Pioneer Avic d3

[IMrGoodBarI]

If i was to get this system would I be able to use the stock microphone or does it come with a external microphone. rjdmmfl1 is it possible to take pics of how the gps and xm antenna look like on the dash.

[rjdmmfl1]

If i was to get this system would I be able to use the stock microphone or does it come with a external microphone. rjdmmfl1 is it possible to take pics of how the gps and xm antenna look like on the dash.

i though i read that someone here was able to put their microphone from the Pioneer unit in the same place as the stock microphone. But to my knowledge, you can't use the stock one in place of the pioneer one.

yes, I'll take pics of where I have mine mounted today!

[mazda2005]

Hey whats up, my installer in NYC did an avic-D3, bypassed and he was able to place the pioneer microphone in the same location where the stock one was. The sound is very clear and everytime i talk to people they never complain about not being able to hear me. But as RJ said it is not possible to use the stock microphone on the pioeer Bluetooth adapter.

[IMrGoodBarI]

ok cool as long as i can put the microphone in the stock location that will work. I just don't want so many different items showing.

[IMrGoodBarI]

rjdmmfl1 are these the same and if not I don't need the one from cruchfield right. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-6...7OEM2h ... SL...wItem

[rjdmmfl1]

yes, same principle, same thing! I have the schosche one, but PAc makes really good equipment also. can't say I'd recommend one over the other.... also, the FAI-3 schoche unit is the same as the SLC-4, its just the walmart carries the FAI-3... I got mine from Wal Mart for 20.00

[mazda2005]

Just putting in my 2 cents, I purchased the SLC-4 and it works great, also installer tweaked it to give a surround sound feel to get more from the back speakers similar to what I beleive RJ did on his scosche as well.

[rjdmmfl1]

yes, i did that with mine as well... at stock settings, the volume from the rear is too low, imho, so I have it turned up ever so slightly in the rear)...Nick, do you have the Bose speakers? If so, try setting up your Avic EQ to the powerful setting... you'll be surprised how much bass you can get from the Boss speakers with the Avic attached... the Avic REALLY made the Bose Amp and speakers come alive!

[ADKSaad1387]

ahhh i want onebut i dont wanna pay so much money for it
Modified by ADKSaad1387 at 3:02 PM 2/20/2008

[rjdmmfl1]

ahhh i want onebut i dont wanna pay so much money for it

Modified by ADKSaad1387 at 3:02 PM 2/20/2008

did you see my post on the discounted Avic D3 units? Pioneer's offering a 200 rebate on them for a limited time!

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Modified by rjdmmfl1 at 3:41 PM 2/20/2008

[mazda2005]

RJ you know its funny you said that because the installer left theEQ on powerful for me and said for me toclick the loundness on and WOW I love the Bose speakers they are amazing.

[IMrGoodBarI]

Hey rjdmmfl1 what do you think of the panasonic strada cn-nvd905u I can live without XM Traffic, but if the D3 is better then I'll order that one

[ChiLLaXtodaMaX]

for those who are thinking about ordering a D3...

think about getting an Avic-Z1. It's only a hundred or so more than the D3 and includes all the features the Z2 has. Buy a hard drive, image the drive with Z2 software and you've got yourself a Z2. To me, the D3's functionality is crippled because the Nav disc isn't stored in the headunit. You must eject your music CD and then load on the Nav disc just to get a new route.

look up Zooquest on eBay. This person sells the Z1 for $649-699. I bought it when it was 699, but it's now down to $649.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...h=010h ... SA...:1123

If you're looking for an in-dash GPS unit...either go big or go home!

[rjdmmfl1]

for those who are thinking about ordering a D3...

think about getting an Avic-Z1. It's only a hundred or so more than the D3 and includes all the features the Z2 has. Buy a hard drive, image the drive with Z2 software and you've got yourself a Z2. To me, the D3's functionality is crippled because the Nav disc isn't stored in the headunit. You must eject your music CD and then load on the Nav disc just to get a new route.

If you're looking for an in-dash GPS unit...either go big or go home!

It is true that the Z2 (or transformed Z1) is superior to the Avic D3. And if one could buy the Avic Z1 for the same price as the D3, I would say that would be a good idea. Altough I've gotten around my AVIC D3 Nav/DVD playback issue, I have still considered possibly doing exactly what you are stating. Howevr, what would be more useful to everyone is to list out the reasons that the Z1 is superior to the D3.

[ChiLLaXtodaMaX]

Hopefully I didn't come out as trying to diss the D3. That wasn't my intention. In my opinion, if you're going to dish out $500 or so, might as well dish out one more benjamin for a Z1 ;-)

It is true that a list to compare the differences is most useful. That's why we have you :-D

you could also add that with the Z1, you get a 30GB HD, upgradable to 40GB. So 20GB for Nav and 20GB for storing music. Which is one of the strongest selling points IMO

[rjdmmfl1]

you could also add that with the Z1, you get a 30GB HD, upgradable to 40GB. So 20GB for Nav and 20GB for storing music. Which is one of the strongest selling points IMO

ur right, i left out the most obvious feature....duhhh

[ChiLLaXtodaMaX]

Rob...you're chance to get a Z1 has just come:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIONEER-AV...wItem