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White 370Z 03-04-2009 12:57 AM
DIY: Double DIN Aftermarket Navigation Headunit Installed!
 
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After sending all weekend, it is in. And it looks spectacular!!! It's a Pioneer 700BT, and I love it. I did the install my self, with the help of the DIY that Tennesseez posted on this thread (Thanks Bro). The unit fits like it is made for a 370z. I did put two 1/4" spacers on the top of the mounting brackets to move the radio forward, for a more flush fit. I can't get over how much cooler my car looks when I'm in it. Everyone you has seen it freaks at how slick it looks and how much stuff it can do. The total price with everything, radio, ipod cable, wiring harness, antenna adaptor, PAC steering wheel controller, shipping, & taxes was $598. I did pay the local stereo shop to help me hook up the steering wheel controller, which is the only thing that fell short of my expectations. It works, but is definitely not a good as it was with the stock radio. I plan on calling PAC to see if they have any suggestions to better configure it to the 370z.
The thing I was most concerned about was the boot time of the radio. I can't believe how quick it is. Yes quick. By the time I back out of my parking space, the radio is always playing before I can even put the car into drive. Which I find is a nice feature as I usually turn down/off my radio when I’m backing out anyways. Now it doses it for me. The system is booted up and good to go, by the time I'm pulling out onto the street.

SoCal 370Z 03-04-2009 01:04 AM
^ Nice!

arcticreaver 03-04-2009 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by White 370Z (Post 38494)
After sending all weekend, it is in. And it looks spectacular!!! It's a Pioneer 700BT, and I love it. I did the install my self, with the help of the DIY that Tennesseez posted on this thread (Thanks Bro). The unit fits like it is made for a 370z. I did put two 1/4" spacers on the top of the mounting brackets to move the radio forward, for a more flush fit. I can't get over how much cooler my car looks when I'm in it. Everyone you has seen it freaks at how slick it looks and how much stuff it can do. The total price with everything, radio, ipod cable, wiring harness, antenna adaptor, PAC steering wheel controller, shipping, & taxes was $598. I did pay the local stereo shop to help me hook up the steering wheel controller, which is the only thing that fell short of my expectations. It works, but is definitely not a good as it was with the stock radio. I plan on calling PAC to see if they have any suggestions to better configure it to the 370z.
The thing I was most concerned about was the boot time of the radio. I can't believe how quick it is. Yes quick. By the time I back out of my parking space, the radio is always playing before I can even put the car into drive. Which I find is a nice feature as I usually turn down/off my radio when I’m backing out anyways. Now it doses it for me. The system is booted up and good to go, by the time I'm pulling out onto the street.
can you elaborate on how the controls are not as good as the stock radio?

zero610 03-04-2009 08:37 AM
Any more information on the spacer you made to move the radio forward? What did you make it out of? Any pictures? Any detail appreciated.

AK370Z 03-04-2009 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by White 370Z (Post 38494)
After sending all weekend, it is in. And it looks spectacular!!! It's a Pioneer 700BT, and I love it. I did the install my self, with the help of the DIY that Tennesseez posted on this thread (Thanks Bro). The unit fits like it is made for a 370z. I did put two 1/4" spacers on the top of the mounting brackets to move the radio forward, for a more flush fit. I can't get over how much cooler my car looks when I'm in it. Everyone you has seen it freaks at how slick it looks and how much stuff it can do. The total price with everything, radio, ipod cable, wiring harness, antenna adaptor, PAC steering wheel controller, shipping, & taxes was $598. I did pay the local stereo shop to help me hook up the steering wheel controller, which is the only thing that fell short of my expectations. It works, but is definitely not a good as it was with the stock radio. I plan on calling PAC to see if they have any suggestions to better configure it to the 370z.
The thing I was most concerned about was the boot time of the radio. I can't believe how quick it is. Yes quick. By the time I back out of my parking space, the radio is always playing before I can even put the car into drive. Which I find is a nice feature as I usually turn down/off my radio when I’m backing out anyways. Now it doses it for me. The system is booted up and good to go, by the time I'm pulling out onto the street.
Very nice! that's exactly what I have plans for my 370Z. I am going to start looking at some 2 DIN HU. Do you want to post what I need to buy and where exactly I can buy them from? Where did you buy the trim panel to go around the HU? An individual DIY wouldn't hurt either since the one we have is for single DIN install.

thanks.

pagefaulted 03-04-2009 03:43 PM
I ordered the same deck, I'm glad it looks so good. Hope mine will look as clean as yours.

EDIT: Where did you mount the GPS antenna? and do you get good reception?

LiquidZ 03-04-2009 04:06 PM
Looks good. I'm definitely going with an aftermarket Nav.

k.alexander 03-04-2009 04:12 PM
^ Agreed, except that I want to put mine inside or instead of the leather door, towards the top. Waiting for someone to figure out a good way to do that.

epod86 03-04-2009 04:51 PM
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While I think the nissan navi is vastly superior to the Avic F series from par4bmw's video, the F is still a very capable unit. My only major qualm is the failing when it comes to frontage roads in the navigation software and the rather lackluster speed. I was spoiled with my car pc and iguidance 4 before installing the F90BT.

I highly recommend looking into AVIC411.com if you are considering this unit. In the hack/mod section are a number of very handy software hacks/buttons that i used to make the map screen more usable and mor functional. I also recommend one of the "thom's Knobs" you can find here. Make the volume knob much more usable. I have a black knurled one that looks great on the unit and improves the tactile feel immensely. I found the stock knob way to slippery and often had to make a very conscious effort to rotate the knob.

Also as a warning, if you plan to use the ipod/usb cable regularly, put the female cable end in the center console. On a cold startup, the device connected via usb has a tendency not to wake up correctly, and you need to unplug/replug it to wake the device up. This is especially the case with my current generation ipod nano i have in there.

edit: i meant to say center console, instead said 'glove compartment' which is where you really don't want it.

epod86 03-04-2009 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by k.alexander (Post 38862)
^ Agreed, except that I want to put mine inside or instead of the leather door, towards the top. Waiting for someone to figure out a good way to do that.
I know that the avic F is way too deep for the binnacle, at least from what I can guess from the pictures I have seen. The F series is a full din length unit, and the binnacle has the air ducts right behind the back of it.

k.alexander 03-04-2009 05:16 PM
^Thanks. I'm really looking to only add a GPS to the car. So what I'm really looking for is a large-r screen GPS unit that would fit inside or instead of the leather door, and look like it belongs there. Any suggestions?

Otherwise, I am perfectly satisfied with the HU and AUX plug for my iPhone the way it is. Call me silly, but I've always preferred the look of stock HU over anything aftermarket, just looks like it belongs. I am not a crazy music nut, so I dont need a super crazy stereo setup in my car (having said that the base speakers do suck, even for my taste, but I mostly listen to spoken programs/podcasts in the car anyways).

ENT-Z 03-04-2009 06:57 PM
Awesome!!! I'm definitely going to do this when I get my Z. Might even pick up the stereo now since it's on amazon for only about $350 right now, sweet!

Please do tell more about your problems with the steering wheel controller, both in terms of why you needed assistance installing and also why did it not meet your expectations?

ConchZ2 03-05-2009 10:54 AM
looks great......what kind of antenna adaptor did you have to use? From where and part #? Is there enough room behind the AVIC 700 for the HD radio?

msl82 03-05-2009 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by White 370Z (Post 38820)
After sending all weekend, it is in. And it looks spectacular!!! It's a Pioneer 700BT, and I love it. I did the install my self, with the help of the DIY that Tennesseez posted on this thread (Thanks Bro). The unit fits like it is made for a 370z. I did put two 1/4" spacers on the top of the mounting brackets to move the radio forward, for a more flush fit. I can't get over how much cooler my car looks when I'm in it. Everyone you has seen it freaks at how slick it looks and how much stuff it can do. The total price with everything, radio, ipod cable, wiring harness, antenna adaptor, PAC steering wheel controller, shipping, & taxes was $598. I did pay the local stereo shop to help me hook up the steering wheel controller, which is the only thing that fell short of my expectations. It works, but is definitely not a good as it was with the stock radio. I plan on calling PAC to see if they have any suggestions to better configure it to the 370z.
The thing I was most concerned about was the boot time of the radio. I can't believe how quick it is. Yes quick. By the time I back out of my parking space, the radio is always playing before I can even put the car into drive. Which I find is a nice feature as I usually turn down/off my radio when I’m backing out anyways. Now it doses it for me. The system is booted up and good to go, by the time I'm pulling out onto the street.

Very nice setup man,

I have a question, where did you get your wiring harness and PAC steering wheel controller?

And why did you buy antenna adaptor for? Is it for Navigation system?

Thanks

ConchZ2 03-05-2009 08:59 PM
You can buy the PAC SWI-PS for $47.91 on Amazon.com
370Z wiring harness #70-7552 from installer.com


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