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sanco
10-19-2011, 07:12 PM
Well, it was time to turn some attention to the interior. please forgive me for it being a little dirty but i barely squeezed in the time to do the project lol

So i ended up buying the Pioneer AVICZ130BT. I used to do car audio (kinda my specialty) and i had fantastic luck with the avicz110bt in the 03 vic i had.

there is pretty much only one type of harness you can use with this car so there is no problem determining that but here are a few answers to questions i have been asked before

Dash kit i used is the Metra 95-5806 (focus 00-04, cougar 99-02 double din kit). from all the double din kits this one works the best so far. basically its only the sides and once you make the small clearance on top and bottom of the dash it goes in perfectly. I also cut open the rear of the radio slot to relieve a lot of the pressure on the wiring.

steering wheel interface used is the Pac-audio SWI-RC. instructions found here

http://www.pac-audio.com/SWI/SWIAppGuidePrinterFriendly.asp x?appguideid=189&swiModel=Marauder&swiYear=2003&swiMake=Mercury&swiProduct=SWI-RC&swiRadioManu=Pioneer&swiOptions=

it is extremely important to follow the directions as they are written but it is definitely easy to follow, just make sure to verify everything works prior to putting it in the car. pretty much the only technical thing you need to do is connect the white pac wire to the pin18 in our harness. then its just switched and ground wire from there. super easy...

the dual gauge pillar is from ADTR.net and the AF and boost is autometer. also replaced all autometer bulbs to green LEDs. it really makes a big difference !!!!

anyway, here are the pics, let me know if you guys have any questions

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7756.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7758.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7769.jpg

you can upload your own startup screen, here is a better shot of mine that i made

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7741.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7770.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7774.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7775.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7771.jpg
sanco
10-19-2011, 07:14 PM
some night shots

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7778.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7783.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7785.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7788.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7791.jpg

and for ishes and giggles

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7792.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/IMG_7796.jpg
mgmsleeper
10-19-2011, 07:20 PM
Steering controls work?
sanco
10-19-2011, 07:24 PM
volume works, tuner preset up works, mode/source works, the only thing i couldn't get to program was to get next track but i think its because i was using it as the preset up already.
mgmsleeper
10-19-2011, 07:29 PM
volume works, tuner preset up works, mode/source works, the only thing i couldn't get to program was to get next track but i think its because i was using it as the preset up already.

Nice. Looks good. I'm in the market for a unit like this. Now I know how it looks and how to set it up. Thanks
quick vic
10-19-2011, 07:30 PM
Nice looking head unit and very clean looking, Thanks for the part # for the mounting kit.
F8LBITEva
10-19-2011, 07:44 PM
nice install. Looks real clean
2,4shofast
10-19-2011, 08:32 PM
Looks very good, nice install
DOOM
10-19-2011, 08:39 PM
Looks good! I have the Z2 in mine and love it!

Very nice start up screen! :up:
LANDY
10-19-2011, 08:39 PM
Looks good, unique!
guspech750
10-19-2011, 09:08 PM
Looks awesome Sanco. And the rain pics are way cool too!!
MOTOWN
10-20-2011, 11:04 AM
sweet setup!
TAKEDOWN
10-20-2011, 11:12 AM
Awesome as usual Sanco!
loud2004marquis
10-20-2011, 02:23 PM
Aweomse! looks great :)
sanco
10-20-2011, 06:19 PM
thanks guys, so far so good, the unit works flawlessly!! im really liking the HD radio as well, good stuff :D
justbob
10-20-2011, 06:56 PM
One of my favorite mods! Looks good man.

This was posted live, in real time.
J.bo
10-20-2011, 07:28 PM
Where did you get the start up screen? Is it a program or website you go too?
sanco
10-20-2011, 07:40 PM
its a program...i believe they call it microsoft paint. if you go under all programs and then accessories it should be there :D

lol seriously thought, i made it, i found a cobra logo off of google, used a white background, Arial bold italics for marauder font and cursive supercharged font

here is a copy of it for anyone that wishes to upload it to their pioneer screen

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/sanco2k05/logo.jpg
sanco
10-20-2011, 07:42 PM
i should also point out that not all pioneer radios are capable of changing the startup screen. you need to check your user manual to see if your particular model will do it

also if you name your folder wrong or use a wrong picture format...OR if your file is too big...it wont recognize it. make sure to read your manual carefully on how to upload it
Chevyguy
10-21-2011, 06:20 PM
volume works, tuner preset up works, mode/source works, the only thing i couldn't get to program was to get next track but i think its because i was using it as the preset up already.

Not enough. Buttons on the steering wheel. I had to pick next or preset up too I don't use the tuner much
Chevyguy
10-21-2011, 06:23 PM
I got my eye on the app radio
http://appradio.pioneerelectronics.co m/

If this takes off maybe I get ifone 5 next year
sanco
10-21-2011, 06:48 PM
DO NOT GET THE APP RADIO

look at the specs...sounds good, price is great but its garbage

only one RCA preout and i think its only 2v, also works only with iphone4 so thats lame...there are other units within that price range that will get you a LOT MORE