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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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more pictures, and tell us how much you paid for the DD HU
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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i', curious(sorry if this is a thread jack or if it's asked elsewhere) but what makes Parrot's bluetooth better than other company's bluetooth? features? clarity? user interace? input appreciated!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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i', curious(sorry if this is a thread jack or if it's asked elsewhere) but what makes Parrot's bluetooth better than other company's bluetooth? features? clarity? user interace? input appreciated!
It works like any other bluetooth. i don't see the differnece.. but if your planning on getting a double din. then throw away that parot lol
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Question about the fit of the HU

I also have a DNX8120 and the JDM trim piece for this install. Ill be doing it in the next couple of weeks. I dry fitted the HU and found that a good sized gap was present. How did you get rid of this issue? Yours looks great!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by shinobi1
I also have a DNX8120 and the JDM trim piece for this install. Ill be doing it in the next couple of weeks. I dry fitted the HU and found that a good sized gap was present. How did you get rid of this issue? Yours looks great!
i think they use a piece of mdf pad, and sand it down.. but you can double check.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Im joining this DNX club this month and I cant wait. Im going over my checklist and shopping around now.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Im joining this DNX club this month and I cant wait. Im going over my checklist and shopping around now.
what's the DNX club website ?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BKZJAYY718
what's the DNX club website ?
It actually doesnt exist.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by gotvolts23

Steering wheel control (PAC SWIJACK) $69 works but took me an hour to learn and go through the programming. I selected volume up and down, Source change, attenuation (mute) and station up and down from the steering column. Slight delay in commands but worth it.
Does your steering wheel have a button to answer the phone? If so, were you able to program the PAC/headunit so that you could continue to use it to answer the phone?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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pm'd you please respond asap
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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I have a question. I don't have the kenwood but, I just bought the Pioneer AVIC-700BT. I haven't installed it yet, but was wondering about a few connections.

Parking Break, and Reverse Gear Signal Input. This is what the radio is asking for. I was wondering if you had the same types of connections to make, and where and or how did you do that. I haven't opened up the radio yet to see what's back there. And for every radio install I have ever done, I haven't had to hook up those wires before.

I have a 2003 Sedan Bose Radio no Navi currently. Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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wow i really like this DD unit

Its now between this and alpine....
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by djphatinc
I have a question. I don't have the kenwood but, I just bought the Pioneer AVIC-700BT. I haven't installed it yet, but was wondering about a few connections.

Parking Break, and Reverse Gear Signal Input. This is what the radio is asking for. I was wondering if you had the same types of connections to make, and where and or how did you do that. I haven't opened up the radio yet to see what's back there. And for every radio install I have ever done, I haven't had to hook up those wires before.

I have a 2003 Sedan Bose Radio no Navi currently. Thanks!
return that, that unit is horrible...

get this Kenwood or get the Pioneer Z2 or Z3....those new pioneers are having MAJOR issues, search around and you'll see what i mean
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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i really like the dnx 8120, for those that have one are there any dancing eq options that will play with the turner or cd input...also when searching through POI's does it have the option to call directly if you select a specific restaurant?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by iwant2drift
return that, that unit is horrible...

get this Kenwood or get the Pioneer Z2 or Z3....those new pioneers are having MAJOR issues, search around and you'll see what i mean
yeah I have been hearing it. However, with my limited ability right not to get something different. I have to stick with this. Also, they just released a firmware update (july 21, 2008) To fix a bunch of the issues people were complaining about. Pretty much everything except long boot times.

http://pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/S...+AVIC+F-Series

I haven't installed it yet, but I will do this right away. My deck was built May 2008, and will not have the update on it.

If anyone could help out with my other question of where would be the easiest place to find the Parking Brake lead in my 2003 Sedan. That would be great. If I have time, I will try to get this done after work today.
 
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