Pioneer Navigation Unit

CaptainSlow · 07-13-2010, 01:21 PM

I got the Pioneer Z120BT (same as the X920BT but with a 7" screen) installed a few weeks ago and I'm very happy. There was one issue that I had with a loud, constant hissing but that went away after the installer used a different wiring harness. Overall, I'm very impressed with the unit.

You might need to get used to the scrolling because at times rather than scrolling it selects what I touched. I'm guessing it's because of the angle that the unit is at (i.e. it's easier to scroll on an iPhone than on this unit).

I have the Bose amp and speakers and after putting the head unit in the music is like night and day. I'm guessing it's because of the EQ adjustments.

Navigation, for me at least, works as expected. It doesn't have many streets in my area but that's probably because it's fairly new (2-3 years old).

One thing I've noticed is that sometimes it doesn't recognize the iPhone when I plug it in. That might be because of the iOS4 or the fact that my 3G is very slow now. I'm probably just going to get an iPod and just leave it in there. It's also a pain to open the cubby hole and look at the phone every time I get a text message.

Bluetooth works as expected and everyone I've talked to say they can hear me fine. The microphone is mounted to the left of the rear mirror.

If you have any questions about the unit let me know!

WICKED_GRIN · 07-13-2010, 08:37 PM

^^ The X920 is an awesome head unit! You will only find one guy who will bash this head unit! (Drives an old civic)

bigaudiofanat · 07-13-2010, 09:33 PM

Get a life

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2010, 08:06 AM

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

WICKED_GRIN · 07-14-2010, 02:15 PM

^^ not true!

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

^^ 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.

sgthanzo · 07-14-2010, 05:37 PM

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

Waiz · 07-15-2010, 12:55 AM

^Nice setup

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgthanzo

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

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

Steering wheel control with Pioneer?

sgthanzo · 07-15-2010, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

^Nice setup

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

Steering wheel control with Pioneer?

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

Waiz · 07-15-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgthanzo

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

Someone in that thread was able to retain their phone functions, you may want to PM them to see what they did.

Good luck!!

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2010, 06:08 PM

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.

sgthanzo · 07-14-2010, 07:24 PM

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

chuckd05 · 07-15-2010, 12:58 AM

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

WICKED_GRIN · 07-15-2010, 07:21 AM

[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

bigaudiofanat · 07-15-2010, 08:20 AM

[QUOTE=WICKED_GRIN;625165]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckd05

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

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.

07-13-2010, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Get a life __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-14-2010, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	You will need the dash kit that metra makes so there will be no gap other than that fits nicely. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-14-2010, 06:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	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. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-15-2010, 12:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	I did not use any dash kit in mine... here are a few crappy cellphone pics... the gap is very very small __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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07-13-2010, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
CaptainSlow Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 47 Drives: 02 VW Jetta Rep Power: 15	I got the Pioneer Z120BT (same as the X920BT but with a 7" screen) installed a few weeks ago and I'm very happy. There was one issue that I had with a loud, constant hissing but that went away after the installer used a different wiring harness. Overall, I'm very impressed with the unit. You might need to get used to the scrolling because at times rather than scrolling it selects what I touched. I'm guessing it's because of the angle that the unit is at (i.e. it's easier to scroll on an iPhone than on this unit). I have the Bose amp and speakers and after putting the head unit in the music is like night and day. I'm guessing it's because of the EQ adjustments. Navigation, for me at least, works as expected. It doesn't have many streets in my area but that's probably because it's fairly new (2-3 years old). One thing I've noticed is that sometimes it doesn't recognize the iPhone when I plug it in. That might be because of the iOS4 or the fact that my 3G is very slow now. I'm probably just going to get an iPod and just leave it in there. It's also a pain to open the cubby hole and look at the phone every time I get a text message. Bluetooth works as expected and everyone I've talked to say they can hear me fine. The microphone is mounted to the left of the rear mirror. If you have any questions about the unit let me know!

07-13-2010, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	^^ The X920 is an awesome head unit! You will only find one guy who will bash this head unit! (Drives an old civic)

07-14-2010, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	^^ not true!

07-14-2010, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
sgthanzo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 32 Drives: 370Z 40th Anniv Ed Rep Power: 15	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

07-14-2010, 07:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
sgthanzo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 32 Drives: 370Z 40th Anniv Ed Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the expert advice, Big... I guess it stays where it's at (for now).

07-15-2010, 07:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	[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