Any last minute ICE suggestions before I lock in my install?
#1
Any last minute ICE suggestions before I lock in my install?
Sorry for all these related posts, but it's crunch time for me and I just want to get everything right the first time. I am planning out my wifey's XB install and have found a "God among men" installer. Last night, I was still able to cancel my stock nav unit and am using the money saved for a custom install instead. However, I couldn't convince her to cancel the $1,600 LCD headrests though...
I just joined yesterday, so here's what I got so far:
Pioneer AVIC D3 (gonna purchase through Crutchfield)
stock LCD headrest ($1,600) - the wifey likes the "Scion" writing on them
Backup camera in the rear wiper (props to midgethearsexb)
Ipod interface in the arm rest? or somewhere else?
Steering Wheel controls? Is this possible? What do I need?
DLS CA51 5 channel amp
Image Dynamics 6.5" components for the front
Stock rear fill
Image Dynamics ID12 sub
Right now, I'm gonna check with him about paying $1,600 on the stock LCD headrests. If he can do it better and cheaper than stock then I might be able to save some money.
Please let me know what you guys think. It will be greatly appreciated.
D
I just joined yesterday, so here's what I got so far:
Pioneer AVIC D3 (gonna purchase through Crutchfield)
stock LCD headrest ($1,600) - the wifey likes the "Scion" writing on them
Backup camera in the rear wiper (props to midgethearsexb)
Ipod interface in the arm rest? or somewhere else?
Steering Wheel controls? Is this possible? What do I need?
DLS CA51 5 channel amp
Image Dynamics 6.5" components for the front
Stock rear fill
Image Dynamics ID12 sub
Right now, I'm gonna check with him about paying $1,600 on the stock LCD headrests. If he can do it better and cheaper than stock then I might be able to save some money.
Please let me know what you guys think. It will be greatly appreciated.
D
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1600 for headrests is CRAZY!
you can find a better price ANYWHERE but the dealer....tell her u will get her somethin way better than the stockies!
sounds like a gnarley setup on the way....
you should be able to purchase the steering wheel controls from crutchfield as well..
you can find a better price ANYWHERE but the dealer....tell her u will get her somethin way better than the stockies!
sounds like a gnarley setup on the way....
you should be able to purchase the steering wheel controls from crutchfield as well..
#3
That's what I'm saying! Glad I'm not the only one. We already traded in her 04 accord, but are still waiting for our XB to come in. I absolutely did not want to accept anything with the front pre-drilled license plater holes.
When will it be too late to cancel out of the LCD headrest option? I feel like the dealer is punching my in the stomach with that price! Any other stuff I need? Do these cars have bluetooth? Should I order a Parrot or something?
When will it be too late to cancel out of the LCD headrest option? I feel like the dealer is punching my in the stomach with that price! Any other stuff I need? Do these cars have bluetooth? Should I order a Parrot or something?
#4
I would assume that it's only too late to cancel the headrests if you signed the sales agreement. Even then, it's only a phone call to find out. And the sooner the better.
Even if there was a stock Bluetooth interface (which there isn't), you'd have lost it by switching headunits.
The steering wheel controls interface uses a small component that's inserted into the stock wiring. It requires power as well. It uses an infrared transmitter to perform the functions of the remote of your aftermarket headunit. Then pushing the steering wheel button sends the same command as your radio's remote button. Had one in my Mini and it worked great because I could define the SW buttons to do whatever I wanted. I was even able to assign a button that did nothing with the stock HU.
Personally, I prefer to give the kids a portable DVD player than have headrest units. It's cheaper and can be used outside the car. And, the driver doesn't have to listen to the movie. (For $1600, you could get them a laptop computer and they can play games and watch movies, on a 17" screen. Spend the difference to wire a power outlet in to the backseat. )
Even if there was a stock Bluetooth interface (which there isn't), you'd have lost it by switching headunits.
The steering wheel controls interface uses a small component that's inserted into the stock wiring. It requires power as well. It uses an infrared transmitter to perform the functions of the remote of your aftermarket headunit. Then pushing the steering wheel button sends the same command as your radio's remote button. Had one in my Mini and it worked great because I could define the SW buttons to do whatever I wanted. I was even able to assign a button that did nothing with the stock HU.
Personally, I prefer to give the kids a portable DVD player than have headrest units. It's cheaper and can be used outside the car. And, the driver doesn't have to listen to the movie. (For $1600, you could get them a laptop computer and they can play games and watch movies, on a 17" screen. Spend the difference to wire a power outlet in to the backseat. )
#5
If you're looking into the AVIC D3 you should probably take a look at http://www.avic411.com
Crutchfield is kinda pricey, but great cust svc.
Steering wheel controls interface – PAC SWI-PS
Crutchfield is kinda pricey, but great cust svc.
Steering wheel controls interface – PAC SWI-PS
#7
Originally Posted by HareBrained
I would assume that it's only too late to cancel the headrests if you signed the sales agreement. Even then, it's only a phone call to find out. And the sooner the better.
Even if there was a stock Bluetooth interface (which there isn't), you'd have lost it by switching headunits.
The steering wheel controls interface uses a small component that's inserted into the stock wiring. It requires power as well. It uses an infrared transmitter to perform the functions of the remote of your aftermarket headunit. Then pushing the steering wheel button sends the same command as your radio's remote button. Had one in my Mini and it worked great because I could define the SW buttons to do whatever I wanted. I was even able to assign a button that did nothing with the stock HU.
Personally, I prefer to give the kids a portable DVD player than have headrest units. It's cheaper and can be used outside the car. And, the driver doesn't have to listen to the movie. (For $1600, you could get them a laptop computer and they can play games and watch movies, on a 17" screen. Spend the difference to wire a power outlet in to the backseat. )
Even if there was a stock Bluetooth interface (which there isn't), you'd have lost it by switching headunits.
The steering wheel controls interface uses a small component that's inserted into the stock wiring. It requires power as well. It uses an infrared transmitter to perform the functions of the remote of your aftermarket headunit. Then pushing the steering wheel button sends the same command as your radio's remote button. Had one in my Mini and it worked great because I could define the SW buttons to do whatever I wanted. I was even able to assign a button that did nothing with the stock HU.
Personally, I prefer to give the kids a portable DVD player than have headrest units. It's cheaper and can be used outside the car. And, the driver doesn't have to listen to the movie. (For $1600, you could get them a laptop computer and they can play games and watch movies, on a 17" screen. Spend the difference to wire a power outlet in to the backseat. )
Originally Posted by uberspeed
If you're looking into the AVIC D3 you should probably take a look at http://www.avic411.com
Crutchfield is kinda pricey, but great cust svc.
Steering wheel controls interface – PAC SWI-PS
Crutchfield is kinda pricey, but great cust svc.
Steering wheel controls interface – PAC SWI-PS
Originally Posted by uberspeed
Forgot to mention:
DLS and ID? Yum.
DLS and ID? Yum.
#8
Re: Any last minute ICE suggestions before I lock in my inst
Originally Posted by D_Unit
Sorry for all these related posts, but it's crunch time for me and I just want to get everything right the first time. I am planning out my wifey's XB install and have found a "God among men" installer. Last night, I was still able to cancel my stock nav unit and am using the money saved for a custom install instead. However, I couldn't convince her to cancel the $1,600 LCD headrests though...
I just joined yesterday, so here's what I got so far:
Pioneer AVIC D3 (gonna purchase through Crutchfield)
stock LCD headrest ($1,600) - the wifey likes the "Scion" writing on them
Backup camera in the rear wiper (props to midgethearsexb)
Ipod interface in the arm rest? or somewhere else?
Steering Wheel controls? Is this possible? What do I need?
DLS CA51 5 channel amp
Image Dynamics 6.5" components for the front
Stock rear fill
Image Dynamics ID12 sub
Right now, I'm gonna check with him about paying $1,600 on the stock LCD headrests. If he can do it better and cheaper than stock then I might be able to save some money.
Please let me know what you guys think. It will be greatly appreciated.
D
I just joined yesterday, so here's what I got so far:
Pioneer AVIC D3 (gonna purchase through Crutchfield)
stock LCD headrest ($1,600) - the wifey likes the "Scion" writing on them
Backup camera in the rear wiper (props to midgethearsexb)
Ipod interface in the arm rest? or somewhere else?
Steering Wheel controls? Is this possible? What do I need?
DLS CA51 5 channel amp
Image Dynamics 6.5" components for the front
Stock rear fill
Image Dynamics ID12 sub
Right now, I'm gonna check with him about paying $1,600 on the stock LCD headrests. If he can do it better and cheaper than stock then I might be able to save some money.
Please let me know what you guys think. It will be greatly appreciated.
D
#9
Originally Posted by D_Unit
That's what I'm saying! Glad I'm not the only one. We already traded in her 04 accord, but are still waiting for our XB to come in. I absolutely did not want to accept anything with the front pre-drilled license plater holes.
When will it be too late to cancel out of the LCD headrest option? I feel like the dealer is punching my in the stomach with that price! Any other stuff I need? Do these cars have bluetooth? Should I order a Parrot or something?
When will it be too late to cancel out of the LCD headrest option? I feel like the dealer is punching my in the stomach with that price! Any other stuff I need? Do these cars have bluetooth? Should I order a Parrot or something?
#10
Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
Originally Posted by D_Unit
Sorry for all these related posts, but it's crunch time for me and I just want to get everything right the first time. I am planning out my wifey's XB install and have found a "God among men" installer. Last night, I was still able to cancel my stock nav unit and am using the money saved for a custom install instead. However, I couldn't convince her to cancel the $1,600 LCD headrests though...
I just joined yesterday, so here's what I got so far:
Pioneer AVIC D3 (gonna purchase through Crutchfield)
stock LCD headrest ($1,600) - the wifey likes the "Scion" writing on them
Backup camera in the rear wiper (props to midgethearsexb)
Ipod interface in the arm rest? or somewhere else?
Steering Wheel controls? Is this possible? What do I need?
DLS CA51 5 channel amp
Image Dynamics 6.5" components for the front
Stock rear fill
Image Dynamics ID12 sub
Right now, I'm gonna check with him about paying $1,600 on the stock LCD headrests. If he can do it better and cheaper than stock then I might be able to save some money.
Please let me know what you guys think. It will be greatly appreciated.
D
I just joined yesterday, so here's what I got so far:
Pioneer AVIC D3 (gonna purchase through Crutchfield)
stock LCD headrest ($1,600) - the wifey likes the "Scion" writing on them
Backup camera in the rear wiper (props to midgethearsexb)
Ipod interface in the arm rest? or somewhere else?
Steering Wheel controls? Is this possible? What do I need?
DLS CA51 5 channel amp
Image Dynamics 6.5" components for the front
Stock rear fill
Image Dynamics ID12 sub
Right now, I'm gonna check with him about paying $1,600 on the stock LCD headrests. If he can do it better and cheaper than stock then I might be able to save some money.
Please let me know what you guys think. It will be greatly appreciated.
D
Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
Originally Posted by D_Unit
That's what I'm saying! Glad I'm not the only one. We already traded in her 04 accord, but are still waiting for our XB to come in. I absolutely did not want to accept anything with the front pre-drilled license plater holes.
When will it be too late to cancel out of the LCD headrest option? I feel like the dealer is punching my in the stomach with that price! Any other stuff I need? Do these cars have bluetooth? Should I order a Parrot or something?
When will it be too late to cancel out of the LCD headrest option? I feel like the dealer is punching my in the stomach with that price! Any other stuff I need? Do these cars have bluetooth? Should I order a Parrot or something?
Pioneer Avic D3 ($950)
- free Boyo VTL400 Zinc Chrom License back-up camera 2.8mm adjustable
- free Receiver Kit 120958202
- free Receiver Harness 120701761
PAC SWI-PS - Pioneer and Sony Steering Wheel Radio Control Interface ($69.99)
Pioneer CD-i200 iPod Control Interface ($29.99)
Pioneer CD-BTB200 Bluetooth Adapter ($179.99)
Order Total: $1,229.96
Should I buy warranty for all this stuff?
ServiceNet 2Yr Service-Car AV $39.99
ServiceNet 3Yr Service-Car AV $54.99
ServiceNet 5Yr Service-Car AV $89.99
#11
Originally Posted by D_Unit
BTW, when you put the car into Reverse, does the camera automatically turn on like on a Lexus?
#12
Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
Originally Posted by D_Unit
BTW, when you put the car into Reverse, does the camera automatically turn on like on a Lexus?
#13
One more thing... You will notice that your SW controls will require a little extra umph when pushing them. Due to the fact that the it sends the signal to a module and then the module to the D3, it takes a little bit longer. Once you get used to it you don't even notice it though. I'm sure you know that you can also upload whatever pics you want as your background as well. I haven't done it yet, but I plan on doing it real soon.
#14
yo Midget Ears,
Where'd you get your camera from? I might purchase everything from my installer except for the camera so please let me know if you recommend the one your using or regret not getting another one...
Thanks.
Where'd you get your camera from? I might purchase everything from my installer except for the camera so please let me know if you recommend the one your using or regret not getting another one...
Thanks.
#15
Originally Posted by D_Unit
yo Midget Ears,
Where'd you get your camera from? I might purchase everything from my installer except for the camera so please let me know if you recommend the one your using or regret not getting another one...
Thanks.
Where'd you get your camera from? I might purchase everything from my installer except for the camera so please let me know if you recommend the one your using or regret not getting another one...
Thanks.
#17
Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
Originally Posted by D_Unit
yo Midget Ears,
Where'd you get your camera from? I might purchase everything from my installer except for the camera so please let me know if you recommend the one your using or regret not getting another one...
Thanks.
Where'd you get your camera from? I might purchase everything from my installer except for the camera so please let me know if you recommend the one your using or regret not getting another one...
Thanks.
Okay Midget hearse, I like your setup with the rear wiper delete. I would appreciate it if you could send me the Ebay link... Do you got any pictures of your sound system?
D
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