Pioneer AVIC-D1 Review for C6
06-01-2005, 11:57 PM
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Pioneer AVIC-D1 Review for C6
Hi Guys,
I just got the Pioneer AVIC-D1 installed in my C6. I wanted to let you all know that I am very satisfied with this head unit and want to make sure any one looking for an alternative to the factory nav checks this unit out.
Sound Quality:
Simply amazing... Compared to the factory head unit it's like night and day. I had issues with the radio stations on the factory unit, gone !!! The factory unit had absolutely no auxilary inputs, gone !!! Sound quality was great on all inputs. I got the unit installed with the IPOD adapter. The Ipod can be controlled right from the touch screen display. Although the Ipod interface is not great, it is still functional and the sound quality is awesome.
Navigation:
I drove the car down to VA for memorial day weekend, absolutely no issues. I do not have XM so I cannot comment on the "Nav Traffic" feature but I'm sure it's very neat.
Rear View Camera:
That's right, there is a rear view camera module for this baby !!! It serves it's purpose (especially for my wife...). It's one of those "nice to haves".
In all I am very happy with the unit. The unit looks very much like the stock nav from far so there is no after market look to the car if installed correctly.
Please see pictures below of this unit. Again, very highy recommended !!!
Pioneer AVIC-D1:
Dash Mount:
AVIC-D1 Angled To Avoid Sun Glare:
Ipod Console:
Rear View Camera:
Vehicle Dynamics Display:
Navigation:
Settings:
More Settings:
And Even More Settings...:
Dash Pic:
My Sub and Amps...
I just got the Pioneer AVIC-D1 installed in my C6. I wanted to let you all know that I am very satisfied with this head unit and want to make sure any one looking for an alternative to the factory nav checks this unit out.
Sound Quality:
Simply amazing... Compared to the factory head unit it's like night and day. I had issues with the radio stations on the factory unit, gone !!! The factory unit had absolutely no auxilary inputs, gone !!! Sound quality was great on all inputs. I got the unit installed with the IPOD adapter. The Ipod can be controlled right from the touch screen display. Although the Ipod interface is not great, it is still functional and the sound quality is awesome.
Navigation:
I drove the car down to VA for memorial day weekend, absolutely no issues. I do not have XM so I cannot comment on the "Nav Traffic" feature but I'm sure it's very neat.
Rear View Camera:
That's right, there is a rear view camera module for this baby !!! It serves it's purpose (especially for my wife...). It's one of those "nice to haves".
In all I am very happy with the unit. The unit looks very much like the stock nav from far so there is no after market look to the car if installed correctly.
Please see pictures below of this unit. Again, very highy recommended !!!
Pioneer AVIC-D1:
Dash Mount:
AVIC-D1 Angled To Avoid Sun Glare:
Ipod Console:
Rear View Camera:
Vehicle Dynamics Display:
Navigation:
Settings:
More Settings:
And Even More Settings...:
Dash Pic:
My Sub and Amps...
06-02-2005, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by JyymBo
Fix links please...would love to see these pics!!!
JimO
Erie, PA
JimO
Erie, PA
Would love to see how it integrates into the dash. Also, the rear camera option and IPOD option make this a serious consideration.
Last question...how much (roughly)?
06-02-2005, 01:17 AM
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Sounds like a must have and whats good about it is if you trade or sell car just put in original and put this in new car so it saves you the value of always paying the option for it.
06-02-2005, 10:26 AM
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Fixed Links:
Pioneer AVIC-D1:
Dash Mount:
AVIC-D1 Angled To Avoid Sun Glare:
Ipod Console:
Rear View Camera:
Vehicle Dynamics Display:
Navigation:
more to follow...
Pioneer AVIC-D1:
Dash Mount:
AVIC-D1 Angled To Avoid Sun Glare:
Ipod Console:
Rear View Camera:
Vehicle Dynamics Display:
Navigation:
more to follow...
06-02-2005, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by soloque
Nice set up. I am adding the Eclipse AVN unit this weekend and wanted to know if you are getting any error messages?
By the way, we have a little switch in the middle console which we turn on when we want the system to think the parking brake is on so that we can control the nav when the car is in motion.
06-02-2005, 02:10 PM
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C6C - how far into NY is Valley Stream? I may have to get this exact thing done, at wherever you got it done, when I get my C6.
I'd be coming from the DC area. =0)
I'd be coming from the DC area. =0)
06-02-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jammadave
C6C - how far into NY is Valley Stream? I may have to get this exact thing done, at wherever you got it done, when I get my C6.
I'd be coming from the DC area. =0)
I'd be coming from the DC area. =0)
It's about 30-45 mins from Midtown, but you will have to leave your car for 1-2 days.
06-02-2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stinky
C6Chic - where's the rearview camera mounted and who's the manufacturer? thx.
The rearview camera is right above the license plate, I will tell my husband(Dan1home) to get pics of that for you.
06-02-2005, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stinky
C6Chic - where's the rearview camera mounted and who's the manufacturer? thx.
06-02-2005, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jammadave
C6C - how far into NY is Valley Stream? I may have to get this exact thing done, at wherever you got it done, when I get my C6.
I'd be coming from the DC area. =0)
I'd be coming from the DC area. =0)
06-02-2005, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dan1home
Make sure you PM me before you go there and I will talk to the manager for you to make sure you are not jerked around with.
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Do the radio stations still show up in the heads up display when you change the channel?
Originally Posted by dan1home
Hi Guys,
I just got the Pioneer AVIC-D1 installed in my C6. I wanted to let you all know that I am very satisfied with this head unit and want to make sure any one looking for an alternative to the factory nav checks this unit out.
Sound Quality:
Simply amazing... Compared to the factory head unit it's like night and day. I had issues with the radio stations on the factory unit, gone !!! The factory unit had absolutely no auxilary inputs, gone !!! Sound quality was great on all inputs. I got the unit installed with the IPOD adapter. The Ipod can be controlled right from the touch screen display. Although the Ipod interface is not great, it is still functional and the sound quality is awesome.
Navigation:
I drove the car down to VA for memorial day weekend, absolutely no issues. I do not have XM so I cannot comment on the "Nav Traffic" feature but I'm sure it's very neat.
Rear View Camera:
That's right, there is a rear view camera module for this baby !!! It serves it's purpose (especially for my wife...). It's one of those "nice to haves".
In all I am very happy with the unit. The unit looks very much like the stock nav from far so there is no after market look to the car if installed correctly.
Please see pictures below of this unit. Again, very highy recommended !!!
Pioneer AVIC-D1:
Dash Mount:
AVIC-D1 Angled To Avoid Sun Glare:
Ipod Console:
Rear View Camera:
Vehicle Dynamics Display:
Navigation:
Settings:
More Settings:
And Even More Settings...:
Dash Pic:
My Sub and Amps...
I just got the Pioneer AVIC-D1 installed in my C6. I wanted to let you all know that I am very satisfied with this head unit and want to make sure any one looking for an alternative to the factory nav checks this unit out.
Sound Quality:
Simply amazing... Compared to the factory head unit it's like night and day. I had issues with the radio stations on the factory unit, gone !!! The factory unit had absolutely no auxilary inputs, gone !!! Sound quality was great on all inputs. I got the unit installed with the IPOD adapter. The Ipod can be controlled right from the touch screen display. Although the Ipod interface is not great, it is still functional and the sound quality is awesome.
Navigation:
I drove the car down to VA for memorial day weekend, absolutely no issues. I do not have XM so I cannot comment on the "Nav Traffic" feature but I'm sure it's very neat.
Rear View Camera:
That's right, there is a rear view camera module for this baby !!! It serves it's purpose (especially for my wife...). It's one of those "nice to haves".
In all I am very happy with the unit. The unit looks very much like the stock nav from far so there is no after market look to the car if installed correctly.
Please see pictures below of this unit. Again, very highy recommended !!!
Pioneer AVIC-D1:
Dash Mount:
AVIC-D1 Angled To Avoid Sun Glare:
Ipod Console:
Rear View Camera:
Vehicle Dynamics Display:
Navigation:
Settings:
More Settings:
And Even More Settings...:
Dash Pic:
My Sub and Amps...