Marc996

Hi all, I have an AVIC Z1 in my 02 Porsche 911, it's wired right up to the factory Bose system and DID sound great, I have noticed that lately it seems to be a bit "muddy" in sound. Could it be a grounding issue? Thanks!

Lou, What year is your car? In 03 they went to the MOST bus so you can NOT reuse existing amps and wiring so they may be correct. My car is an 02 with BOSE so this was no issue. I bought the connectors and wired them up to the pioneer so it was plug and play. Sounds great, way better then the Porsche head unit and the BOSE amps, subs and speakers do just fine. Cheers! - Marc

My armrest is a stock one recovered with a better quality leather and available from: http://928leathershop.com/Dashboard,_Console_and_Panel_Covers.html They do excellent work!

I downloaded the Porsche image from this site, do a search you will find them.

Hiya, I bought the glossy one on ebay, the part is of excellent quality! 2 quick coats of rustoleam textured plastic paint and it' perfect. Any questions let me know. Best, Marc

Using a Verizon Blackberry 8830, very similar to curve, you should have no issue.

Thanks! I did end up doing the install myself.

I was not digging the trim with the glossy finish so I refinished it to match the dash. I am very pleased with the results.

Sure!

Planning on painting the surround to match the dash or perhaps silver to match console. Installed with XM, Bluetooth and iPOD, No wires cut so car can be returned to stock if desired and it all works fine with factory Bose amp and speakers.

No problem here with my 8830 and Z1

That was indeed the issue, Thanks!!

are you using a Pioneer XM unit or an XM Direct adaptor? If it is the latter I think the "not connected" is normal.

Is there a trusted source to buy an unlocked and imaged drive? ie: plug and play?

Installed a Z1 in my 2002 Porsche 996 w/Bose - Bluetooth/XM/ipod Sounds great, everything works however when getting any sound from the unit other than regular audio I get a low buzzing. Examples that buzz, the beeps, Nav voice and hands free phone. Thanks in advance!

Go to second page of this thread - Jersey EMT did the install and you'll see his post. Click on the 'PM' button at the bottom of his post. Thanks, I see he only has one post so if you have an email or contact info please let me know. Thanks and that a great looking Lambo!

Huh? I did pay someone to install it. He even posted in this thread - Jersey EMT (That's him in the picture). Do you have contact info for the installer?

Anyone know of a GOOD installer in Northern NJ? I am installing a Z2 in my 02 Porsche 911 and while I am very comfortable with the wiring..etc I am not good and making a faceplate, so I need am installer that man make a very OEM looking faceplate. Thanks! Marc

May I ask who did the Install? I want to put one on my Porsche 996 but am looking for a clean installation and I am in North NJ as well. Thanks!