Dual DIN 7" Touch screen radio install

[SoK]

Is it safe to say you could have installed that particular JVC doube din unit without the connects2 kit? Would the bezel that comes with it from JVC have worked?

Any modifications needed to the JVC cage to work with the dash?

Originally Posted by politby

Okay, the JVC KW-AV60BT is finally in place:

The Connects2 kit was not 100% useful, I was able to use the wiring adapter harness and the bezel but not the cage as the fit was not good and it came with no instructions.

Because the bezel is designed for the Connects2 cage, I had to improvise a bit to make it fit the JVC cage. It's not perfect but good enough.

The Porsche logo is a brake caliper decal. A little on the large side but it matches the silver details in the cabin perfectly.

The cubby above the climate cotntrol will be turned into an iPhone dock. Still trying to figure out how to get the JVC to work properly with the iPhone, it refuses to display ani kind of image. I have a parking brake bypass on order; hopefully that will sort it.

[politby]

Originally Posted by SoK

Is it safe to say you could have installed that particular JVC doube din unit without the connects2 kit? Would the bezel that comes with it from JVC have worked?

Any modifications needed to the JVC cage to work with the dash?

The JVC bezel is not tall enough - it would leave a gap between itself and the cupholder, so the Connects2 bezel was definitely needed. As was the wiring harness to connect the head unit and replacement amp to the factory wiring.

The hole in the dash is taller than a standard double DIN so an asymmetrical bezel is a must.

The JVC cage fit as it was, I just needed to fix it to the Porsche plastic frame using a couple of screws..

[SoK]

cool, thanks for the info! I'm sure someone on here could use that connects2 cage, might want to list it in the for sale section.