Pioneer AVIC-D3 Navigation Install
 

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

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

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.

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)

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?

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...c/DSCF0805.jpg

You guys think this is close to the factory look?

Heavy Duty Madrid Auto Upholstery Vinyl

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!!!!!!!

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.

check this one out. It comes with the metal housing too.
00-06 BMW X5 SERIES E53 DOUBLE DIN RADIO INSTALL KIT! - eBay (item 320446852936 end time Dec-09-09 10:44:46 PST)

Made by Janus design
E53 Doppel-DIN

I am thinking about getting it for my upgrade.

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