Perfect Install Kit
Crutchfield customer from La Quinta, CA on 11/5/2021
1998 Porsche Boxster
Perfect kit to install a great updated radio for my wife. Instructions were very helpful.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Saint Louis , MO on 6/23/2021
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera
It doesn't fit flush for my car. Instructions were good and detailed.
Pros: Clear instructions for installation. Kit has everything I needed in it except screws.
Cons: Doesn't fit properly in my car. Not flush in dash by design.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Nashville, TN on 5/15/2021
1999 Porsche Boxster
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It's all good
Crutchfield customer from Hillsborough, NJ on 5/5/2021
This gear made the install look great. No wasted parts. I was under the impression that Crutchfield did the hook ups but managed my way through it
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Satisfied
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, IL on 4/23/2021
1999 Porsche Boxster
The only complaint I had was they're weren't any holes and slots to accept the OEM rubber cubby inserts. Easy enough to make yourself and worth doing.
Pros: Instructions good. Fit good. Quality good.
Cons: See above but, would buy again for sure.


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Great kit for boxster
Crutchfield customer from Worthington, OH on 4/5/2021
1998 Porsche Boxster
The kits was simple to use. I appreciate the fit and finish of the product. Installation was straightforward.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Bethlehem, PA on 3/22/2021
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera
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Revised design for plastic band
Crutchfield customer from Nottingham, MD on 3/8/2021
2000 Porsche Boxster
Should have been rated higher. However, the band that goes around the radio to hold it in (inside of the dash) is not appropriate for a Porsche Boxster. The problem is that the plastic band is in two pieces with screws that attach it together on the top and bottom. The bottom portion that has a screw blocks the radio assembly from sliding in. The design can not be used because the screw connection hits a metal plate that is part of the dashboard and cannot be cut or dented to accommodate the band. The proper way is to redesign the bottom portion of the band with a flat plastic hook instead of the screw assembly. Jim
Pros: Trim pieces look nice
Cons: Installation pieces need work
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Boxster Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Billerica, MA on 1/24/2021
2002 Porsche Boxster
I am never a fan of plastic housings and supports, but this unit worked very well in my 2002 Boxster. The fit was tight and I needed to remove the old metal radio bracket to get a proper fit. The final install looks factory and I am very pleased with the results.
Pros: Easy to put together, factory look.
Cons: Fit was tight, needed to remove the old radio retainer.

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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Plano, TX on 1/11/2021
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera
Very simple and easy to use.
Pros: Fitment
Cons: Finish does not match Porsche 996 interior
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No Brainer
Crutchfield customer from Chandler, AZ on 12/8/2020
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera
This made the installation nice and clean for my 2001 Porsche 911 Cabrio
Pros: the look is especially clean and the installation was simple the only thing I recommend is that you need to cut away a little more than the instructions suggest at the top of the opening but it works perfectly.
Cons: None!

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97 porsche boxter
Mark from Livonia, MI on 10/19/2020
1997 Porsche Boxster
Awesome fit for my 97 boxter. Went back together like factory parts would
Pros: Awesome dash kit. Installed many different stereos with many different dash kits and this is the best fit ever
Cons: Not really a con with the proper tools but there are 2 tabs you have to shave by the top of the radio frame that is not listed in the instructions


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Perfect fit
Crutchfield customer from San Diego, CA on 10/14/2020
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
Gave us enough options to install a double din into a 99 porsche carrera. Relocated the climate controls. Perfect fit.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Gig Harbor, WA on 9/30/2020
1999 Porsche Boxster
Fit great. As always nothing is exactly perfect but was able to make it work.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Philadelphia, PA on 9/29/2020
2002 Porsche Boxster
Fit is a little awkward. Parts bow a little aren't completely flat or straight. It's not super noticeable but I'm a perfectionist. Color and texture match are pretty good as other reviewers have states.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Columbus, IN on 9/28/2020
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Dunmore, PA on 9/20/2020
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera
Very happy with this kit, makes my radio look like it came with my car
Pros: Nice finish
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Perfect, after a little trim
William from Albuquerque, NM on 8/6/2020
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
I have a 1999 911 Coupe. Like some others, I ran into a problem with the frame clamp where the bottom of the clamp interfered with the metal tray in the car. But it's an easy fix. I used a Zona saw to trim the clamp by about 3/16" as shown in my photos. You could also do this with a file. Once trimmed, the unit slid right in to the frame and it looks great. The trim color matches the Porsche trim perfectly. I highly recommend this kit if you are prepared for a small modification in case you have trouble like some of us did.
Pros: Looks great. Color matches perfectly. Well designed and rugged - nothing cheap about it.
Cons: The clamp might require a little trim at the bottom. This information should be in the instructions or at least on Crutchfield's web page.






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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Pinole, CA on 7/21/2020
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
Solidly made and works nicely; good fit for '99 Carrera at least.
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Cons: I wish the lower unit, which houses the climate controls, was mechanically attached to the console, but once the knee bolster / side pieces are snapped into place there is no play nor wiggle.
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Good quality, great looking install parts.
Crutchfield customer from Northfield, OH on 7/10/2020
These installation products are very good. When finished, they look like a factory install. However, for the install in my 2002 Boxster S, I had to do a couple of modifications. The plastic box that holds the unit, that makes it look like a factory install, was just slightly too tight for the Kenwood unit. I had to force it in, and that caused the single CD slot to deform. I figured out that I had to grind off a very slight projection on each side of the Kenwood unit to make it fit properly. Then there are 2 u-shaped pieces, shown above left in the photo, that go around the Kenwood unit and screw together. That holds the unit in place.....however, when I put it together, it wouldn't fit in the car. I had to cut the bottom off of the u-shaped pieces and find another way to keep the pieces in place. Once I did that, it was a very easy install. I am very, very pleased with the look of the unit in my car. Just saying, you have to be prepared to do some modification.
Pros: Great looking, well made parts,
Cons: Had to do modifications to get it to fit my car.
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No
Crutchfield customer from Bismarck, AR on 5/10/2020
2000 Porsche Boxster
Does not fit this car without serious modifications to the kit itself. Must be a better choice.
Pros: Color match is good. Radio fits in kit fine.
Cons: Kit is to big for the opening and must be cut and screws moved to a different location. Some might not be able to figure this out. Must be a better choice out there.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Little Rock, AR on 2/10/2020
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Mobile, AL on 2/9/2020
2001 Porsche Boxster
This kit worked perfectly for my 2001 Porsche Boxster S. The fit looks amazing!
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996 Double Din Head Unit Upgrade
Crutchfield customer from Shelton, WA on 2/2/2020
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
The kit worked great. Everything fit the new double din head unit great. The only problem was the HVAC unit that was required to be moved to the lower level location would not slide completely into place. I determined that the ridges near the rear of the HVAC unit had to be ground down slightly to allow clearance to slide completely flush. There were no indications in the instructions that this would be required.
Pros: All parts were included. I did not have to acquire anything beyond this kit to install the head unit (XAV AX1000).
Cons: Lack of instruction that the HVAC control unit would require that the ridges at the top rear of the control unit would require grinding to allow clearance to be fully installed.

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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Fairfax, VA on 12/24/2019
1997 Porsche Boxster
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Highlands, NJ on 11/3/2019
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera
Even though when you go on Crutchfield it says not compatible with Porsche 996 models it is compatible and looks great. A few irreversible modifications are needed but after it's installed everything looks great.
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OEM look and fit
Crutchfield customer from Renton, WA on 10/25/2019
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera
Fits like OEM parts, and the texture of the plastic even matches
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Beaverton, OR on 9/3/2019
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
Worked great. Instructions were not the best, but once installed it looked amazing.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Alviso, CA on 6/23/2019
Tight fit in Boxster console. Looks nice once you wedge it in.
Pros: Looks pretty good.
Cons: Difficult to fit into the upper center console of my '01 Boxster.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Jackson, TN on 5/15/2019
2000 Porsche Boxster
I gave this a five star rating because everything was exactly what was needed to complete my install.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Spring, TX on 3/23/2019
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera
Fits perfectly and looks like an OEM install
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
David from Olive Branch, MS on 2/3/2019
2003 Porsche Boxster
I put this dash kit in my 2003 Porsche Boxster. It isn't a perfect fit that I hoped for. The radio has a little bit of wabble instead of fitting snuggly. The lower adapter for the climate controls on the other hand has a good fit.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from San Marcos, CA on 12/31/2018
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera
The dash kit was great and fit perfectly. Worth every penny.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Prescott, AZ on 12/24/2018
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
jim from Orange, CA on 12/9/2018
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Buffalo, MO on 11/27/2018
2002 Porsche Boxster
I got this to install a Sony XAV-AV5000 in my 2002 Porsche Boxster. This is a double din radio going into the single din dash location. This kit makes it very easy to install. Very good directions for the most part. Everything worked perfect on the install until I went to slide the unit into the dash. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because, as you can see from the picture #1, there is a widening of the locking band for the screws to hold it together on both the top and bottom. This sticks down into the way of a steel plate that runs through the bottom of the Boxster dash, as seen in picture #2. The solution arrived at, after consulting with Crutchfield tech support, was to remove the screw areas so the band was same height, as in picture #3, then use a long (36") hose clamp around the whole band to secure the locking band on the radio. Picture #4 shows the band loosely installed, then #5 & #6 show it tightened. With the band secured, it easily slid into the dash and picture #7 shows it installed. Overall, it was very good fit and easy to do, except for the band part. I still highly recommend it as anyone who is doing this install themselves should be able to make the slight modification. Would really be nice if the manufacturer would make the modification themselves.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Thomas Hillebrand from Houston, TX on 10/30/2018
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera
I couldn't have installed my new head unit without it. It is a great fit and I wouldn't hesitate to use it again in the future. The instructions are fairly good, just be smart and read through before you start cutting anything. I've never worked on anything in my 911 or replaced a stereo and it worked first time, you can do it too!
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Perfect fit
Diana from Ponce, PR on 9/23/2018
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera
Perfect fit. Looks like factory installation.
Pros: Looks perfect on my car. Perfect fit
Cons: None
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Sammamish, WA on 7/26/2018
2002 Porsche Boxster
Part needed for installation, could not have install into my Porsche without it.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Woodbridge, VA on 7/13/2018
2002 Porsche Boxster
Perfect fit in my 2002 Boxster. Even the texture of the plastic matches the OEM plastics around the radio.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Tim from Bowling Green, KY on 4/18/2018
2003 Porsche Boxster
Everything fits like a glove, although the harness bit is kinda weird. I couldn't finish the install due to a wiring screw up (no fiber optic adapters) but all the parts and pieces fit like gloves. Looks good on the dash.
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Excelllent value.
David from Cambria, CA on 2/11/2018
2000 Porsche Boxster
This product is an excellent value. It is very well thought out and engineered. The parts basically fit well in my Porsche Boxster and made the transition from a single din to double din tolerable. The challenge for the kit is to fit a large variety of head units. In the case of my head unit, a Pioneer, it was necessary to use a dremel to modify some of the parts. The modifications were by and large minor. That is the only reason I gave four rather than five stars. It is really five stars for value. I would do it again with the understanding that some thinking about and modification too the parts may be necessary.
Pros: value; well engineered
Cons: some minor modifications with a grinder, file or dremel may be necessary depending on your head unit.
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Great product
Steve from Pooler, GA on 1/8/2018
2001 Porsche Boxster
Great product just what I needed to mount the double Din radio in my 2001 Porsche Boxster did require some modifications for my installation I was aware of this going into my project
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 1/1/2018
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera
Trimm matches porsche 996 dark perfectly, but had several shortcomings. Trim is too tight, needed to shave material to make it fit right. Mounting screws was barely long enough to work. Support bracket also needed to be modified in order to fit porsche 996.
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Cons: Had to shave material to make the trim piece for. Screw were too short. Support brackets did not work in the car without significant modification.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Phoenix, AZ on 10/14/2017
2002 Porsche Boxster
In order to get the unit to slide into the dash opening, I had to cut off the bottom part of the "locking wrap" The main piece fit well.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Carlton, GA on 9/25/2017
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Naugatuck, CT on 9/1/2017
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera
Some trimming necessary, but a good product, especially for the price.
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles Ca on 4/30/2017
1998 Porsche Boxster
It was good just had to make a few modifications only cuz the double din I got was little bigger.. make sure u do you research before you buy one or the other ..
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easy installation
Ben from Ft Lauderdale, FL on 4/29/2017
2000 Porsche Boxster
Excellent product. fits well and and made the installation of the Blauplunkt San Antonio 640 radio in my Boxster an easy install. looks stock.
Pros: Excellent product
Cons: none
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Metra 99-9605B Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Phoenix, AZ on 4/25/2017
2002 Porsche Boxster
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