Dual DIN 7" Touch screen radio install

[particlewave]

For this particular unit?

[Gforrest2]

Originally Posted by particlewave

For this particular unit?

+1

I wonder that myself. Seems like the Ebay kits for are for the Pioneers, Kenwoods, etc.

I wonder if they fit these generic, Chinese units.

[boxster6354]

Originally Posted by Gforrest2

+1

I wonder that myself. Seems like the Ebay kits for are for the Pioneers, Kenwoods, etc.

I wonder if they fit these generic, Chinese units.

Well to install a DD unit into the Boxster you will need all the parts in the kit, only variable would be the wiring harness.

On the AVIC I installed and used the kit with measurments of:
Width = 177.8mm
Depth = 155.575
Height = 98.425

The kit also comes with step by step instructions with photo's stepping you through the various steps like triming the plastic center suround to install the DD unit.

Not trying to rain on anyones post, just pointing out what was posted in the past and maybe the OP could take information from it to assist him with his, he can search AVIC on this site as everyone at the time was installing the AVIC DD models at the time.

[golonaus]

Originally Posted by boxster6354

Well to install a DD unit into the Boxster you will need all the parts in the kit, only variable would be the wiring harness.

On the AVIC I installed and used the kit with measurments of:
Width = 177.8mm
Depth = 155.575
Height = 98.425

The kit also comes with step by step instructions with photo's stepping you through the various steps like triming the plastic center suround to install the DD unit.

Not trying to rain on anyones post, just pointing out what was posted in the past and maybe the OP could take information from it to assist him with his, he can search AVIC on this site as everyone at the time was installing the AVIC DD models at the time.

I think U R missing a point of this post
I can install a toaster in this spot if I want to and don't need the DIY for it

We R all interested in this specific, generic unit at third of the price of Avicenna etc.
It is nice to see if it is worth the cash they want 4 it
At least that's why I'm subscribed to this one

Happy speeding

[boxster6354]

Originally Posted by golonaus

I think U R missing a point of this post
I can install a toaster in this spot if I want to and don't need the DIY for it

We R all interested in this specific, generic unit at third of the price of Avicenna etc.
It is nice to see if it is worth the cash they want 4 it
At least that's why I'm subscribed to this one

Happy speeding

I do not think I am the one missing the point, it appears you are my friend as the title of the post is "Dual DIN 7" Touch screen radio install" the OP is talking of creating a DIY for the Install of the unit and others are talking about the install and routing of wires.

Appears you were lurking to find out not if but when the China knock off head unit causes a dash electrical fire in his car.

I am sure in some fashion you can place a toaster in that spot and would not need a DIY to do it, my question would be why you would want to?

Again sure you can buy knock-off brake pads, rotors, motor mounts. electrical and other such parts from China off of eBay for a fraction of the cost with inferior ratings but why would you put those in a Porsche?

Just my opinion, it is your ride and do so as makes you happy

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by boxster6354

I do not think I am the one missing the point, it appears you are my friend as the title of the post is "Dual DIN 7" Touch screen radio install" the OP is talking of creating a DIY for the Install of the unit and others are talking about the install and routing of wires.

Appears you were lurking to find out not if but when the China knock off head unit causes a dash electrical fire in his car.

I am sure in some fashion you can place a toaster in that spot and would not need a DIY to do it, my question would be why you would want to?

Again sure you can buy knock-off brake pads, rotors, motor mounts. electrical and other such parts from China off of eBay for a fraction of the cost with inferior ratings but why would you put those in a Porsche?

Just my opinion, it is your ride and do so as makes you happy

I use to think that, but this is a Porsche, really there is no kenwood or pioneer or sony that is worthy IMHO. So I would like a completely debadged stereo if possible

Also there is no reason why a generic stereo can't be as good as the name brands in 2012. It's just a touchscreen that plays music and DVDs, you don't need 8 core processors and 32gb ram for that.

Besides kenwood and pioneer and sony are all made in china anyway, this could be the same unit just without the Name attached to it

I do not care about Gps in a stereo, nothing can be as good as my iphone that gives me real time traffic and police speed trap locations

[986_inquiry]

Please post a video when you can. As someone mentioned the biggest problem with generic stereos is te speed at which they change functions so I'm very curious to see how well it changes from radio to sd card music to DVD to gps to etc

[golonaus]

Originally Posted by boxster6354

I do not think I am the one missing the point, it appears you are my friend as the title of the post is "Dual DIN 7" Touch screen radio install" the OP is talking of creating a DIY for the Install of the unit and others are talking about the install and routing of wires.

Appears you were lurking to find out not if but when the China knock off head unit causes a dash electrical fire in his car.

I am sure in some fashion you can place a toaster in that spot and would not need a DIY to do it, my question would be why you would want to?

Again sure you can buy knock-off brake pads, rotors, motor mounts. electrical and other such parts from China off of eBay for a fraction of the cost with inferior ratings but why would you put those in a Porsche?

Just my opinion, it is your ride and do so as makes you happy

I would not put generic stereo in the same row as brake pads, rotors, motor mounts etc
This is just stereo and it's not gonna affect the car or my safety

And since it's got way more features than name brands units most are installing
Why wouldn't I give it a shot???
Especially at this price
I'm running one generic gps/DVD in my suv for last 5years, no fire yet
I'm sure they share most of the parts anyway(like plasma tv did,there was like 4 manufacturers of the screens itself and hundreds of tv brands
The most important is that somebody just went for it and is giving as preview of what it does and how it does

Btw.
Toaster - that was stupid idea
We do have toaster in the trunk anyway
Beer cooler sounds better!!!

Happy speeding

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by boxster6354

Appears you were lurking to find out not if but when the China knock off head unit causes a dash electrical fire in his car.

I am sure in some fashion you can place a toaster in that spot and would not need a DIY to do it, my question would be why you would want to?

Do you encounter things that causes electrical fires often, mate? I also think that bit with the toaster as sarcasm?
I think Golonaus, like the rest of us here, are just trying to see if it's a good product because we're all contemplating on buying one without spending another $600 for a Kenwood