Some Questions Around AVIC Units in a C6

5 Liter Eater · 11-15-2006, 11:59 AM

Hello.

I'm picking up an '05 C6 this weekend. For some reason it has an AVIC-N1 installed which blocks the AC vents. The Dx unit would look MUCH more factory and the D1 units have come down in price to where I could justify the swap especially considering I could sell the N1 for a similar price. I found this write up regarding installation of an Eclipse double DIN Nav unit which answers a lot of questions.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=AVIC

I have a few more questions:

I've pretty much decided on the AVIC-D1 mostly because of price. I have seen them going for ~$550-$600 on e-bay, most of which are refurbs. Any place cheaper? Any real problem with a refurb?

What is the difference bewteen the D1 and D2? The Z1 is obviously way better but out of my price range.

Any gotchya's I should be aware of with the D1 or tips or tricks?

TIA!

cdrymalla · 11-15-2006, 12:39 PM

I used cardomain.com and picked up a new AVIC-D2 for $699 by asking them to price match Abes of Maine.

http://www.cardomain.com/item/PIOAVICD2

The unit is scheduled to be delivered today. So far they have been helpful in answering preliminary install questions. I will keep you posted to let you know how it turns out, hopefully the unit is in good shape.

Chris

5 Liter Eater · 11-15-2006, 01:05 PM

Do you know the difference between the D1 and D2?

_Nomad_ · 11-15-2006, 03:00 PM

I did a complete write-up with pics on my install of an AVIC D2 in my 2005 C6. You will find all you need to know for the install there.

CLICKY HERE

BTW, I recommend getting the D2.

5 Liter Eater · 11-15-2006, 04:18 PM

Flippin' sweet! Thanks!

I did some reading on AVIC411 and from what I gather the only difference between the D1 and D2 is the firmware which can be upgraded to the same as the D2 if you know how...

http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2692

5 Liter Eater · 11-15-2006, 04:22 PM

And "backups" of the CNDV-60M discs that are referenced in the above thread are on e-bay for $40. These disks also upgrade the N units.

HTH

BlackMark · 11-16-2006, 12:02 AM

I also got my Avic D2 recently for $697. delivered.From what I can tell from talking to Pioneer,the Avic-D2 is not Bluetooth compatible and this may explain the price drop from $1500. retail.Bluetooth is not important to me,so I grabbed one quickly!Car Domain is a great place to deal with.They get it to you very quickly,generally with free shipping.