Pioneer AVIC Z1...installed

[Kryptonite]

Originally Posted by NextGen

No head way on the bezel. I am making this up as I go, it is the most exciting way! I have an early Z1. The manufacture date is March 2006.

I bought the ducatiboy bypass for your Z1 release date, so If I don't use it in my install (haven't bought my Z1 yet) I'll surely pass it over to you for what I got it for, if you want/need it...

Originally Posted by dr.jay

If it comes out like that put me down for one

I'll take one of those too if it looks like that. Any ideas of a tenative release date?

[NextGen]

andaya - that is not a bad bezel. I would like to see a better closeup with the trim ring on.

Kryptonite - I haven't needed to bypass anything yet. The features that I need to access while driving are readily available to me. I don't watch DVD movies when driving. But I'll keep you in mind if the issue ever comes up!

rlouis - that is the look that I plan for my bezel. I know that some of the aftermarket companies that make wood dash kits will do custom cuts for you. So all we need is a good bezel to start with. Good luck with your bezel and if you plan on offering them for sale make the price reasonable!

[andaya]

here's the pic.

[andaya]

[andaya]

[NextGen]

andaya that looks really nice. At first I thought you were showing us pictures of someone else's setup but it looks like you are taking pictures of your own X. Are you holding back on us? How did you mount it? Where did you put the microphone? Where can we get that bezel?

I have come up with a way to mount mine and will post pictures of how I did it later today or tomorrow.

[andaya]

This is where I mount my mic,I'll posting my own X5.Let me know if I can help.the mic are pretty clean look and the reception are clear.
I still have some new blueetooth adaptor for sale let me guys if your buying one I can give you a good deal.For the bezel my body man ismaking this out of resin and molded it.He's charging at $180 for the piece icluding the base and Avic holder.

[rlouis]

Alright I added the BSW sub box and amp, put the GPS antenna up above the center brake light, and wired in the Z1 unit (well most of it.)

A few questions...

1) I need to do the reverse relay trick. Is there a tap up in the front of the car somewhere, or just stick with the tap by the spare tire?

2) I have the PAC SWI-PS sitting here. It says to hook up its yellow wire to the white/red/yellow-dots or white/grey/yellow-dots wire in the steering column. Cut wire in half and connect the INTERFACE's Yellow wire to key side wire. Insulate remaining cut wire.

Question is, can't I just connect this to the IBUS wire at the radio harness (white/grey/green)? It seems we might loose some functionality on the steering wheel (ie fan, cruise control -unless they are on a different bus) if we disconnect the wire at the steering column. And if I have to go to the steering column, any dissasembly notes posted?

3) Finally, I need to run all these wires down the drivers side of the car (2 RCAs for sub, reverse video RCA, reverse direction tap, etc). Whats the easiest path? I believe I saw some pics of this posted somewhere on here, but can't find it now (under the back seat along the drivers side center console, etc). Also any notes or dissasembly procedures would be greatly appreciated with this as well!

Thanks!
-Ray

[Kryptonite]

Andaya,

Does your man have a relase date for his bezels or is it a "pay n make" situation?

[NextGen]

Originally Posted by rlouis

1) I need to do the reverse relay trick. Is there a tap up in the front of the car somewhere, or just stick with the tap by the spare tire?

2) I have the PAC SWI-PS sitting here. It says to hook up its yellow wire to the white/red/yellow-dots or white/grey/yellow-dots wire in the steering column. Cut wire in half and connect the INTERFACE's Yellow wire to key side wire. Insulate remaining cut wire.

Question is, can't I just connect this to the IBUS wire at the radio harness (white/grey/green)? It seems we might loose some functionality on the steering wheel (ie fan, cruise control -unless they are on a different bus) if we disconnect the wire at the steering column. And if I have to go to the steering column, any dissasembly notes posted?

3) Finally, I need to run all these wires down the drivers side of the car (2 RCAs for sub, reverse video RCA, reverse direction tap, etc). Whats the easiest path? I believe I saw some pics of this posted somewhere on here, but can't find it now (under the back seat along the drivers side center console, etc). Also any notes or dissasembly procedures would be greatly appreciated with this as well!

Thanks!
-Ray

1. According to the online WDS the reverse wires start from the light module (X10117) which is located near the passenger side door inside the footwell. I tried to get to it but decided it was to much work. I decided to run the Z1 reverse wire to the back.


2. You do not have to cut any wires, you can just splice into them. You can't connect directly to the IBUS as the SWI-PS would not understand the information being sent to it. I haven't tried to disassemble the steering wheel. You will need to search the website for that info. I am leaning towards purchasing the Z1 remote because it has more commands. I've read on AVIC411 where people have both.

3. The best path is to run the wire under the center console and under the carpet. Basically follow the wires that BMW already have there. Here is a link on working the wire under the carpet http://www.xoutpost.com/bavarian-soun...ht=route+wires.