Pioneer Avic-D3 Pics

[ebutash]

Hi all,

NEWBIE to the forums.

Just thought I'd post some pics of my new headunit...and create a thread just for Pioneer Avic-D3 & Camry Owners. I upgraded the standard NON-JBL system to the Pioneer Avic-D3. I have to say the "paper" OEM speakers sound awesome! I was planning on upgrading them soon, but I think I can hold off for now.

eBay prices paid: Avic-D3 Headunit, matching Camry faceplate, PAC SWI-PS steering control module, iPod cable and XM GEX-P10XMT module - $377. Back-up Camera - $18. Bluetooth - $90 Install - $200

TOTAL = $685 for everything

FYI - I purchased the Scosche Adapter to use the iPod cable to charge the 3G iPhone.

Last thing waiting to install is DTV w/ Antenna...PICS to Follow!

[CamrySExxx]

nice install, looks like the kit fit good and colour matched great. But it looks kinda plain with so much extra space left around the unit. anyways good job!

also what's PSU suppose to mean? power supply ?

[darksparkz]

Looks great!

A few questions:

Did you buy an adaptor to have the steering controls be functionable?

Do you have JBL speakers originally? Did you have to get an adaptor to bypass the amp?

[centennialman]

Originally Posted by darksparkz

Looks great!

A few questions:

Did you buy an adaptor to have the steering controls be functionable?

Do you have JBL speakers originally? Did you have to get an adaptor to bypass the amp?

The D3 has a wired remote input for the stock steering wheel controls (audio only). All he would need is a PAC Pioneer steering wheel adapter. As far as the JBL issue, yes he would have had to get a Metra or Scoche digital bypass for the Toyota JBL.

I hope the OP got a steal on that head unit since it is over 2 years old and most reputable shops have stopped carrying it. Pioneer navs tend to be a bit slow in terms of bootup time and their newest line of entry level navs have had a well documented problem regarding subpar performance. Personally I would have gotten the Kenwood with Garmin nav software or a higher end Pioneer with a hard drive.

[centennialman]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

also what's PSU suppose to mean? power supply ?

Penn State University.

You don't watch a lot of college football do you?

[CamrySExxx]

Originally Posted by centennialman

Penn State University.

You don't watch a lot of college football do you?

nope not at all, more into hockey, go leafs go

[centennialman]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

nope not at all, more into hockey, go leafs go

Greasy Canadians

[CamrySExxx]

Originally Posted by centennialman

Greasy Canadians

What's that suppose to mean...

[ebutash]

I decided to go this route only to stay close to $500 for everything. If I was in the car longer than 10 minutes per trip I'd say spend the $1000+ for a legitimate Nav system.

Originally Posted by centennialman

The D3 has a wired remote input for the stock steering wheel controls (audio only). All he would need is a PAC Pioneer steering wheel adapter. As far as the JBL issue, yes he would have had to get a Metra or Scoche digital bypass for the Toyota JBL.

I hope the OP got a steal on that head unit since it is over 2 years old and most reputable shops have stopped carrying it. Pioneer navs tend to be a bit slow in terms of bootup time and their newest line of entry level navs have had a well documented problem regarding subpar performance. Personally I would have gotten the Kenwood with Garmin nav software or a higher end Pioneer with a hard drive.

[centennialman]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

What's that suppose to mean...

13.) Chris Chelios- Future Hall of Famer and long time friend of Hull’s:

A Canadian reporter one time asked Hull why he would rather play for team USA as opposed to Canada in international competition?

Hull’s answer to the reporter was “Why would I want to play for those greasy Canadians?” This obviously didn’t go over too well with Canada.

That's some funny $#!t, eh? I don't care for hockey too much, but I always get a kick out of athletes who backed up their mouth with their game.

[LOV]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

nice install, looks like the kit fit good and colour matched great. But it looks kinda plain with so much extra space left around the unit. anyways good job!

+1

[DrewsCam]

nice man, i like the toyota nav in the background im guessing when it powers on?

[evablazinballa]

how do u have the toyota nav?

[tuchinitomiguel]

^ It's just the background, you can create or upload anything you want...

[thrawnis]

Very clean and nice install! I agree though that blank space around the head unit looks odd.

You should put some random LEDs and stuff in there just to make it look interesting! Maybe a fake boost guage also! j/k