wow that is niice

 

hey thanks a lot, im still torn between that and whether its worth spring the extra $$ for the z series =/

 

Almost done installing my AVIC-D3 , got it from Crutchfield, XM W/ Navtraffic, Bluetooth, & a PAC adapter to keep my steering wheel controls. I got the color to match the amber LEDs through-out the car, pretty simple the unit lets you modify the color with a HUE CHART , Red Green Blue + and - option on each color till you match your dash of prefered color. Also the hatch would close with the unit in, so I dremeled out where the volume **** would hit. Still looks like factor but now it closes and I noticed the sides of your AVIC-D3 show through the back of the unit (GAP SPACE) the border that came with the unit can be cut with snips and just hot glued on the side, looks alot cleaner. Where did you put your GPS / XM antennas? Any ideas how to bypass the DVD video while not parked? I'll post pics once I clean up the car.
~ Mechy

 

I put my GPS antenna inside the a-pillar. I don't know if that's a good place, but it works. I'll probably relocate it to the hatch area, or maybe on top of the dash. I forget that it came with a border..thanks for the reminder. As for the DVD bypass, www.avic411.com should have the answer soon.

Can you post a picture of what you did with the dremel?

 

Mech & Chapman, was there not enough room to mount the D3 further back in the radio chassis? Or does it still hit even with it mounted all the way back? Looks juicy!!!

 

what he said... and then get the tcover... just because it is amazing!

sharp looking unit, I was thinking about selling the Z1 for it... i need the loot

 

I don't know about the tCover anymore... I have one and I may have zapped it. So I emailed about sending mine in for repair or buying a replacement, haven't heard a response yet (2 months now). But yah, when it was working it was pretty hot!

 

Mine did the same thing, i just unplugged the board and let it sit for about 10 mins and plugged it back in and it works like a charm.

but back on topic!
I love Pioneer

 

Okay on my way back from the Diner, I decided to snap some pics, so here ya guys go. Their of the AVIC-D3 mostly.

Photobucket:
http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/MechX2/

Let me know what yall think.

 

http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4651

looks like bypass has been found..

cant wait to install mine next week.. waitin on crutchfield

 

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...highlight=avic

also has a picture of where to drill holes so the cover will close

 

Mech--- when scrolling through the ipod menu is the D3 instant or does it lag a little like the Z1? How well does the PAC adapter work? THANKS!

 

Check this video out i think it'll answer your question:http://youtube.com/watch?v=b3KJ8HY3UX8

 

The PAC adapter works great, only thing I wasnt able to get the mode option on my steering wheel worknig, when I hit it the volume drops instantly and "ATT" displays on the bottom left corner of the screen. Other than that, 1 Resistor was needed to be soldered and the rest was cake work.
The IPOD lags about 1 second, I have no complaints, I switch the song with the Steering wheel by the time I take my eyes off the road to take a peek at the Head Unit the song info is up

Hope that helps!

 

whats the PAC adapter?

 

The PAC adapter lets you use the factory steering wheel controls with your aftermarket head unit. Heres the one I bought: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-BnWmpua...asp?i=127SWIPS

 

The PAC adapter lets you use the factory steering wheel controls with your aftermarket head unit. Heres the one I bought: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-BnWmpua...asp?i=127SWIPS

 

ah thanks!

 

hey is there any kind of glare on the screen while driving during the day?

 

No glare during the day. There's anti-glare coating on the screen.