Pioneer AVIC-HD3BT install...

[geoffp]

Had the rear parking camera fitted today.

Fantastic clarity on the picture, really, really good (and I do cctv security cameras as part of my job), so I am very impressed.

I had the camera on whilst driving, man, very weird. Kinda like race cam.

While post a couple of photos in a day or so.

[Jondarren]

Hi Jon,
There is no rest of system, it is all in the head and the interfaces are all tucked under the dash.

Hi,

i meant the rest of the speakers, amps, subs or whatever you're running. Unless you're just going with the sweet head unit and stock speakers?

Jon.....

[geoffp]

Hi,
i meant the rest of the speakers, amps, subs or whatever you're running. Unless you're just going with the sweet head unit and stock speakers?
Jon.....

Aaahhhhhhhh, got ya
Just the head unit. AVIC has improved the sound of the stock speakers by leaps and bounds.
I'm thinking if I dropped in a sub and changed the speakers the car might explode

I have noticed that I am missing some of the sound clarity compared to the Bose speakers in my Audi, but as of yet I haven't tweaked the equalizer. I will see how I go

[geoffp]

Here are a couple of pictures of the rear camera in action:

not too many places to put the camera unfortunately
reverse selected

[peedman]

Dude that is sick as! Looks great, are u happy with the user interface? Must have cost a pretty penny but worth it if u do alot of driving (unlike me ).

[geoffp]

User interface is slick as... luv it

[Goneincognito]

Hi,

I am thinking of getting one of these and I was wondering what other costs on top of the unit there were

EG: Adapters for the steering wheel controls etc.

[geoffp]

Hi,
I am thinking of getting one of these and I was wondering what other costs on top of the unit there were
EG: Adapters for the steering wheel controls etc.

Hi Goneincognito,

Here is the quote from Autobarn:

Hi Geoff,
Here is the total quote for all of the components to be installed into your car. Any questions please give me a call.

Avic $3599
Labour for fitting AVIC system $200
Shroud, interfaces any extra components needed for fitting AVIC $700

Factory Intergration Alarm
CAN bus interfaces
Tilt Sensor
Glass Break Sensor Total Alarm Stock $650
Alarm Labour $200

Total Stock $4949
Total Labour $400
Total $5349

We will see you on Thursday.

Kind Regards
Gareth Jarrett

Also add $399 for the Pioneer rear parking camera installed if you so desire.
You have to install the specific Pioneer camera as it can be turned on whilst driving as well as automatically coming on when you select reverse, and a normal parking camera (which is cheaper) cannot provide both options.

[moguzhan]

Avic for $3599.

Pioneer is kidding themselves.


i might go cheaper option with kenwood and get sat nav module. 2000.

[geoffp]

Avic for $3599.
Pioneer is kidding themselves.
i might go cheaper option with kenwood and get sat nav module. 2000.

Well, you get what you pay for.
All I can say is that after using the AVIC for the past month, nothing else comes close - but, that's my opinion

[BlackVr6ix]

the kenwood unit doesnt touch the AVIC for features.

Not even close.

[jb747]

One alternative, the Eclipse AVN 6000 has had its price lowered. I think it's now around the $2500 area.

As a comparison, the Eclipse is DVD based instead of hard drive. It doesn't offer Bluetooth, or the car performance features. I like it's interface better than the Pioneer (though of course that's just a personal opinion). Ipod and camera integrate nicely.

It's good that we now have a little bit of choice in this market, as Australia seems to have been neglected for quite some time.

[qsilverza]

Can you control a carputer with that screen via USB touchscreen ?

[tothemaxx]

Hi, I jut got one of these unit from the US and just need to know how can I down load the Australia map for the HD. Can you please lead me to the right direction cos I just got the unit 2 days ago. Cheers

Pat

[BlackVr6ix]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but as far as i am aware Pioneer Australia WILL NOT sell you the Australian software as what you have in your possession is a grey/black import.