Brain Surgery Tomorrow Morning

Ok, I did it or……. about to do it. Tomorrow morning, I’m scheduled for a head replacement. Replacing the lousy German excuse for a standard radio (Pecker) for the latest technology from Tokyo, a Pioneer AVIC-D3 Nav/CD/DVD/IPod/Bluetooth/PDA/Backupcam. (it even gets satellite ;-) Pictures will be taken, reports will be given. Here is my punch-down and notes from taken all of you fantastic resources (Suneet, TresX KMan S and others). Any other thoughts? I’m open for suggestions.. Radio DVD/LCD/NAV Pioneer D3 Surround must match the color of the consol Have D3 protrude forward of the surround No spacer between surround and D3 iPod mounted in Glove Box Bluetooth Mic in Steering Wheel Cowl Rearview Camera w/ reversed image Sub Line to Kenwood Sub Tweeter Value? Cayman CDR/24 Pinout 1 - R/R + 2 - R/R - 3 - F/R + 4 - F/R - 5 - F/L + 6 - F/L - 7 - R/L + 8 - R/L - 1 - Not used 2 - ASK amplifier remote turn on (connect REMOTE lead here) 3 - Not used 4 - 12v constant (Battery) 5 - Antenna (Connect power antenna lead from D3 here. Looking over the wiring diagrams, it seems that the Cayman's antenna is powered. (not motorized, but still powered) 6 - not used 7 - not used 8 - GROUND Backup Camera : 1/3" DSP Color CCD, (High sensitive) Effective Pixels NTSC : 512(H)X492(V) PAL : 500(H)X582(V) Horizental resolution : 380 TV Lines Total number of pixels: NTSC: 270K PAL: 320K Min.Illumination : 0.3 Lux at F2.0 Synchronizing system : Internal Scanning system : 2:1 Interlaced Video output: 1Vp-p 75 ohm composite S/N Ratio : More than 48dB Electronic iris : 1/50,1/60-1/100,000 sec. NOTES: 1- Make sure you give power to the number 2 pin on the second plug to switch on the ASK. (If you don't you'll still get sound, just minus the center and door subs). 2- Install the GPS underneath the plastic windshield wiper cowl. 3- Variable Speed Sensor: Under hood, under plastic compartment tha cover's CD-Changer. (White wire with brown stripe) Locataed on the 46-pin connector of the ABS module. (verified through the D3's "connection status" menu. Where speed sensor value increases and decreases per the car's speed) 4- Illumination lead: Located in the rear compartment area (left side), 39-pin connector. Gray wire. Pin No.3 5- Reverse lead: Located on the tail light connector (Black with Blue stripe) 6- 12v switched acc: Fuse panel location C-6. 7- The D3 has both a REMOTE lead (ASK amplifier) and a ANTENNA lead Thanks.. -Stevie

Good Luck. It will be a awesome system i m sure.:dance:

well......

Good luck. Count all your sponges and forceps when you are done and be sure to post pix. Even though I have no plans of ever doing this mod, I find these threads very interesting. I don't think I would have the courage to have such surgery performed but applaud those that do.

Hope all goes well. Are you replacing the SPP or Bose system?

Not Bose (see ref. to CDR/24). Spoke to the surgeon and learned that the surround for the original radio has a slight curve and beveled edges that can't be duplicated with stock plastic. So, I gave the go ahead to kill the CDR/24 in order to salvage the surround. The original surround will be filled with fiberglass, sanded and resurfaced with a slightly darker silver (and same finish to match the lower AC surround). I thought of going with alumi-look but felt it would be too much contrast with the black frame of the D3. I'm hoping a darker silver than the original will make for a better cosmetic fit with the D3. -Stevie

Can I ask....how much the install is gonna run you?

$250. Head (inc. surround) $300. Rearcam $125. extra wiring -Stevie

I guess it kinda evens out because you didn't sell out ~$300 for the trim kit and wiring harness plug. - Suneet

You know, the author of this post.... might have an issue with your banner. I on the other hand was gonna jumb all over this post, until it was independently decided that it was too easy :banana: :dance: :banana:

TresX, that post is kind of what inspired me to put the picture in my signature and reminded me that I had it. Not that I hate Saturns, but that bumper sticker was on an '88 Civic Hatchback lol.

Get real! It's a GM piece of crap.

hey, hey, hey... did you know that the 2007 Saturn Aura is the North American car of the year??? No mud slinging here, lol.

Out of the hospital and back on the road. Results; the Bionic Cayman! Ipod-Navigation-Radio-DVD = Information Overload. WARNING: Do not attempt to drive Cayman with D3 on. Period! Final reslulting effect: Cayman with Lexus brain. I hope to report more after I figure out how I want to use this thing. Going to the NY Autoshow tonight for maiden voyage with son at the wheel and me in the passenger seat with D3 and users manual. Should be a great night out in NYC! Here are some pics: Enjoy... Stevie

Hi Stevie, I live in the NY area. Do you mind telling us who installed the unit for you? They made the surround from the face plate of the original unit? They did a great job! Thanks, Frank

Looks like they gutted your CDR-24 and mounted the Pioneer in the casing of the CDR-24? Looks great! Nice and centered! Don't you just love it?!

Nice!!!!!

Hi great info on your self install. Im just in the proccess of doing the same thing but on a 2006 boxster. Question The AVIC standard double din that fits in were the CDR24 came out of is a sloppy fit? did you have some kind of fitting kit to make it a snug fit or was it a DIY job just make up spacer brakets to hold it in place and bend back the tabs for extra security, if you happen to have a pic or 2 of just the double din being installed it might give me a clue as to how to fully secure it in place. Im going for the black piano gloss fascia and im going to have a go at CNC milling it up my self as I cant wait weeks for a jap kit, and it cost to much for what it is, thanks anyways mike

mike424u- After re-reading my thread I can see how you thought that I did it myself, when in-fact I did not. Sorry for that. However, I believe my installer used a double DIN cage from another radio that did the job. If you look carefully you can see the silver steel cage around the D3 in two of the mounted photos above. That’s all I’ve got. The glossy black fascia should look great matching with the D3. Will you gloss black the climate fascia as well? I found a great match automotive spray paint for the OEM Volcano if you’re interested, just let me know. -Stevie

Wow, stevie; that looks the bomb!!! on a related note; related anyway to what you just asked mike: how much of a pita would it be to remove the fascia of the center stack components and have them done in gloss black, like you can have done from the factory (but if you didn't have the luxury of ordering the car built to spec with that option)? aside from the painting and making it come out nice and proper, is the removal from the car, and particularly then the removal of the faces from the units themselves, a serious hassle or is it pretty straightforward?

vixapphire- As far as we know so far, there is no way to remove the facia from the CRD-24 without destroying the Becker head unit. I'm not sure about the climate control facia. I'm not clear on your reference on the factory gloss black?? Only the AVIC-D3 comes with gloss black parts out of the box. I'm certain the buttons can be masked but you need to go into a dust free paint room to get the gloss perfect. -Stevie