Brand New Poineer Nav installed: PICS!!!

Avic-D3, released in March. Just installed last nite. IPOD Works amazing. They ran the wire to the center console. NO need for CD-Changer anymore. Rear-view Camera works SO nice. As you see, it's built into the license plate. They left space along the top for the 2002 slide-out cup-holder. They said that they could easily build a bracket for it. The unit matches the Porsche-business feel really nice. Color of the screen AND the led's on the buttons matches the amber dash, FLAWLESSLY!!

Looks great. I need to get one. Money well spent!

f'ugly! - i love a stock look, sorry.

beautiful ! not to be crass but how much ? this is my next major mod.

Nav $899 +$100install Rear-View Camera $199 +$100install IPOD Cable $35 +$70install Nav antenna Installed $100 Misc Brackets and harness $40 Extra labor to customize $45 Total w/ tax -- $1600 and change

I think I like the looks of the Alpine unit better. It looks more stock, and I don't remember seeing so much unused space with the alpine - maybe it's bigger?

Remember, the unused space is where the cup holder is going.

Gant, I think with the cupholders it will look quite well integrated. Now about your radar detector cord.... hardwire it in next to the visor maybe?...

Nope, I compared it to the Alpine AND the Kenwood. Alpine is silver and the buttons are more flashy. This unit fits the interior WAY better, imo.

Ya, I added one last pic, at the bottom. This gives you a good idea of how it really looks, straight on. Trust me, in the car, it has a very "factory" feel. The porus black plastic, matches way better, off camera.

Here. Pic of the new Alpine v. the new Poineer.

hey about time..... congrats......

Nice install arrOgant. I was looking into the same unit for the bluetooth and rear camera capabilities. A few questions. -Where was the Nav antenna installed? Is a monthly subscription fee req'd. -Can you input destination points while the car is moving? Most factory nav units require the car to be stopped to set the destination point. -If you also installed the bluetooth will it let you input phone info while the car is moving? -Can the rear camera be activated while the car is moving forward?

Looks great. Is the camera wireless or did they run a wire all the way to the front of the car?

I am researching GPS units right now and had come to the conclusion that this is probably the best performing/looking unit for the price point. Do you know if there was any problem in moving the climate control down to the lowest point in the dash? I was wondering how I could install a rear cam in a cab. That looks like it will work! Looks Great!

A few answers. -Top-middle of back window, I think... -You have to solder something to get everything to work whilst moving. It's supposed to be an ez fix, although, it can void the warranty, so I'll wait a year to do it. -I have not installed Bluetooth. It's $180, just for the module. Will try to find it on ebay for under $100. I would think you could make calls, but who knows. I do know that it imports all your contacts, then brings them up onto the screen. You simply scroll down, hit the contact and speak freely. -The camera can be and IS active while moving. Also, when you put it in reverse, it comes on. You prolly knew that.

Thx again. Time to get the wife's approval.

It is wired. And yes, ran a wire all the way from outside of the back to the front.

Ya, after all the research and then driving to different places and playing iwth the units, this was the one. If anyone has a different one, I'd love to hear opinions and see pics. For anyone who is on the fence about this one, I think this is the way to go. It's very sleek/simple/elegant. I love the fact that it has ONE *** for volume. When I reach down to turn it up OR down, I don't want to hit a button, I naturally want to turn an analogue **** for fast volume change. Also, this one has NO moving parts, ie doesn't have to open to put a CD in. I liked that feature, a lot. It looks better, IMO cause it doesn't have the frame around it. This also gives it a more "factory" look, as most factory units have the CD-slot built in. My climate was already there. The Audiovox License-plate-frame camera works great!!!

Looks great! But you have to do something with the cigarette outlet plug - is it for a radar detector? If so, there is switchable power easily accessible and you can wire it in less that 30 minutes.

Why the rear camera? Interesting hack - but there had to be a reason to shell out ~300 for it. Parking tight?

Damn...good question... [rubs head] No, seriously. It's a new feature coming on new cars. It's for backing up. You can see if anything is on the road behind your car, that you otherwise would not be able to see. It's a little frivolous but, what the hell.

I recently installed a new unit too, however I chose not to go with a double-din and stayed with a single, replacing the stock HU, and not having to move things around. Attached is a picture of my install. Its the new JVC KD-NX500 and it has all the same functions as the AVIC. Not sure however if the Avic has a built in HD. This one does and its 40gb, 16 is reserved for the Nav, the other 24 you can copy mp3s, or rip cd's onto it. A plus to this is that it will play divx, mpg, avi files. Which is quite nice having a bunch of music vids that i've compiled and stored onto DVD. Also, it is satellite ready, and has the option to send/receive video (ie parking), or external monitor hookups. And lastly, it can tilt up to 4 angles. I spent a total of $800 for the unit, ipod cable, and bluetooth. My ipod is stored in the lockable center console. The JVC unit also controls the ipod, and can show you either file name or tag. The nav attenna, I put under the alarm light on the top of the dash. And the bluetooth mic, is just hooked up to the storage bin in the center console. Now to upgrade the amp and speakers

looks great...all except the rear view camera. I ALMOST did this mod. But when I saw the plate camera...I was soo turned off..and it was very pricey. My installer quoted me the exact same price. $199 for the plate camera and $100 install. I just think it was too ugly for my plate so I did not do it. But to each his own. Either way the install is clean!

gant, $ well spent! probably as close to factory as you can get. was on the fence btwn the pioneer and eclipse units. Thanks for the pics! Keep us posted on how you like it once you log in time playing with it.

As I mentioned, I just bought a 99 cab. It sat on car lots for about 8 months, and in that time it was relieved of it's Alpine CD changer and it's aftermarket amp. My car "had" the upgraded stereo when sold (not Bose), so it has the 6 sets of speakers. Right now the only set working is the rear, thanks to the butchery of the carlot morons. So, last night I got a quote for the same AVIC-D3 unit, + an amp to run the mids in the door - $1900 without the camera or bluetooth, or ipod connector. Prices were full retail + $400 install.... This is the top shelf shop in Sacramento, as I was afraid of small chop shops (one of which I visited and they knew **** about the D3), but I gotta find a more afordable shop as I still have to take the car in for it's 60K, buy a hardtop, get a new keyless remote...... you get the idea. Gant - I want your shop!!! Anybody know a better auto stereo shop in the Sacramento area?

Surprising that you wouldn't be able to negotiate off msrp at a auto sound shop. There must be plenty willing to win your business.

Mine is real similar. I went with the Z1 and I did the Bypass for access while moving. Works great.

Very dumb question time... Does this unit have AM & FM tuning and presets? I don't see it listed in reviews or specifications, but it seems like a very basic need.

MSRP was $1000 for the unit, I got it for $900 and $100 for the install.

Yes, of-course.

I just got the same unit installed last month. Skipped the rear camera install as I didnt know if I wanted it at the time. Was it difficult to run the wires for the camera

Pretty great looking/performing unit,eh? How do you like it, do you have pics???? No idea about the wiring, but I did drop it off at 10:30am and it wasn't ready 'till 8:30pm

where did they mount the gps attena?

Hmmm....I think the install and bezel need some work....it looks a little weird....i have the Kenwood DDX 7015....I LOVE mine....it has GREAT sound....2nd only to the Eclipse....EXCELLENT Nav on flash RAM, not HD, or DVD so its LIGHTNING fast...iPod interface is amazing...touchscreen etc...it can swing out at user defineable angles so you can best see it, I like that....Yours is better than stock...lol....enjoy.

Yes, I see what you are saying. When they put in the cupholders, I am going to make them bevel the edges around the stereo, making it straighter and maybe adding a few more milimeters. I agree, its better than stock, by far!!

It will look great then! You might wanna give Rod at Car Audio Innovations a call...they have custom bezels for their Porsche installs, and they could probably send you a better fit.... www.caraudioinnovations.com Also get your HVAC display fixed!

My C4 Cab is going to Audio Innovations in Roseville Friday to install this same Nav unit, a small amp to power the mid-woofers in the doors (my amp was "removed" at the car lot), an Ipod adapter to the center console, and maybe Bluetooth. Can't see putting a rearview camera on a cab. Pics to follow next week!

Nice stereo/nav, but a rear view camera for a sports car?? Isn't that kind of an SUV thing? I guess I never really noticed any problems looking over my shoulder and just backing up.

If it's good enough for the Gallardo SE, it's good enough for my 911TT!!

^ I don't think the rear-view in the Gallardo is nearly as good as the 911. I like gadgets though, too, so I can see why you got it.

The rear view out of a Gallardo is not quite the same as a 911.. It also comes as standard equipment on most new motor homes. That being said I wouldn't take it (even for free) as an option on either car (a Gallardo or a Porsche). Then again it's your car.......enjoy.

Damn, easy there, Ray. You're opinion is duly noted...

yeah but you still cant see over the turbo wing in the rear.... i think its a good idea, its hard to judge it, that also why parking sensors was an option on these cars.

Its cool. Did you have a factory nav Gant?

No, it came with a CDR-220 tape-player.

My C4's at Audio Innovations right now, getting the D3 system installed. Man was that car butchered by previous installer(s?). They cut holes in the firewall without sealing them, replaced wire with larger gage, NON-twisted type when the stock 16-gage twisted is good for virtually any application. There were NO front speakers. Apparently the car had a full Alpine system that was hacked out by someone and replaced with a Clarion head unit only. Oh yeah, they f**ked up some of the wiring in the doors, not to mention the connectors... My $2K install just went to $3k, but luckily Rod at Audio Innovations is intimately familiar with Porsches and is putting everything back to stock or better in the wiring and door department. I'll end up with new speakers in the front, new Focal 13KS subs in the door (probably the only 5" sub out there), and factory speakers in the rear that I will probably swap out very soon. The door subs will be powered by a small (100W/channel) amp, that will fit in the original Porsche amp location. Can't wait to pick the car up tonight!

Bonkur, How did your install turn out? Any words of wisdom fro those of us considering this?

After seeing how good these look, I am now considering it for my 05 TT-S with Bose and nav. Can you just change the head unit and keep rest of Bose system and what about other computer functions displayed on the screen? Are they still able to be displayed on new screen?

I've been I balling this unit now and the only drawback for me is that it is not HD radio ready. The salsman says that it will be coming and will be backward compatable which not sure if I buy that one. Fit and finish look great thought. ArroGant I would have been alittle upset to be charged for installing the nav pick up I would have thought that woud have been part of the install of the HD itself. Enjoy the tunes

Which camera did you install??? I have the same unit in my Expedition and the rear camera crapped out. I'm going to install a replacement camera and I'm wondering if there's a performance difference between brands and models.