTE connection is reasonably fast (here in Sweden) and it's very responsive. I'm honestly not quite sure it acutally runs Android 12, but there are ways to figure that out. I'll also install an app to remap the physical buttons, since it can't be done with the current software.

[fridsten]

Originally Posted by fridsten

The one I've got is working great. I use Waze and Spotify without issues. The 4G/LTE connection is reasonably fast (here in Sweden) and it's very responsive. I'm honestly not quite sure it acutally runs Android 12, but there are ways to figure that out. I'll also install an app to remap the physical buttons, since it can't be done with the current software.

Another thing to be noted with this unit is that it does not have a memory card slot, despite what it says on the front. You can remove the SD button (which is actually a lid) and see a slot, but there's nothing to receive the card. Ask me how I know...
It has two USB ports, though.

The reported memory size is correct, but it does not run Android 12. It's actually Android 10, disguised as 12... Other than that, it works great!

[ecruz]

After purchasing our Boxster in June, we took it on it's first road trip this past weekend. We drove from Southeastern Michigan (Oakland County), to our condo at Boyne Highlands, in the northern lower peninsula. From there we drove north and crossed the straights of Mackinac, on the Mackinac bridge, to the U.P. (upper peninsula). We visited Whitefish Point, Whitefish Bay, and hiked at Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls. Also, every year on Labor Day the Mackinac Bridge is closed to cars, from 6:30-noon and you can walk the bridge. There are usually 40,000 or so people who walk it. This was our first time, it was quite an experience. The bridge sways WAY more than you realize. People were walking like they were drunk.

The Boxster performed flawlessly and was much more comfortable on the long drive, than the NC Miata that it replaced.

Whitefish Bay



Mackinac Bridge in the background


Lower Falls



On the bridge

[Robert986]

Drove from Stockholm, Sweden down to Nordschleife, the car performed really good.

My first ever lap at the ring, the car is a lot better than me.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDAhx5Q8Hj4

The first laps I really focused on not missing any curves, there are a lot of them... When I see the film I realize that I really cannot shift properly, need to improve that.

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by Robert986

Drove from Stockholm, Sweden down to Nordschleife, the car performed really good.

My first ever lap at the ring, the car is a lot better than me..

The first laps I really focused on not missing any curves, there are a lot of them... When I see the film I realize that I really cannot shift properly, need to improve that.

Very nice!

[wiebuschk]

I finally got some suspension work done. I knew I had a loose front ball joint, sway bar link and tie rod end. Also had a lot of clunk from the rear. You can help find the bad parts by hitting things with a dead blow hammer while the car is off the ground.
So in went new front control arms, Links and tie rod end. I replaced the rear tracking arms. The difference is amazing. Even my passenger (wife) mentioned how good the car felt. I consider this a win!

[dbear61]

Not today, actually a couple weeks ago. I sold my 2001 Boxster S to my Route 66 wingman.

In 11 years of ownership, I logged 77,00 miles, drove through every one of the lower 48 states and followed this forum. It was a great 986 journey, and led me to making my next journey in a 2022 718 Boxster S.

The perma-grins will continue, and now my great friend will be able to start his own 986 journey.

Thanks to all of you for being a great place to discuss this great car. I wish you all have many laps around the Sun!

DBear

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by fridsten

They finally made one that fits the 986/996. And I have the first one!!!


Before the summer I saw one of their head units in a 997 and talked to the owner. It looked stock and was way cheaper than the PCCM+. So I got in touch with one of the sellers on Aliexpress.
They said they were working on a 986/996 version but had run into some problems, so they could use an original Porsche unit in order to get the dimensions perfect. I had already replaced mine with an Android unit, so I shipped my PCM1 to China. In return I got one of their new head units as well as my old one back.

It has a 7" 1024x600 pixel displa and physical buttons. They used the same buttons as they already had on the 987/997 version. It might have been nicer if they had replaced them with round/oval, gloss black buttons, like the 986/996 have. But it still looks great.

There are several version you can get, but I have an 8 core CPU, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 4G/LTE and they even gave me a reverse camera, that I haven't plugged in.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005746490879.html

Wow, that looks great! I have been trying to decide on a new HU for some time. How is the screen with the top down and some sun?

Edit: So after doing some reading on Rennlist I ordered one. I ordered the one with the most ram, extra memory never hurts. Now the wait…