2019 Portofino CarPlay Retrofit | FerrariChat

2019 Portofino CarPlay Retrofit

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  1. AndyU1

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    Jun 20, 2024
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    Just wanted to say that I recently installed the *********** CarPlay (and Android Auto) Retrofit Kit and absolutely love it. Works perfectly (once you get it set up) in my 2019 Portofino. Found here:
    Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto For Ferrari 458 (F142) 488 (F142M) F12Berlinetta (F152) F8 (F142MFL) 812 Superfast (F152M) GTC4Lusso (F151M) Portofino (F164) California T (F149M) - ***********

    Installed in my stock Portofino unit. Install is 100% plug and play. No cutting wires or modifications needed to existing harness. The installer and his team had the unit installed in less than 3 hours and has hidden all the wires properly making it look like it is meant to be. Takes longer to take the console out than to do the actual install. Once installed wireless apple carplay works just as described, very good. I am amazed at how well phone calls sound, and how well all the buttons map to the carplay unit. I no longer need to mount a mobile phone for navigation or have a something hanging off the dash of the car. All the applications work just as they would on your iPhone, with voice control to all applications working correctly. It brings the car back to a young car again. Which is exactly what I wanted most.
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    My advice is that the installation is best to be performed by professionals; you should bring it to a competent shop to get the work done. And you'd better ask the installer to follow the instructions properly, be sure to connect everything properly, and double check whether the wiring is correct if things don't seem to work during the installation. By the way, I did ask a lot of questions and the support there was very helpful in answering them all. I have to say that the service of *********** is excellent, and they responded very fast. It's good!

    Overall 0 complaint from me doesn't lag, doesn't crash, easy to install, retain steering wheel controls, easy to switch between original system and apple carplay, factory unit look. Works as intended. If you want to modernize your Ferrari I highly recommend that you purchase a Retrofit kit from ***********, and then you bring it to a professional shop to install it.

    I have no affiliation with these *********** guys, but now I'm a happy customer. My wife is thrilled and that's good enough for me. Took some photos and wrote up this post. Hopefully it's helpful for others who might want to attempt this.
     
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  2. GerardHenry

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    Jul 12, 2024
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    Thank you for all of this information.
     
  3. Wictorus

    Wictorus Karting

    May 15, 2024
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    Thanks buddy
     
  4. VER

    VER Rookie

    Aug 10, 2024
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    Rocco Verelli
    Hi
    I can't open the site.
    Could you give me the name brand of the retrofit kit .
     
  5. DocJLS

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    Dec 2, 2023
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    I bought the same unit for my 2019 Portofino. Haven’t had installed yet due to a AC issue which was supposed to be an easy fix but now requires dropping the dash. Figured best to wait until after the repair is finished to prevent any potential issues at my local dealership




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  6. CCallaud

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    Feb 21, 2021
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    Anyvody knows where I can find step by step instructions to remove the dash? I am very tempted to buy this product but I want to make sure I don't damage the car while installing it. Thanks!
     

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