Pioneer AVIC HD3

[BusterSonic12]

Hey guys, thinking about fitting a AVIC HD3 into a DC5 R. Living in sydney, where is it usually the best place to look for a system like this? also where is a good respectable workshop to install headunit like this? thanks

[GRU53M]

Hey guys, thinking about fitting a AVIC HD3 into a DC5 R. Living in sydney, where is it usually the best place to look for a system like this? also where is a good respectable workshop to install headunit like this? thanks

Try looking on the pioneer website for the dealers that can fit them with the extra warranty.

[NightRyder]

you could get it at JB-Hi or one of those authorised Pioneer resellers.

If you have time, I would think putting it in yourself will save you a lot of money. :)

Some places charge $400-$500!!...just to install...

[BusterSonic12]

you could get it at JB-Hi or one of those authorised Pioneer resellers.

If you have time, I would think putting it in yourself will save you a lot of money. :)

Some places charge $400-$500!!...just to install...

don't wanna do it myself cos i have zero experience with audio stuff.
anyone got a photo of jdm dc5r with satnav?? cos i cannot find a photo of it

[GRU53M]

I wouldn't get JB to install it as there not trained installers and cant offer the extanded warranty from pioneer.
If you could make it to canberra we do the install's for $180-$220 for the HD3 and then you get the full 5 years warranty. (BDL CAR STEREO)

Stephen

[J-MuN]

JB install it for $150. They also give you lifetime warranty on the install.

[euro_tr4sh]

DONT get it done at jb, get it done at a specialist store, and the rerason it cost so much more to install is because there's alot more involved to get it in and running properly as opposed to a normal dvd/cd unit, that said, the avic's are heaps of crap and if you just want sat nav look at a tomtom unit or a garmin, avics take so long to do everything due to all the software on them, it takes nearly 45 seconds just to boot up and start running when you hop in the car, if you ever think about runnign an i-pod off it be prepared for the longest loading times in the world, i wouldnt even call it a 1/4 speed connection, its so slow.... so yeh, personally i wouldnt touch one with a ten foot pole haha

ps- these arn't blind comments, i use and install these on a very regular basis, and i hate them :P

[NightRyder]

I agree with euro-tr4sh's comment and thanks for the heads up as I was almost going to get the hd3...but ended up getting a cheaper one from ebay.
Now I know how it all hooks up and know it takes a while to load up as euro-tr4sh said. software on these things aren't all that great as yet I find...

Anyhow, good luck with finding and installing the hd3.

I would be interested however on what other things are required to hook this up...

[BusterSonic12]

what are some other recommended headunit apart from the HD3?
i want something with touch screen and GPS in one.

[euro_tr4sh]

im pretty sure eclipse have an all in one unit, not sure what its like though...
nightryder- its not all that different to a pioneer 6850 (he double din, in dash 6stacker one) the main trouble is the speed pulse sence wire on it, you need to find a factory one to tap into which can be quite a pain to find if you dont have the right contacts or a folder full of cable locations sheets for every car manufactured in the last 10 yrs... which we have at work thank god :P

[BusterSonic12]

another similar unit would be the ECLIPSE AVN6000, i think?
any comment on this unit?

[GRU53M]

Both the AVIC HD3 & the AVN6000 are great unit personal i would gor for teh AVN is there are about $1000 cheaper and a lot more operator friendly, the avic is goog if you like computers,but the AVN will come with 3 years warranty when installed by a ECLIPSE dealer.

[DC5TYPER]

Kenwood has a plug in navigation for their dvd Headunits. Its built by both Garmin and Kenwood and it fully intergrates into they existing line up of Single and Double DIN Dvd Headunits.

KNA-G430AU RRP ($1299)
http://www.kenwoodaudio.com/Australia/prodDetails.asp?Cat=Car%20Entertainment&SubCat=Navigation&Model=KNA-G430AU

DVD Players
http://www.kenwoodaudio.com/Australia/ProdList.asp?Cat=Car%20Entertainment&SubCat=Visual%20Systems

Cheers

[NightRyder]

thanks euro-tr4sh. Any chance you know how to optimise the gps software unit on my unit?..hehe :P

I'm beginning to think the amount of work i put in mine should deserve more... :D

I'm so tempted to get another since the software on this one is sooo slow and seems out dated..


im pretty sure eclipse have an all in one unit, not sure what its like though...
nightryder- its not all that different to a pioneer 6850 (he double din, in dash 6stacker one) the main trouble is the speed pulse sence wire on it, you need to find a factory one to tap into which can be quite a pain to find if you dont have the right contacts or a folder full of cable locations sheets for every car manufactured in the last 10 yrs... which we have at work thank god :P

[BusterSonic12]

currently looking at:
AVN 6000
AVIC HD3

i kinda prefer the one unit, don't kinda want 2 seperate system like the gps then the screen, kinda bit too much hassle. which other one can you recommend me to look at?

[funkdr]

If your looking to get a shop to install it try FHRX Studios (http://www.fhrxstudios.com) talk to Marty


He may have suggestions on what to buy as he reviews products for various car audio mags

[euro_tr4sh]

thumbs up to the kenwood/garmin combo... while personally i don't like kenwood all that much, they do have some decent double din units, and i have a top-o-the-line garmin gps and love it, ive installed and played with a few of the kenwood/garmin units and theyre great, user friendly and accurate, definatly worth a look in

[BusterSonic12]

does the GPS works in australia if i bought it overseas? like is the receiver the same?

[NightRyder]

hey buster, more importantly is the software you need to check if the software for AUS is installed on the hard drive. If it is not, then you may not be able to use it here.
But if you can somehow purchase the WhereIs software from Pioneer Australia (which Pioneer uses for this deck), then it may be a work around.

:)


does the GPS works in australia if i bought it overseas? like is the receiver the same?