I just Order the Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD headunite. should have it installed with the next few days.

Looks cool but if I were going to spend that much $$ I'd be getting NAV too.

already have a tom-tom, and the build in nav system can take a bit to boot up, i really don't want to wait 5min for music to play in my car.

I have that model...I love it

i so can not wait, sick of the factor radio and CDs. then i can use my 30gb ipod. I'm also planing changing out the factory speakers and have the new ones power by a 4-channel amp. still looking into that.

thats the unit ive been checking out (wow bad out of context lol)
Let me know how the instal goes!! main concern is will you be able to close the waterfall door thingy??

already have a tom-tom, and the build in nav system can take a bit to boot up, i really don't want to wait 5min for music to play in my car.

My AVIC takes about 20 seconds to start playing from my iPod. NAV is ready in about another 20 seconds.

thats the unit ive been checking out (wow bad out of context lol)
Let me know how the instal goes!! main concern is will you be able to close the waterfall door thingy??


my co-worker does audio installs for extra money now and then, and he hes done a few TC's with that same head unite. lucky all we need is the wire adapter for Toyota. other than that the stock brackets bolt up just fine, and i believe we can adjust how far the head unite will sit in the area. all in all should take about 30min - 1hr to install depending on how fast you can splice wire together and remove the need interior pieces.

i'll post a few pic of how it sits and any mod you my need.

My AVIC takes about 20 seconds to start playing from my iPod. NAV is ready in about another 20 seconds.

cool, i was at a show and this guy was demo'in a Nav system took 5min to boot, i guess it loaded some wired 3d maps and just really slow. but like i said i already have a tom-tom, so i figure i save a few $$ on the head unite since i have Nav. already. plus i have my G1 so if i leave my tom-tom at home, i can figure out where i'm at.

anyone got the pioneer Avic-z110bt? it looks cool but very pricey i could get myself some new rims wit that type of money

my co-worker does audio installs for extra money now and then, and he hes done a few TC's with that same head unite. lucky all we need is the wire adapter for Toyota. other than that the stock brackets bolt up just fine, and i believe we can adjust how far the head unite will sit in the area. all in all should take about 30min - 1hr to install depending on how fast you can splice wire together and remove the need interior pieces.

i'll post a few pic of how it sits and any mod you my need.


Please do!!!! since ill problably be purchasing one of these two:
Alpine iXA-W404 or pioneer avh-p4100dvd
and any tips for install will be welcome!!!

I've got the AVHP-4000DVD (one step older) and the door closes just fine. I would imagine the 4100 should be similar but then again, the D3 takes some work and cutting to get it to close. Wiring is super easy, just like any other deck except for video parking wire (got a switch on mine). The D3 has a toggle built in under the VOID sticker I believe. You can click my avatar and it'll take you to my cardomain page for pics.

To get radio to fit all you have to do is drill new holes in the factory brackets. Also remember you need to pick up the toyoa double din dashkit (basically 2 small black pieces that fill the gaps in) for your install.

To get radio to fit all you have to do is drill new holes in the factory brackets. Also remember you need to pick up the toyoa double din dashkit (basically 2 small black pieces that fill the gaps in) for your install.


I'll find out when i go to do the install. but i think I'll be fine with out the dash kit, the stock one i hear works fine. but like i said i upload pics and any mods that need to be done.

You'll want the dash kit. Trust me.

You'll want the dash kit. Trust me.

I may pick it up. but it should be here by the 19th... hate shipping sometimes.

My AVIC takes about 20 seconds to start playing from my iPod. NAV is ready in about another 20 seconds.

hey... hope ya'll dont mind... I think this Q is fairly on topic :)

for those of you like ack that have already done an install of a DVD HU... how anything special you had to do to hook it up to the stock harness? I have a 2008 tC that has the Premium OEM Pioneer and Im looking to put in a DVD HU myself.
thanks!

@ LuckyPablo7 (http://www.scionlife.com/forums/member.php?u=190436) from the installer at my work in order for the screen to slide down properly you wont be able to shut the door but i guess well see how this install goes

hey... hope ya'll dont mind... I think this Q is fairly on topic :)

for those of you like ack that have already done an install of a DVD HU... how anything special you had to do to hook it up to the stock harness? I have a 2008 tC that has the Premium OEM Pioneer and Im looking to put in a DVD HU myself.
thanks!


i would check on google, but i would have to guess off the top of my head the wire adapter from wal-mart would work fine. do you have a factory amp?

pioneer FTW...i have the avhp4000dvd and love it!

pioneer FTW...i have the avhp4000dvd and love it!

setting up my ipod so the new unite.

hey... hope ya'll dont mind... I think this Q is fairly on topic :)

for those of you like ack that have already done an install of a DVD HU... how anything special you had to do to hook it up to the stock harness? I have a 2008 tC that has the Premium OEM Pioneer and Im looking to put in a DVD HU myself.
thanks!

Any smart harness (bestbuy etc) should work fine for your power sources, ground, and speaker wiring. You'll still need to wire up your E-Brake separately and depending on the unit, find a place to mount the brain. There won't be any PNP harnesses so you'll have to get the adapter for the car and solder/crimp each previously mentioned wire like most other headunits. Beyond that, it all depends if you are using other aux inputs or specialty devices like bluetooth, iPod, or video screens.

im rockign teh AVH-3100 right now and i like it

I also have the 3100 and i love it so far

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/231/3801/38076900015_large.jpg

Just finished in stalling it, was not hard and the only issue i had was with the door, but i was able to adjust the screws on the stock brackets for the door to work correctly. only thing is i wish i could get the door working better, it like to stick some times.

"hey, look at this snowman over here..." lolz that movie...

"hey, look at this snowman over here..." lolz that movie...

i lol'ed too when i played it.

I love this unit, by the frak'in door. so I'm getting parts to together so the door will be automatic.

i just found http://www.tcover.net/index.html in my search for automating my radio door.

That's neat but too fancy for me. One more rattle or squeak for me to chase down lol. I do like the concept though.

That's neat but too fancy for me. One more rattle or squeak for me to chase down lol. I do like the concept though.

personally i feel the same, but i'm working on fixing that sticky door issues, i cleaned it and adjusted a few things.

Anyone else get a horridly high pitched squeak coming from the waterfall/HVAC area when going over rough pavement? It's sooo faint but seriously obnoxious.

Anyone else get a horridly high pitched squeak coming from the waterfall/HVAC area when going over rough pavement? It's sooo faint but seriously obnoxious.

i would check the screws in the back, i found that by lossening the scew that controls the locking for the radio door helped keep the door from sticking as much. i would just torque the HVAC and maybe the screws holding the door in place.

I've had all of it apart before when doing my LED swap but it happened both before and after. It sounds like two hard plastic pieces lightly grinding each other away but it's almost "dog whistle" high pitch.

sound like a time for super glue.

i would super glued the two door parts together.

^ I was thinking about throwing strip caulk in there one of these days.

can't tell from the pic but if you dont have the side pieces, you should definitely get them to cover the horrendous gaps on the sides. Makes it a cleaner looking install. As far as your radio door cover, did you drill new holes into the brackets or did you just mount them to the holes that were holding the factory radio? Makes a huge difference.

can't tell from the pic but if you dont have the side pieces, you should definitely get them to cover the horrendous gaps on the sides. Makes it a cleaner looking install. As far as your radio door cover, did you drill new holes into the brackets or did you just mount them to the holes that were holding the factory radio? Makes a huge difference.

i plan on getting the dash kit on the next pay check, 430.00 is a lot and leave me eating ramen until payday :pray: .

I need to drill out the brackets, but i plan taking pictures and stuff (need to drill & bits first).

lol yah ramen noodles is one the best budget meals ever.