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YOUR RESEARCH1-Din PCCM in a 996?
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I replaced the head unit and power amp with Alpine products and achieved improvement in sound in my 03 C2, albeit with the rear seat side speakers disconnected.
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Yes, you either tap into MOST with an integration converter, or replace the whole kit and caboodle
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Therefore, if your '99 has the frunk amp, you're going to have to take the speaker-level output and convert it using a HI/LO adapter.
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Even deeper question: anyone install 1DIN PCCM into ‘03 MOST using those adapters??
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I replaced the head unit and power amp with Alpine products and achieved improvement in sound in my 03 C2, albeit with the rear seat side speakers disconnected.
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Has anyone put the single-DIN PCCM I�m a 996? I put the two-DIN in my �02 996 cab and don�t love the looks.
I now have an early-build (3/98) �99 C2 coupe with factory single-DIN CDR220 stereo that I don�t love, but am not interested in putting in the PCCM+. Wondering if anyone has put the single-DIN PCCM that was designed for 964s and 993s in their 996? Single DIN is universal fit so I can�t think of why it wouldn�t fit as replacement for single-DIN factory equipment.
Here's the problem you're going to run into... the Porsche classic radio does NOT have line-level output via the YELLOW plug like the CDR-220. Therefore, if your '99 has the frunk amp, you're going to have to take the speaker-level output and convert it using a HI/LO adapter. You may experience some low frequency hum.
Two reasons for me: 1) I put the PCCM+ in my '02 and, while it is nice, it is too modern for my personal taste in the increasingly vintage 996 cabin and 2) I'm pretty sure I want to do the GT-3 console delete and will not be able to move the AC head down.
PCCM+ is a nice system and was hoping to get the modern convenience of CarPlay and satellite radio without the large, obtrusive screen. I thought the PCCM would be a good option to get best of both worlds as I think it looks more at home, both in scale and design, in the 996.
All this. The PCCM+ looks just as absurd in 996 as the PCM did. These are little old race cars now; giant LCD displays look absolutely absurd on a 996 dash. The 996 was conceived with the GT3 Console Delete in mind. It's the native environment. Everything else is a compromise to marketing IMO. Sunroof, stereo, NAV, Apple, Android.., cut it all out and drive
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I'm with bd on this, though - the full PCM/PCCM+ doesn't preserve the (now retro) look and feel of the 996 dash. I need the features in the PCCM in my daily, not in my car that I'm driving to forget about the world.
i prefer the opposite but I get the " Purist" side.....to each their own i guess that's what makes the world go around.... I like some creature comforts in all I drive .. old and new
i don�t know what a PCCM is but the only reason to worry about the MOST would be to accommodate the power amp. I replaced the head unit and power amp with Alpine products and achieved improvement in sound in my 03 C2, albeit with the rear seat side speakers disconnected.
I agree that PCCM is the absolute best 996 tech solution out there. Nothing else even comes close, with the sole exception of the new (and much cheaper) Continental unit (provided it is also labeled with the optional "PORSCHE" branding)
This guy did it and has a decent blog and write up on it. No affiliation…just rang a bell when I saw your post.
https://zerotoflatsix.com/2020/04/20/farm-996/
I’ve been on the audio journey in both my 04 996 c2 with factory most 6 speaker system and my 03’ 996tt with Bose and an aftermarket continental unit. I go between the cdr23 with bluetooth adapter piggybacked or the continental head unit. Both have pluses and minuses. Happy to help.
That guy's site is interesting. I liked this quote:
"Best of all, it’s reliable. This has been
the most reliable car I’ve owned
, it just
never breaks down
...
the reliability of the 996
is really the reason this site is now more about Porsche’s in general, with a focus on the 911 (in particular, the 996). There’s just not a lot to write about in terms of ownership as there just
hasn’t been any surprise or unreasonable problems
"
I've been saying this exact same thing for two decades
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