Pioneer Navigation Unit

Joe21 · 07-14-2010, 05:09 AM

Thanks to everyone for their replies! I appreciate it. About to order mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckd05

my album has 3 pics of the deck with my old phone.. I am still planning on taking some better pics and doing a full write up...

I just saw the pics. Looks really, really nice. Looks like the AVIC-X920BT fit in perfectly no?

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Also, I plan on getting a back up cam. Anyone have suggestions for a camera?

WICKED_GRIN · 07-14-2010, 06:31 AM

^^ It does fit in perfectly!

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2010, 08:06 AM

You will need the dash kit that metra makes so there will be no gap other than that fits nicely.

WICKED_GRIN · 07-14-2010, 02:15 PM

^^ not true!

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

^^ not true!

Yes I did a pioneer install about 6 weeks ago in the z without the dash kit you have a large gap around the head unit. Stop trying to start crap.

sgthanzo · 07-14-2010, 05:37 PM

Big...

What would be the pros and cons of installing the PIONEER AVIC kit on the spare compartment above the audio slot?

I've a Pioneer AVIC installed on my Z and I must admit, I find it ergonomically disappointing to having to look down and manage the console while on the go.

Any tips on how my setup can/could be improved?

Thanks for any/all feedback.

H. Hanzo

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2010, 06:08 PM

Your only down side would be having to cover up the stock location and fabricating a new spot in the cubby above to snugly fit the head unit. Not to mention if you do not keep the door there is a bigger STEAL ME factory when it is in even better clean sight.

Also you could have to make sure you have enough space behind to fit the back end of the unit.

sgthanzo · 07-14-2010, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the expert advice, Big... I guess it stays where it's at (for now).

stacy001 · 07-15-2010, 12:23 AM

Here are some pics of the pioneer system in my 40th

Waiz · 07-15-2010, 12:55 AM

^Nice setup

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgthanzo

Big...

What would be the pros and cons of installing the PIONEER AVIC kit on the spare compartment above the audio slot?

I've a Pioneer AVIC installed on my Z and I must admit, I find it ergonomically disappointing to having to look down and manage the console while on the go.

Any tips on how my setup can/could be improved?

Thanks for any/all feedback.

H. Hanzo

Did you lose your steering wheel controls when you upgraded? If so try this:

Steering wheel control with Pioneer?

chuckd05 · 07-15-2010, 12:58 AM

I did not use any dash kit in mine... here are a few crappy cellphone pics... the gap is very very small

sgthanzo · 07-15-2010, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

^Nice setup

Did you lose your steering wheel controls when you upgraded? If so try this:

Steering wheel control with Pioneer?

Yes. The Bluetooth/phone buttons to the left no longer worked.

WICKED_GRIN · 07-15-2010, 07:21 AM

[QUOTE=chuckd05;625043]I did not use any dash kit in mine... here are a few crappy cellphone pics... the gap is very very small

Exactly………..the gap is very very small and it’s not even an issue!! Nobody really needs the dash kit unless the installer doesn’t know how to install………….just sayin

bigaudiofanat · 07-15-2010, 08:20 AM

[QUOTE=WICKED_GRIN;625165]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckd05

I did not use any dash kit in mine... here are a few crappy cellphone pics... the gap is very very small

Exactly………..the gap is very very small and it’s not even an issue!! Nobody really needs the dash kit unless the installer doesn’t know how to install………….just sayin

That is all you have is "just sayin" it is like you have nothing to say.
And this is the pioneer units with the dash kit. Depending on the model the gap might be different but with this unit, the gap was huge.

The fact is you have worked on what one, two five z's? While I have done over 12 I know what needs a dash kit and what does not. Most kenwoods are fine they have a very small gap. Compared to the pioneers which are a tad small units themselves some will need dash kits. So shut up and stop trying to start crap on every thread.

kgreen · 07-15-2010, 08:39 AM

tell em like it is Big!!

07-14-2010, 08:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	You will need the dash kit that metra makes so there will be no gap other than that fits nicely. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-14-2010, 06:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Your only down side would be having to cover up the stock location and fabricating a new spot in the cubby above to snugly fit the head unit. Not to mention if you do not keep the door there is a bigger STEAL ME factory when it is in even better clean sight. Also you could have to make sure you have enough space behind to fit the back end of the unit. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-15-2010, 12:58 AM	#26 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	I did not use any dash kit in mine... here are a few crappy cellphone pics... the gap is very very small __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 15	^^ It does fit in perfectly!

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sgthanzo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 32 Drives: 370Z 40th Anniv Ed Rep Power: 14	Big... What would be the pros and cons of installing the PIONEER AVIC kit on the spare compartment above the audio slot? I've a Pioneer AVIC installed on my Z and I must admit, I find it ergonomically disappointing to having to look down and manage the console while on the go. Any tips on how my setup can/could be improved? Thanks for any/all feedback. H. Hanzo

07-14-2010, 07:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
sgthanzo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 32 Drives: 370Z 40th Anniv Ed Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the expert advice, Big... I guess it stays where it's at (for now).

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WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 15	[QUOTE=chuckd05;625043]I did not use any dash kit in mine... here are a few crappy cellphone pics... the gap is very very small Exactly………..the gap is very very small and it’s not even an issue!! Nobody really needs the dash kit unless the installer doesn’t know how to install………….just sayin

07-15-2010, 08:39 AM	#30 (permalink)
kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 243	tell em like it is Big!!