Best in Red Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Hi, Just bought my first Porsche, Cayman S Gen 1. As the car does not have a sat nav fitted I am looking to fit an aftermarket unit, radio/sat nav/blue tooth. May be a dumb question but does the Cayman have a single or double DIN arrangement, also appreciate recommendations on what unit to go for. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerMan Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 18 hours ago, Best in Red said: Hi, Just bought my first Porsche, Cayman S Gen 1. As the car does not have a sat nav fitted I am looking to fit an aftermarket unit, radio/sat nav/blue tooth. May be a dumb question but does the Cayman have a single or double DIN arrangement, also appreciate recommendations on what unit to go for. Cheers Steve It's worth having a look at the new Dynavin units, I think there was a thread on here recently about them...I've seen them in BMWs and have been impressed. Otherwise the usual suspects, Pioneer or Alpine would be my recommendations. Your car is a double-Din fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SpannerMan Posted December 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) they come in grey to match the gen1 or black to match the gen2 http://www.dynavin.com/products/n7_ps_s.php Edited December 31, 2017 by SpannerMan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerMan Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 A good review of them here: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/997-turbo-gt2/363603-dynavin-n6-review.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKR_77 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) I've read some good things about these Dynavin things, they certainly look better than shoving the other options in with those ugly faceplates you have to use. @SpannerMan - are you a Dynavin authorised dealer or something mate? Edited December 31, 2017 by DKR_77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tony Eyles Posted January 2, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) I fitted an Alpine ApplePlay double din head unit that works well. It came with a colour matching faceplate and allows easy access to iTunes, Spotify, Podcasts, Googlemaps and reads/dictates texts, whilst also providing a really simple hands-free phone system. Granted as a touchscreen it looks slightly out of kilter with the dated and basic Cayman interior, but it works well, particularly with the Bose speaker system fitted. Edited January 2, 2018 by Tony Eyles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 looks nice Tony from where and how much please? did you need a conversion loom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Just fitted a Pioneer head unit in my Cayman S. TBH the factory head unit (inc the top range Bose) is woefully inadequate by todays standard. My Pioneer AVH290BT has bulit in hands free Bluetooth, music streaming from your Android/Apple inc Spotify etc - USB, DVD etc etc. Didn't bother with the SatNav as I have the fully paid TomTom on my Galaxy & a stand alone TomTom unit. The aftermarket head units are a doddle to fit if you are fairly confident with spannering etc. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-AVH-290BT-6-2-Inch-Touchscreen-Bluetooth/dp/B01MXJUYSH This is my Pioneer installed playing a music video via DVD ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham.reeds Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Anyone got any views on XTrons? Headunits: http://xtrons.co.uk/head-units.html They have a fascia for the Cayman: http://xtrons.co.uk/car-media-fitting-accessories/fitting-accessories/fascia-panel/porsche/11-585-double-din-car-stereo-fascia-panel-for-porsche.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonP Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 That's a little cheaper than the Porsche PCM unit and I guess has better functionality. SimonP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, graham.reeds said: Anyone got any views on XTrons? Headunits: http://xtrons.co.uk/head-units.html They have a fascia for the Cayman: http://xtrons.co.uk/car-media-fitting-accessories/fitting-accessories/fascia-panel/porsche/11-585-double-din-car-stereo-fascia-panel-for-porsche.html Think that fascia is for the Gen2? Only in Black? XTrons is a "budget" brand... In my Porker?!? No thanks... Just sayin' Edited January 22, 2018 by Mavrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 keep the suggestions coming, I would like to replace my crap monochrome basic pcm for something more versatile and modern in the CR. Ideally with satnav too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Is it a fairly easy job for a car audio guy to swap out something like the Dynavin into the car? Would it come with all connectors for a straight connection or would there be wiring fudgery involved? I haven't ever seen a pcm taken out so unsure with the whole process. Bit different to the old car stereo days The Alpine unit above looks nice too, got a model number? Edited January 24, 2018 by MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham.reeds Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 There is now the N7 as well as the N6. Reading the reviews it appears to be quite good. Downside it is £900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted January 24, 2018 Founder Share Posted January 24, 2018 The Parrot double din unit is very good https://www.parrot.com/uk/car-kits/parrot-asteroid-smart#parrot-asteroid-smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil27 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 The Dynavin units do look pretty good. Something I need to start looking at is upgrading I want to be able to stream my music. Half tempted to get a kit to integrate with the PCM and keep it all looking OEM. I have read you need to have the auto changer port enabled so need to look into that a bit more. Good to see other people’s setups though giving me a few ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hi Steve I have been through this dilema a few months ago and searched all options. I eventually found this although I have not pulled the trigger yet. https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Bluetooth-mains-libres-A2DP-USB-adaptateur-Porsche-911-Boxster-Cayman-Cayenne-/112500870540?hash=item1a31930d8c I think you need to find a friendly garage that has PIWIS to enable your CD changer. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerMan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 On 24/01/2018 at 13:34, MJ said: Is it a fairly easy job for a car audio guy to swap out something like the Dynavin into the car? Would it come with all connectors for a straight connection or would there be wiring fudgery involved? I haven't ever seen a pcm taken out so unsure with the whole process. Bit different to the old car stereo days The Alpine unit above looks nice too, got a model number? Any car audio guy worth their salt should easily be able to do the install. It’s not that difficult to do yourself if you are that way inclined. All adaptors are either supplied or easily sourced from eBay or car audio online retailers. If you have Bose though it can be slightly more complicated sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazwaz Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I bought this for my 2010 Cayman.. took 2 weeks to come.. seller is in Liverpool.. very helpful over phone and best £400 I've spent on car so far..10/10 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F262514217854 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Eyles Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 02/01/2018 at 00:31, Bushman said: looks nice Tony from where and how much please? did you need a conversion loom Sorry only just saw this! The head unit was about £400 and fitting only took an hour or so - no extra loom work required although my car is very basic so no steering wheel controls although it does have the Bose speakers, sub and amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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