Replacing the headunit / adding backup camera on the Z.

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11-07-2018, 11:54 AM

jorge18

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Replacing the headunit / adding backup camera on the Z.

Hi all,

My brother and a buddy replaced the head unit on the Z this past weekend. Here's a how-to video in case anyone is interested:

They'll be doing some other stuff to the Z going forward, so be sure to subscribe!

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11-07-2018, 01:10 PM

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Nice video guys. Can you share the model numbers of what units/parts you used?

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11-07-2018, 01:18 PM

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thats the exact pac module im installing

appreciate the info and walk through on the install

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11-08-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 390amx1

Nice video guys. Can you share the model numbers of what units/parts you used?

Here you go:

Headunit - https://amzn.to/2SVDJnz
Harness - https://amzn.to/2SUNS3V
Bezel - https://amzn.to/2Dstbb3
Backup Camera - https://amzn.to/2JMzfvy

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11-08-2018, 08:17 PM

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Think about one on the front while you're at it.

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11-09-2018, 10:30 AM

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Do you retain the Bose system? I have a 06 Z with Bose and I’m getting conflicting research...

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11-09-2018, 10:42 AM

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Think about one on the front while you're at it.

Dash cam? I'm thinking about it.

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11-09-2018, 10:42 AM

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Do you retain the Bose system? I have a 06 Z with Bose and I’m getting conflicting research...

Retain it in what sense?

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11-09-2018, 02:15 PM

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Retain it in what sense?

amplifier working and factory speakers.

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11-09-2018, 03:23 PM

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amplifier working and factory speakers.

Yep, everything works. Unfortunately, the Bose system is lacking some punch on the low end, so I might consider adding a small subwoofer later down the road. I'd recommend going with the higher end PAC box to retain all of the factory bits and pieces.

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11-09-2018, 04:45 PM

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Curious to see how your battery does with that PAC. I've read about this unit tripling the resting current draw when parked.

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11-09-2018, 04:58 PM

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My PAC exhibits no excessive draw when parked (it is wired as described in my Android Head Unit & Backup Camera Installation thread from 4.5 years ago).

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11-10-2018, 12:12 AM

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I want to do this install my self minus the backup camera. Mind linking me to the higher end PAC box? thanks! how's this particular pioneer unit? I honestly don't need nav or anything but apple carplay would be useful since I have an iphone and I just need bluetooth for music.

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11-10-2018, 06:51 AM

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I want to do this mod so bad but I am not smart when it comes to stereo and electronics. I need to do more research to ensure I get all the proper components so that everything works. I want to also install a back up camera as well as front bumper.

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11-10-2018, 12:32 PM

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What did you do to power up the FM antenna?

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11-11-2018, 01:49 PM

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Curious to see how your battery does with that PAC. I've read about this unit tripling the resting current draw when parked.

I haven’t noticed anything; I guess we’ll see on an ongoing basis.

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11-11-2018, 01:51 PM

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look at the links I posted above. I love the headunit. It’s cheap and works very well. CarPlay is definitely worth it for the navigation and Spotify/Pandora.

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