Modernizing my 13 year old Porsche with Apple Silicon!

[@JustARandomGuy-1234]

Dang, Apple and modifying an older German car in one video?!? All my favorites combined into one! Thanks Luke and happy holidays to you and all who read this comment

[@sonickautschuhe]

But making the Cayman s even more shit with apple isn't mine 😅

[@Tamay.]

German?

[@JustARandomGuy-1234]

Porsche is a German company and every Cayman, the model Luke is driving, is made in Osnabrück, Germany

[@muaazessy1883]

Yessir

[@jakewynn]

@@sonickautschuhe haha yeah bro

[@peytonannett4911]

I had zero clue Luke was a car guy. That’s brilliant!!! Super excited for content on channel 2

[@andreipetrescu9704]

Same here!!

[@GlitchTTG]

Same!

[@nukelauncher95]

Nice car, Luke! I've been in the market for one of these too, but I'd personally have the 6 speed manual. I work on cars for a living and I work on tons of Porsches. These really are great cars. Fairly reliable and not the worst to DIY. And of course is phenomenal to drive. I know you're going to fall in love with it.

[@tangocash342]

I wouldn't put anything that isn't original to the car.

[@MuzikJunky]

Sure, but can you drive manual? Peace.

[@0latency]

Definitely. Sport cars should be bought in manual transmission. I've been daily driving my manual car in LA for more than 8 years now, wouldn't trade it for anything

[@Cle_M3]

@@tangocash342 Lame, not like most cars are gonna gain value anyways.

[@theoneandonlybosable]

@@0latencyi live in DC like Luke does and there is no way I would have any interest in dailying a manual

[@jonn9603]

Months back Porsche came out with new modern stock head units for older Porsche including older Caymans!

[@GradythaStudips]

Great choice on the cayman. Great handlers and you got that perfect model for daily driving

[@lukemiani]

I think so too!

[@MegaTechpc]

Nice to see that you have impeccable taste in cars Luke!

[@lawrencematos7493]

@@lukemiani hi I love your channel… I was wondering where can I purchase something like this for my SUV , I HAVE A 2019 Dodge Journey GT AWD , THE DOUBLE DIN OR DISPLAY has everything but navigation the lower end model do but I have no idea where and how to look for something, .. I appreciate all your input…

[@calebhays6803]

I have a base model honda civic that had a basic bluetooth radio in it from the factory. I bought a apple carplay radio made specifically for my car from a manufacturer called Dasaita and it was a game changer. It was made specifically for my car so it actually added features my old radio didn’t offer like telling me which door is open, giving me moving lines in the camera while backing up, and a bunch more features that are actually useful! It actually made me love my car and seeing you be able to do something similar is awesome. Thanks for making great videos all these years!

[@drts_map]

It proves that ifixit tools are working very smoothly on Porsche

[@jerryl10000]

I have that exact same Joyeauto module installed in my 2015 Infiniti Q50. 2yrs plus & it has been flawless! Absolutely love it.

[@peevonb7070]

Adding a highpass filter on your voice-over will remove sub pops. You wont hear it on a phone but makes a difference for people watching on tv and avr amps.

[@walpoleandworcester]

Getting more adventurous with these mods! Hell yeah.

[@pemotor541]

The moment you covered the shift stick to avoid scratching it, I fell in love with your attention to detail. Keep it up! It was both new and entertaining.

[@gsridernet]

Hi Luke, really nice car, hope that you enjoy it. It looks really much better with the wrap (seems more modern), love the stock look of both the interior and exterior - but the color makes it much younger. Enjoy it!

[@skateecho]

That’s so cool! I fully expected a new head unit but props to whoever engineered this work around. Just brilliant. I always liked having an older car that i can fully swap the head unit in so my 99 has wireless CarPlay. Scroll is a bit awkward on my cheaper head unit but its really nice for basic interactions and honestly just having maps and music. Usually get that stuff sorted before i start driving anyways! But its just such a nice convenience to have. And i can keep my phone in my pocket!

[@Teppic24]

Regarding pressing the back button to select the next track and the forward button to select the previous track, I'm sure you've already considered swapping the button caps around? Or can you swap the wires connecting them?

[@AwesumIndustrys]

That would cause the same problem on the stock head unit where on CarPlay is fine but on the stock Porsche system the buttons are opposite.

[@alv1n383]

@@AwesumIndustrys well but lets be real he will only use them now with apple carplay not with the stock unit so swaping these buttons would work just fine

[@DylanPlaysMC1]

I put a CarPlay unit in my 2011 Toyota Corolla and honestly, I can say the same thing about how it transformed my car. I love the integration and honestly, it made the car feel 10 years newer after.

[@davidnagy510]

Well he’s good at what he does and helps us out with his knowledge buys and sells gear so good on him for it congratulations Luke another great video

[@joecool2162]

Planning to upgrade my 2000 Porsche 911 Cabriolet 25000 miles this coming May. Great Video. Luke never disappoints...

[@hairtransplantchannel]

Porsche makes a new upgrade in their "Classic" line that does exactly what you did, but it's OEM with a new screen and doesn't have the limitations of the one you got. It costs twice as much, but trade offs.

[@OrbitlynX]

Nice music taste with The Strokes :)

[@danielsgrunge]

You can’t get it much better than this The stock look is just so cool

[@CaosBoyCathian]

Honda civic with a laptop? Nah Luke over here with the Porsche with the iPad.

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

Personally I’ve always wanted to try and modernize an older car with wild ideas like this and seeing you do it makes it that much more interesting. Crazy how well it works to if I’m honest great job, doing the Apple car before official release.

[@muizawan]

Hey Luke, been watching you for a while, it’s a pleasant surprise that you are into cars let alone Porsches! I have a 718 GT4 and I love it ;) your mods are super tasteful on your 987.2

[@GabrielBoehm]

I did a very similar install on my 2013 Audi, and I totally understand how this changes the whole driving experience. Voice button works to bring up Siri, everything is just how it should be. The Audi did not have a touch screen, but you can still navigate the controls using the built in selectors without issue.

[@mattpipes5106]

Wow, congrats on the new to you wheels! The color is awesome… I’ve been a subscriber for a while and had no clue you were a gear head, but considering you take apart computers it makes sense. I did a similar upgrade to my 2006 Volvo V50 back in 2016… It was an Android touch screen and head unit to replace the stock unit, and it was wonky, sure, but it did transform the car, especially on road trips. So kudos and great video!

[@daviddouillet4138]

Knowing that you're a car guy is great, I would like to see more about the car and tech mixed videos.

[@fstap]

So awesome to see that you're a Porsche guy. I have a 2014 911 Carrera S and I just put Apple Carplay/Android Auto in my car about a month ago. Makes such a huge difference in these cars.

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

As a tech and auto enthusiast, I want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this vid. Coming from a BMW 335i, which had awful mechanical issues but a wonderfully intuitive entertainment system to a Lexus RC350, which I love every aspect of 1000% more than the Bimmer save its pretty woeful entertainment system interface (which is still terrible even in the refreshed versions of it), I'm really looking at doing something similar to my car. I know there are some dodgy replacement units that exist, but I'm waiting until I see something a little more robust before I take on that challenge. Thanks for taking the time to make this, and I'm definitely going to check out your car channel!

[@Cle_M3]

Downgrade in performance?

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

@@Cle_M3 On paper, definitely. In practice, if you consider the ability to drive a vehicle daily without issue and to not spend thousands of dollars a year on repairs and maintenance important, the Lexus is miles ahead.

[@Cle_M3]

@@KirkKiyosadaTome I feel ya, Lexus are definitely superior in build quality and reliability. I daily an LX470 love it to death just uses so much gas.

[@AmirRazan]

Luke boutta become the new Dankpods

[@marlowerecoing-tallen3385]

For a more expensive option, Porsche actually makes retrofit kits too

[@giovanni233]

I did this with my 2002 Focus, I plan to do it again with my 2002 cougar, I love apple car play

[@a.j.haverkamp4023]

The time when they placed the entertainment system way to low in the dashboard. Looking down while driving is dangerous. I like the SIM slot looking like a coin slot. Insert a quarter if you want to plan a route!

[@timsmith2525]

If you think a new infotainment center "completely transforms" a Porsche, you probably shouldn't be driving a Porsche.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

Jesus, how much money does this guy have!

[@TheCompyshop]

These aren’t that expensive. About the price of a new Camry

[@matthewm5287]

Lol I love how cheap luxury cars make people think that.

[@tbu_drachenkater5397]

They cost round about 18000€

[@leonel9110]

Not expensive to buy but maintain is another story

[@themiddlelanelm]

A lot less now

[@jerryholder6999]

I did this in my 2013 Boxster. If you want to keep the satellite board in there, it will take some creative work to fit everything back in. Colorful language may help...

[@RosheDomv2]

I did something similar to this to my 2007 Lexus IS called the GROM VLine. It adds wireless CarPlay and android Auto while retaining the stock NAV screen since the climate controls are in there. It’s awesome having modern CarPlay in my old Lexus without having to buy a new car.

[@Bdog0820]

I absolutely love the VLine. I wanted to keep the stock look on my 2010 IS with CarPlay. It also brings to life the screen quality of the stock screen which is impressive for its time.

[@cmc335]

I did this same retrofit in my 958 CT. It works beautifully!

[@organiccold]

I have a similar box on my 2008 Audi S6 and i agree it transforms the car, it opens a all new world of features

[@sweetblue44]

I did this on my Lexus IS and LX. CarPlay looks amazing on a 12 inch and 10 inch display. Shoutout to all the kit makers who make this possible, and the fact the new cars don’t often have the wireless option makes it sweeter. Finally, using a physical button to swap Modes is also superior to finding the interface option.

[@pauldestefano7073]

Good for you driving that badass ride. Def need to see more car content.

[@greylawson6352]

But it’s not Apple silicon? unless I missed the part where they stuck an M2 chip in that aftermarket nav unit…

[@Johnhrop]

Watching Luke work on Auto stuff is just as entertaining as the Apple products. (Ok it’s combining 2 of my favourite hobbies) The exchange part sticker makes me think that the radio was replaced before in the cars history. Anyway keep up the great content. 🤙🇦🇺

[@hugosherlock9343]

Amazing Luke! Perfect timing - I’ve had the Joyeauto unit on order for a few weeks now for my 987.2 Boxster and this is the clearest installation video yet! As a fellow Apple enthusiast, I had no idea you were also a Porsche enthusiast! Great video.

[@kennygrifana]

I’m more of an interior guy myself so it totally makes sense how this transforms the experience. This was a sick video!

[@chrism869]

Perfect way to modernize it, the whole premise of this whole thing, it transfers modern features Into an old infotainment. No need to worry about the lack of android auto and car play, or music listening

[@horebtk947]

ngl im happy that Luke did a car video. Love the car man!

[@TheBimmerMan]

seeing my 2 fav things of cars, specifically German cars (mostly BMW and Porsche), and Apple in the same vid from Luke Miani? damn! absolutely fantastic!

[@MrAnothaBrotha]

Thanks for NOT missing the "E" when saying Porsche.. u nailed it Lu'

[@rescd4]

just stumbled onto your channel, in the middle of shopping for an older MacBook. Lo and behold you're a Porsche Cayman owner like myself... knew there was something I liked about you.. Enjoy the car, I DD everyday, even in winter..Love it.

[@misterX-Good-old-games]

A good update for a great car, congratulations!

[@vdanielpineda]

As a car guy… CarPlay on a car makes a bigger difference to like a new set of wheels. Great video.

[@velvetrooster5569]

My 2013 Volkswagen Beetle had a basic am fm radio and I replaced it with an OEM Volkswagen unit that works with wired Apple CarPlay. I think it’s simply amazing. It completely changed how much I enjoy the car and believe me I already loved my car from the moment I bought it.

[@Dougie085]

That’s not apple silicone it’s just a Chinese box that is likely running a rokchip or similar Chinese cpu to add android auto and CarPlay to the oem head unit. Tons of similar stand alone units out there. Apple silicone is of course cpus made by apple such as the newer M1 and M2 cpus.

[@martyp2138]

Done the exact same thing with my M5 and completely agree with you - one of the best mods to do on a car. That doesn't even have a touch screen so you use the iDrive wheel but it works well and can use Siri if you want the screen however is excellent. Just completely modernises the car and the wireless connection is great. Bought another kit for my Frontier/Navara which does have a touch screen and can't wait to get that fitted along with many other mods I have planned for the truck.

[@Colefinney1234]

i could not tell he warped it i thought that was the cars paint

[@haraldludwig994]

I love to see that you are a great fan of German engineering!

[@hwg315]

We just got a CarPlay head unit for our 2009 boxster s! Love that there are other people doing the same thing!

[@lukey333]

the strokes>>> hell yeah

[@zilinhuang8949]

The yellow tint highlight is so on point 👌

[@stefanvasilev9318]

I just did this to my 2007 Opel Astra and I can confirm, just adding a touchscreen radio to an old car weirdly makes a world of difference 🙌

[@X99Zero]

The touchscreen is worth more than the car 😂

[@Unnus]

What are the odds, one of my fav tech youtubers dropping a vid on a car I’ve got my eye on. Porsche 987.2!

[@citydaniels]

An EPO fan! Just another reason to love this channel!

[@cyrilfiggis]

I am owning an E-Class from 2008 - slamming a CarPlay unit in it, was the best thing to do. But I had to change the complete head unit. I wish there where a bigger market to „upgrade“ older cars. It‘s amazing to give them new features normally only new cars have!

[@shayhumphrey3389]

This is awesome. I looked at these when I got my 2016 Cayman. Only thing I heard was extended screws needed when keeping the xm module. Great video.

[@19hebo89]

Thank you for pronouncing Porsche correctly! Greetings from Germany

[@excarnator]

That modular infotainment block is a blessing.

[@laetussanta]

How much did you pay for the wrap? What is the exact orange that you used?

[@uzernaim1648]

i absolutely love when tech youtubers show their car guy side

[@dawnpoint]

These CarPlay retrofit units are the bomb. Soon as I have the funds I'm putting one in my 2006 Lexus.

[@Jamie_GTCS]

Luke driving a Porsche just makes so much sense.

[@xyz9162]

Those black rims look amazing ngl

[@velvetrooster5569]

I put Apple CarPlay in my 2013 Volkswagen beetle with a very easy plug and play radio swap which is also awesome because it’s an OEM Volkswagen port and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done to my car. It completely enhanced my experience of driving and just overall using my car.

[@MrFredEverlasting]

I enjoyed the video BUT there was no “apple silicone” involved.

[@rtesta]

Carplay is a gamecharger, it wakes up an old car. Much better than just Bluetooth. A great upgrade for any car.

[@cliess]

981 Boxster S owner here -- Luke, this is a great upgrade. Looking into it for my car now -- THANK YOU!

[@marcelmedia]

Wow! I’m such a nerd for upgrades like this. Brings the car into the future. A nice quality of life update per say.

[@ladder3257]

Your videos just keep getting better and better. Thank you for being the channel to answer your fan’s crazy mac related ‘what if..?’ shower thoughts

[@DIABLOMUSIK]

I’d like to see more content like this

[@andrew_sergeev]

My congratulations, Luke! You have a really great car right now.

[@walthefl]

Great choice! Personally I’d only take the manual every day of the week. Imo that one lets you enjoy that great engine and sound way better…

[@amcheung10]

More automotive content! As a car guy and tech guy it's the best of both worlds

[@Jushwa]

Yesss so happy you’re starting the car channel

[@italiancapo7]

The all black was slicker looking!

[@onigiri3900]

I'm not particularly into cars but i have to say, nice ride ! I've been contemplating the possibility to add Car Play to my 2007 Renault Clio Campus. I saw some kit on Amazon that add a screen and bluetooth capabilities to the car. That would be so sweet !

[@lukemiani]

Go for it! You can even find iPad style units that can replace the small half-height radio modules in many cars

[@mattalki]

I upgraded my 2015 Golf from the MIB1 head unit to MIB2 which adds Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and it completely changed the car. I know exactly what you mean by that. It's such a simple thing, but boy did it make a difference! Nice mod!

[@natecaplin4374]

Luke, check out the Porsche PCCM+. They just announced a new version for the 987 Cayman. Even better. A brand new factory head unit that matches the factory style but with all the functionality of a new Porsche head unit including CarPlay.

[@marissamyers4965]

I dont even have wireless carplay in my 2020 civic. I've always loved Porsches and definitely want one in the future, hopefully that will happen. The orange looks great and I'm not big on orange as a color in general.

[@LouisCharlesBlais]

Wow this is insane! You’re one of my favorite youtuber and we have the same car!! Love this car, would love to do the upgrade!

[@thatretailguru]

This is so cool! I recently added CarPlay to my own car, a 2015 Honda Crv

[@jahanas22]

Love the car. Especially the wrap.

[@Watchingyou-daily]

There is add-on kit for aftermarket radios that work with those features.

[@dash8brj]

Looks like you get the bonus of up to date maps as well!

[@King_K_Rool_]

So you like cool tech, cool cars and cool music. Always knew you were a goodie sir. Congrats on the awesome modded car

[@9ferdyyy9]

I also build a Joyauto Wirless CarPlay unit into my Mini Clubman from 2011. Unfortunately it doesn’t have a touchscreen and the corners of the display are “rounded” which cuts off the time and signal of the phone on the home screen I have to control it with the iDrive knob. I loved it at first but then after some time it went funky and now it doesn’t seem to connect to my iPhone 14 Pro anymore. Funnily enough mine has the same problem with backwards being forwards and vice versa, but only on the steering wheel not on the head unit’s buttons.

[@RichardBeds]

Great car Luke, I’ve had my 2006 Cayman S for two and a half years now. I too want to keep the additional car related features, so I’m waiting for next years PCCM, which supports CarPlay. It looks like it’s going to retail for €1400, not cheap but it will retain the stock look.

[@RichardBeds]

@official_Luke100. by the way, I have been watching your Apple videos for a long time and regard them as good in depth, tell it like it is reviews.

[@904Saleen]

I did a similar thing with my 2013 G37. A company called GROM Audio makes a setup that allows the stock head unit to have CarPlay and it’s great.

[@TJ74su]

Sweet ride Luke!

[@GlitchTTG]

IM SO GLAD YOU'RE A CAR GUY!!!!

[@lpsoldierPZ]

I completely understand you! I'm thinking to do the same thing on my 2009 Lexus as well 😁

[@RickBruinsma]

You could also install the official PCCM from Porsche, they just released it for the 997 and 987. It got a bigger modern screen and Carplay built in.

[@stijnvandamme76]

got mine, plug and play, brings the car up 10 years, super kit.

[@1LyRa]

But it more than 2 times more expensive and has only wired Carplay somehow.

[@RickBruinsma]

@@1LyRa But works like it is a new Porsche, and there is a way around the whole wired carplay thing.