Had the Pioneer AVIC-Z3 installed this week...and so far so good. I'm still in the learning process on Nav functions. On-Star still works however it shuts off the unit when I access it...I'll probably end up cancelling after my introductory period though. I found some AVIC backgrounds in the Audio/Electronics section and made some minor alterations. I have a few others which would have you and your monitor sweating:o...anyway thanks as always for the help and advice.

 

Amazing how good these units really are. I have had my Eclipse for 3 years and love it. I am sure you will never get tired of that mod.

 

I have two units installed in my cars and love them. How did you get the corvette back ground and the corvette navi on it

 

Looks great.

 

did you have the bypass installed so you can access all functions all the time???? Its much better that way. I don't watch movies while I drive, but I do like to be able to input addresses and I also have a front view camera that I feed through the video input and out to a camcorder port. Without the bypass, I couldn't use it.

 

Yes I can use all the functions while in motion. When I got it installed in my vet the soft ware to bypass was not out by the time the install was done that had the info and it worked great

 

Looks good man! I love my AVIC 700BT also. Do you have the 3D landmarks option and can you see them while in nav mode on the screen?

 

Yes I have the 3D map mode and it does appear on the screen...all unit functions are operable while vehicle is in motion. I do need to take it back to the installer though for a few more adjustments...the Nav unit does not go into night mode display...on-star chimes, seat memory are lost...and the unit shuts down when on-star is accessed. I found out that there is a module that needs to be installed to retain all on-star chimes which include the seat memory. The unit actually sounds pretty good even with the bose speakers...all-in-all I'm happy with my choice

 

Nice! This is definitely one upgrade I would consider. How is Pioneer with updating their software, especially mapping?

 

Looks good. I have a d3 in my vette and I love it. My unit shuts down(screen +music) when I use onstar as well. I don't know if that can be fixed. Mine comes right back on after I finish with onstar so no big deal for me.

Could you send me some of those screen sweating backgronds?????

RLTW

 

Here are the products that you need to make your unit and chimes function properly. You may need 2 modules GMAH24B & GMAHCM for chimes Hope this helps, they are available from peripheral elctronics, they make the best modules. www.peripheralelectronics.com
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GMAH24B
Category: Radio Replacement

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MSRP: $169.95
Product Overview
Radio replacement interface for select GM Bose/Premium amplified vehicles to retain On-Star
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Product Description
OnStar® and Class-2 Data-bus Interface for select late model (00-08) GM vehicles with Class-2 radios with OnStar® and BOSE® sound systems.The GMAH24B decodes chime signal commands on the Class-2 data-bus and supplies the appropriate warning tone (door ajar, seat belt, low oil pressure, hi-temp., low fuel, etc...) through the OE amplifier, external speaker, or through add-on chime module GMAHCM (sold separately).


Provides an effortless and seamless head-unit installation into late model GM vehicles while retaining operation of factory features!
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Vehicle Compatibility Notes
For vehicles that have a "Premium Bose®" amp that only accepts 2 channel audio inputs. OnStar® volume can be controlled via the steering wheel audio controls. The GMAHCM chime module is not required when using the BOSE® amplifier. If you are not using the BOSE® amplifier, then the GMAH24 and GMAHCM interfaces are required. The aftermarket radio will not fade, however it will still continue to balance.
Currently not compatible with 2009 vehicles that are equipped with O.E.M. Bluetooth.
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Product Features
Retains complete OnStar® functionality & features OnStar® volume control via steering wheel controls (in Premium BOSE® system only)
Provides proper audio integration with either; Premium or Standard BOSE® sound systems
Generates 12-volt accessory output & retains RAP function
Uses genuine Delphi chip for seamless integration
Provides “Healthy Status” report to the Class-2 system
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Retains complete OnStar® functionality & features OnStar® volume control via steering wheel controls (in Premium BOSE® system only) Provides proper audio integration with either; Premium or Standard BOSE® sound systems Generates 12-volt accessory output & retains RAP function Uses genuine Delphi chip for seamless integration Provides “Healthy Status” report to the Class-2 system
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Awesome. I love my D3....Great units!!!!!

 

Really looks nice and I bet the Nav works better than the factory one

 

 

 

Looks great !!

 

This is the unit that I want to give myself for Christmas. Is this something that any good installer can do or do I have to find a dealer who sells these?

 

any good installer. I did mine myself.

On all Z3s, its the later 2 wire bypass and is simple:
http://www.sminntech.com/z1flash.html#newbypass

 

Lookin' good!