NEW 08 Xb and some Avic D3 stuff...
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NEW 08 Xb and some Avic D3 stuff...
okay, so i just picked up my 08 black Xb and LOVE the thing! I'm used to driving a '94 supercharged miata -- which is now my permanent track/weekend car. The Xb is SUCH a nice break from that little beast.
I'm currently relocating from Seattle to LA and would LOVE a GPS navigation unit for the beauty (anyone want to sponsor my trip?!). I've read some reviews of the Pioneer AVIC-D3 unit and would love some feedback. now is this something i could install myself over the weekend? is the hookup to gain steering wheel control as well as DVD watching-while driving difficult to do? (DVD watching is for passenger entertainment, not my own
) I can't seem to find a comprehensive tutorial on the install of the thing on this forum (then again, the search function kinda blows).
I'm also debating just getting a TomTom ONE seeing as it'll save me $600.
I have other questions regarding other aspects of the ride which I'll be posting in other forums. Thanks in advance for any help!
I'm currently relocating from Seattle to LA and would LOVE a GPS navigation unit for the beauty (anyone want to sponsor my trip?!). I've read some reviews of the Pioneer AVIC-D3 unit and would love some feedback. now is this something i could install myself over the weekend? is the hookup to gain steering wheel control as well as DVD watching-while driving difficult to do? (DVD watching is for passenger entertainment, not my own
) I can't seem to find a comprehensive tutorial on the install of the thing on this forum (then again, the search function kinda blows).I'm also debating just getting a TomTom ONE seeing as it'll save me $600.
I have other questions regarding other aspects of the ride which I'll be posting in other forums. Thanks in advance for any help!
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I just had the Avic-d3 installed and I love it! You won't believe how great it looks, looks like it is stock w/ the amber lighting. The only thing that was frustrating was figuring out Bluetooth (since I have Verizon, Verizon=Crippled Blutooth). I would go with the Avic-D3, yeah it costs a little over 1,000 to get everything and installation, but so worth it, does everything higher-end/expensive units do!
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the D3 is an amazing piece pioneer is doing good things lately!
with installing it...its very easy but if u want steering wheel controls u will have to konw alot about car audio and how to take it apart....its kinda a pain to get the right wires hooked up but once there hooked up programing is easy!
i live out in LA if u need opinions on good stereo shops in the area ill let u kno the ones that sell used product and the ones that are the best to go to!!!
with installing it...its very easy but if u want steering wheel controls u will have to konw alot about car audio and how to take it apart....its kinda a pain to get the right wires hooked up but once there hooked up programing is easy!
i live out in LA if u need opinions on good stereo shops in the area ill let u kno the ones that sell used product and the ones that are the best to go to!!!