Pioneer AVIC-Z1 Total Stereo Replacement In Progress
10-23-2006, 12:15 PM
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He wants a new dash panel made for a dvd unit. Can I make one, yes. Minimum of $700.00 CDN. I have a spare dash at my shop for this very application.
10-26-2006, 05:48 PM
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Okay, I have some pics of everything almost done. I needed my car for work for the next few days so he wasn't able to put the stock dash LCD back in yet but everything IS working; I just kinda yanked it away from him for a few days otherwise, no work = no pay. ...and I need pay, lol.
These aren't the best pics in the world, as I didnt adjust my Digital SLR perfectly or probably didn't even use the right type of lens for these kinds of shots, but bask in teh glorious of the aftermarket Pioneer AVIC-Z1 and one hell of a talented install job!
...er... oops! How did that last one get in there? Heehee...
Anyways, the dash piece piano black is phenominal. I know the pictures will NEVER do it justice but I think it looks better than the factory stock finish. Fit and placement is amazing and it couldn't look any better than it does right now in my honest opinion. When my factory stock LCD is put in place, I'll take some final pictures and then my first MAJOR mod (besides speakers) will be done! In case you're wondering, everything works flawlessly (including steering wheel controls)!
Next up will be a Pionner Bluetooth module for the AVIC-Z1, XM Satellite Radio and XM Nav-Traffic and Sirius Satellite Radio as well (if I don't like the XM programming), maybe a TV tuner, iPod adapter, and a Boston G5 10-inch sub or two Boston G2 10-inch subs and an Alpine Class D mono amp, still considering the Pioneer Dolby Digital/DTS digital sound processor and center channel, perhaps a Boston Acoustic two-tweeter ambient sound imaging system, black or hyperblack rims, then maybe an extra screen somewhere (in glovebox or ceiling drop down), a Python 2-way, some different ambient lighting around the car be it neon or LED, then perhaps some outside graphics, and I'm doing a two-tone leather conversion in either black and white or black and silver heathed AND cooled leather. Of course I will be taking more pictures. All this will be done at my new favorite auto shop (and the same wonderful people who did this awesome stereo installation); AUTOMAT of Hicksville, New York!
Once everything is all said and done when I bring my car back for the final LCD fitment and to finish paying off this install, I think I'll treat Darren (the installer) to dinner or buy him a case of beer. He deserves this. He worked his *** off on my car and did one hell of an awesome job!
These aren't the best pics in the world, as I didnt adjust my Digital SLR perfectly or probably didn't even use the right type of lens for these kinds of shots, but bask in teh glorious of the aftermarket Pioneer AVIC-Z1 and one hell of a talented install job!
...er... oops! How did that last one get in there? Heehee...
Anyways, the dash piece piano black is phenominal. I know the pictures will NEVER do it justice but I think it looks better than the factory stock finish. Fit and placement is amazing and it couldn't look any better than it does right now in my honest opinion. When my factory stock LCD is put in place, I'll take some final pictures and then my first MAJOR mod (besides speakers) will be done! In case you're wondering, everything works flawlessly (including steering wheel controls)!
Next up will be a Pionner Bluetooth module for the AVIC-Z1, XM Satellite Radio and XM Nav-Traffic and Sirius Satellite Radio as well (if I don't like the XM programming), maybe a TV tuner, iPod adapter, and a Boston G5 10-inch sub or two Boston G2 10-inch subs and an Alpine Class D mono amp, still considering the Pioneer Dolby Digital/DTS digital sound processor and center channel, perhaps a Boston Acoustic two-tweeter ambient sound imaging system, black or hyperblack rims, then maybe an extra screen somewhere (in glovebox or ceiling drop down), a Python 2-way, some different ambient lighting around the car be it neon or LED, then perhaps some outside graphics, and I'm doing a two-tone leather conversion in either black and white or black and silver heathed AND cooled leather. Of course I will be taking more pictures. All this will be done at my new favorite auto shop (and the same wonderful people who did this awesome stereo installation); AUTOMAT of Hicksville, New York!
Once everything is all said and done when I bring my car back for the final LCD fitment and to finish paying off this install, I think I'll treat Darren (the installer) to dinner or buy him a case of beer. He deserves this. He worked his *** off on my car and did one hell of an awesome job!
Last edited by vdelvec; 10-26-2006 at 06:03 PM.
Helps me keep a job!!
10-30-2006, 10:20 PM
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AWESOME! I would be willing to pay $1600 for an instillation like that as long as everything was guaranteed. Again, thats freaking sweet. Congrats! Ask the guy at AutoMat if he could reccommend anyone near North Carolina to go to for work like that. Amazing! 
11-01-2006, 04:02 PM
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Ok, I'm about to go down this same road and I have the same question another user did.
Can you verify which parts of the PCB you need to keep, and how you're going to set the clock?
Can you verify which parts of the PCB you need to keep, and how you're going to set the clock?
11-03-2006, 01:47 PM
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I am going to talk to my installer either today or tomorrow about EXACLTY what parts of the PCB you can cut and which you need to keep. In regards to the clock and weather settings, I'll know this Saturday when he finishes the install.
Note - We're not done yet because I needed my car this week and he's finishing it tomorrow.
Note - We're not done yet because I needed my car this week and he's finishing it tomorrow.
Originally Posted by alcimedes
Ok, I'm about to go down this same road and I have the same question another user did.
Can you verify which parts of the PCB you need to keep, and how you're going to set the clock?
Can you verify which parts of the PCB you need to keep, and how you're going to set the clock?
11-03-2006, 02:17 PM
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That's fine, I appreciate any help you/he can offer. I haven't found a place in MN that has a lot of experience with RX8's, so if I can tap into expertise from elsewhere I'm more than willing to. Hiding the stock head unit PCB where the Nav unit goes is brilliant, and I would love to have that fixed on my vehicle.
