CobaltForge Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Almost forgot as well, for a really clean install, check out Googalash's install: Here are some PICs of my install AVIC-Z1 cubby install with JL 12W3 MTX Thunder 3401 MTX Thunder 3404 and Focal speakers all the way around http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/googalash/Car/DSC00989.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/googalash/Car/DSC00995.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/googalash/Car/DSC00994.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/googalash/Car/DSC00993.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/googalash/Car/DSC00987.jpg It's from this thread: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1188569#post1188569 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirling Dervish Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 This is the best one I have for aspect...again, this is a D3, not the Z1 like Googalash has. I'm pretty sure that due to the depth of the D3 you'll need to have some sort of fabrication done to the factory bezel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 here is a side shot with my key fob as a size reference. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g127/jeramifrost/DSCN1334.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaStaMooN Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 jerami1981 did you cut the dash support behind the z1? Jon - vBGarage Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 if it was plastic it came out, if it was metal it stayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaStaMooN Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 hmm, i think those main supports everybody hacks are plastic... that sucks that even with cutting those 2 supports out that it still sticks out that far. Jon - vBGarage Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltForge Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I actually spoke to someone and they mentioned that the Metal Supports could go. Googalash got rid of his metal supports which allowed him to fit his Z1 as flush as you see in the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 yeah, i probably could have cut out that support, and there was the option of tilting the screen upwards slightly to counter the extra. One day i might get back in there, carve out some more space and work on fiberglassing or bondoing the edges for a cleaner look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirling Dervish Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I definitely hacked the plastic but left the metal...wasn't sure of what could happen. Regardless, it comes out maybe 3/4 of an inch; with the fiberglassing I don't think it looks bad at all, and I can still see the unit clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakgwai Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 thx guys for the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cino135 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 this thread has me really scared now. i was on such a high after purchasing the avic d3, while not intending to install in the cubby, i wanted to put it in the factory unit place. but all the pics ive seen of installs have the digital HVAC controls, while mine are the manual. do i still have to re wire for my HVAC controls if i have the manual controls and wind up modding a fascia from crutchfield? i was so bummed after being told by Nest Buy installers that it couldnt be done. im hoping that IT CAN BE DONE, and not in the cubby (although that is a sweet fit) heres the link to the fascia cructhfield offers........http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=120998901 MAN im hoping this works. someone gimme some advice, maybe some positive info so i can get back on my high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 this thread has me really scared now. i was on such a high after purchasing the avic d3, while not intending to install in the cubby, i wanted to put it in the factory unit place. but all the pics ive seen of installs have the digital HVAC controls, while mine are the manual. do i still have to re wire for my HVAC controls if i have the manual controls and wind up modding a fascia from crutchfield? i was so bummed after being told by Nest Buy installers that it couldnt be done. im hoping that IT CAN BE DONE, and not in the cubby (although that is a sweet fit) heres the link to the fascia cructhfield offers........http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=120998901 MAN im hoping this works. someone gimme some advice, maybe some positive info so i can get back on my high! No, you do not have to do the extensive wiring that people with the dual zone electric climate controls have to do. What your situation would come down to is getting that kit from crutchfield and physically making it fit. Electronically you should have no issues (basic car stereo installation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corykg Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 cino 135... You have it easy compared to everyone in this thread. With manual controls you can just hack the crutchfield fascia and install in the factory head unit location. Giving up 75HP, auto climate control, and many other perks has this benefit. (I'm in 2.5i also.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 this thread has me really scared now. i was on such a high after purchasing the avic d3, while not intending to install in the cubby, i wanted to put it in the factory unit place. but all the pics ive seen of installs have the digital HVAC controls, while mine are the manual. do i still have to re wire for my HVAC controls if i have the manual controls and wind up modding a fascia from crutchfield? i was so bummed after being told by Nest Buy installers that it couldnt be done. im hoping that IT CAN BE DONE, and not in the cubby (although that is a sweet fit) heres the link to the fascia cructhfield offers........http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=120998901 MAN im hoping this works. someone gimme some advice, maybe some positive info so i can get back on my high! Have you checked the japan parts website? I think I recall seeing a double din fascia for manual climate controls. the only thing with that is that the hazard switch is on the other side, but some electricians tape and some small gauge wire would be a much easier fix than putting a dremel to the crutchfield kit. The only disadvantage is that it would be more expensive, but it would look professionally done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cino135 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 ^^^^^^thanks guys, i was so hoping to hear this! BigT- i have checked the japan site and didnt find anything particularly related to me, although some were close. Ive got the Crutchfield fascia coming in Tuesday with eh wiring harness. it appears as if the hazard cutout is still on the RT side, as with my stock. so keep fingers crossed. Hopefully this time next week ill either be sweeping the floor of the garage and posting pics, or here on the computer fuming still trying to find a solution. Man i hope i can work this first Crutchfield fascia the first time because i love this unit, and I LOVE THIS CAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 ^^^^^^thanks guys, i was so hoping to hear this! BigT- i have checked the japan site and didnt find anything particularly related to me, although some were close. Ive got the Crutchfield fascia coming in Tuesday with eh wiring harness. it appears as if the hazard cutout is still on the RT side, as with my stock. so keep fingers crossed. Hopefully this time next week ill either be sweeping the floor of the garage and posting pics, or here on the computer fuming still trying to find a solution. Man i hope i can work this first Crutchfield fascia the first time because i love this unit, and I LOVE THIS CAR! Good luck! Hopefully all will go well. I think I was thinking about the fascia for the auto/climate control system. If this doesn't work out, you might have the wiring to convert to the automatic climate control system. (I'm definetely not sure about this though.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 ^^^^^^thanks guys, i was so hoping to hear this! BigT- i have checked the japan site and didnt find anything particularly related to me, although some were close. Ive got the Crutchfield fascia coming in Tuesday with eh wiring harness. it appears as if the hazard cutout is still on the RT side, as with my stock. so keep fingers crossed. Hopefully this time next week ill either be sweeping the floor of the garage and posting pics, or here on the computer fuming still trying to find a solution. Man i hope i can work this first Crutchfield fascia the first time because i love this unit, and I LOVE THIS CAR! Good luck! Where in NC are you? I'm going to be putting the Pioneer AVIC D3 into my GT next weekend I think (or as soon as I get the HVAC bezel in from Highline). Did you get any additional add-on's? I got the bluetooth adapter, the Sirius unit, and the HD-radio unit. So I have to find a place to put all those (hopefully they'll fit behind the dash somewhere). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Good luck! Where in NC are you? I'm going to be putting the Pioneer AVIC D3 into my GT next weekend I think (or as soon as I get the HVAC bezel in from Highline). Did you get any additional add-on's? I got the bluetooth adapter, the Sirius unit, and the HD-radio unit. So I have to find a place to put all those (hopefully they'll fit behind the dash somewhere). You can pull up the carpet beneath the passenger side floor and screw them into the ground, thats what I did with my N3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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