Thanks to everyone for their replies! I appreciate it. About to order mine. :tup:

I just saw the pics. Looks really, really nice. Looks like the AVIC-X920BT fit in perfectly no?

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Also, I plan on getting a back up cam. Anyone have suggestions for a camera?

^^ It does fit in perfectly!

You will need the dash kit that metra makes so there will be no gap other than that fits nicely.

^^ not true!

Yes I did a pioneer install about 6 weeks ago in the z without the dash kit you have a large gap around the head unit. Stop trying to start crap.

Big...

What would be the pros and cons of installing the PIONEER AVIC kit on the spare compartment above the audio slot?

I've a Pioneer AVIC installed on my Z and I must admit, I find it ergonomically disappointing to having to look down and manage the console while on the go.

Any tips on how my setup can/could be improved?

Thanks for any/all feedback.

H. Hanzo

Your only down side would be having to cover up the stock location and fabricating a new spot in the cubby above to snugly fit the head unit. Not to mention if you do not keep the door there is a bigger STEAL ME factory when it is in even better clean sight.

Also you could have to make sure you have enough space behind to fit the back end of the unit.

Thanks for the expert advice, Big... I guess it stays where it's at (for now). :)

Pioneer Nav 40th
 

Here are some pics of the pioneer system in my 40th

^Nice setup

Did you lose your steering wheel controls when you upgraded? If so try this:

http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...l-pioneer.html

I did not use any dash kit in mine... here are a few crappy cellphone pics... the gap is very very small

http://www.the370z.com/members/chuck...bt-movie-3.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/chuck...x920bt-nav.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/chuck...-interface.jpg

Yes. The Bluetooth/phone buttons to the left no longer worked. :(

[QUOTE=chuckd05;625043]I did not use any dash kit in mine... here are a few crappy cellphone pics... the gap is very very small








Exactly………..the gap is very very small and it’s not even an issue!! Nobody really needs the dash kit unless the installer doesn’t know how to install………….just sayin

[QUOTE=WICKED_GRIN;625165]:icon18: That is all you have is "just sayin" it is like you have nothing to say.
And this is the pioneer units with the dash kit. Depending on the model the gap might be different but with this unit, the gap was huge.

The fact is you have worked on what one, two five z's? While I have done over 12 I know what needs a dash kit and what does not. Most kenwoods are fine they have a very small gap. Compared to the pioneers which are a tad small units themselves some will need dash kits. So shut up and stop trying to start crap on every thread.
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/r...d/IMG_0371.jpg

tell em like it is Big!!