Pioneer AVIC-X930BT questions

AlexRaymond19 · 12-04-2011, 10:32 PM

Hey all, i am asking for the Pioneer AVIC-X930BT 6.1" In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with iPod/iPhone Control, Bluetooth, Pandora for christmas. What else will i need in order to install it? Its a super bust time of year for me, so sorry if this is a repost

Thanks! Also, does anyone currently have this? How do you like it? Do you recommend it? Why, why not? Thanks again!

bigaudiofanat · 12-04-2011, 11:18 PM

A few others may chime in on this but pioneers have been having problems some say they do not and some say they do "usually after a year of owning one" ipod cables fail, pico fuse blows and so on.

Go with kenwood if you want my opinion. The wiring harnesses and things you will need can be found in one of the stickies at the top of the audio section.

Dash kit if you do not want a gap

Antenna adapter

Wiring harness

Metra axxess if you want your steering wheel controls to be kept

AlexRaymond19 · 12-04-2011, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the good words! Ill look into the kenwood

eastwest2300 · 12-05-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

Thanks for the good words! Ill look into the kenwood

I've had several Pioneers in the past, I like them, but I recently went to a Kenwood Excelon, and I love it! Its an excellent unit.

AlexRaymond19 · 12-05-2011, 01:07 PM

I'm looking to stay around the same price point as the pioneer while keeping all the features. Been looking around and there is not too much out there. Any suggestions? Thanks. Also I'm assuming if I were to get something better in the future it would be a simple plug and play install, meaning It would be easier than the initial install?

DCNISMO · 12-05-2011, 01:45 PM

I just put that same head unit in my Nismo, works great. I also added in the XM module. I got mine from crutchfield and it included the dash kit and harness with radio purchase. However, I thought it looked fine without using the dash kit. I also got the Axxis stearing wheel controller and I'm getting around to programming that in a day or so. The iPod cable is extra though. I also added rear speakers since the Nismo does not have them stock.

AlexRaymond19 · 12-05-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

I just put that same head unit in my Nismo, works great. I also added in the XM module. I got mine from crutchfield and it included the dash kit and harness with radio purchase. However, I thought it looked fine without using the dash kit. I also got the Axxis stearing wheel controller and I'm getting around to programming that in a day or so. The iPod cable is extra though. I also added rear speakers since the Nismo does not have them stock.

Very nice DC, got any pics of the finished product? How is the NAV system and audio controls? Any lag when switching music?

DCNISMO · 12-05-2011, 05:49 PM

I'll go take a few pictures. Seems pretty fast when switching sources and the screen is responsive. I'm happy with it.

haitech · 12-05-2011, 06:46 PM

If you don't mind going used go look around ebay or craigslist. Got my kenwood for under 300.

eastwest2300 · 12-05-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

I'll go take a few pictures. Seems pretty fast when switching sources and the screen is responsive. I'm happy with it.

Im in for pics too.

I may wanna get with you, being that you did that steering wheel interface install.

martin82 · 12-05-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

I just put that same head unit in my Nismo, works great. I also added in the XM module. I got mine from crutchfield and it included the dash kit and harness with radio purchase. However, I thought it looked fine without using the dash kit. I also got the Axxis stearing wheel controller and I'm getting around to programming that in a day or so. The iPod cable is extra though. I also added rear speakers since the Nismo does not have them stock.

Is the wiring there for the rear speakers?

bigaudiofanat · 12-05-2011, 10:15 PM

There are wires on the new head unit harness but you would have to run new speaker wires to the rear spekaers as there are none stock.

eastwest2300 · 12-05-2011, 11:26 PM

Its a small car, so running new wires would be pretty easy.

AlexRaymond19 · 12-06-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Its a small car, so running new wires would be pretty easy.

My thoughts exactly. This is a little off topic, but could have to do with wire install. I was vacuuming my car the other day and noticed the carpet is really loose behind the seats. Never noticed it before. Im wondering how finicky the carpets will be if you tear them up to run wires...

eastwest2300 · 12-06-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

My thoughts exactly. This is a little off topic, but could have to do with wire install. I was vacuuming my car the other day and noticed the carpet is really loose behind the seats. Never noticed it before. Im wondering how finicky the carpets will be if you tear them up to run wires...

Thats a good question, I dont think the wires themselves would mess anything up, obviously you'd wanna be very careful if you're going to completely remove the carpet itself..

12-04-2011, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Pioneer AVIC-X930BT questions Hey all, i am asking for the Pioneer AVIC-X930BT 6.1" In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with iPod/iPhone Control, Bluetooth, Pandora for christmas. What else will i need in order to install it? Its a super bust time of year for me, so sorry if this is a repost Thanks! Also, does anyone currently have this? How do you like it? Do you recommend it? Why, why not? Thanks again! __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

12-04-2011, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	A few others may chime in on this but pioneers have been having problems some say they do not and some say they do "usually after a year of owning one" ipod cables fail, pico fuse blows and so on. Go with kenwood if you want my opinion. The wiring harnesses and things you will need can be found in one of the stickies at the top of the audio section. Dash kit if you do not want a gap Antenna adapter Wiring harness Metra axxess if you want your steering wheel controls to be kept __________________ 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/

12-04-2011, 11:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the good words! Ill look into the kenwood __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

12-05-2011, 01:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I'm looking to stay around the same price point as the pioneer while keeping all the features. Been looking around and there is not too much out there. Any suggestions? Thanks. Also I'm assuming if I were to get something better in the future it would be a simple plug and play install, meaning It would be easier than the initial install? __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

12-05-2011, 10:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	There are wires on the new head unit harness but you would have to run new speaker wires to the rear spekaers as there are none stock. __________________ 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/

12-05-2011, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	I just put that same head unit in my Nismo, works great. I also added in the XM module. I got mine from crutchfield and it included the dash kit and harness with radio purchase. However, I thought it looked fine without using the dash kit. I also got the Axxis stearing wheel controller and I'm getting around to programming that in a day or so. The iPod cable is extra though. I also added rear speakers since the Nismo does not have them stock.

12-05-2011, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	I'll go take a few pictures. Seems pretty fast when switching sources and the screen is responsive. I'm happy with it.

12-05-2011, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	If you don't mind going used go look around ebay or craigslist. Got my kenwood for under 300.

12-05-2011, 11:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,963 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Its a small car, so running new wires would be pretty easy. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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