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Old 08-11-2007, 04:52 AM
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Time for a new radio!!

I'd like to add a DVD player, speakers and amps maybe eq or processors. Anyone out there with pics and suggestions. Maybe some help with install pics. Dynamat floors doors and back wall.
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I would like to step up my factory radio, not that much but im not real impressed with the factory unit. the infinity in my 05 sounded alot better than what I have now
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i kept my OEM radio. added power amp and component Polk speakers front and rear and it does a great job
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I have been looking at the avic-z2 and the kenwood dnx7100. Both have internal hard drives for navigation and both can be "fooled" to watch dvds while underway. The difference is about 500 bucks more for the avic because it has a 30g hard drive with 10g for music.
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I just installed a pioneer AVIC d3 & pioneer 4 way speakers front & rear. It looks & sounds great. Also wired it to view DVD's any time.
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How do you bypass the Pioneer AVIC-Z2!!!
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How do you bypass the Pioneer AVIC-Z2!!!
Yeah, please fill us in if there's been new developments on the Z2 bypass! I know it wasn't bypassable just a couple weeks ago.
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GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!!!!

If you have a Z2 that was manufactured AFTER June of 2007, there is a bypass!

Remove the mute wire from the RCA harness it is in, then relocate it to the bottom right pin on the other RCA harness and ground it with the parking brake wire. You're in there like swimwear!!!!

For everyone who has a Z2 manufactured BEFORE June of this year, follow the steps listed in the link below:
http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8783
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My older Clarion recently stopped working, so I picked up the Alpine IVA-D105 6.5" screen, and I am very pleased with it. I didn't really do much research on it, but I got a great price on an opened unit, so I picked it up.

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How about some install pics.. Thanks you for the Z2 bypass I'm going to try it right now!!!
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Good luck I just did some research on the subject. I haven't decided on the z2 or the dnx7100. How do you like your z2?
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I've got the Z2 installed already with back-up camera. I'm going to try the bypass this week.
Where did ya'll put the amps?
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I had a Kenwood DVD with TV tuner in another car and to bypass it all I did was connecting the driving cable of the DVD to ground, that way I was able to see DVD's and TV while moving, however, even thought I was able to do it, never did watch it while driving, so its not really that necessary !!

I´m planning to install that radio in my Ram, but still waiting for my subs to come, will use two Orion HP 10" at 500w RMS each. These subs are excellent for the RAM, because they only need 0.40 - 0.65 cu. ft. and 6.5" of depth, so they will fit and perform perfectly in a box under the rear seat. Will post pictures when its done. Amps will go behind the SUB box.
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Originally Posted by RJOS
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!!!!

If you have a Z2 that was manufactured AFTER June of 2007, there is a bypass!

Remove the mute wire from the RCA harness it is in, then relocate it to the bottom right pin on the other RCA harness and ground it with the parking brake wire. You're in there like swimwear!!!!

For everyone who has a Z2 manufactured BEFORE June of this year, follow the steps listed in the link below:
http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8783
Lol...that sounds like the same exact bypass I used on my Z1. Thanks for the info man...I had no idea they figured it out yet.
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Here's some pics of mine...







Crossovers for Infinity Perfect component system





Here's the rear tweeter location on the back pillar, facing forward



Main amp under front seat...clears with power seat in all positions.



Hotbox center sub enclosure with 12" JL w6



--Eric


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