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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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HU does not display artist/song info.... or i haven't figured it out yet...

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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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iPod screen... as you can see, it doesn't display much at all except for time lapse...

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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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lastly, the sub... i wish the enclosure was few inches narrower in width so i can fold the larger portion of the rear seat with ease... forgot to take pic of the amp which is located behind and under the sub...

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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:01 AM
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Wow looks great. Do you have any daytime pics of the unit?
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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Yep, that is the down side compared to other units. not a fan or Pioneer, but looks good. Total cost for Everything?

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Not bad. For me the thing I dislike most about pioneer, is their touchscreen, button layout, and overall reliability. IMHO, not my first choice.

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Not bad. For me the thing I dislike most about pioneer, is their touchscreen, button layout, and overall reliability. IMHO, not my first choice.
although alpine is the way to go ($$$), i prefer pioneer over clarion, eclipse, kenwood... i've had avic-n1 b4 and liked it as well...
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What does that even mean? ($$$)

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although alpine is the way to go ($$$), i prefer pioneer over clarion, eclipse, kenwood... i've had avic-n1 b4 and liked it as well...
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Manik Side Steps Installed

Just got Manik stainless steel chrome side steps installed today.
Looks so much better with it & helps wifey get on/off the car more easily.

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Very nice MJ. Time for you to debadge that sucker with your wifey's dental floss.
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Very nice MJ. Time for you to debadge that sucker with your wifey's dental floss.
thx Blake! i'll debadge it next weekend right before car wash.
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Looks great mj50. Can you tell me where the backup camera is mounted? Maybe a picture when you have a chance. Thanks.
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