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Old Mar 5, 2023 | 05:29 PM
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Has anyone installed one of the Porsche single din head units (PCCM or PCCM Plus) in a C4? I have seen it talked about, but can't find anything with someone who has done it. I really want CarPlay in my '88, non-Bose C4. Looks like my only "quality" options without cutting up the dash are flip out units, or the PCCM that Porsche put out. They aren't cheap, but MAN they look good:

PCCM Plus: https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...ductDetailsAnc

Thoughts and comments are much appreciated.
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It is very minimal trimming (more like shaving) to install a nice double din into C4s, or at least my

96. I only needed to shave the radio trim bezel.
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In my recent install in my 89 I did not modify my bezel at all to install a double DIN unit. The installation of the head unit was actually one of the easier parts of the system installation.

I did trim the sub dash tray that the factory head unit slides into, but only very minor trimming.

Here are some pics showing the trimming.



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Originally Posted by yakmastermax
In my recent install in my 89 I did not modify my bezel at all to install a double DIN unit. The installation of the head unit was actually one of the easier parts of the system installation.

I did trim the sub dash tray that the factory head unit slides into, but only very minor trimming.
Do you have pictures of the head unit installed? And what kind of head unit?? Most I've seen that don't have the bezel modified don't look quite right.
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I have an entire thread on the install of the system, check it out!


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Originally Posted by yakmastermax
I have an entire thread on the install of the system, check it out!
looks amazing! and like a WHOLE lot of work super impressive. it does look like you had to trim the bezel though, correct?
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I did not modify my bezel at all!
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What is that blue box behind info center next to relay? Trying to figure out unidentifiable plug on my 87. Do not have that box in that location.
Originally Posted by yakmastermax
In my recent install in my 89 I did not modify my bezel at all to install a double DIN unit. The installation of the head unit was actually one of the easier parts of the system installation. I did trim the sub dash tray that the factory head unit slides into, but only very minor trimming. Here are some pics showing the trimming. 
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Installed an Alpine iLX-507 and speakers in a 1993 Corvette. Installer was able to add the necessary resistors to eliminate the SYS message that was flashing on the dash. Added a custom 40th anniversary startup screen for the head unit. Shout out to Auto Sound and Security in Willoughby, Ohio for the installation.







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My 96 is the same. Modern head unit with apple play fit like it was meant to be there. It’s wired Apple Play so also have a cplay2air dongle to make apple play wireless. Works great.
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What was the brand/model of the radio unit you used
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Originally Posted by BigGeigs
looks amazing! and like a WHOLE lot of work super impressive. it does look like you had to trim the bezel though, correct?
I've been looking for his thread, but can't locate it. Can you post it here
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