DIY: Double DIN Aftermarket Navigation Headunit Installed!

zero610 · 03-04-2009, 08:37 AM

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.

AK370Z · 03-04-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by White 370Z

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.

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.

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03-04-2009, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
zero610 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 18	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.