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XwChriswX · 04-01-2013, 09:29 PM

What does that one come loaded with?

I have the 4300 and love it, it is "ready" for all things (Nav, Sat Radio, BT, HD Radio) but none loaded. Debating on just getting an all inclusive one to replace this one (which as like yours works great) or just buying the specific modules and having to rewire everything...

JENZ · 04-01-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Looks nice, did you go with the Navigation upgrade?

The AVIC-D3 that I have on my Z is still going strong after almost 6 years, Pioneer makes some great products!

I did not. Reason being- I prefer to save the extra $$$ and just use my Waze app for navi right on the double din.

JENZ · 04-01-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bldg636

Where'd you pick that one up if you don't mind my asking??

I bought mine at Fry's. I know you can get them on Amazon for much cheaper but something about waiting for something to come thru the mail and then hope it wasn't damaged in transit (and not have a warranty) freaks me out.

JENZ · 04-01-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LostSol

How does that work?

There is an additional usb to iphone/ipod/ipad cord you can buy from pioneer (or what ever vendor) that allows you to use "advanced app mode" on the display. It gives you access to about 21 apps pioneer has "approved." Waze, Pandora, Google Maps are just a few. I've always relied on Waze for navi so for me it was an easy decision.

kenchan · 04-01-2013, 09:49 PM

yah, amazon's virtual tenants are most likely NOT authorized dealers so they can't offer the full pioneer warranty. it's smart to buy from frys, crutchfield, etc.

but the last time a pioneer unit broke on me was never so i buy my stuff from amazon.

i have a 2500BT that's going in my dd in the coming weeks.

JENZ · 04-01-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

What does that one come loaded with?

I have the 4300 and love it, it is "ready" for all things (Nav, Sat Radio, BT, HD Radio) but none loaded. Debating on just getting an all inclusive one to replace this one (which as like yours works great) or just buying the specific modules and having to rewire everything...

It's "ready" for nav if you buy their nav unit. Or you can use Google Maps or Waze with the advanced app set-up.

I think it is also "ready" for satellite radio. Or you can use Pandora or iHeartRadio with the advanced app set-up.

It included BT. Big contributing reason for why I bought it.

It has HD radio. I could care less about this feature because I can't really tell the difference.

My biggest debate was getting something with navi already or something to use apps for navi. What it came down to was my husband telling me to shut up and go make him a sandwich. J/K. But really what sold this one for me is that my husband pointed out the fact that I could add on the navi unit from pioneer later if I really decided I didn't like using apps for it.

kenchan · 04-01-2013, 09:58 PM

dayam, jenz- my wife tells me to make her a sandwich. lol

JENZ · 04-01-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

dayam, jenz- my wife tells me to make her a sandwich. lol

Smart woman!

XwChriswX · 04-01-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JENZ

It's "ready" for nav if you buy their nav unit. Or you can use Google Maps or Waze with the advanced app set-up.

I think it is also "ready" for satellite radio. Or you can use Pandora or iHeartRadio with the advanced app set-up.

It included BT. Big contributing reason for why I bought it.

It has HD radio. I could care less about this feature because I can't really tell the difference.

My biggest debate was getting something with navi already or something to use apps for navi. What it came down to was my husband telling me to shut up and go make him a sandwich. J/K. But really what sold this one for me is that my husband pointed out the fact that I could add on the navi unit from pioneer later if I really decided I didn't like using apps for it.

HD Radio I really don't care for, but BT and Nav I do. Sat radio is a luxury I might want one day later on.

I typically use google on my phone for nav, but to look down at the screen takes too much attention away from driving, so if I have it on my HU its not so far down, and is a larger screen, both wins. So I might decide to get the nav unit for mine. Just wish it came with BT, but I think there's a module for that too...

JENZ · 04-01-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

HD Radio I really don't care for, but BT and Nav I do. Sat radio is a luxury I might want one day later on.

I typically use google on my phone for nav, but to look down at the screen takes too much attention away from driving, so if I have it on my HU its not so far down, and is a larger screen, both wins. So I might decide to get the nav unit for mine. Just wish it came with BT, but I think there's a module for that too...

What ever works best for you!

LostSol · 04-03-2013, 10:21 AM

Ok so I just decided the X5500 would be all that I need (until I decide to add nav later) and bought it on Amazon.

One question, where did you mount your microphone? Mind posting a picture if its a particularly clever spot?

Edit: Also, where did you get your signal for reverse (if you installed a backup cam)

JENZ · 04-03-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LostSol

Ok so I just decided the X5500 would be all that I need (until I decide to add nav later) and bought it on Amazon.

One question, where did you mount your microphone? Mind posting a picture if its a particularly clever spot?

Edit: Also, where did you get your signal for reverse (if you installed a backup cam)

Ill take a pic and post later but I paid a shop for my install. They put the mic at the top of the driver side a-pillar.

Also, I didn't get the back up camera.

kenchan · 04-03-2013, 03:08 PM

in my car i placed the mic at the ceiling near the rearview mirror.

the reverse light wire works great for reverse signal since you'll be taking out the trunk liner to wireup the rear camera. check out bigaudiofanat's install picts.

i also recommend you wire up the rear fog lamp while you have all the bits out, and do the GTMat liner on the trunk floor.

www.gtmat.com

GL!

Pintsize725 · 04-03-2013, 03:14 PM

Did someone say GTMat?! My forum alarm went off.

LostSol · 04-03-2013, 03:24 PM

OK cool thanks for the ideas guys, hoping the HU is here by friday so I can do the install over the weekend, maybe I can take a bunch of pics and make an updated DIY

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	in my car i placed the mic at the ceiling near the rearview mirror. the reverse light wire works great for reverse signal since you'll be taking out the trunk liner to wireup the rear camera. check out bigaudiofanat's install picts. i also recommend you wire up the rear fog lamp while you have all the bits out, and do the GTMat liner on the trunk floor. www.gtmat.com GL! Pintsize725 likes this.

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LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	OK cool thanks for the ideas guys, hoping the HU is here by friday so I can do the install over the weekend, maybe I can take a bunch of pics and make an updated DIY kenchan likes this. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|