No more JDM finisher gap with double din: pics inside
#31
04-08-2009, 07:56 AM
On paper, the AVIC-F's are kick *** head units... and at today's prices, they are almost too hard to resist. But, Best Buy has these on display and if you just poke around on one for 10 mins, you'll understand the complaints (even with updated firmware). Some owners love theirs and can live with Windows CE quirks, again especially at this price. Or they love to mod/hack everything, and for that these units rule. Other people want it all, but in a more appliance like feel, like an ipod - you may be limited, but whats there does work well. Rather than knock the AVIC-F's, I think you should take a few mins with a display unit. I decided against one personally. If they fix most everything in their 3rd update coming soon, I might revisit the idea of getting an AVIC-F's.
For folks that complain that it may take all of 30 seconds give or take to begin playing music from an iPod or up to 50 or so for their phones to connect, then I guess, yeah, look for another unit. In the grand scheme of things to sweat in life - those don't rate too highly on my list! LOL!
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04-08-2009, 08:00 AM
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Can't imagine what you guys don't like about the F-series units. I'd love to hear specifics. To each their own, but I've had my F-90 in my G for about six months now and I can't imagine what else someone would want. It has AM/FM/HD XM or SIRIUS satellite radio. Bluetooth phone connection, Voice recognition iPod control, CD and DVD player. And the option to use a reverse camera for it too. An amazing unit.
For folks that complain that it may take all of 30 seconds give or take to begin playing music from an iPod or up to 50 or so for their phones to connect, then I guess, yeah, look for another unit. In the grand scheme of things to sweat in life - those don't rate too highly on my list! LOL!
For folks that complain that it may take all of 30 seconds give or take to begin playing music from an iPod or up to 50 or so for their phones to connect, then I guess, yeah, look for another unit. In the grand scheme of things to sweat in life - those don't rate too highly on my list! LOL!
well, I'm complaining about it freezing to the point of having to shut the car off and restart -- ipod dropping out permanently (i had the 2.0 firmware from the pioneer factory) .. it rebooted itself periodically -- the map would freeze and i'd lose my navigation -- not too good when you have a client in the car, huh?
yeah... i didni't care about the delay with it going from one source to another, nor did i complain or care about the touchscreen mild delay ...
my problems with the F-series were horrific -- oh yeah, and if i received a call -- 1 out of 3 times it would permanently freeze the unit ..
yeah... sorry
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04-08-2009, 08:01 AM
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oh, do you want more specifics? www.avic411.com ... go to forums.. then go to "problems/issues for F-series..." case closed.
i'm glad you're enjoying yours, i wish my TWO were as reliable as yours.
i'm glad you're enjoying yours, i wish my TWO were as reliable as yours.
#34
04-08-2009, 08:13 AM
Thanks, I am enjoying mine.
If I had had the problems you describe, I too would have gone back to where I purchased them and gotten a unit that worked correctly. I have had none of the very unusual symptoms you describe on your unit. Do realize that for every person that may have had an issue with them, there are probably 10 that are perfectly happy.
I've been a member of AVIC411 for about a year, so I am well aware of the site and members that have had issues with their F-series. Also very aware of the many members that love them. The fact that a site exists to make the unit better or to help others understand them (hey, kinda like THIS site!) is pretty nice.
As for the JDM/Metra gap the poster in the other thread was referring to: I believe he is speaking to the gaps/fitment of the A/C controls, not the headunit itself. As much as one has to jimmy-jack a headunit such as the AVIC into the JDM fascia, that I guess is personal preference. I believe he wanted to use the Metra fascia (since something like the AVIC fits perfectly into it, but use the JDM A/C control piece (which does NOT fit perfectly into the Metra fascia, as I had tried that exact solution myself).
The fact that you created a run around for the ill-fitment of your then AVIC unit into your G (and I may be wrong on this, though as the original poster has yet to reply, I don't know for sure) isn't what he was asking - as far as I could tell.
If I had had the problems you describe, I too would have gone back to where I purchased them and gotten a unit that worked correctly. I have had none of the very unusual symptoms you describe on your unit. Do realize that for every person that may have had an issue with them, there are probably 10 that are perfectly happy.
I've been a member of AVIC411 for about a year, so I am well aware of the site and members that have had issues with their F-series. Also very aware of the many members that love them. The fact that a site exists to make the unit better or to help others understand them (hey, kinda like THIS site!) is pretty nice.
As for the JDM/Metra gap the poster in the other thread was referring to: I believe he is speaking to the gaps/fitment of the A/C controls, not the headunit itself. As much as one has to jimmy-jack a headunit such as the AVIC into the JDM fascia, that I guess is personal preference. I believe he wanted to use the Metra fascia (since something like the AVIC fits perfectly into it, but use the JDM A/C control piece (which does NOT fit perfectly into the Metra fascia, as I had tried that exact solution myself).
The fact that you created a run around for the ill-fitment of your then AVIC unit into your G (and I may be wrong on this, though as the original poster has yet to reply, I don't know for sure) isn't what he was asking - as far as I could tell.
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04-08-2009, 09:49 AM
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Thanks, I am enjoying mine.
If I had had the problems you describe, I too would have gone back to where I purchased them and gotten a unit that worked correctly. I have had none of the very unusual symptoms you describe on your unit. Do realize that for every person that may have had an issue with them, there are probably 10 that are perfectly happy.
I've been a member of AVIC411 for about a year, so I am well aware of the site and members that have had issues with their F-series. Also very aware of the many members that love them. The fact that a site exists to make the unit better or to help others understand them (hey, kinda like THIS site!) is pretty nice.
As for the JDM/Metra gap the poster in the other thread was referring to: I believe he is speaking to the gaps/fitment of the A/C controls, not the headunit itself. As much as one has to jimmy-jack a headunit such as the AVIC into the JDM fascia, that I guess is personal preference. I believe he wanted to use the Metra fascia (since something like the AVIC fits perfectly into it, but use the JDM A/C control piece (which does NOT fit perfectly into the Metra fascia, as I had tried that exact solution myself).
The fact that you created a run around for the ill-fitment of your then AVIC unit into your G (and I may be wrong on this, though as the original poster has yet to reply, I don't know for sure) isn't what he was asking - as far as I could tell.
If I had had the problems you describe, I too would have gone back to where I purchased them and gotten a unit that worked correctly. I have had none of the very unusual symptoms you describe on your unit. Do realize that for every person that may have had an issue with them, there are probably 10 that are perfectly happy.
I've been a member of AVIC411 for about a year, so I am well aware of the site and members that have had issues with their F-series. Also very aware of the many members that love them. The fact that a site exists to make the unit better or to help others understand them (hey, kinda like THIS site!) is pretty nice.
As for the JDM/Metra gap the poster in the other thread was referring to: I believe he is speaking to the gaps/fitment of the A/C controls, not the headunit itself. As much as one has to jimmy-jack a headunit such as the AVIC into the JDM fascia, that I guess is personal preference. I believe he wanted to use the Metra fascia (since something like the AVIC fits perfectly into it, but use the JDM A/C control piece (which does NOT fit perfectly into the Metra fascia, as I had tried that exact solution myself).
The fact that you created a run around for the ill-fitment of your then AVIC unit into your G (and I may be wrong on this, though as the original poster has yet to reply, I don't know for sure) isn't what he was asking - as far as I could tell.
#36
04-08-2009, 10:21 AM
well, I'm complaining about it freezing to the point of having to shut the car off and restart -- ipod dropping out permanently (i had the 2.0 firmware from the pioneer factory) .. it rebooted itself periodically -- the map would freeze and i'd lose my navigation -- not too good when you have a client in the car, huh?
yeah... i didni't care about the delay with it going from one source to another, nor did i complain or care about the touchscreen mild delay ...
my problems with the F-series were horrific -- oh yeah, and if i received a call -- 1 out of 3 times it would permanently freeze the unit ..
yeah... sorry
yeah... i didni't care about the delay with it going from one source to another, nor did i complain or care about the touchscreen mild delay ...
my problems with the F-series were horrific -- oh yeah, and if i received a call -- 1 out of 3 times it would permanently freeze the unit ..
yeah... sorry
But, if Pioneer nails the v3 update, and they seem motivated to do so, I might own a F-series this summer.
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04-08-2009, 10:24 AM
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I gotta say -- when it worked -- it seriously was an incredible unit -- I was .. beside myself -- the resolution of the screen, the features, even the voice recognition and bluetooth clarity (both ways) was PERFECT! (when it worked).
The sound and imaging was also incredible...
... hopefully for all those out here w/ F-series.. the V3 will be great -- for others interested.. i'm sure kenwood's new lineup will have similar features (the *140 series) and the new AVIC F-series should have many of these bugs worked out.
The sound and imaging was also incredible...
... hopefully for all those out here w/ F-series.. the V3 will be great -- for others interested.. i'm sure kenwood's new lineup will have similar features (the *140 series) and the new AVIC F-series should have many of these bugs worked out.
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04-08-2009, 04:42 PM
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I did the 8120 install myself here's the pic:
The gap is not bad -- luckily the factory holes in the cage are PERFECT for this 8120 -- keeps it fairly flush -- but since the face moves to access the CD/DVD drive and the SD slot .. it's gotta have room around the side .. I did put the Kenwood trim ring on it BEHIND it so it doesn't have any gap past the JDM finisher -- looks SWEET.
The gap is not bad -- luckily the factory holes in the cage are PERFECT for this 8120 -- keeps it fairly flush -- but since the face moves to access the CD/DVD drive and the SD slot .. it's gotta have room around the side .. I did put the Kenwood trim ring on it BEHIND it so it doesn't have any gap past the JDM finisher -- looks SWEET.
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04-09-2009, 02:27 PM
hah I was just browsing and saw my pictures and was like "wow those look familiar for some reason" then i realized they were mine. lol... well glad you guys can get some use out of them.
I don't know if the people that write neg reviews of the f-series got defective units or whatever but I love mine, I've never had a problem with it except a couple times when I was on the phone talking then got in the car and the phone synced with the radio. It semi-locked up, the screen wouldn't respond but the music was on. After turning the car off/on it worked. Everything else is flawless.
I don't know if the people that write neg reviews of the f-series got defective units or whatever but I love mine, I've never had a problem with it except a couple times when I was on the phone talking then got in the car and the phone synced with the radio. It semi-locked up, the screen wouldn't respond but the music was on. After turning the car off/on it worked. Everything else is flawless.
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04-09-2009, 06:25 PM
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Yeah -- i had TWO f-units that were ... well, f-ed...
So, I may be that 1/10 or 2/10 guy that bought the two defective units.. but needless to say, i'm happy for all F-unit owners that are lovin' that unit -- i wish mine were reliable b/c i'd love to have kept it and saved the cash and enjoyed that sweet interface/gui.
Nonetheless I love the kenwood, and just purchased a 6140 for my dad-in-law
So, I may be that 1/10 or 2/10 guy that bought the two defective units.. but needless to say, i'm happy for all F-unit owners that are lovin' that unit -- i wish mine were reliable b/c i'd love to have kept it and saved the cash and enjoyed that sweet interface/gui.
Nonetheless I love the kenwood, and just purchased a 6140 for my dad-in-law
#45
05-12-2009, 03:32 PM
I just ordered everything I need:
F90BT
JDM DD KIT
7551
PAC Steering wheel control
Nissan Antenna adapter
Sub amp & kit
I am about to do the install this week. I have a question about the bracket that holds the stereo in place to the JMB piece, where is this located?
Does it come with the F90BT?
Thanks!
F90BT
JDM DD KIT
7551
PAC Steering wheel control
Nissan Antenna adapter
Sub amp & kit
I am about to do the install this week. I have a question about the bracket that holds the stereo in place to the JMB piece, where is this located?
Does it come with the F90BT?
Thanks!