What double din head unit should I buy?

WICKED_GRIN · 03-13-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by speedfreak28

get the pioneer and never look back, If you dont mind last years models you can steal the x910bt for about 550 new

I am looking at the Avic series and very impressed with the features. As for being last year model, I could upgrade the operating system & maps. My selection will be decided by features & cost…. Money saved = money for ZR performance upgrades!

Wicked CAS · 03-13-2010, 10:19 AM

BTW, If anyone is intersted... Only if you are interested...
We are running a special on the New DNX9960. You pay $1899.95 with a pre-order... BUT YOU GET A $500 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM US (WICKED CAS) Which you can use for a 370Z Magic box, an amplifier + Speakers, or whatever you want in our store... It is like getting $500 of free stuff..

And you still get to use the $120 off " 370Z " coupon code for the 370ZMagic box.

WICKED_GRIN · 03-13-2010, 11:19 AM

^^ you forgot to mention….no sales tax! this would include free installment right? Do you guys do a lot of installations in Kingston? Heard about the little “barn fire” on Hampton Beach!

Wicked CAS · 03-14-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

^^ you forgot to mention….no sales tax! this would include free installment right? Do you guys do a lot of installations in Kingston? Heard about the little “barn fire” on Hampton Beach!

We are what you call a Boutique type of shop. We do quite a bit of custom work. Our customers are not just from NH area but they are all over US. Our Magic Box enclosures allow us to reach out not just nation wide but lately internationaly...

We have assisted and finished project like the Modified Magazines June 2006 Tuner Car of the Year that was partnership project with Jo-Tech Racing and Wicked CAS. That car was one of the first 350Zs to get in the 670+ HP teeritory, It was also spoonsored by RAZO, The car was on the cover and was featured as the tuner car of the year. CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY http://www.wickedcas.com/gallery/main.php

Another project was Noahs Now stolen Ls2 Powered 350Z, and Some of you may know Brent with Bam bam screen name that has a very fast Radster that was also done by us...

All these cars were shipped to us and then trailered to shows right from our shop. From Texas, NY, Florida, We get cars from all over.

z350boy · 03-14-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked CAS

We are what you call a Boutique type of shop. We do quite a bit of custom work. Our customers are not just from NH area but they are all over US. Our Magic Box enclosures allow us to reach out not just nation wide but lately internationally...

We have assisted and finished project like the Modified Magazines June 2006 Tuner Car of the Year that was partnership project with Jo-Tech Racing and Wicked CAS. That car was one of the first 350Zs to get in the 670+ HP teeritory, It was also spoonsored by RAZO, The car was on the cover and was featured as the tuner car of the year. CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY Wicked C.A.S. Photo Gallery

Another project was Noahs Now stolen Ls2 Powered 350Z, and Some of you may know Brent with Bam bam screen name that has a very fast Radster that was also done by us... All these cars were shipped to us and then trailered to shows right from our shop. From Texas, NY, Florida, We get cars from all over.

Another project was Noahs Now stolen Ls2 Powered 350Z, and Some of you may know Brent with Bam bam screen name that has a very fast Radster that was also done by us...

Nazar is not kidding!!...I came all the way from New york to have him do my set-up. WickedCas did ...well.. a "Wicked" job!! lol

I saw Noah's set-up....our Z's looked like brothers. Nice work!!!

Can't go wrong as long as you can make the trip to N.H.

WICKED_GRIN · 03-22-2010, 09:43 PM

[QUOTE=Wicked CAS;444768]We are what you call a Boutique type of shop. We do quite a bit of custom work. Our customers are not just from NH area but they are all over US. Our Magic Box enclosures allow us to reach out not just nation wide but lately internationaly...

Any ideas for the Z Roadster? ~ 4 weeks until it lands and I’m a little concerned about subwoofer location!

Wicked CAS · 03-23-2010, 09:15 AM

[QUOTE=WICKED_GRIN;459553]

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Originally Posted by Wicked CAS

We are what you call a Boutique type of shop. We do quite a bit of custom work. Our customers are not just from NH area but they are all over US. Our Magic Box enclosures allow us to reach out not just nation wide but lately internationaly...

Any ideas for the Z Roadster? ~ 4 weeks until it lands and I’m a little concerned about subwoofer location!

You bring that radster to me as soon as you get it.

2fast4thelaw · 03-25-2010, 09:25 PM

I have an Alpine IVA W505 but I DONT recommend it. Mine has a lot of issues and I am about ready to shyt can it and go another direction.

1. Its slow, it takes like 3 to 4 seconds to advance to another song.
2. Just about every other time I use it I have to unplug and replug my iPod to get it to detect it. Arrrrggg!!
3. Sometimes it makes my iPod crash and I have to hard reset it.
4. Sometimes it just shuts down for no apparent reason and turns back on but it goes right back to playing where it left off. Grrrrr!
5. The Navigation is almost worthless, Whomever designed it should be publicly flogged!

On the other hand, I have an older model Alpine IVA-W200 in my other car and I love it! It has never given me any trouble and it works perfectly and its been in use for 3 years.

HKYStormFront · 03-25-2010, 10:44 PM

^^^ yea i heard good things about the 200 and 205 but nothing after that, interesting that you are having those problems. alpine's had a good reputation for making solid products.

2fast4thelaw · 03-25-2010, 10:57 PM

Just to be clear, my post is by no means an Alpine Bash! Other than BiG A, I am thier next biggest fan. I am currently talking with them about exchanging it for the new W900 model or maybe even the W203. It may be that I just got a lemon or a very early production unit. I jokingly accused them of passing off thier prototype on me. Either way, I am fed up with this unit.

WICKED_GRIN · 03-27-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

Just to be clear, my post is by no means an Alpine Bash! Other than BiG A, I am thier next biggest fan. I am currently talking with them about exchanging it for the new W900 model or maybe even the W203. It may be that I just got a lemon or a very early production unit. I jokingly accused them of passing off thier prototype on me. Either way, I am fed up with this unit.

Alpine is a good stereo unit depending on the features you are looking for. For example, if you want a single din unit, it’s probably in the top five….if not top three. I have owned them in the past and loved them. Had little glitches here and there but you can get those on any given auto stereo. It’s statistically impossible to have zero problems on all manufactured products. Alpine double din head units are a different story. Having to dock a navigation modular unit and having only a 2v outputs on the pre-outs is not something I want. Obviously this depends on when you buy because technology changes constantly. Kenwood could have all the features, great reviews, price etc. this year and in 2012, “XXX” brand could be the Big Dog!

In my opinion, for 2010, Kenwood and Pioneer is top Dog.

WICKED_GRIN · 04-04-2010, 10:11 AM

April is here and it seems that I have been waiting a year for my Roadster! Hopefully, it will arrive at the end of this month. Still have to decide between the Kenwood & Pioneer! Both head units look and sound fantastic! The only thing that is helping me thru the waiting period (~3 months) is driving my 370Z coupe! I had a hard time making up my mind on color, now it’s time to decide on which head unit! I hope that I don’t regret going black…..black will be a first for me! Did have a custom painted black motorcycle in high school & college but never owned a black car!! These photos from ZeeYouLater helped convinced me I made the right choice!!

WICKED_GRIN · 04-17-2010, 08:53 AM

An earlier post from Rogue Z has me leaning towards the Pioneer Avic series because of the possibility of using a wifi SD flash card. If this works with Pioneer’s operating system, I’m going with the Avic head-unit! Has anyone else had any experience with this setup?

WICKED_GRIN · 04-27-2010, 10:40 AM

I finally got the VIN number! The black beauty is on the boat……my scheduled delivery is May20th. Over 4 months! ~3 weeks to make a final decision on a head unit. Does anyone know if the Wi-Fi SD card works on the Pioneer Avic series?

speedfreak28 · 04-27-2010, 04:59 PM

It can be done to either the F or Z series id go with the Z if you got the scratch, its an an amazing unit. Also If you have any specific questions check out avic411.com. Theres some neat stuff that can be done.

03-13-2010, 10:19 AM	#77 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	BTW, If anyone is intersted... Only if you are interested... We are running a special on the New DNX9960. You pay $1899.95 with a pre-order... BUT YOU GET A $500 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM US (WICKED CAS) Which you can use for a 370Z Magic box, an amplifier + Speakers, or whatever you want in our store... It is like getting $500 of free stuff.. And you still get to use the $120 off " 370Z " coupon code for the 370ZMagic box. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

03-25-2010, 09:25 PM	#83 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	I have an Alpine IVA W505 but I DONT recommend it. Mine has a lot of issues and I am about ready to shyt can it and go another direction. 1. Its slow, it takes like 3 to 4 seconds to advance to another song. 2. Just about every other time I use it I have to unplug and replug my iPod to get it to detect it. Arrrrggg!! 3. Sometimes it makes my iPod crash and I have to hard reset it. 4. Sometimes it just shuts down for no apparent reason and turns back on but it goes right back to playing where it left off. Grrrrr! 5. The Navigation is almost worthless, Whomever designed it should be publicly flogged! On the other hand, I have an older model Alpine IVA-W200 in my other car and I love it! It has never given me any trouble and it works perfectly and its been in use for 3 years. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. Last edited by 2fast4thelaw; 03-25-2010 at 09:28 PM.

03-25-2010, 10:44 PM	#84 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	^^^ yea i heard good things about the 200 and 205 but nothing after that, interesting that you are having those problems. alpine's had a good reputation for making solid products. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-25-2010, 10:57 PM	#85 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	Just to be clear, my post is by no means an Alpine Bash! Other than BiG A, I am thier next biggest fan. I am currently talking with them about exchanging it for the new W900 model or maybe even the W203. It may be that I just got a lemon or a very early production unit. I jokingly accused them of passing off thier prototype on me. Either way, I am fed up with this unit. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

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03-13-2010, 11:19 AM	#78 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	^^ you forgot to mention….no sales tax! this would include free installment right? Do you guys do a lot of installations in Kingston? Heard about the little “barn fire” on Hampton Beach!

03-22-2010, 09:43 PM	#81 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	[QUOTE=Wicked CAS;444768]We are what you call a Boutique type of shop. We do quite a bit of custom work. Our customers are not just from NH area but they are all over US. Our Magic Box enclosures allow us to reach out not just nation wide but lately internationaly... Any ideas for the Z Roadster? ~ 4 weeks until it lands and I’m a little concerned about subwoofer location!

04-27-2010, 10:40 AM	#89 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	I finally got the VIN number! The black beauty is on the boat……my scheduled delivery is May20th. Over 4 months! ~3 weeks to make a final decision on a head unit. Does anyone know if the Wi-Fi SD card works on the Pioneer Avic series?

04-27-2010, 04:59 PM	#90 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	It can be done to either the F or Z series id go with the Z if you got the scratch, its an an amazing unit. Also If you have any specific questions check out avic411.com. Theres some neat stuff that can be done.