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y2k king · 11-24-2010, 07:47 AM

takin my baby in today for the metra adapter and a pioneer AVH-P4200DVD Navigation Package. also gettin a backup license plate camera hooked up to it.

Silver Ice Man · 11-24-2010, 08:55 AM

Be sure to get them to take pics of the install.
I am right on the edge of doing this mod, but don't have the guts to start tearing into the dash quite yet.
hope it turns out really good.

wrbear · 11-24-2010, 09:05 AM

WOW! Keep us posted with pics! I want to do this to my car in the future! So what are the ins-outs? Losing anything on the changeover?

y2k king · 11-24-2010, 04:45 PM

it took em 5 hours. i've got a 1ss so i didn't lose anything. i had to get a pioneer gps navigation adapter and xm receiver. there are other adapters you need if you have bluetooth or 2 ss stuff.
i didn't have em put in the license plate camera cause it took so long on the install of the pioneer stuff. i'm takin it back next week to get the steering wheel audio controls and the rear camera installed. gotta say, a 7" screen is really easy on these old eyes.
oh, it plays videos too for you young whipper-snappers.

here's what i got:

Double din bracket Bracket $199 with nav system from crutchfield
Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD Navigation Package $375 crutchfield
Pioneer xm satellite receiver $99

y2k king · 11-24-2010, 04:52 PM

another thing. the audio controls on this are incredible!!!
low/hi pass filters and variable loudness controls and a bunch of other crap i haven't even gotten into yet.

i've got the ******** setup on my old ba system and nothing changed at all for this...it just sounds even better.

xxlbeerz · 11-24-2010, 05:02 PM

5 hours to install a HU???

Steve@Subthump · 11-24-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y2k king

another thing. the audio controls on this are incredible!!!
low/hi pass filters and variable loudness controls and a bunch of other crap i haven't even gotten into yet.

i've got the ******** setup on my old ba system and nothing changed at all for this...it just sounds even better.

Hopefully you had your steering wheel controls programmed a the dealership before they took the stock radio out. Not sure if it can be done after the fact. I installed my switches myself and had the dealer program it before changine out the radio.

Indpowr · 11-24-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve@********

Hopefully you had your steering wheel controls programmed a the dealership before they took the stock radio out. Not sure if it can be done after the fact. I installed my switches myself and had the dealer program it before changine out the radio.

Agree, but it can be done after the fact you just need to buy a unit for 99 dollars to do so.

Steve@Subthump · 11-24-2010, 05:24 PM

there's nothin a little more $ can't fix huh?

wrbear · 11-24-2010, 05:26 PM

Doooh....

There are some things that get overlooked. Sounds like the system is great! Congrats!

Indpowr · 11-24-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve@********

there's nothin a little more $ can't fix huh?

No kidding, just not health..LOL

From Metra

the kit does not allow you to change the vehicle customization settings. You can buy an Axxess Display, which plugs into the kit and allows you to view the current status and make changes. You can find it on eBay among other places.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Axxes...fAudioQ5fVideo

y2k king · 11-24-2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indpowr

No kidding, just not health..LOL

From Metra

the kit does not allow you to change the vehicle customization settings. You can buy an Axxess Display, which plugs into the kit and allows you to view the current status and make changes. You can find it on eBay among other places.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Axxes...fAudioQ5fVideo

that listing's been removed, but thanks for the info.

y2k king · 11-24-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve@********

Hopefully you had your steering wheel controls programmed a the dealership before they took the stock radio out. Not sure if it can be done after the fact. I installed my switches myself and had the dealer program it before changine out the radio.

hey steve,
was the cable already in the wheel or did ya have to run the cables yourself?
the tech wasn't sure if it would already be wired for the install.

Steve@Subthump · 11-24-2010, 10:52 PM

Not sure what you mean. When you install the buttons inside the wheel, you have to buy the corresponding harness for them. Once you get that part done, the rest is already there all the way to the radio.

11-24-2010, 07:47 AM	#1
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	new pioneer and metra takin my baby in today for the metra adapter and a pioneer AVH-P4200DVD Navigation Package. also gettin a backup license plate camera hooked up to it. __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

11-24-2010, 08:55 AM	#2
Silver Ice Man Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Spring limited edition Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Drayton Valley, Ab Posts: 492	Be sure to get them to take pics of the install. I am right on the edge of doing this mod, but don't have the guts to start tearing into the dash quite yet. hope it turns out really good. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Spring Limited Edition... Ask yourself.....when you turn on your car..... Does it return the favor..... MODS: CIA cold air intake, Oil catch can, Dynatech LT Headers, Dynatech Power cats, Dynatech Cat back exhaust, Janetty racing tune, Vitesse throttle controller, Headlight and marker tint, more to follow....

11-24-2010, 04:45 PM	#4
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	it took em 5 hours. i've got a 1ss so i didn't lose anything. i had to get a pioneer gps navigation adapter and xm receiver. there are other adapters you need if you have bluetooth or 2 ss stuff. i didn't have em put in the license plate camera cause it took so long on the install of the pioneer stuff. i'm takin it back next week to get the steering wheel audio controls and the rear camera installed. gotta say, a 7" screen is really easy on these old eyes. oh, it plays videos too for you young whipper-snappers. here's what i got: Double din bracket Bracket $199 with nav system from crutchfield Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD Navigation Package $375 crutchfield Pioneer xm satellite receiver $99 __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

11-24-2010, 04:52 PM	#5
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	another thing. the audio controls on this are incredible!!! low/hi pass filters and variable loudness controls and a bunch of other crap i haven't even gotten into yet. i've got the ****** setup on my old ba system and nothing changed at all for this...it just sounds even better. __________________ 10/28/2010** got it

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Steve@Subthump Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS IOM Vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,096	Not sure what you mean. When you install the buttons inside the wheel, you have to buy the corresponding harness for them. Once you get that part done, the rest is already there all the way to the radio.