I BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST CarPlay Radio for my Porsche 997 - YOU SHOULD TOO!?

[@imranarain6912]

Nah, solid upgrade Matt. I agree, keeping it stock is super minty, however for people like us that love to drive our cars, convenience definitely is King.

[@Jupiterider1]

Great upgrade Matt. I would have done the same thing for my my 996 Turbo but my family decided to buy me a PCCM last Christmas. I am really happy with it. I am spoiled with Apple Car Play I need it on all my cars. I just ordered kit for my 2011 Mercedes S550. Much cheaper at $450 and it uses the stock MB screen.

[@matt13ross]

I can't have any vehicles with CarPlay and AA now lol

[@MyBoyzToyz]

3 things. One, you ordered the one with the wrong colour surround hense the clash in silver/grey. You will find that the fader doesn't work due to the Bose amp, to get the fader to work you need additional wiring by taking an RCA from the sub out on the head unit and splicing it into the Bose amp wiring. Finally my recommendation is to also add a line driver between the head unit and the optical box as the head units output is weaker than the OEM and you lose a lot of punch and top volume. Hope this helps.

[@sdds50]

W comment

[@SimonHaynes-ey9rk]

So does the line driver really help? I did the same job with Bose/Chinese Android and noticed no punch to the sound. Fitted a Kicker LOC line out converter to the Chinese speaker outs to convert to better RCA line out and made a huge difference but the sound distorts mid-volume which I guessed may be due to cr@ppy amp in the Chinese unit distorting at louder volumes. Decided to order a decent AudioControl line driver to take the original RCA to higher voltage into the fibre converter... its not arrived yet but hopefully it will make a diffence!?

[@joshsrq2157]

Hi Matt, I work for suncoast parts. The reason why it’s super expensive is because they are imported and taxed, but having seen these “knock offs” installed more and more I belive they are just about the same device but less cost due to the non branding. Cheers.

[@charless2684]

You can paint the trim to match. I did it with my old range rover. Theres a duplicolor trim paint that works well. Save the $1000.

[@Emily1963eh]

There is only one way to make an older car usable, ditch the old audio system. I did the same in my E39. New speakers, amp, reverse camera and bluetooth are awesome. One issue I have however, whilst the steering wheel controls work on the head unit, they do not work when in Android Auto mode. I don't get the hate for Nickleback, maybe because I am Aussie?

[@ProjectZGarage]

I think you can take the bezel off and spray it a closer color to the rest of the controls.

[@ADunk640]

Love it! I did the same upgrade on my 07 Cayman S! So worth it! Sold my PCM 2.1 and got this!

[@MrStlvette]

Keep the original in a box for the purists. I’m totally for an upgrade, some people don’t understand we like to mod our cars so they reflect our passion & personality! Absolutely love the 996 & 997.

[@lldragon]

I BOUGHT ONE for my daughter for fiat 500 from 2010, and i can say it is game changer. The car has now better overal system better sound system than any other car prior 2022 I have driven. it is the best radio/car play/android simply unit. You can get, But I bought one with larger processor and ram. For faster system , and my daughter is super happy with it

[@B0JACK]

I have the PCCM+ and i made it "wireless" by pluging in a wireless box to the usb connector. The thing that sucks the most is that the usb is in the front, so the best you can hide that cable going to the wireless box the better. An angled and flat usb cable makes it easier to hide. Some people got the rear usb working for carplay but that requires some soldering and/or magic that i didnt want to try.

[@matt13ross]

Yea I don't like seeing the cable

[@plamshaw]

Looks great man! I've been thinking of getting one of these for my Matrix. Just wanted to remind you to keep doing you, and don't read the comments ❤️

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! Will do!

[@MyBallers]

I might be on a short list for this but I thought the factory leather sides look better than the carbon fiber.

[@matt13ross]

I'm undecided

[@mrazekjan96]

@@matt13ross please go back to the leather its lots better

[@alexbucher5627]

have bought an Android head unit form my Beemer for dirt cheap and it's the best upgrade ever - plug n play and everything works just like OEM plus DAB radio, car diagnostics, reverse camera and and and and

[@matto20v]

Man, your editing is just getting better and better. This is a top video!!!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for noticing! I put in a LOT of time editing this one and it's only 10 minutes long lol.

[@kramer8865]

Nice video. Definitely good for the price but the PCCM Plus would definitely look better and match the other trim. Also not sure if you know this or not but there are aftermarket receivers you can buy which enable wireless carplay and android auto on wired only units. Keep up the great work, closing in on 100k!

[@matt13ross]

That's what I'm thinking. Thanks!

[@bandwagon240]

Sending this to a customer of mine with a 997/Bose combo. Also, I've had to do that volume trick on multiple Bose cars. Also had to do it on a Lexus with a factory amplifier/Grom install. Pretty common. Edit: I'd also thought about respraying the radio and climate bezels with SEM trim black on his as that rubberized coating isn't in great shape being a cabrio. It's not fun getting the old goop off but will look 10x better all in black with a factory looking texture that SEM is so good at.

[@bedtimestories4927]

Very solid stuff. You can get a BT adapter thingy for wired Android systems for like 50 bucks. Makes your factory stuff wireless

[@catvisimo]

just get the frame from the old stereo then make a run to the paint store and ask the guy to make you a spray can with the same color and respray the new stereo frame to make everything match, that's what i did on my Volvo

[@cerberus_uwu]

Great video Matt! - the heaudnits are a decent upgrade over stock.. and wireless carplay and android auto are good! :)

[@dcautomotive1369]

This will be loads better than stock. Shame about the colour but other than that why not? I think cars of this era suddenly feel much more modern without loads of stereo buttons and CarPlay and benefit from great analogue dials 🤟

[@hungnguyen-j7m3c]

i just installed one in my 997. the silver trim is off for sure. I bought some behr metallic soft iron in satin spray paint from home depot and sprayed it. looks way better.

[@lwfabsman]

Man, I wish I can work on my cars like you do. I dont have the guts to do so I guess. How do you get the time/courage to do any of this?? haha Conrgats on the upgrade. Looks great to me and please update us with long term use.

[@hugogeronimo51]

Good afternoon Matt, the new updates that can make wheels with closed hubs and a steering wheel with a better finish, yes, your project would be better, brother, congratulations.

[@stefaneulenstein]

knob, boot, hand brake and pedals all look great. great finishing touches.

[@matt13ross]

Noticed the pedals too, nice!

[@garderewicz]

Matt which one did you end up getting?? Do u have a link need one for my 997

[@matt13ross]

I think this one. www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807097217865.html?src=google&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21338.31%21179.30%21%21%21%21%211%40%2112000040065088254%21ppc%21%21%21&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&gclsrc=aw.ds&albagn=888888&ds_e_adid=&ds_e_matchtype=&ds_e_device=c&ds_e_network=x&ds_e_product_group_id=&ds_e_product_id=en3256807097217865&ds_e_product_merchant_id=109234012&ds_e_product_country=US&ds_e_product_language=en&ds_e_product_channel=online&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_url_v=2&albcp=19678427463&albag=&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwodC2BhAHEiwAE67hJHDwgq45z4jJBV47qqRjl5nlHfnF-bQeoRdn_-yn_HRjBx856gaRShoCzdwQAvD_BwE&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[@speedracerz300]

Hey Matt, just picked up pretty much the same unit for my 997 from Ali Express as well. There's actually 2 finishes, the seller that I worked with had me send a photo to clarify if I had the gray or silver variant. I had the gray like your original head unit. Got my unit in a couple days ago and it's an exact match, maybe reach out to the seller to see if they can get you the darker bezel. Also, as far as this system not being plug and play and needing to splice in a few things...were those wires that needed to be spliced only for the rear camera, or did something else have to be wired in as well? Love the channel, criminally underrated.

[@matt13ross]

Wish I would have known about the color!!

[@billy.s.warner]

I need to do the PCCM on my 996 - I've been putting that off... great vid

[@jayman4095]

Definitely a good upgrade, I just finished doing the same along with all new speakers on my 89 prelude, talk about a epic difference

[@redgt3244]

I bet you could have a shop match spray paint to the factory color. Give a coat or two and done.

[@TheCoolDave]

Personally, pull the new kit apart, pull the face off, have it sprayed to match the car, and it would look factory. It should just pop off. That would finish the look. I drive a 2014 Lexus LS460, I added a wireless Android Auto/Apple car play kit that uses all the factory controls. Would never look back the old school system. It's great.

[@mikephillips8648]

Like your content ! Nice work on the turbo car!

[@DoubleOSeven007]

If you go to PCCM+ you will need to wire in a DAB aerial to receive Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) signals in a car. DAB uses different frequency ranges than FM, so you can't use an FM antenna to receive DAB.

[@redfbody1]

you should have it wrapped or painted ( the radio ) to match lower part... mask off buttons, looks to be no lettering on head unit ( or lower OEM part too ) could paint or wrap it too

[@srwilliams1963]

Great video, strange normally when you post a new video I get notification immediately. I found this 2 days later.

[@matt13ross]

Strange. Come on KZbin!!!

[@dimitristsalatsanis7912]

love your patience on these frustrating jobs !!

[@stevengetz9065]

Hey Matt, looks great and even has a volume knob. Would you mind naming the brand and model?

[@matt13ross]

It's from the screen recording at the beginning of the video.

[@MrRuHua]

Great Video! Which unit did you use? 12+256G with wireless Car Play? Can you provide the link to the unit that you have purchased? Thanks!

[@matt13ross]

The lower end model. I bet they're all about the same anyway lol

[@MrRuHua]

@@matt13ross Thank you!! Keep up the good work!

[@angeluson3000]

I would recommend instead of getting the Porsche radio, get the install kit through sun coast Porsche which will perfectly match the trim, and allow you to install a double din radio in instead, which will still look factory while getting the most modern system from either alpine or pioneer, which will allow you to retain wireless CarPlay. That is my car in the link.

[@erichwiederhold]

I went with mr12volt system myself. Highly recommend if you want to keep everything stock looking and have the benefits of wireless AA.

[@speedracerz300]

Only works with the 997.2

[@atrain132]

Personally I like it! I'll always take functionality over a more expensive OEM based unit. To hell with plugging in with cables if you can just simply go wireless

[@Joe_Bader]

I'm a big fan of cheap Android head units. I have one in my E36 and my daily junker. As far as the color goes, they're usually easy to take apart if you want to paint the frame to match. Bring the old head unit to a paint shop to color match a spray can.

[@matt13ross]

If I don't switch to the Porsche unit I'm def gonna do that.

[@charha01]

I put the PCCM in my 996. I like the OEM look, but the functionality of it leaves a lot to be desired. Oh well... it has NAV and I can connect my phone to it, so I'm happy enough.

[@991.2TargaNJ]

Nice video Matt, keep the content coming.

[@matt13ross]

Always! Thanks!

[@deanmartin9122]

Matt you should put the wheels from the 996 on to the 997 .. just to see what it will look like... bet it will look sick..anyway enjoy the videos ..keep em coming..

[@matt13ross]

I've thought about it!

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Love your work great upgrade

[@caspermakesthings]

Man, just paint the stereo in the correct color and enjoy! I think those chinese models can display some VAG-COM stuff, read errors, RPMS and so on, and that stuff you will never get in the Porsche stereo. Again, stick with it, it's awesome.

[@hatsuneadc]

Once I get my 997 I'll make sure to go with this unit!

[@JasonJoyrides]

I have bought and installed AliExpress units on 4 different cars and have zero regrets with any of them.

[@mortenvinding]

Nickelback is awesome. But Luke combs is amazing. 👍👍 good choices in music

[@matt13ross]

Agreed!

[@vxracing380]

You can use an adapter to make a wired android auto connection a wireless one. I use one in my work van ain't it works seamlessly

[@Soh90]

Sweet update, arguably better than the Porsche branded upgrade. I’m doing the same thing with my W203 C230 Sport. Mine looks even more OEM because it keeps the buttons on the side

[@albertwilliams8508]

Looks good bro 😎

[@mahdialsenussi3066]

Amazing WORK ❤️ 👍🏼

[@Lightingtecknix]

The quality of your videos are better than most KZbinrs with million of follower

[@matt13ross]

Very kind. Thanks so much!!

[@spyroz78]

i'm about to tackle the same issue, nice video but how is the wiring? wish you show more info on the wiring diagram.

[@matt13ross]

Just three wires need to be spliced in. Not bad

[@fredericoespinoza]

Alibaba is wholesaling and factory purchasing. Aliexpress is retail.

[@michealfurlong9282]

You’re a courageous dude with your car!

[@tomburns890]

Looks great & great upgrade. And the car looks great too. I’m getting ready to put the Porsche PCCM Plus unit and a reverse camera in my 997 Turbo. The Rear is your favorite wink wink LOL. I’ll never get tired of looking at the rear end of a 997 Turbo. Lol. Cheers.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!!

[@tomburns890]

@@matt13ross did you disconnect the negative battery when u installed the new head unit? Thx

[@matt13ross]

I did not

[@Andisilva88]

I bought one of these for my Focus and I love it

[@nickswenk7976]

A popular youtuber from Pennsylvania i refuse to believe it

[@hypnotoad2252]

I did the same on my 997 turbo about a year and a half ago. Hated the idea of paying $1300 for a less feature rich radio. Plus the wire 🤮. Also got flamed pretty good by the forum/facebook crowd for putting "cHeAp ChInEsE cRaP" in my 911 but hey, some people dont want to acknowledge that their pccm+ is the same thing, just with a porsche logo 😅. Anyhow, dig the vid, brought vack fun install memories. You get a sub from me, sir.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you for the sub! Still may upgrade to the Porsche one eventually lol

[@hypnotoad2252]

@@matt13ross hell yea. always upgrading, just how it be haha

[@erikrummel6277]

What about the amount of GB of RAM and processor cores? I see lots of options. Did you just get the cheapest? If so have you had any issues with storage or slow laggy screens, touchscreen response? I haven’t seen anyone report on that with these Alibaba head units

[@matt13ross]

Yes one of the cheap options. I don't recall the specs.

[@marvenmassey]

another great video Matt!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@micheologallcobhair9228]

Great job!

[@redphantom000]

Can I ask about the boot time of the head unit? From key on to music playing, how long does it take?

[@matt13ross]

I'd have to time it. Pretty darn quick though

[@karl-heinzheuser2281]

Interesting, I installed the same unit, but with the highest version/options. Had same mounting issues (modified the mounts), but color was almost perfect.

[@matt13ross]

Seems to be lots of varying colors lol

[@Changingtesting]

I wonder whats better an aftermarket pioneer infotainment screen or this, would love to see someone review and compare both

[@matt13ross]

Are the pioneer units plug and play?

[@GreenG-314]

The irony here is that my 997 turbo has the bright silver interior finish, so when I bought the PCCM Classic I had to pull the bezel off and have it painted - I could have saved $1000 and it looks like your cheap head unit would have actually matched my interior. Oh well....

[@jayjake]

does classic radio support backing camera though?

[@MrJeddurso]

That carpet just looks old and dingy. Maybe some 1970s long-length shag? LOL. Almost to 100K subs!

[@matt13ross]

Nah it's like new. The video makes it look kinda faded though.

[@m5387]

I have the same one but for a .2 did those metal tabs you bent on the side to keep it in place come with it? I don’t think mine did

[@matt13ross]

Yes they were already installed

[@lLOVECHILDREN]

Amazing video, though the scam bot comment with botted likes and comments is lowkey worrying

[@emersonc1210]

I lost it on the Nickelback joke. Good one sir

[@matt13ross]

I hoped a few would! Lol

[@techwick79]

That amazing !

[@reemuhmad7551]

Maybe wrap the head unit to match the chrome

[@pallahammer8997]

Nice job

[@PompeyMatt17]

Winking edits....top drawer...👌

[@matt13ross]

Thanks 😅

[@ramiavi]

How is the sound?

[@matt13ross]

Close to stock. Not quite as good though

[@RaptorDad347]

I did a similar upgrade to my 4Runner for the same reason. After a while it became a nightmare as it would lock up and crash all the time. Made me wish I never did it.

[@matt13ross]

Hope mine doesn't do that!

[@Tibbon]

The sound in my 987.1 boxster is awful. Maybe I'll have to give this a shot.

[@scotts2k]

So does this work with the most system or does it bypass it?

[@matt13ross]

I'm not sure exactly. Though I haven't lost any functions that I noticed.

[@patrykrusin2501]

Respect for loving Nickelback Matt 🥳🥳🥳

[@matt13ross]

That's right!

[@sticustom]

Carbon Fibre surrounds? Noice

[@nickg4135]

Wireless Carplay/AA is the first thing I add to a new vehicle, can't live without it now. It's way too useful in every day life.

[@matt13ross]

Yup!!

[@Mezgerdriver]

I really wanted PCCM+ when I got my 996 but I’ve read some bad reviews on them and you have to pay the Porsche garage to fit it otherwise they won’t stand over any problems…. So it could be a €2k unit and they still have issues. No thanks.

[@matt13ross]

I went with a regular double din in my 996

[@jaswingrove]

The Aliexpress Android head unit is bought for my Audi R8 was utter trash. i’m sure something designed for the more prevalent 997’s should be a more sorted experience 🤞

[@pipolebnene]

This is why i need a 100% plug and play unit for any car i have because i am not gona be able to to any wiring myself

[@matt13ross]

It's still pretty easy

[@kevinwhite1077]

nice mate

[@JoshLoberant]

Looking to replace the head unit on my 997.1, what's the verdict and what's the link?

[@matt13ross]

Verdict is at the end of the video.

[@JoshLoberant]

⁠and the link? So many options on Ali baba...

[@matt13ross]

I don't have it now I'm on my phone. But it's the one I showed on their website in the video.

[@jalmonte225]

Hold the phone, matt ross dropped

[@challengerjetdriver]

Great upgrade, Targa4S owner here, but frankly about to pull the trigger on the PCCM+ from Porsche, it seems much easier as a DIY.

[@tokkiM3]

liked for pre-Dark Horse Nickelback

[@AtownCangri]

Been waiting for you to do this upgrade for months lol. Also, everyone likes Nickelback. They've sold 50 million + albums worldwide. We just don't like admitting we like them 😂

[@StealthFX9]

The rest of the world obviously doesn't care that Americans seem to have a problem with Nickelback.

[@matt13ross]

I've had it in a box for months lol

[@bobbycvi]

the one from porsche is the same shit, just more expensive :)). you can paint/wrap the side of that one and it will be ok .

[@gibby3820]

Not that I have an issue with this unit, I just can't fathom my oem making an upgraded carplay unit and going with something else, massive luxury. The rest of the car world is jealous of those porsche units

[@matt13ross]

I would agree IF they were wireless

[@esteban8681]

Yeah i just saw JackUltraMotive do something similar. Good move. Plus, save that money for other parts.

[@mohamedelzubeir2718]

Brother ewwww.. whats that black carbon on the sides of the centre console?? Put the old one back!

[@zkboston617]

Bring rear OEM wing back. Car is super nice and that rear wing does not fit the application

[@matt13ross]

I never had the OEM rear

[@K1dPhresh1]

I’m curious but got my mind set on the PCCM+.

[@sutherlacd27]

If you have the money to spend the pccm+ is the way to go