Pioneer AVIC-D3 Navigation Install

[brychlik]

I have the navigation unit just sitting in my dash. I have trimmed the factory mount quite a bit in order to have the nav unit sitting there. Now I need to know where and how to mount this item so that it will not slide out when I accelerate or brake. Any thoughts advice would be awesome. Thanks for helping me in advance. Brad

[m5james]

Why don't you buy the trim ring that's been mentioned on installs like yours?

[sobi6111]

I never used a trim ring :-) I just had a cover plate and it was good enough :-) Never moved :-) But i cut my button part not so much on the original bracket.

[Weasel]

Not saying to get this kit as it is waaay overpriced, but just to show the type of install kits out there. I would probably simply find a way to get some screws into the mounting holes and put a good bezel around it.

BMW X5[E53] DOUBLE DIN DASH KIT:eBay Motors (item 280281844639 end time Nov-26-09 19:46:59 PST)

[Hit Redline]

I have plans on doing a double din NAV as well. I have several photos that I have come across. Here is one that looks like it might be simple. Anybody know where you can source the vinyl material being used in the pic?

[Hit Redline]

You guys think this is close to the factory look?

Heavy Duty Madrid Auto Upholstery Vinyl

[m5james]

Originally Posted by Hit Redline

I have plans on doing a double din NAV as well. I have several photos that I have come across. Here is one that looks like it might be simple. Anybody know where you can source the vinyl material being used in the pic?

I want to get a smooth surround for when I eventually remove all the trim in the X and paint it brushed aluminum like I did in the 7...I'm bored of the dark wood. I do like how recessed that is, but it's probably still too tight to put my Treo there. The only thing I'm still worried about is the viewing angle w/ my height and how far I sit back causing glare or ruining the brightness of the screen since you're not looking directly at it.

[m5james]

Originally Posted by Weasel

Not saying to get this kit as it is waaay overpriced, but just to show the type of install kits out there. I would probably simply find a way to get some screws into the mounting holes and put a good bezel around it.

BMW X5[E53] DOUBLE DIN DASH KIT:eBay Motors (item 280281844639 end time Nov-26-09 19:46:59 PST)

That's more than the god damn AVIC units themselves that you can get on ebay!!!! Jesus, where do these idiots come up w/ these prices...for PLASTIC!!!!!!!

[X5Dawg]

Originally Posted by m5james

That's more than the god damn AVIC units themselves that you can get on ebay!!!! Jesus, where do these idiots come up w/ these prices...for PLASTIC!!!!!!!

They think that because we own a BMW that we will pay for anything!!

[brychlik]

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

They think that because we own a BMW that we will pay for anything!!

i really want one of those dec. front skid plates. how much can i find one for?