Dual DIN 7" Touch screen radio install

[SoK]

soooo it sounds like wiring should be plug and play (for speakers) with this unit, is that right?

I'll mess with the backup camera when the car's apart, doesn't sound too bad to do once we're able to easily ID (hopefully with pics) something to wire it into for reverse.

So at this point, finding a cage for this $200 unit is the hangup..

[BestGear]

Originally Posted by SoK

So at this point, finding a cage for this $200 unit is the hangup..

Here is the Connects2 cage/facia I used - I expect it will be around in the US too somewhere.

I dont endorse this seller, its only FYI

Facia

[jb92563]

Hmmmm, don't really want to mess with the ECU for a reverse signal since a mistake there could be quite expensive.

If that reverse wire on the Radio is simply a ground signal then a simple little microswitch will work for that attached to the shifter mechanics.

I have a short shifter to install anyways so if the microswitch idea is viable then it will be time for the short shifter install as well.

"Change one thing....change everything!" rings true again.

[BestGear]

Originally Posted by jb92563

If that reverse wire on the Radio is simply a ground signal then a simple little microswitch will work for that attached to the shifter mechanics.

The handbrake wire needs grounded to activate (ie, brake on), the reverse wire needs 12V + on it to activate (ie, go into reverse).

David

[jb92563]

Here is the face plate I cut out of some 1/8" thick aluminum. The side wings will be bolted to the radio and then the whole thing as a unit fits into the opening.
There is a lip at the bottom that the bottom part keys into and the top will be secured by two screws into the existing two plastic screw holes.



Here it is in the dash before the plastic trim that came with the radio.
A plastic surround will be cut to fit around the radio on top of the aluminum to finish the plastic work.



Here is the radio with the included plastic trim. Still need to select and cut the plastic surround that goes on top of the aluminum. All that shows is a bit at the top and a very little bit at the bottom.

[tony_fury]

Nice pic's

I also prepped my dash for a Kenwood I have coming this Friday.
T

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by tony_fury

Nice pic's

I also prepped my dash for a Kenwood I have coming this Friday.
T

Nice work.

I didn't know the plastic surround was all one piece like that.

You could literally mount the stereo in its rack and then slip the entire plastic surround back in it looks like.

Makes getting to screws in the back and sides on the stereo much easier.

Also seems like you have different plags in your wiring harness.

Perhaps they do use unique wiring harness for different stereo options from the factory.

[tony_fury]

Originally Posted by jb92563

Nice work.

I didn't know the plastic surround was all one piece like that.

You could literally mount the stereo in its rack and then slip the entire plastic surround back in it looks like.

Makes getting to screws in the back and sides on the stereo much easier.

Also seems like you have different plugs in your wiring harness.

Perhaps they do use unique wiring harness for different stereo options from the factory.

It was a 2 Din kit I purchased on eBay. (pricey but convenient)
97-02 PORSCHE 986 BOXSTER 2 DIN INSTALLATION KIT | eBay

There is a sleeve that mounts to the stereo and it slides in.
Just waiting on the stereo to arrive.. wire it to the adapters and slide it in.
The wiring adapter plugs fit into the stock connectors. (See pics)
T

[BestGear]

Originally Posted by tony_fury

Nice pic's

I also prepped my dash for a Kenwood I have coming this Friday.
Attachment 16392

The Kenwood I fitted plugges straight into the cars ISO connector so no extra splicing was required.

The only extra cable is the amp to phono lead - which I just used the sub amp (front doors) and I used the head units amp for front dash and rear storage box speakers.

Out of interest, I added screws to my kit to fit the cage to the sides of the dash plastic as I had seen some double dins fitted that appeared to sag after a few weeks running around meaning that the head unit was tipping upwards as a result.

David

[SoloBox1]

HELP.... Can anyone tell how to get my speacker wire to the front trunk? I have 04 S with BOSE AMP, trying to bypass and connect to the speaker direct. I ran a couple wires from the unit over the top just to test and they work fine. Just cant see a way from the back of the HU to the FTrunk.

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by SoK

soooo it sounds like wiring should be plug and play (for speakers) with this unit, is that right?

I'll mess with the backup camera when the car's apart, doesn't sound too bad to do once we're able to easily ID (hopefully with pics) something to wire it into for reverse.

So at this point, finding a cage for this $200 unit is the hangup..

Yes, Plug and play for the speakers, power, Illumination(headlights on signal)

Power + (Yellow),Ground - (Black) , Illumination (Orange), Switched + (Red)


You cut midway through the middle mounting hole and tray seperator. Don't need to cut the top one.


8.5" (216mm) deep slot for the double DIN radio.


The included plastic faceplate(Not shown) will cover the entire width but the part above needs a cover. More on that to come.


The Yellow connector has the speakers on it if you have a factory Amp, but there is a Brown connector instead (Not in this pic) if you dont have an Amp, with your speaker connections.