AVIC F700BT Installed!
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2007
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From: Atlanta GA
AVIC F700BT Installed!
Ok, My Avic F700BT was installed today (pics later today) and it took the installers about 2 hours to do it mainly because taking off the center console stack cover was a pain. The actual install of the unit itself took 20mins after that. They had to install some harness that would allow the cars chimes and other systems to keep working, but it was apparent that these guys knew what they were doing. The unit cost me $849.99 and the install with everything cost $125.00 I know I don't have pics but the unit mounts flush with the dash which I was glad to see.
The iphone BT and address book synced with the unit perfectly and yes I can access my Nav input while driving. I actually bought a ipod classic 80GB for videos and mp3s and had the ipod video cable wired to the glovebox. As a note, you will want the video cable for future use as they will have to pull the entire unit if you want to upgrade later. Trust me, it's worth it .
Once my iphone address book was sync'd i was able to call by voice recognition with no problems at all . Not only that, but automatic BT synching works seamlessly whenever I get close to the car when it's running. Careful to note that you cannot here your phone ringing if you stand outside your car if sync'd automatically, unless you have the top off .
Video playback using my ipod classic worked with no problems and the album cover art was MUCH better than with the iphone. The voice regonition for the ipod controls worked seamlessly as well.
Overall I am very happy with this unit. I don't see much use in getting anything over the F700BT since you can get digital video/movies/etc through your ipod in the glovebox. Basically, you can buy a F90BT for $1200, or you can buy a F700BT and 80GB ipod classic for about $1000 and have a kicka$$ system, with a 80GB HDD, for cheaper. I will post pics after the Corvette club meeeting tomorrow...I promise
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P.s. I wanted to mention that the Maps need to be updated and my stock speakers sound better than with the factory HU...go figure.
The iphone BT and address book synced with the unit perfectly and yes I can access my Nav input while driving. I actually bought a ipod classic 80GB for videos and mp3s and had the ipod video cable wired to the glovebox. As a note, you will want the video cable for future use as they will have to pull the entire unit if you want to upgrade later. Trust me, it's worth it .
Once my iphone address book was sync'd i was able to call by voice recognition with no problems at all . Not only that, but automatic BT synching works seamlessly whenever I get close to the car when it's running. Careful to note that you cannot here your phone ringing if you stand outside your car if sync'd automatically, unless you have the top off .
Video playback using my ipod classic worked with no problems and the album cover art was MUCH better than with the iphone. The voice regonition for the ipod controls worked seamlessly as well.
Overall I am very happy with this unit. I don't see much use in getting anything over the F700BT since you can get digital video/movies/etc through your ipod in the glovebox. Basically, you can buy a F90BT for $1200, or you can buy a F700BT and 80GB ipod classic for about $1000 and have a kicka$$ system, with a 80GB HDD, for cheaper. I will post pics after the Corvette club meeeting tomorrow...I promise
.P.s. I wanted to mention that the Maps need to be updated and my stock speakers sound better than with the factory HU...go figure.
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2007
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From: Atlanta GA
Pics as promised.
This shows how flush it mounted with the dash. I'm not sure which double din adapter they used.
This shows where I had them put the ipod video adapter so I could connect an 80GB ipod video and not worry about it
(sorry it's not clear)
This is my startup screen, which is a pic from the AVIC background thread.
The home screen
Ipod music screen with album art
Ipod video screen with watching Sting watch me in his desert rose video
This shows where I had them put the ipod video adapter so I could connect an 80GB ipod video and not worry about it
(sorry it's not clear)This is my startup screen, which is a pic from the AVIC background thread.
The home screen
Ipod music screen with album art
Ipod video screen with watching Sting watch me in his desert rose video
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: May 2007
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From: Atlanta GA
One thing I noticed is that the screen resolution of this HU is sooo much better than the older AVICs because the C6 much smaller. I am going to make a 2592 x 1944 pixel C6 logo image in photoshop when I get to work tomorrow. That should allow the C6 logo wings to touch each side of the screen
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Las Vegas NV
Nice write up.... I have a AVIC Z3X in my Z06 and love that unit!! But I have AVIC F900BT Comming for my everyday car cant wait. What is the Ipod Video cable part # if you done mind. I have a 80GB IPOD Video and want to view videos thru the unit also.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 966
Likes: 14
From: Chicago IL
Ok, My Avic F700BT was installed today (pics later today) and it took the installers about 2 hours to do it mainly because taking off the center console stack cover was a pain. The actual install of the unit itself took 20mins after that. They had to install some harness that would allow the cars chimes and other systems to keep working, but it was apparent that these guys knew what they were doing. The unit cost me $849.99 and the install with everything cost $125.00 I know I don't have pics but the unit mounts flush with the dash which I was glad to see.
The iphone BT and address book synced with the unit perfectly and yes I can access my Nav input while driving. I actually bought a ipod classic 80GB for videos and mp3s and had the ipod video cable wired to the glovebox. As a note, you will want the video cable for future use as they will have to pull the entire unit if you want to upgrade later. Trust me, it's worth it .
Once my iphone address book was sync'd i was able to call by voice recognition with no problems at all . Not only that, but automatic BT synching works seamlessly whenever I get close to the car when it's running. Careful to note that you cannot here your phone ringing if you stand outside your car if sync'd automatically, unless you have the top off .
Video playback using my ipod classic worked with no problems and the album cover art was MUCH better than with the iphone. The voice regonition for the ipod controls worked seamlessly as well.
Overall I am very happy with this unit. I don't see much use in getting anything over the F700BT since you can get digital video/movies/etc through your ipod in the glovebox. Basically, you can buy a F90BT for $1200, or you can buy a F700BT and 80GB ipod classic for about $1000 and have a kicka$$ system, with a 80GB HDD, for cheaper. I will post pics after the Corvette club meeeting tomorrow...I promise .
P.s. I wanted to mention that the Maps need to be updated and my stock speakers sound better than with the factory HU...go figure.
The iphone BT and address book synced with the unit perfectly and yes I can access my Nav input while driving. I actually bought a ipod classic 80GB for videos and mp3s and had the ipod video cable wired to the glovebox. As a note, you will want the video cable for future use as they will have to pull the entire unit if you want to upgrade later. Trust me, it's worth it .
Once my iphone address book was sync'd i was able to call by voice recognition with no problems at all . Not only that, but automatic BT synching works seamlessly whenever I get close to the car when it's running. Careful to note that you cannot here your phone ringing if you stand outside your car if sync'd automatically, unless you have the top off .
Video playback using my ipod classic worked with no problems and the album cover art was MUCH better than with the iphone. The voice regonition for the ipod controls worked seamlessly as well.
Overall I am very happy with this unit. I don't see much use in getting anything over the F700BT since you can get digital video/movies/etc through your ipod in the glovebox. Basically, you can buy a F90BT for $1200, or you can buy a F700BT and 80GB ipod classic for about $1000 and have a kicka$$ system, with a 80GB HDD, for cheaper. I will post pics after the Corvette club meeeting tomorrow...I promise
.P.s. I wanted to mention that the Maps need to be updated and my stock speakers sound better than with the factory HU...go figure.
Thanks!
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installin the unit in a bose or base car and or changing speakers in a bose or base car doesnt matter its all doable. im in the chicago area if you have any questions or need install help. ive done plenty of C6 stereos
Melting Slicks
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
Does this unit use the factory ON STAR mic and speakers for the Bluetooth function?
Racer
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From: Port Orchard WA
Ok, My Avic F700BT was installed today (pics later today) and it took the installers about 2 hours to do it mainly because taking off the center console stack cover was a pain. The actual install of the unit itself took 20mins after that. They had to install some harness that would allow the cars chimes and other systems to keep working, but it was apparent that these guys knew what they were doing. The unit cost me $849.99 and the install with everything cost $125.00 I know I don't have pics but the unit mounts flush with the dash which I was glad to see.
The iphone BT and address book synced with the unit perfectly and yes I can access my Nav input while driving. I actually bought a ipod classic 80GB for videos and mp3s and had the ipod video cable wired to the glovebox. As a note, you will want the video cable for future use as they will have to pull the entire unit if you want to upgrade later. Trust me, it's worth it .
Once my iphone address book was sync'd i was able to call by voice recognition with no problems at all . Not only that, but automatic BT synching works seamlessly whenever I get close to the car when it's running. Careful to note that you cannot here your phone ringing if you stand outside your car if sync'd automatically, unless you have the top off .
Video playback using my ipod classic worked with no problems and the album cover art was MUCH better than with the iphone. The voice regonition for the ipod controls worked seamlessly as well.
Overall I am very happy with this unit. I don't see much use in getting anything over the F700BT since you can get digital video/movies/etc through your ipod in the glovebox. Basically, you can buy a F90BT for $1200, or you can buy a F700BT and 80GB ipod classic for about $1000 and have a kicka$$ system, with a 80GB HDD, for cheaper. I will post pics after the Corvette club meeeting tomorrow...I promise .
P.s. I wanted to mention that the Maps need to be updated and my stock speakers sound better than with the factory HU...go figure.
The iphone BT and address book synced with the unit perfectly and yes I can access my Nav input while driving. I actually bought a ipod classic 80GB for videos and mp3s and had the ipod video cable wired to the glovebox. As a note, you will want the video cable for future use as they will have to pull the entire unit if you want to upgrade later. Trust me, it's worth it .
Once my iphone address book was sync'd i was able to call by voice recognition with no problems at all . Not only that, but automatic BT synching works seamlessly whenever I get close to the car when it's running. Careful to note that you cannot here your phone ringing if you stand outside your car if sync'd automatically, unless you have the top off .
Video playback using my ipod classic worked with no problems and the album cover art was MUCH better than with the iphone. The voice regonition for the ipod controls worked seamlessly as well.
Overall I am very happy with this unit. I don't see much use in getting anything over the F700BT since you can get digital video/movies/etc through your ipod in the glovebox. Basically, you can buy a F90BT for $1200, or you can buy a F700BT and 80GB ipod classic for about $1000 and have a kicka$$ system, with a 80GB HDD, for cheaper. I will post pics after the Corvette club meeeting tomorrow...I promise
.P.s. I wanted to mention that the Maps need to be updated and my stock speakers sound better than with the factory HU...go figure.
Specific issues were:\
unit takes to long to boot up.
That the person you are on the phone with can NOT understand what you are saying...very poor audio.
Video and navigation both freeze up often and unexplained.
Please after owning for a month please set the record strait. Thanks R/ Al
