Post pics of your aftermarked 2DIN stereo...

[redlabel81]

Please do.......

[Erocko]

Alpine IVA-W205

[dascsh]

Pioneer Avic Z-2



Pioneer Avic D-3

[darin1274]

where are u guys buying the double DIN plates? I've seen a good deal on the D3, but havent seen a double DIN plate

[dascsh]

buy the single din part and remove the center bar and bottom storage piece

[redlabel81]

Thanks guys! :) I have the RNS-E just sitting in the basement waiting for installation, but I am not sure if I should go aftermarked insted.....

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[nycmalu]

where are u guys buying the double DIN plates? I've seen a good deal on the D3, but havent seen a double DIN plate

I read somewhere that the A4s are a E-DIN or Euro-Din size... is this the same as a double DIN? If so, I'm gonna go for the new Pioneer Z3... I was just reluctant because I didn't think it would fit.

[B7 Avant]

Avic-D1

[a4b7]

here are some old pics. only thing that has changed is the mounting frame around the unit.

[BLACKa4QUAT]

to the AVIC owners, where do you get that mount where it looks flush? i have an AVIC - D1, but the border kind of sticks out some and i dont like how it looks.

[era]

Damn that's the Avic D-3 setup I want for my car. Can any of you link me how I can get the same mount and face plate setup?

[KokujinTensai]

Alpine IVA-W205

Dan Le Sac FTW.

[felondnb]

Dan Le Sac FTW.

indeed - though you'll not quite 'get it' as much as we do here... especially the "chav" references... i hate it when i here people say "is it?" when u make a statement, or ask a question... ie "i went down to the shop earlier" doesn't warrant "is it?" damn it!! lol

[KokujinTensai]

indeed - though you'll not quite 'get it' as much as we do here... especially the "chav" references... i hate it when i here people say "is it?" when u make a statement, or ask a question... ie "i went down to the shop earlier" doesn't warrant "is it?" damn it!! lol

Most Americans wont get it. I've lived in North London (yes im a gunner) and have alot of friends in the UK. It can be annoying when people fuck that up. Nowhere near as annoying as when people screw up black coloquialisms. God i hate that! lol The best are the the french ones imho

[Latin Audi]

Thou shall not make repetitive generic music!

[redlabel81]

"ok" guys. Post on itunesforum.com please.

[socaljoe]

Are you guys still able to use the steering wheel control for the Avic?

[bcramer]

Are you guys still able to use the steering wheel control for the Avic?

As long as you buy the necessary adapters yes. It's a combination of PAC accessories. I don't remember exactly which two off hand.

[gpxluke]

I got a kenwood unit

[darren @ SW]

Here is a pic of my old head unit. It was the Pioneer AVIC D3. I now have the Alpine W505, and will shoot pics soon.

[audidub]

more!! post more

[socaljoe]

I really like that Avic D3, it has multiple color scheme including red which matches the leds

[audiacious]

Here is a pic of my old head unit. It was the Pioneer AVIC D3. I now have the Alpine W505, and will shoot pics soon.

Lets see some of those alpine w505 shots please!!! I'm looking at this and the avic-f90bt. Which do you think is better and why did you switch from your D3?

[bcramer]

Lets see some of those alpine w505 shots please!!! I'm looking at this and the avic-f90bt. Which do you think is better and why did you switch from your D3?

I can't speak for Darren, but I know a lot of people switched because of the issues that the D3 had with nav. and iPod functionality.

I also know that a lot of people also switched from the w505 to the D3, those reasons I don't know.

If you check out www.avic411.com there are people who have shared their experiences with both.

I'm holding out for the new f90bt, looks to be a pretty sweet unit. Hopefully the the issues the D3 had have been worked out and are non-existent. However, I'm sure that there will be problems with the new voice recognition system and MSN Direct functionality...we will see.

[cyanidecologne]

Where are you guys getting your double din dash install kit? I have an avic d3 waiting in its box for install.

[darren @ SW]

The reason I switched was because I really did not want the Pioneer to begin with. My friend owed me some money and I wanted a W205, so I took the D3 as payment. I really liked the D3 and no issues at all with it, but when the W505 came out I made a call to a friend of mine who is kinda sponsored, and got me the hook up on the 505, Blackbird, and the Ipod interface.

[audiacious]

The reason I switched was because I really did not want the Pioneer to begin with. My friend owed me some money and I wanted a W205, so I took the D3 as payment. I really liked the D3 and no issues at all with it, but when the W505 came out I made a call to a friend of mine who is kinda sponsored, and got me the hook up on the 505, Blackbird, and the Ipod interface.

It would still be great to see some pics though. I am actually looking into the avic-f90BT unit too. The 505 has a larger screen though but I'm not quite sure about the portable blackbird. The f90bt seems, to me, like a great solution for the price - I'm a bit sad they didn't offer it in a larger screen - I would have willingly shelled out some more for a larger screen :)

[Gondi Stylez]

^^ I'm waiting on the F90 too and I think it is better looking than the D3 and the 505.

[nycmalu]

I have noticed that a lot of you guys have gone for the Pioneer Avic D-Series... Is there any particular reason? Would the Z-Series not fit properly or is it just personal preference? Also, I asked about the DIN size earlier, but I guess it is not that difficult if all these guys have done it already.

[Elohite]

D3

[Talonstylz]

Where are you guys going for the vss wire? or are you using a canbus unit?

Thanks.

[redlabel81]

^^ Nice pic :)

[Vito Roma]

D3

price for that one?

[audiacious]

The reason I switched was because I really did not want the Pioneer to begin with. My friend owed me some money and I wanted a W205, so I took the D3 as payment. I really liked the D3 and no issues at all with it, but when the W505 came out I made a call to a friend of mine who is kinda sponsored, and got me the hook up on the 505, Blackbird, and the Ipod interface.

Darren, could you comment on the Blackbird bluetooth and navigation when docked in the IVA-W505? Any signal issues on the nav? It appears that you cannot change the button illumination - visually, does this make it look out of place. Seems like a solid unit - haven't seen too many complaints. Early adopters of the new Pioneer Avic-Fxxx units are seeing some issues with BT and Ipod sync. Oh, how's the Ipod control/sync. I have a multitude of questions but I'll stop here.

[ABanT]

Hate to dig up an old thread but, anyone here have the Alpine IVA-W505 installed? Pics?

[Erocko]

Audinoob06 has it:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224021

Hate to dig up an old thread but, anyone here have the Alpine IVA-W505 installed? Pics?

[audiacious]

Just installed an alpine iva w505 (w. blackbird) with the Imprint processor. Pics below:













As you can see - I modified a fakra extension cable for the RNS-E to have an SMA head to plug into the head unit so that I could make use of my sharkfin GPS antenna (guidance given by dummptyhummpty). The thing sounds excellent :) Oh, and I always have full GPS signal

[Erocko]

looks awesome, I need to get a blackbird, but the thing is so expensive. I think i'm gonna just get the 3g iphone instead.

[audiacious]

looks awesome, I need to get a blackbird, but the thing is so expensive. I think i'm gonna just get the 3g iphone instead.

The blackbird is quite expensive - almost for no reason at all apart from the fact that you can dock it.

[prayforsnow247]

any problems with the D3 and the steering wheel controls?