Double DIN Aftermarket Navigation Headunit Installed!
 

After sending all weekend, it is in. And it looks spectacular!!! It's a Pioneer 700BT, and I love it. I did the install my self, with the help of the DIY that Tennesseez posted on this thread (Thanks Bro). The unit fits like it is made for a 370z. I did put two 1/4" spacers on the top of the mounting brackets to move the radio forward, for a more flush fit. I can't get over how much cooler my car looks when I'm in it. Everyone you has seen it freaks at how slick it looks and how much stuff it can do. The total price with everything, radio, ipod cable, wiring harness, antenna adaptor, PAC steering wheel controller, shipping, & taxes was $598. I did pay the local stereo shop to help me hook up the steering wheel controller, which is the only thing that fell short of my expectations. It works, but is definitely not a good as it was with the stock radio. I plan on calling PAC to see if they have any suggestions to better configure it to the 370z.
The thing I was most concerned about was the boot time of the radio. I can't believe how quick it is. Yes quick. By the time I back out of my parking space, the radio is always playing before I can even put the car into drive. Which I find is a nice feature as I usually turn down/off my radio when I’m backing out anyways. Now it doses it for me. The system is booted up and good to go, by the time I'm pulling out onto the street.

^ Nice!

can you elaborate on how the controls are not as good as the stock radio?

Any more information on the spacer you made to move the radio forward? What did you make it out of? Any pictures? Any detail appreciated.

Very nice! that's exactly what I have plans for my 370Z. I am going to start looking at some 2 DIN HU. Do you want to post what I need to buy and where exactly I can buy them from? Where did you buy the trim panel to go around the HU? An individual DIY wouldn't hurt either since the one we have is for single DIN install.

thanks.

I ordered the same deck, I'm glad it looks so good. Hope mine will look as clean as yours.

EDIT: Where did you mount the GPS antenna? and do you get good reception?

Looks good. I'm definitely going with an aftermarket Nav.

^ Agreed, except that I want to put mine inside or instead of the leather door, towards the top. Waiting for someone to figure out a good way to do that.

While I think the nissan navi is vastly superior to the Avic F series from par4bmw's video, the F is still a very capable unit. My only major qualm is the failing when it comes to frontage roads in the navigation software and the rather lackluster speed. I was spoiled with my car pc and iguidance 4 before installing the F90BT.

I highly recommend looking into AVIC411.com if you are considering this unit. In the hack/mod section are a number of very handy software hacks/buttons that i used to make the map screen more usable and mor functional. I also recommend one of the "thom's Knobs" you can find here. Make the volume knob much more usable. I have a black knurled one that looks great on the unit and improves the tactile feel immensely. I found the stock knob way to slippery and often had to make a very conscious effort to rotate the knob.

Also as a warning, if you plan to use the ipod/usb cable regularly, put the female cable end in the center console. On a cold startup, the device connected via usb has a tendency not to wake up correctly, and you need to unplug/replug it to wake the device up. This is especially the case with my current generation ipod nano i have in there.

edit: i meant to say center console, instead said 'glove compartment' which is where you really don't want it.

I know that the avic F is way too deep for the binnacle, at least from what I can guess from the pictures I have seen. The F series is a full din length unit, and the binnacle has the air ducts right behind the back of it.

^Thanks. I'm really looking to only add a GPS to the car. So what I'm really looking for is a large-r screen GPS unit that would fit inside or instead of the leather door, and look like it belongs there. Any suggestions?

Otherwise, I am perfectly satisfied with the HU and AUX plug for my iPhone the way it is. Call me silly, but I've always preferred the look of stock HU over anything aftermarket, just looks like it belongs. I am not a crazy music nut, so I dont need a super crazy stereo setup in my car (having said that the base speakers do suck, even for my taste, but I mostly listen to spoken programs/podcasts in the car anyways).

Awesome!!! I'm definitely going to do this when I get my Z. Might even pick up the stereo now since it's on amazon for only about $350 right now, sweet!

Please do tell more about your problems with the steering wheel controller, both in terms of why you needed assistance installing and also why did it not meet your expectations?

looks great......what kind of antenna adaptor did you have to use? From where and part #? Is there enough room behind the AVIC 700 for the HD radio?

Very nice setup man,

I have a question, where did you get your wiring harness and PAC steering wheel controller?

And why did you buy antenna adaptor for? Is it for Navigation system?

Thanks

You can buy the PAC SWI-PS for $47.91 on Amazon.com
370Z wiring harness #70-7552 from installer.com

Q&A's with Pic's
 

Q: Can you elaborate on how the steering wheel controls are not as good as the stock radio?

A: The PAC has a time delay, which makes you think it didn’t work, then you hit it again and it works twice. I’m getting better with the timing of how and when to hit the buttons, but it is a steep learning curve. Also my favorite thing about to stock set up was being able to flip though my radio presets. So far, me and the installer who I found to be very knowledgeable have only been able to get the steering control to seek, but not toggle thought the presets, As I would like. This is the one thing I hope a call to PAC will fix. If anyone has been able to this with their PAC please let me know.

Q: Any more information on the spacer you made to move the radio forward? What did you make it out of? Any pictures? Any detail appreciated.

A: My spacer was made out of spare parts from a Ikea lamp. But my suggestion is just to stack some washers about the size of a nickel, about a 1/4 to 3/8 of a inch high, around the mounts.


Q: Do you want to post what I need to buy and where exactly I can buy them from? Where did you buy the trim panel to go around the HU?

A: I got everything from Amazon.com. I get everything in my life on amazon.com.
No trim panel. No Trim ring. This thing fits like it’s made for a 370z.
Need to buy:
Radio
IPod cable (if you want)
PAC (If you want)
Wiring harness (Any 08 or newer Nissan is all the same)
And a antenna adaptor, for your FM antenna (Sorry I don’t have the part number), I through the bag out already, and did not order this part online.



Q: Where did you mount the GPS antenna? and do you get good reception?

A: Behind the Speedo, pic attached. It works great.


Q: Is there enough room behind the AVIC 700 for the HD radio?

A: Yes.

What does the antenna adaptor look like? Is it just an extension or is it a splitter?
Do you recognize it on this web site?
Antenna Adapters
Thanks

or maybe look like this?

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/pro...040Ni12-f.jpeg

Nissan Antenna Adapter OEM antenna to Motorola male Works in select 2007-up Infiniti and Nissan at Crutchfield.com

Yep, the one AK370Z posted is the right one.

I have the AVIC F700BT. What is the wiring diagram from the 370Z (base) stereo plug?
I plan on using the stock speakers, 2 in dash & 2 in doors, for now while I shop for new ones.
Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Speaker Question
 

It says there are 4 speakers. Are there 2 sets of 6.5" coxial speakers or are there 6.5" woofers in the doors with the tweeters up in the dash? Basically, what and where are the speakers in the base 370z. Thanks!

Jay

Two in the Doors. Size???
Two Tweets in the dash. That is it.
When you hook up the radio, you only hook up the two front speaker leads. There is some kind of cross-over, down the line. But you don't need access to it, to hook up the radio.

I guess this means if I want to install new speakers in the doors & dash, I have to rewire or I have to use the stock 370Z cross-over? I assumed the cross-over was built into the base 370 stereo unit. Does anyone know this to be true?
Do you (or anyone) know the schematic/wiring diagram from the base 370 stereo plug? I bought part #70-7552 “into car harness” from installer.com and need help in connecting this to the AVIC F700 wiring harness.

IPOD Cable
 

White 370Z,

I just got my F900BT and I'll be installing this weekend. Where did you route your iPod cable? I'd like to have it come out in the armrest, but I can't seem to find a way to make it look good. Any suggestions?

White 370Z,

Do you have the Bose speakers? If so, anyone wanting to use an aftermarket unit with the Bose speakers will need a special adapter, correct?

If so, does anyone know where to find this?

Thanks

A: (DarinFrd)
I put my Ipod cable in the glove box. Just because mine is a lease, and I didn't want to cut or drill anything, to put it in the cubby or the center. It looks great, works great, and most important it was simple.

A: (Marcussoori)
Nothing on this whole thread applies to the Touring model.

White 370Z,
I bought part #70-7552 “into car harness” from installer.com and need help in connecting this to the AVIC F700 wiring harness. Do you know the schematic/wiring diagram from the base 370 stereo plug?

i want to get a aftermarket unit because i dont have navi but i dont want to loose my blue tooth, i use my blue tooth all the time any suggestions and i also dont want to loose the controls for the bluetooth and music controls on the sterring wheel

i think you can route it so that the steering wheel controls still work. but i've read that the bluetooth is not too clear and there are some delays in the controls.

Actually, the Bluetooth feature works great...and I haven't even done the whole voice recognitionSpeaker Adaptation exercise yet.

Have you tried the iPod cable with an iPhone? Does it charge it?

I was interested in this unit, and they guy at the install shop told me that you cant change or operate navigation in while the car is moving, for example to cancel or enter a new adress on the road?

True or not true?

So I am looking to get one of these when my car comes in, but I am having trouble seeing the difference between the 700, 900, and 90. I see that the 900 and 90 are more expensive, but when I compare features on the pioneer site, they come up as having all of the same features...

Could someone help me out who knows the difference?

I believe the main difference is that the 900 plays DVDs while the 700 only supports CDs.

The 90 is the "Premier" version of the 900. The Premier has high voltage pre-outs and a longer warranty.

Pioneer USA - Car Navigation

The differences between the 700 and the 900/90 are that the 900/90 plays DVDs and the 900/90 also has the MSN Direct tuner which gives you access to gas prices, movie times, weather, and traffic information.


as for the previous question about operating the avics while the car is moving...

that is true that certain operations are blocked out unless the parking break is set (ie the car is not moving). some of these features include entering a destination by address, watching video from DVD or iPod, and changing the main settings of the nav system. there is a way to bypass this but it is not as simple as grounding the parking break wire. check out AVIC411.com for more info.



White370z,

I work for a mobile electronics company and our technician said he was unable to hook up the PAC SWI-PS to the 370z because the wiring information from PAC was inaccurate. says the wire colors were different or something along those lines. can you confirm or deny this and if you confirm it, what was the solution?

when White 370z said he had to buy a radio he actualy had to buy a radio unit or a Sirius/xm Unit?

On the site I see it only mentions European countries? I would think the get the US you have to flash and upgrade the unit correct?


I am also interested in knowing if it charges the iPhone 3G.

i just had my indash Head Unit installed. KENWOOD DNX6140

ON POINT Navigation powered by Garmin
CRISPY CLEAR reception Bluetooth powered by Parrot
Pioneer REAR view Cam INSTALLED (automatically turns on when put onto Reverse)
by-passed the EBRAKE dvd security.

highly recommend the product ;)

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:tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup:

Additional info:

1. Rear view camera is crispy clear & can be activated by (1)throwing it to reverse or (2)holding the "NAV" button for more than 1 sec. and you can view the camera while driving.

2. DVD is nice (plays both DVD/DVDR, CD/CDR

3. IPOD cable runs through the glove compartment. i use the 1st gen NANO but it is COMPATIBLE WITH IPHONE.

4. USB accessible (i had mine come out the passenger leg rest as u can see in the pic above)

5. BLUETOOTH is nice! i had the mic mounted by the upper left panel on the blindspot. me and my friends tried it out. he heard me CLEAR vice versa. you can access the phonebook straight from the head unit which is nice. i use a SAMSUNG BEHOLD but it IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE IPHONE.

6. Garmin GPS is lovely. always on point with the directions. text to speech. speaks straight out of the car speakers nice and clear. u can change the voices. rerouting, POI's, and all that included. i love it

Overall Great Head Unit.
Satisfied customer!

thanks to Brian for the INSTALL!

after this i'm getting 3m Tints and then time for the performance mods!
STILLEN, BERKS TECH here i come

:driving::driving::driving::driving::driving:

vrooom

btw, ANYBODY HERE FROM THE EASTCOAST?
specifically NewYork/NewJersey area?

Yeah, I'm in Philly.
Can you give us an idea on the cost of all this?