PORSCHE 997 AFTERMARKET RADIO DIY

[@mikedx2706]

awful background music. How can anyone stand listening to it?

[@NSXavier997]

I know my bad I regret making this one but it is what it is. I don't delete once a video is up.

[@williamwilson5125]

Keep the content coming. There is plenty of 997 turbo owners supporting you such as myself.

[@NSXavier997]

Thank you! I’ll be uploading videos on a more frequent basis once I get better and more efficient at filming & editing.. just gotta find the processes that work best!

[@dirkvanvelzen9030]

Got the same head unit for Christmas... installing tomorrow using this helpful reference. Thank you!

[@eddie8t]

Love the content and your attention to detail!

[@NSXavier997]

Thank you!! This was a real fun install and I had a lot of fun figuring out how to make it work. Thanks for watching

[@eddie8t]

You definitely know your way around a car and it shows! I appreciate the OCD as well! Small world because I actually know a few people who worked at your shop and I live in the same area!

[@rookietoprobuildz]

Definitely will be the first modification when I get my Porsche 997 🔑

[@NSXavier997]

Hope the video helps you with the install!!

[@dgooz3455]

Great video, awesome clean install! Keep the content coming!! #porsche #997

[@orbeaorca7498]

Hi! Doing same project for my 2007 4s, with Sony xav 6000. Questions: how did you physically connect the 12v constant, 12v switch and ground to the car? Did you use posi tap, strip wire then tap? You did not show this in your video. I’m new to this and would appreciate any help, thank you!

[@NSXavier997]

Hello. I ran the inputs from the head units wire harness to the appropriate terminals on the vehicles connectors behind the radio (constant 12v and ground) and to the connector by the passengers footwell (switched 12v). I did not cut or solder, but rather tinned the ends of each wire and just back-probed them into the connectors terminal receptacles. It’s not as secure as using a tap or cutting/soldering, but it prevents any type of hacking of the factory wire harness. I did not want to cut the factory harness at all.

[@orbeaorca7498]

Thanks much!

[@RAR-wg5jw]

What happened to all the Acura Integra Type S videos? did you take them down?

[@ianandrew7010]

@nsxavier what gauge have you replaced your Sport's Crono clock with please 🙏

[@JF-vf6xp]

With the installation of the updated SONY unit, did you lose any of the PCM OEM functionality?

[@tobiasraya4725]

@NsXavier …. Nice work! question for you. Did you consider using Porsche’s new PCM upgrade, or the Kenwood, instead of the Sony you chose? What led you to chose the Sony? (price, power rms output, rca preamps for future amps subwoofers).

[@NSXavier997]

Thanks.. I considered the PCCM+ but just couldn't justify the price. Basic wired carplay and it has to be plugged in from the front. I chose the SONY because of the clean looking outer bezel.

[@tobiasraya4725]

@@NSXavier997 okay! Excellent work!!

[@JF-vf6xp]

I have a 997 09 Turbo and love it. Speed Yellow as well. Really appreciate the carplay install. Oh, what update gauge did you replace your sport chrono with?

[@NSXavier997]

I'm getting a lot of comments on the gauge, so it will be getting its own video breakdown. But if you'd like to see more of it check out my video "997 turbo updates" and watch the boost leak testing portion of it. Thanks for watching!

[@JF-vf6xp]

@@NSXavier997 Really appreciate the reply and the video reference.

[@imprezivr61]

@nsxavier where did you run the lightning/usb-c to?

[@NSXavier997]

I removed the factory ACC socket on the passengers lower kick panel and installed a USB-C bulkhead connector in its place. Turned out pretty clean

[@AnthonyPuca]

What sport chrono clock replacement is that on your dash?

[@NSXavier997]

Check out this video for more infor on the gauge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX_FfIlsfrN7hZIsi=Qj9yBLIzc-PjJ-S5

[@notabenex1]

Nice steering wheel, I have 997.1 with the MF steering wheel, still on the edge if I am willing to spend for modern one, but looks amazing. How do you see the upgrade from the previous one to this one? thanks

[@NSXavier997]

Anything is better than the factory 997.1 triangle wheel. Both visually and actual feel of it in your hands. The 991 steering wheel upgrade is definitely worth the cost.

[@notabenex1]

@@NSXavier997 yeah, I agree. I have not the triangular one but rounded one. Would prefer smaller diameter also, but not sure 991's is?

[@yamahagt5759]

Where is Acura videos, Did you erase them all😢 ?

[@NSXavier997]

Nope. An explanation video will be posted at some point this weekend. Thanks to all the subscribers and support thus far! The channel will go back to its regular scheduled programming in the next few weeks.

[@yamahagt5759]

@@NSXavier997 Thank you 😊

[@cjsnylons]

Rounders- great flick. Keep up the good work! What seats are those? They look great.

[@NSXavier997]

Thanks! The seats are the 997 GT2 folding lightweight bucket seats. Agree… ROUNDERS is one of my all time favorites.

[@orbeaorca7498]

Also, it appears that your MOST box does not have RCA cable-is this needed? my MOST box has red and white rca cables..can u explain, thanks!

[@NSXavier997]

It does have it. Can’t work without it. It’s not outlined in the video but the RCA cables are plugged into the most converter box and into the SONY head unit via “connector 2”. Connector 2’s location can be found in the head units operating manual.

[@orbeaorca7498]

Thanks!

[@Ducali_27]

@@NSXavier997 Which MOST box did you guys go with? One i'm finding cost $700+ yikes.

[@NSXavier997]

@@Ducali_27the one I got was from Amazon and cost like $40

[@orbeaorca7498]

Hey, one more thing, I see that you wired the neon green wire from the head unit together with the ground, why? Neon green is labeled parking brake..could you comment, please

[@NSXavier997]

So that the unit thinks that it’s always in park. This way the HDMI input can work all the time.

[@orbeaorca7498]

Ah you tricked the unit… clever..thanks!

[@ErnestDudas]

Hi, can I get Sirius XM Radio from this?

[@NSXavier997]

Yes it is compatible with XM

[@damonbrooks8006]

Just got a similar radio installed in my cayman. Would you still recommend the 997.1 platform? Been really looking at a 2008 Carrera s.

[@NSXavier997]

Yes I would recommend the 997.1 platform. I’m not very well versed on the 997’s outside of the Turbo / GT3’s, so you’ll want to do some homework about engine specifics and reliability. I think some early 997’s Carreras were prone to the dreaded IMS failure.

[@Morte_Deus]

Bro, what happened to the Acura videos? Did they come after you about it because you're a mechanic for them?

[@NSXavier997]

Yea basically

[@Morte_Deus]

@@NSXavier997 damn....smh

[@ruicoelhoruic5678]

Why can't we see the replies in the comments? Does the most unit also act like the remote wire to turn on the amplifier?

[@NSXavier997]

@@ruicoelhoruic5678 not sure why you can’t see replies. No, I don’t think so. The amplifier has its own power source and is turned on with key on/ engine off, or engine run. The most converter box basically turns the RCA audio signal into a MOST signal that the amplifier can read and output.

[@ruicoelhoruic5678]

@NSXavier997 Thank you. I'm want to do a headunit delete but run a bluetooth adapter to play music off my phone. Trying to work things out in my head what I might need

[@NSXavier997]

@@ruicoelhoruic5678 you will need a most converter box like the one in this video, and a Bluetooth module that has RCA audio outputs.

[@ruicoelhoruic5678]

@NSXavier997 Great! That's what I was looking at, too. I love your car, keep it up!

[@jmjackpots]

You changed your stearing wheel again ?

[@NSXavier997]

Yes. 991 steering wheel and airbag is now installed.

[@jmjackpots]

@@NSXavier997 love it !!! Where to find ? Macan? 911? How much ?

[@Pcarchu7]

Never sell this car ....❤ ... Unless its to me 😂