AVIC-D3 Install any ZR-1 owners do this yet?

[GOLDCYLON]

Has anybody in the ZR-1 world installed a Pioneer AVIC-D3 unit yet in their Z? Thinking about doing it if the Radio surround bezel does not have to be cut.

[QB93Z]

I installed a Pioneer AVIC-D2 in my 1996 Collector Edition and a Pioneer AVIC-Z2 in my 1993 ZR-1.

The radio bezel does not need to be cut.

The systems work great in the Corvettes.



The AVIC-Z2 has an internal hard drive so you can load you own background screens.




I placed the GPS and XM antennas on the dash. In the ZR-1 the antennas had to be under the coating cutout to get a good signal.

The major electronic stores (Best Buy, Circuit City, Tweeters) would not even try to do the install. I got my local shop (Westminster Speed and Sound, great guys!) to do the installations for me.

When you replace the BOSE head unit you have to decide if you also want to replace the speakers and amps OR install an adapter on the output of the new head unit to provide the proper singal to the amps.

Jim

[Z Factor]

Originally Posted by QB93Z

The AVIC-Z2 has an internal hard drive so you can load you own background screens.




I placed the GPS and XM antennas on the dash. In the ZR-1 the antennas had to be under the coating cutout to get a good signal.

The major electronic stores (Best Buy, Circuit City, Tweeters) would not even try to do the install. I got my local shop (Westminster Speed and Sound, great guys!) did the installations for me.

When you replace the BOSE head unit you have to decide if you also want to replace the speakers and amps OR install an adapter on the output of the new head unit to provide the proper singal to the amps.

Jim

Looks
I especially like how you put a picture of your ZR-1 on the screen. How much does this unit go for, and what was your install cost? Also, where do you put your radar detector if your antennas are in the cutout area?

[QB93Z]

The installed cost was about $2300. That included the Pioneer AVIC-Z2, XM receiver and interface, and the interface to the Bose amplifiers/speakers.

I do not use a radar detector. I like living on the edge. (Actually they are illegal where I drive a lot.)

Jim

[Z Factor]

I meant to ask you, does it play DVD's? The reason I ask is because I've seen similar type units that do play DVD's. It would not be to watch it while driving, but if the need arose during a rain delay of a game for instance that feature is nice.

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by QB93Z

I installed a Pioneer AVIC-D2 in my 1996 Collector Edition and a Pioneer AVIC-Z2 in my 1993 ZR-1.

The radio bezel does not need to be cut.

The systems work great in the Corvettes.



The AVIC-Z2 has an internal hard drive so you can load you own background screens.




I placed the GPS and XM antennas on the dash. In the ZR-1 the antennas had to be under the coating cutout to get a good signal.

The major electronic stores (Best Buy, Circuit City, Tweeters) would not even try to do the install. I got my local shop (Westminster Speed and Sound, great guys!) to do the installations for me.

When you replace the BOSE head unit you have to decide if you also want to replace the speakers and amps OR install an adapter on the output of the new head unit to provide the proper singal to the amps.

Jim

Jim thanks for those photos thats one sweet looking install. The cutting of the bezel was a deal breaker for me!!

[QB93Z]

Originally Posted by Z Factor

I meant to ask you, does it play DVD's? The reason I ask is because I've seen similar type units that do play DVD's. It would not be to watch it while driving, but if the need arose during a rain delay of a game for instance that feature is nice.

Yes it will play DVD's. These units are built with interlocks so that you cannot play a DVD while driving (interlocked to the parking brake).

In fact, when using the navigation system you have to have the parking brake set to enter data for an address search.

The Z2 is voice activated, so you can touch the screen once and then say commands to change the audio selections.

Jim

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by QB93Z

Yes it will play DVD's. These units are built with interlocks so that you cannot play a DVD while driving (interlocked to the parking brake).

In fact, when using the navigation system you have to have the parking brake set to enter data for an address search.

The Z2 is voice activated, so you can touch the screen once and then say commands to change the audio selections.

Jim

Jim according to www.avic411.com you can hack around those features. Man that z2 looks schweet

[QB93Z]

It is really cool. The only thing I wanted that couldn't be done was have the radio antenna go down when listening to XM or a CD. The installer said that the "wire" to connect that feature was used for the feature that the unit stays on after the ignition is turned off until you open the door.

Oh well, no problem.

Jim

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by QB93Z

It is really cool. The only thing I wanted that couldn't be done was have the radio antenna go down when listening to XM or a CD. The installer said that the "wire" to connect that feature was used for the feature that the unit stays on after the ignition is turned off until you open the door.

Oh well, no problem.

Jim

Jim what I have found some folks do is find one of the wires to the rear antenna and splice in a simple toggle switch. It will stay down with a flick of a switch with no power. Want to use it just reenergize the leg with the toggle. About a $1 solution