Double Din install - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Radman · 10-08-2021, 10:33 AM

Many modern double-din are only that size due to the screen. Many are single DIN behind the screen. But, as Stl-986 point out, the issue is that likely nobody makes a double-DIN console made to fit on the lower portion.

To the OP, I had the same thought, and have run into the same challenges. If money weren't an object, I'd explore the Porsche Classics single-DIN carplay unit and see if it would be compatible with the 986 vs the double-DIN unit they sell. There are single-DIN units with floating screens that might work.

Zordrack · 10-08-2021, 01:32 PM

I looked at the single DIN floating screens.
They're all way too big and will cut off buttons etc.

And what's even more annoying is that you simply cannot get a decent double DIN headunit with wireless apple carplay/android auto that also has a physical volume knob.

Just why ?

BruceH · 10-08-2021, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zordrack

I looked at the single DIN floating screens.
They're all way too big and will cut off buttons etc.

And what's even more annoying is that you simply cannot get a decent double DIN headunit with wireless apple carplay/android auto that also has a physical volume knob.

Just why ?

That is one of the reasons I’m considering the Porsche Classic double DIN. Physical buttons and knobs. No back up camera though

Zordrack · 10-08-2021, 03:27 PM

Yeah it's the girlfriends daily.
So as much as I hate the lack of a physical volume knob the other conveniences won out.

Honestly. Physical volume control is why I first looked at the free floating screens.
But they're simply too big.

Radman · 10-09-2021, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zordrack

Yeah it's the girlfriends daily.
So as much as I hate the lack of a physical volume knob the other conveniences won out.

Honestly. Physical volume control is why I first looked at the free floating screens.
But they're simply too big.

Yeah, volume knob is going to win out over wireless carplay for me. Sony has an affordable one with a front USB port. I've considered the Porsche one as well even at 4 times the price. The lack of a backup camera doesn't really bother me given that I hardly ever drive with the top up anyway.