Dang, Apple and modifying an older German car in one video?!? All my favorites combined into one! Thanks Luke and happy holidays to you and all who read this comment
Nice car, Luke! I've been in the market for one of these too, but I'd personally have the 6 speed manual. I work on cars for a living and I work on tons of Porsches. These really are great cars. Fairly reliable and not the worst to DIY. And of course is phenomenal to drive. I know you're going to fall in love with it.
Definitely. Sport cars should be bought in manual transmission. I've been daily driving my manual car in LA for more than 8 years now, wouldn't trade it for anything
Adding a highpass filter on your voice-over will remove sub pops. You wont hear it on a phone but makes a difference for people watching on tv and avr amps.
Porsche makes a new upgrade in their "Classic" line that does exactly what you did, but it's OEM with a new screen and doesn't have the limitations of the one you got. It costs twice as much, but trade offs.
I have a base model honda civic that had a basic bluetooth radio in it from the factory. I bought a apple carplay radio made specifically for my car from a manufacturer called Dasaita and it was a game changer. It was made specifically for my car so it actually added features my old radio didn’t offer like telling me which door is open, giving me moving lines in the camera while backing up, and a bunch more features that are actually useful! It actually made me love my car and seeing you be able to do something similar is awesome. Thanks for making great videos all these years!
@@lukemiani hi I love your channel… I was wondering where can I purchase something like this for my SUV , I HAVE A 2019 Dodge Journey GT AWD , THE DOUBLE DIN OR DISPLAY has everything but navigation the lower end model do but I have no idea where and how to look for something, .. I appreciate all your input…
The time when they placed the entertainment system way to low in the dashboard. Looking down while driving is dangerous. I like the SIM slot looking like a coin slot. Insert a quarter if you want to plan a route!
The moment you covered the shift stick to avoid scratching it, I fell in love with your attention to detail. Keep it up! It was both new and entertaining.
I did this in my 2013 Boxster. If you want to keep the satellite board in there, it will take some creative work to fit everything back in. Colorful language may help...
I put a CarPlay unit in my 2011 Toyota Corolla and honestly, I can say the same thing about how it transformed my car. I love the integration and honestly, it made the car feel 10 years newer after.
Perfect way to modernize it, the whole premise of this whole thing, it transfers modern features Into an old infotainment. No need to worry about the lack of android auto and car play, or music listening
Regarding pressing the back button to select the next track and the forward button to select the previous track, I'm sure you've already considered swapping the button caps around? Or can you swap the wires connecting them?
@@AwesumIndustrys well but lets be real he will only use them now with apple carplay not with the stock unit so swaping these buttons would work just fine
That’s not apple silicone it’s just a Chinese box that is likely running a rokchip or similar Chinese cpu to add android auto and CarPlay to the oem head unit. Tons of similar stand alone units out there. Apple silicone is of course cpus made by apple such as the newer M1 and M2 cpus.
That’s so cool! I fully expected a new head unit but props to whoever engineered this work around. Just brilliant. I always liked having an older car that i can fully swap the head unit in so my 99 has wireless CarPlay. Scroll is a bit awkward on my cheaper head unit but its really nice for basic interactions and honestly just having maps and music. Usually get that stuff sorted before i start driving anyways! But its just such a nice convenience to have. And i can keep my phone in my pocket!
So awesome to see that you're a Porsche guy. I have a 2014 911 Carrera S and I just put Apple Carplay/Android Auto in my car about a month ago. Makes such a huge difference in these cars.
just stumbled onto your channel, in the middle of shopping for an older MacBook. Lo and behold you're a Porsche Cayman owner like myself... knew there was something I liked about you.. Enjoy the car, I DD everyday, even in winter..Love it.
I am owning an E-Class from 2008 - slamming a CarPlay unit in it, was the best thing to do. But I had to change the complete head unit. I wish there where a bigger market to „upgrade“ older cars. It‘s amazing to give them new features normally only new cars have!
Hi Luke, really nice car, hope that you enjoy it. It looks really much better with the wrap (seems more modern), love the stock look of both the interior and exterior - but the color makes it much younger. Enjoy it!
Personally I’ve always wanted to try and modernize an older car with wild ideas like this and seeing you do it makes it that much more interesting. Crazy how well it works to if I’m honest great job, doing the Apple car before official release.
As a tech and auto enthusiast, I want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this vid. Coming from a BMW 335i, which had awful mechanical issues but a wonderfully intuitive entertainment system to a Lexus RC350, which I love every aspect of 1000% more than the Bimmer save its pretty woeful entertainment system interface (which is still terrible even in the refreshed versions of it), I'm really looking at doing something similar to my car. I know there are some dodgy replacement units that exist, but I'm waiting until I see something a little more robust before I take on that challenge. Thanks for taking the time to make this, and I'm definitely going to check out your car channel!
@@Cle_M3 On paper, definitely. In practice, if you consider the ability to drive a vehicle daily without issue and to not spend thousands of dollars a year on repairs and maintenance important, the Lexus is miles ahead.
I did something similar to this to my 2007 Lexus IS called the GROM VLine. It adds wireless CarPlay and android Auto while retaining the stock NAV screen since the climate controls are in there. It’s awesome having modern CarPlay in my old Lexus without having to buy a new car.
I absolutely love the VLine. I wanted to keep the stock look on my 2010 IS with CarPlay. It also brings to life the screen quality of the stock screen which is impressive for its time.
I did a very similar install on my 2013 Audi, and I totally understand how this changes the whole driving experience. Voice button works to bring up Siri, everything is just how it should be. The Audi did not have a touch screen, but you can still navigate the controls using the built in selectors without issue.
I did this on my Lexus IS and LX. CarPlay looks amazing on a 12 inch and 10 inch display. Shoutout to all the kit makers who make this possible, and the fact the new cars don’t often have the wireless option makes it sweeter. Finally, using a physical button to swap Modes is also superior to finding the interface option.
Wow, congrats on the new to you wheels! The color is awesome… I’ve been a subscriber for a while and had no clue you were a gear head, but considering you take apart computers it makes sense. I did a similar upgrade to my 2006 Volvo V50 back in 2016… It was an Android touch screen and head unit to replace the stock unit, and it was wonky, sure, but it did transform the car, especially on road trips. So kudos and great video!
My 2013 Volkswagen Beetle had a basic am fm radio and I replaced it with an OEM Volkswagen unit that works with wired Apple CarPlay. I think it’s simply amazing. It completely changed how much I enjoy the car and believe me I already loved my car from the moment I bought it.
I put Apple CarPlay in my 2013 Volkswagen beetle with a very easy plug and play radio swap which is also awesome because it’s an OEM Volkswagen port and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done to my car. It completely enhanced my experience of driving and just overall using my car.
Watching Luke work on Auto stuff is just as entertaining as the Apple products. (Ok it’s combining 2 of my favourite hobbies) The exchange part sticker makes me think that the radio was replaced before in the cars history. Anyway keep up the great content. 🤙🇦🇺
Porsche’s classic division has now come up with new stereos that have Apple car play for older vehicles in the efforts of not leaving old cars behind. Not aftermarket, these are actual upgraded units.
Porsche sells upgraded radios for older models, with CarPlay. I don’t know if they have an upgrade for that specific model, but old 911s can be upgraded now.
seeing my 2 fav things of cars, specifically German cars (mostly BMW and Porsche), and Apple in the same vid from Luke Miani? damn! absolutely fantastic!
Hey Luke, been watching you for a while, it’s a pleasant surprise that you are into cars let alone Porsches! I have a 718 GT4 and I love it ;) your mods are super tasteful on your 987.2
I dont even have wireless carplay in my 2020 civic. I've always loved Porsches and definitely want one in the future, hopefully that will happen. The orange looks great and I'm not big on orange as a color in general.
I cant believe thats only 500 bucks. thats a ton of work making all those super complex connectors and daughter boards. amazing value for a car like that!
Amazing Luke! Perfect timing - I’ve had the Joyeauto unit on order for a few weeks now for my 987.2 Boxster and this is the clearest installation video yet! As a fellow Apple enthusiast, I had no idea you were also a Porsche enthusiast! Great video.
I had zero clue Luke was a car guy. That’s brilliant!!! Super excited for content on channel 2
Same here!!
Same!
Months back Porsche came out with new modern stock head units for older Porsche including older Caymans!
Dang, Apple and modifying an older German car in one video?!? All my favorites combined into one! Thanks Luke and happy holidays to you and all who read this comment
But making the Cayman s even more shit with apple isn't mine 😅
German?
Porsche is a German company and every Cayman, the model Luke is driving, is made in Osnabrück, Germany
Yessir
@@sonickautschuhe haha yeah bro
It proves that ifixit tools are working very smoothly on Porsche
Nice car, Luke! I've been in the market for one of these too, but I'd personally have the 6 speed manual. I work on cars for a living and I work on tons of Porsches. These really are great cars. Fairly reliable and not the worst to DIY. And of course is phenomenal to drive. I know you're going to fall in love with it.
I wouldn't put anything that isn't original to the car.
Sure, but can you drive manual? Peace.
Definitely. Sport cars should be bought in manual transmission. I've been daily driving my manual car in LA for more than 8 years now, wouldn't trade it for anything
@@tangocash342 Lame, not like most cars are gonna gain value anyways.
@@0latencyi live in DC like Luke does and there is no way I would have any interest in dailying a manual
Adding a highpass filter on your voice-over will remove sub pops. You wont hear it on a phone but makes a difference for people watching on tv and avr amps.
Porsche makes a new upgrade in their "Classic" line that does exactly what you did, but it's OEM with a new screen and doesn't have the limitations of the one you got. It costs twice as much, but trade offs.
I have a base model honda civic that had a basic bluetooth radio in it from the factory. I bought a apple carplay radio made specifically for my car from a manufacturer called Dasaita and it was a game changer. It was made specifically for my car so it actually added features my old radio didn’t offer like telling me which door is open, giving me moving lines in the camera while backing up, and a bunch more features that are actually useful! It actually made me love my car and seeing you be able to do something similar is awesome. Thanks for making great videos all these years!
Great choice on the cayman. Great handlers and you got that perfect model for daily driving
I think so too!
Nice to see that you have impeccable taste in cars Luke!
@@lukemiani hi I love your channel… I was wondering where can I purchase something like this for my SUV , I HAVE A 2019 Dodge Journey GT AWD , THE DOUBLE DIN OR DISPLAY has everything but navigation the lower end model do but I have no idea where and how to look for something, .. I appreciate all your input…
Nice music taste with The Strokes :)
I have that exact same Joyeauto module installed in my 2015 Infiniti Q50. 2yrs plus & it has been flawless! Absolutely love it.
The time when they placed the entertainment system way to low in the dashboard. Looking down while driving is dangerous.
I like the SIM slot looking like a coin slot. Insert a quarter if you want to plan a route!
Getting more adventurous with these mods! Hell yeah.
I did this with my 2002 Focus, I plan to do it again with my 2002 cougar, I love apple car play
The moment you covered the shift stick to avoid scratching it, I fell in love with your attention to detail. Keep it up! It was both new and entertaining.
You can’t get it much better than this
The stock look is just so cool
Honda civic with a laptop? Nah Luke over here with the Porsche with the iPad.
Jesus, how much money does this guy have!
These aren’t that expensive. About the price of a new Camry
Lol I love how cheap luxury cars make people think that.
They cost round about 18000€
Not expensive to buy but maintain is another story
A lot less now
But it’s not Apple silicon? unless I missed the part where they stuck an M2 chip in that aftermarket nav unit…
I did this in my 2013 Boxster. If you want to keep the satellite board in there, it will take some creative work to fit everything back in. Colorful language may help...
Thanks for NOT missing the "E" when saying Porsche.. u nailed it Lu'
I put a CarPlay unit in my 2011 Toyota Corolla and honestly, I can say the same thing about how it transformed my car. I love the integration and honestly, it made the car feel 10 years newer after.
Luke boutta become the new Dankpods
Perfect way to modernize it, the whole premise of this whole thing, it transfers modern features Into an old infotainment. No need to worry about the lack of android auto and car play, or music listening
For a more expensive option, Porsche actually makes retrofit kits too
If you think a new infotainment center "completely transforms" a Porsche, you probably shouldn't be driving a Porsche.
Regarding pressing the back button to select the next track and the forward button to select the previous track, I'm sure you've already considered swapping the button caps around? Or can you swap the wires connecting them?
That would cause the same problem on the stock head unit where on CarPlay is fine but on the stock Porsche system the buttons are opposite.
@@AwesumIndustrys well but lets be real he will only use them now with apple carplay not with the stock unit so swaping these buttons would work just fine
Planning to upgrade my 2000 Porsche 911 Cabriolet 25000 miles this coming May. Great Video. Luke never disappoints...
Thank you for pronouncing Porsche correctly! Greetings from Germany
That’s not apple silicone it’s just a Chinese box that is likely running a rokchip or similar Chinese cpu to add android auto and CarPlay to the oem head unit. Tons of similar stand alone units out there. Apple silicone is of course cpus made by apple such as the newer M1 and M2 cpus.
The yellow tint highlight is so on point 👌
That’s so cool! I fully expected a new head unit but props to whoever engineered this work around. Just brilliant. I always liked having an older car that i can fully swap the head unit in so my 99 has wireless CarPlay. Scroll is a bit awkward on my cheaper head unit but its really nice for basic interactions and honestly just having maps and music. Usually get that stuff sorted before i start driving anyways! But its just such a nice convenience to have. And i can keep my phone in my pocket!
Knowing that you're a car guy is great, I would like to see more about the car and tech mixed videos.
So awesome to see that you're a Porsche guy. I have a 2014 911 Carrera S and I just put Apple Carplay/Android Auto in my car about a month ago. Makes such a huge difference in these cars.
just stumbled onto your channel, in the middle of shopping for an older MacBook. Lo and behold you're a Porsche Cayman owner like myself... knew there was something I liked about you.. Enjoy the car, I DD everyday, even in winter..Love it.
I am owning an E-Class from 2008 - slamming a CarPlay unit in it, was the best thing to do. But I had to change the complete head unit. I wish there where a bigger market to „upgrade“ older cars. It‘s amazing to give them new features normally only new cars have!
Hi Luke, really nice car, hope that you enjoy it. It looks really much better with the wrap (seems more modern), love the stock look of both the interior and exterior - but the color makes it much younger. Enjoy it!
I did this same retrofit in my 958 CT. It works beautifully!
A good update for a great car, congratulations!
Personally I’ve always wanted to try and modernize an older car with wild ideas like this and seeing you do it makes it that much more interesting. Crazy how well it works to if I’m honest great job, doing the Apple car before official release.
As a tech and auto enthusiast, I want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this vid. Coming from a BMW 335i, which had awful mechanical issues but a wonderfully intuitive entertainment system to a Lexus RC350, which I love every aspect of 1000% more than the Bimmer save its pretty woeful entertainment system interface (which is still terrible even in the refreshed versions of it), I'm really looking at doing something similar to my car. I know there are some dodgy replacement units that exist, but I'm waiting until I see something a little more robust before I take on that challenge. Thanks for taking the time to make this, and I'm definitely going to check out your car channel!
Downgrade in performance?
@@Cle_M3 On paper, definitely. In practice, if you consider the ability to drive a vehicle daily without issue and to not spend thousands of dollars a year on repairs and maintenance important, the Lexus is miles ahead.
@@KirkKiyosadaTome I feel ya, Lexus are definitely superior in build quality and reliability. I daily an LX470 love it to death just uses so much gas.
the strokes>>> hell yeah
I did something similar to this to my 2007 Lexus IS called the GROM VLine. It adds wireless CarPlay and android Auto while retaining the stock NAV screen since the climate controls are in there. It’s awesome having modern CarPlay in my old Lexus without having to buy a new car.
I absolutely love the VLine. I wanted to keep the stock look on my 2010 IS with CarPlay. It also brings to life the screen quality of the stock screen which is impressive for its time.
Those black rims look amazing ngl
That modular infotainment block is a blessing.
I did a very similar install on my 2013 Audi, and I totally understand how this changes the whole driving experience. Voice button works to bring up Siri, everything is just how it should be.
The Audi did not have a touch screen, but you can still navigate the controls using the built in selectors without issue.
As a car guy… CarPlay on a car makes a bigger difference to like a new set of wheels. Great video.
The all black was slicker looking!
I enjoyed the video BUT there was no “apple silicone” involved.
I just did this to my 2007 Opel Astra and I can confirm, just adding a touchscreen radio to an old car weirdly makes a world of difference 🙌
The touchscreen is worth more than the car 😂
I have a similar box on my 2008 Audi S6 and i agree it transforms the car, it opens a all new world of features
Carplay is a gamecharger, it wakes up an old car. Much better than just Bluetooth. A great upgrade for any car.
I did this on my Lexus IS and LX. CarPlay looks amazing on a 12 inch and 10 inch display. Shoutout to all the kit makers who make this possible, and the fact the new cars don’t often have the wireless option makes it sweeter. Finally, using a physical button to swap Modes is also superior to finding the interface option.
i could not tell he warped it i thought that was the cars paint
Wow, congrats on the new to you wheels! The color is awesome… I’ve been a subscriber for a while and had no clue you were a gear head, but considering you take apart computers it makes sense. I did a similar upgrade to my 2006 Volvo V50 back in 2016… It was an Android touch screen and head unit to replace the stock unit, and it was wonky, sure, but it did transform the car, especially on road trips. So kudos and great video!
Luke driving a Porsche just makes so much sense.
An EPO fan! Just another reason to love this channel!
Well he’s good at what he does and helps us out with his knowledge buys and sells gear so good on him for it congratulations Luke another great video
My 2013 Volkswagen Beetle had a basic am fm radio and I replaced it with an OEM Volkswagen unit that works with wired Apple CarPlay. I think it’s simply amazing. It completely changed how much I enjoy the car and believe me I already loved my car from the moment I bought it.
What are the odds, one of my fav tech youtubers dropping a vid on a car I’ve got my eye on. Porsche 987.2!
I put Apple CarPlay in my 2013 Volkswagen beetle with a very easy plug and play radio swap which is also awesome because it’s an OEM Volkswagen port and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done to my car. It completely enhanced my experience of driving and just overall using my car.
Watching Luke work on Auto stuff is just as entertaining as the Apple products. (Ok it’s combining 2 of my favourite hobbies)
The exchange part sticker makes me think that the radio was replaced before in the cars history.
Anyway keep up the great content. 🤙🇦🇺
Yes!!! My Luke lives in the DMV ❤ 😊
Good for you driving that badass ride. Def need to see more car content.
We just got a CarPlay head unit for our 2009 boxster s! Love that there are other people doing the same thing!
i absolutely love when tech youtubers show their car guy side
I completely understand you! I'm thinking to do the same thing on my 2009 Lexus as well 😁
Porsche’s classic division has now come up with new stereos that have Apple car play for older vehicles in the efforts of not leaving old cars behind. Not aftermarket, these are actual upgraded units.
IT JUST HITS ME HARD THAT 2009 WAS 13 YEARS AGO!!!
Porsche sells upgraded radios for older models, with CarPlay. I don’t know if they have an upgrade for that specific model, but old 911s can be upgraded now.
Not gonna lie, putting carplay on my old civic made the car more fun for me, so I understand the feeling
I love to see that you are a great fan of German engineering!
I’m more of an interior guy myself so it totally makes sense how this transforms the experience. This was a sick video!
seeing my 2 fav things of cars, specifically German cars (mostly BMW and Porsche), and Apple in the same vid from Luke Miani? damn! absolutely fantastic!
981 Boxster S owner here -- Luke, this is a great upgrade. Looking into it for my car now -- THANK YOU!
IM SO GLAD YOU'RE A CAR GUY!!!!
Hey Luke, been watching you for a while, it’s a pleasant surprise that you are into cars let alone Porsches! I have a 718 GT4 and I love it ;) your mods are super tasteful on your 987.2
ngl im happy that Luke did a car video. Love the car man!
Cayman S 2009. That is a SOLID choice!
Looks like you get the bonus of up to date maps as well!
I dont even have wireless carplay in my 2020 civic. I've always loved Porsches and definitely want one in the future, hopefully that will happen. The orange looks great and I'm not big on orange as a color in general.
This car is probably as old as some people watching this video. That's honestly crazy how well it works
I cant believe thats only 500 bucks. thats a ton of work making all those super complex connectors and daughter boards. amazing value for a car like that!
These CarPlay retrofit units are the bomb. Soon as I have the funds I'm putting one in my 2006 Lexus.
More automotive content! As a car guy and tech guy it's the best of both worlds
Love the car. Especially the wrap.
This is awesome. I looked at these when I got my 2016 Cayman. Only thing I heard was extended screws needed when keeping the xm module. Great video.
Luke: Hmm, how many times do I say "13 year old car"?
also Luke: Yes
The black car and wheel combination definitely looked better
I’m stoked that you have a playlist called “AAA” like I do 😂😂😂
Its really nice to see the Property Brothers have a side hustle converting cars
2009 Porsche cayman S. I knew my man Luke had good taste. 👌
You could switch the next/prev button plates around ;)
You could also install the official PCCM from Porsche, they just released it for the 997 and 987. It got a bigger modern screen and Carplay built in.
got mine, plug and play, brings the car up 10 years, super kit.
But it more than 2 times more expensive and has only wired Carplay somehow.
@@1LyRa But works like it is a new Porsche, and there is a way around the whole wired carplay thing.
Amazing Luke! Perfect timing - I’ve had the Joyeauto unit on order for a few weeks now for my 987.2 Boxster and this is the clearest installation video yet! As a fellow Apple enthusiast, I had no idea you were also a Porsche enthusiast! Great video.
Sweet ride Luke!
Wow! I’m such a nerd for upgrades like this. Brings the car into the future. A nice quality of life update per say.
This is so cool! I recently added CarPlay to my own car, a 2015 Honda Crv
How much did you pay for the wrap? What is the exact orange that you used?
Yeah, baby! He has a Porsche now, my best congratulations!