ok here are some pics and for those asking for more info:

used adapter harness hook up the bose speakers without rewiring (the harness was $400). Steering adapter only gave me volume control, lost nave and MPG in center cluster only.

Total replacements were Head unit, amp and sub. Sound is 100% better than stock and will be even better when i replace the speakers.


Here are some pics of the unit.


Home Screen



pushing home twice brings up the custom home screen









ipod song screen, shows art work


XM screen, notice you can scroll by category at bottom right


ipod home screen



ipod movies and vid home screen



EQ that has presets and you can make your customs



10inch JL sub box, better in a box due to crappy sound from factory location



Amp in side storage bin



a happy 08 Turbo now that the OEM cancer has been removed

 

NICE! I have the same head unit in my 996Turbo and love it. Very easy to use and the features are endless.... great write up!

 

does the oem headunit have pre-outs?

I'd seen an 06 CTTS where the owner kept the head unit, added amps, replaced all speakers with Focals and added a sub... I was thinking of going the same route, granted that the oem headunit of the 957's have pre-out.

 

Anyone know if another Porsche steering wheel would fit in the Cayenne? Since this route would make the steering wheel controls useless. Might open up the options for a cooler steering wheel.

 

I had my local shop put it in so i cannot give you a walk through but i may be able to answer your questions.

The harness does let you use the stock bose speakers without having to run new wires but im not sure about the amp. The alpine digital amp i got is only about $250 on ebay so its not a big expense. All you really need is a 2 channel class D amp with 150w per channel. If you do it yourself and add an amp/sub you will have to run wire.

 

Thanks M. You have a part number, link or brand for the harness adapted? Also, will the adapter work if you want to keep the stock Bose amps?

I have been trying to find ths out for a looooooong time.

 

Wait, how does the 14 speaker Bose system connect to a 4-channel amp and 1-channel sub amp? Seems like there are alot of channels missing to support all the speakers!

 

I've already dropped the $ for 3rd party bluetooth and ipod integration to my '06 turbo s. Still miserable with the OEM head unit and building mental momentum to take the plunge for a complete replacement ... maybe I can sell the oem unit and upgrades on ebay. Meanwhile a couple of questions...
- do you have the factory back up camera/were you able to integrate it to the pioneer?
- steering wheel controls ... i thought i read where you only had volume but then another spot where you had harness with full control?
- have you given any thought to real time traffic? I see msn direct is gone in 2012, are you aware of any options.

Anyway, beautiful looking install & I have the same wood/leather colors, heated seat controls etc so it's great to be able to see the exact look before pulling the trigger.

Thanks, Russ

 

Russ the harness is for the fiber optic cable to keep the bose speakers. The only controls that work on the steering is volume. I am aware of MSN closing shop but the reason i went with the Pioneer is that once you have the head unit you can upgrade the software when a newer unit comes out.

I do not have the factory backup camera but even if the factory one does not work they are very cheap to buy.

 

Thanks ... think i'll head to some local installers and go from there. Assuming you're still happy with the pioneer? did you look at the alpine, kenwood, others? i'm just beginnng to investigate so curious if you ruled out other units or if you simplified things and went with what your installer suggested.

 

i went with the Pioneer for two reasons, its the best Ipod unit out there. I love how you can do movies and music vids on this unit. I have a bunch of music vids i just put on shuffle and im happy. Also the ability to buy upgrades is a big reason. You always can have the newest version, i think the upgrade from the 110BT to the 120 was about $200.

The nav is decent but its based on tom tom, i've read that clarion has the best Nav but the unit lacks in other areas.

 

Matrix,

Which double-din facia did you go with? I've heard these can be hit and miss but yours looks good.

 

Is the faceplate surround stock from your old unit or did it come with the system?

Nice job and thanks for the post...I will do mine this way as well. The i-pod integration is stupid expensive from MoBridge.

 

nice job. I just want to mention that there is a headunit replacement part by navtv for the Alpine and Kenwood headunits, unfortunately the unit doesn't support the pioneer's steering wheel controls. but it does for the other 2. part is the MOSTHUR

 

The NAV TV unit allows you to integrate an aftermarket head unit with oem amp and speakers correct? Could then run a second amp using the pre outs from the new head unit?