Hey great @JerryP , looking forward to this!!

 

I got a picture of the unit in a box and the shipping number for UPS. Shoulda spent $80 more to get express shipping. Patience my ass

 

I am trying to see if they are willing to do a group buy. I want one of these as well.

 

You’ll need these

 

Hey! So the fit doesnt come with these parts? Can you help me understand why these are needed? Thanks!

 

I’m buying OBD link to get real time values for the Torque app

 

Carplay on left screen, Torque open on right, swipe it over to see more closely

 

Just ordered my stuff from Amazon, I did get the OBDLink MX+ on Black Friday sale, LX was discontinued

 

Gotta sacrifice a seat cover to get black leather. I’m going to ATTEMPT to attach it to the shiny black areas at the ends. Failing that I will try to find wood grain wrap that is somewhat close to the door trim.
I really like the idea of leather. My wife’s got a sewing machine that’ll go through it and make a nice seam if I run into tuck places

 

You need the MOST to connect to the fiber optic for your sound system. The cable is self explanatory

The OBD link is to run the Torque Plus app, not needed, but much preferred by me

 

If you have a Bose system.....and they will ask you at POS, they will include a MOST convertor (blue box)

Jerry has ordered an additional box here to try....some sound better than others, so you do not have to order this additionally.
For instance, I am using the box in Jerry's link, and not the blue box that was supplied with my current, single 12.3 inch Android, I just felt it sounded better, Mr.Santirx had the same experince. Both will work thoug.

 

Update, the unit is in Illinois, should be here by Wednesday evening!

 

Thanks thats helpful! is the sound quality that much noticable? If so, prob worth the extra $130

 

Best to get from Amazon, and try at install.

 

It’s here!
Great packaging! Everything is here. Changed out the MOST adapter with MPC adapter
Now to pull trim and radio! View attachment 290079
View attachment 290078

 

Go JerryP !!

 

Ok, I’ve had a fun Thanksgiving, trying to install the head and dealing with all the holiday stuff.
First I put the unit on my coffee table and hooked up everything I could. Some plugs are not used. There’s an open one on the mother unit.

 

There’s others that go nowhere

 

Don’t put the Fakra adapter on yet, you gotta attach the 4G adapter after you’ve run the wire through the top of the dash after removing the clock to attach the cable to the motherboard. It’s a small space and Fakra will get in the way.
Go ahead and remove the grey plastic in the plug of the MOST adapter. You’ll notice when you unclip it there’s a corner that’s different, this is how you need to orient the optical lines when you’re attaching lines into MOST.
The red and white outputs can be confusing. I hooked mine up wrong and had to change later.
This is the wrong way

 

This is the right way

 

The MOST cables go here

 

These 2 metal pieces should be attached to the head unit with the 2 smaller screws. They self thread though the metal,plates. To keep from fouling the Phillips head, I started with a screwdriver then turned the screws with vice grips. The screwdriver on the bottom work best when attaching to the plastic ends

 

The larger screws are not needed.
Now it’s time to get your Macan ready. There’s all sorts of stuff out there about removing trim and radios.
Removing the clock assembly is something I’ve never done. Pop it up all around, there are clips in the front that will require depression like the tab in the long trim of the dash.

 

This is where you attach the 4G receiver on the side. Clean the area first with isopropyl alcohol

 

After that connect everything to the motherboard and plug the fuse into the trunk and make sure everything is working.
Run lines for 4 G and usb into the passenger footwell, attach the black leather trim pieces, and place the air vents in position-do not install screws. This is the vent adapter, not the actual external vent assemblies.
A second person is handy when you mount the head. Having the air vents loose aids in getting all the wires, CANbus box and MOST adapter in. When that’s done attach the 4 screws holding the air duct into place. Head is ready to go in!
Rest goes as Santirx has shown.

 

I really love it! I’ve waited for a CarPlay for over 5 years, this is perfect for me!
Great value for the money. Great customer support. Easy installation!
Five Gold Stars!