[Z06] Nav system up and running
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Drifting
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From: St. Louis MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Nav system up and running
I got it back from the install a couple of days ago and have no complaints about the install. It has taken a while to get all of the functions down. Take a look at the pics in my gallery and sorry about the flash.
Racer
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From: Ft. Lewis WA
I am thinking of the same HU when I get back from deployment (it's already wife approved
).
Did you do speakers all at the same time?
How does it sound?
Who did the install(cost)?
How are the functions of the nav working for you?
What's it sounds like!
Thanks for the info! This forum is great for those of us away from home!
Brian-
). Did you do speakers all at the same time?
How does it sound?
Who did the install(cost)?
How are the functions of the nav working for you?
What's it sounds like!
Thanks for the info! This forum is great for those of us away from home!
Brian-
Melting Slicks
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From: San Jose California
I had the Pioneer Avec nav system in my Z. It was only ok. I have since gone back to the stock radio. My Palm Treo with the nav system application does as good or better than the Pioneer. What I really didn't like with the flip out screen was that it totally blocks the center air vent. diverting the cold air to the defroster vents or elsewhere just didn't do it. Too hot for a California car.
The Pioneer unit went out of their way to make seemingly simple adjustments a ROYAL pain. I could change a tire in less time than it took to pre-set stations and balance preferences. The volume dial required multiple revolutions before sound level was even modestly changed, again a real pain. Hope you have a better experience with your's, I am spoiled with having a nav system. I will probably fabricate a center trim piece to allow a fixed screen double din nav/stereo unit.
Chuck
The Pioneer unit went out of their way to make seemingly simple adjustments a ROYAL pain. I could change a tire in less time than it took to pre-set stations and balance preferences. The volume dial required multiple revolutions before sound level was even modestly changed, again a real pain. Hope you have a better experience with your's, I am spoiled with having a nav system. I will probably fabricate a center trim piece to allow a fixed screen double din nav/stereo unit.
Chuck
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Drifting
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From: St. Louis MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
I had the install done by a shop in STL are called custom sound $200 I leave the flip screen down untill car cools off on hot days then flip it up. I have the stock speakers for now have plans to upgrade at a later date. The sound is at least as good as stock.
Burning Brakes
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From: east norriton pa
Originally Posted by Chuck Harmon
I had the Pioneer Avec nav system in my Z. It was only ok. I have since gone back to the stock radio. My Palm Treo with the nav system application does as good or better than the Pioneer. What I really didn't like with the flip out screen was that it totally blocks the center air vent. diverting the cold air to the defroster vents or elsewhere just didn't do it. Too hot for a California car.
The Pioneer unit went out of their way to make seemingly simple adjustments a ROYAL pain. I could change a tire in less time than it took to pre-set stations and balance preferences. The volume dial required multiple revolutions before sound level was even modestly changed, again a real pain. Hope you have a better experience with your's, I am spoiled with having a nav system. I will probably fabricate a center trim piece to allow a fixed screen double din nav/stereo unit.
Chuck
The Pioneer unit went out of their way to make seemingly simple adjustments a ROYAL pain. I could change a tire in less time than it took to pre-set stations and balance preferences. The volume dial required multiple revolutions before sound level was even modestly changed, again a real pain. Hope you have a better experience with your's, I am spoiled with having a nav system. I will probably fabricate a center trim piece to allow a fixed screen double din nav/stereo unit.
Chuck
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Drifting
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From: St. Louis MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Times
although i do not agree with it being hard to make adjustments, I do agree with the the fact that it blocks the air vents....exactly the same reason why my Avic N2 is sitting in my closet.
Just leave the screen down untill the car cools down after that the a/c is still blowing into the cabin just not right at your face.
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Racer
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From: Lakeland/Tampa FL
Originally Posted by Chuck Harmon
....I will probably fabricate a center trim piece to allow a fixed screen double din nav/stereo unit. Chuck
JWB ZO6 : looks good!...sorry for hijack.
Race Director
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From: Tampa, Florida
Originally Posted by Chuck Harmon
. My Palm Treo with the nav system application does as good or better than the Pioneer.
Chuck
Chuck
What type of software?
I have a Treo 600 with DeLormes software. All I need to buy is the USB-GPS transmitter.
Burning Brakes
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From: east norriton pa
Originally Posted by JWB ZO6
Just leave the screen down untill the car cools down after that the a/c is still blowing into the cabin just not right at your face.
i guess i could do that also....... but i am looking at the avic z1 double din now, i may have to glass my own bezel
btw, the vehicle dynamics features of the avic lines are the best feature of them all
Racer
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From: Lakeland/Tampa FL
Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Times
....i am looking at the avic z1 double din now,
Burning Brakes
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From: east norriton pa
i dont have pics now, i am looking for a new Z....but when i find one, that will be the frist thing i do.
I have a part time job as an installer (been doing it professionally for about 9 years now)
I have a part time job as an installer (been doing it professionally for about 9 years now)
Racer
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From: Lakeland/Tampa FL
Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Times
i dont have pics now, i am looking for a new Z....but when i find one, that will be the frist thing i do.
I have a part time job as an installer (been doing it professionally for about 9 years now)
I have a part time job as an installer (been doing it professionally for about 9 years now)
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Drifting
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From: St. Louis MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
The ones I have scene require the a/c to be moved down and the radio bezel to be modified. This is a lot of work to get the texture right. If you have the talent to do that or can buy one to fit what you want I would not hesitate. I think the flat screen looks great and has a real clean install.
Burning Brakes
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From: east norriton pa
yes, the HVAC controls will have to be moved down a few inches (stock radio is 1.5 din) and the bezel, and OEM radio tray (where the radio sits) will have to be modified.
I did this on my 01 SS, it wasnt too hard, i can't see the vette being any harder
I did this on my 01 SS, it wasnt too hard, i can't see the vette being any harder
