gambri

any idea if the new pioneer avic-z1 would fit on a 2005? im guessing a custom console would have to be made. sure looks sweet though

jtC320

this is a double din unite right? if so...it'll look like the eclipse unit.

i have this unit in my car and they had to use a custom bracket for it...





had a flip out screen before and i actually that that more cuz you'll have a space to put your stuff...now...theres no place to put anything

MHPHOCKEY

The Z1 is a flip out screen. the pictue by JTc320 is the D1 or D2. The Z1 is a single DIN and would need a dash kit (sold everywhere).

gambri

yea, its a double din unit, looks similar to that eclipse unit

gambri

definitely not a flip out screen MPH, i think the previews of it had it as a flip out but they changed it to 7" touch screen

MJ50

oh wow... hdd type instead of dvd? nice~

MHPHOCKEY

Oh! That is the new model! Im sorry, I was thinking about the N1...You may just need a minor kit to fill the spaces then! That thing is sweet, but you loose the steering wheel controls...

Mike

tifosiv122

It's actually got both...HDD for Navi/Music and DVD drive for movies/CDs.

This is my next mod, IF it can play movies while driving. If they disable it and you can't hack it, I'll keep my unit.

Erik

gambri

i found this for 2005-2006 C/Clk, but they only have single din.

http://www.installer-data.com/item/d...php?it=99-8712

U guys think that it would be easy to cut or melt the plastic middle bar and remove the storage container? if not anyone know any installers that can fabricate a custom one?? dont know if i wanna waste 50 bucks to see if its possible

tromar1

Hello all:

I have a AVIC-D1 installed in my 02 C240. You don't need a customized installation kit/consle for the double din. There are several that are already made. The kit from American International is a perfect fit. No custom bracket needed. If an installer said it needed one, then they are pulling a fast one.

Sorry for not having pics...but I also have the reverse camera and the sirius tuner. The amp is now located in the space where the first aid kit once resided. Currently, I'm installing a sub with an additional amp. Just trying to work out the logistics of what goes where...

All in all, the pioneer unit (double din) will look nice in your car.

tromar1

THe hack is rather simple. My installer did the over-ride for both my AVIC -N2 that's in my X3 and also for the AVIC-D1 that in the C240. Now both unit are operable when the vehicle is in motion. The D1 doesn't have DVD but the nav functions are available while in motion. I wished I'd waited for the Z...

tifosiv122

Yeah that's why I didn't get the D1...I was told the new ones have gyro's and not just grounding the e-brake wire...do you have any more info on the bypass?

Erik

TheBossman

The AVIC-N3's have a toggle switch in the back of the unit and all you need to do is flip this switch and still ground to the e-brake and your set for in motion dvd playing. or so thats what a buddy on e46fanatics wrote up and told me. im looking into the new N3 only because I can still keep little things in the lower din space.

tifosiv122

Wow talk about easy, thanks!

Erik

gambri

i have seen double din kits for MY2001-2004 but for the new design i havent found any yet. i am thinking about just getting that and trying to fabricate it myself

advans

I have the AVIC-N2 installed, I think the N2 is better

tifosiv122

Have you read the specs on this thing? I love my N1 but I'm not delusional, I know it doesn't hold a candle to this thing.

Erik

tromar1

The hack on the N2 is exponentially more difficult than the D1. They both have gyros, but the hack bypassed both and allowed for the full functionality. For the N2, my installer made a connection between two points found on the bottom of the headunit itself ($50 fee). There was a silver tape, that once removed revealed holes in the frame. The holes were above two solder points and those points were connected to provider the over-ride.

For the D1, all he did (for a $20 fee) was ground a wire from the harness and connected it to a blank spot into the same harness. simple.

I don't know about the N3 as I don't have one nor do I have a 3rd vehicle to put it into...however, If the N2 required work, I am uncertain that there would be a toggle switch to provider the hack. Most installer don't even want to do the over-ride for fear of lawsuits...therefore, I don't see pioneer providing a simple solution. Then again, I admittedly don't know.

tifosiv122

Haha, the place that installed mine was like...you see this wire? If you happen to screw it in here (and he points) it will work in motion. I'm going to the bathroom, a screwdriver and screw is on the seat, in case you need one. He comes back 2 mins later. No charge

Erik

Tone

N2 looks like *** in a MB. All are easy to bypass - my new Z1 has all functions available when moving just by flashing the parking lights twice at startup (or there is a module avail. to do it for you)

tromar1

I haven't seen the N2 in a MB...However, judging by how the N2 looks in my X3, I'd agree with you. Hence the reason i'm glad the MB is double din.

My source said there is no need to flash the lights on the Z1 because all he did to his was ground the green brake wire. That, he said, was sufficient to provide the bypass.

I'll find out in a couple of days because I got the Z1...The dealership damaged my new D1 during the B service. They agreeed to pay for a replacement so I got the Z1... How did you connect to the speed sensor? Are you using a Can-Bus? Anxiously waiting to hear from you...

Midnight Koop

ok... i've finally decided to go with the avic-z1, but i don't know where to get it installed. i want to get installed so that i will be able to use it while driving (so i guess illegally? haha). does anyone know a guy in the washington DC/Northern Virginia area?

i know there is an extensive DIY post on this... but I just feel safer getting it done at a professional place so I can get help in case something goes wrong.

plus, tweeters quoted 300-400 more for a custom double din harness... which i think is absurd. i am very concerned in it looking flush with my car...

gaogi

Some helpful information here: www.avic411.com

JohnnyMonsoon

I'll post some pics of my D-2 installed in my car. It looks awesome. Very clean install and I believe its the same dimensions as the Z1. I'd recommend going to a professional place to do it.

I've also been on the avic forum for a while and have found a bunch of good info on there.

alex007mayn

z1 is nice but kenwoods system looks a bit better IMO, i sold my Z1 and picked up this same set up with an ipod interface for $1000, i'll be posting pics later today depending if my car comes back from the stereo shop


http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-P-NAV601...QQcmdZViewItem