Hey, I know there was some interest in the install of the JVC 1-din NAV unit. I just finished installing my AVX33 which is very similar. So, here's a couple of pics;
Head unit;
Amp and sub - Punch 450.4 & P112S4
I also installed Kenwood KFC-P605ie components in the doors.
Overall, the JVC works good. I'm running right now with a 2gig memory stick. It opens a song list if I hold the down or up buttons. The downside is that the list gives directories and the song file names with no subdirectory support and it doesn't pull the ID tags for the songs when in the list mode. The upside is that is is large and easy to read, unlike some of the smaller display equipped units I looked at. The bluetooth phone seems to work well too but I have only played with it and made a call so far.
The Kenwood components are really bright so they might have to change next spring when the car comes out of storage. They were really cheap from the Ebay guy I also bought the amp from cheap so I just picked them up for now. I may try re-aiming the tweeters first. The sub I got thrown in with the head unit and I though it would be pretty weak but it hits hard enough for me.
Sweet! I actally have the same unit on the way right now. For some reason I cant see your pics (probably the network here), how does the unit look in there? How much space is left to fill? Also, have you tried a hard drive with the USB yet? The specs say it will only do up to 10GB but I have heard some reports that it will handle as much as 60.
Haven't tried a harddrive yet, don't have one to try.
As I posted, it doesn't do subdirectories so you need to do something like sort the music with a directory for each artist. If you put subdirectories they are just added into the list below their root directory. I should have brought it up and taken a pic. 60 gig would be a huge list to try to find something.
I drew the install plate in Autocad and had it cut at a local place with a table router then painted it black. It's 1/4" lexan. I had to cut off about 1/4" of the radio bracket in the dash with a small hacksaw then I tie wrapped a piece of cut hose over that to rest the unit on to support the back. I may get another piece made from black plastic to go over top and replace the bezel to give it a nice recessed look.
My only thought is that I should have put it lower in the hole. Could still be done. The dash and 2 door plates only cost me $25. If I do a black piece I may redo the mount and lower it a bit. It doesn't stand out as much under normal lighting and looks much better.
edit: you do need an antenna adapter to go from the small GM plug to the larger radio one, same as any install I imagine but don't forget to pick one up before you start.
Peter
Last edited by lionelhutz; 08-08-2007 at 12:28 AM.
The wiring harness I don't know. From the picture it looks like it will mate with the main harness in the car. But, if you have a Bose stereo it will not allow you to wire the new deck into the existing system. There is an adapter available somewhere, look in the FAQ at the top of the page because I think it's listed there. However, it's over $100 I think and the amp cost me $128... pretty simple decision to ditch the Bose stuff.
I just cut off the insulation and twisted and taped the rear speaker outs into the rear speaker wires to direct connect them. So, I only connected 4 wires to the existing radio harness. The line out's go to the amp and the amp is wired to my new door speakers. The power came from a 3-prong plug under the passenger footwell plate that was in the top left. It even had the other end installed with the wires taped off allowing me to attach that to my new radio and then plug it in.
The dash plate looks good. If you go lower you may have to cut the radio support bracket a little more to get it in there. Still no big deal. You just need a hacksaw blade holder type of saw.
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JVC Kd-AVX33 Install
