Hodo

Wow, that's WEAK! Can't believe that Pioneer thinks that's in any way "ok".

Ok, so I have figured out how to set my presets (press and hold) but how do I replace "Preset 1" with "Howard 100" or the like?

Yeah, I know, but this guy did my install "on the side" and agreed to do the bypass for me before hand. I even provided him the pic and description from the bypass thread on this forum . . . somehow he goofed it up, which isn't giving me a lot of confidence about the rest of his install -- don't get me wrong, I was there for 90% of it, and his interior tear down and speaker wiring (had him install six new speakers, two of which were in new/fabricated locations) and amp install skills were good based upon my un-trained eye, but I think this may have been the first time he installed a head unit/nav of this complexity.

I've started to read the manual, but it's pretty big . . . no excuse, I know.

 

Thanks for the tips, will try why stationary. Guess my installer messed up the bypass (I provided the info from this site, don't know why he didn't do it).

 

Thanks again,

 

david

Ok, had my Z120BT installed this past weekend and went into the settings page and of the 6-8 options available on the settings page 3/4 of them are greyed out (nothing happens when I touch them), only AV Audio and one other option are in full color (and work when I touch them). Why is this?

 

Also, what menu is the time set in? And how do I turn off the "beep" (or at least adjust the volume lower) every time I hit any button or any on-screen icon?

 

TIA,

David

Thanks . . . funny how we (me, actually) make product capability assumptions based on competing products. I had TOTALLY missed the fact that this unit (based on your post) does not store ripped music to the HD. What in the world is this unit DOING with 30 GB of space for Nav only?

The only thing I cannot find at this point is a TV tuner that is compatible with the Strada (I actually haven't looked in detail at the Strada's specs to know whether or not it accepts a TV tuner input, to be honest).

Seem like fairly equivalent units . . . anyone have any thoughts?

Conspicuous by their absence (on Pioneer's authorized dealers list) are "car audio" and "navigation" -- I'm not sure that link would make me feel better. Actually am inclined to believe that 6ave.com is not an authorized dealer for car audio and navigation . . . . or am I missing something?

Conspicuous by their absence (on Pioneer's authorized dealers list) are "car audio" and "navigation" -- I'm not sure that link would make me feel better. Actually am inclined to believe that 6ave.com is not an authorized dealer for car audio and navigation . . . . or am I missing something?

As a general rule . . . I'd prefer to let someone steal something rather than shoot them (even if it is "legal" to do so). To each their own.

Emay -- glad someone said it . . . . "professional" and "street racing" do not belong in the same sentence. In fact, they're mutually exclusive terms -- as are "responsible" and "160 mph" and "back open [public] roads".

nexusgroove -- I'm all for modifying and personalizing your vehicle (cosmetic, acoustic, performance or otherwise) and some of the stuff you're talking about doing with your Z1 does sound really interesting . . . but it sounds like you're still living the 18-22 year old lifestyle. To each their own, it's just that 160 mph on a public road (no matter how deserted they are) isn't something I normally associate with someone who (at 30) should be mature enough to know better. Divert a little of the money you spend on mods, rent some track time and get your 'jones' statisfied that way. This sounds harsh, and while I mean it I don't mean it in an aggressive, screw you way, but . . . . while I have no malice towards you individually, I hope you're caught, arrested and have your car impounded before someone is seriously injured (yourself included).

even the "good" review says "nice first attempt . . . "

buy.com

[url=http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202636440&loc=111&sp=1]http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?s ... c=111&sp=1[/url]

you must add to your cart to see price.

amazon.com also has it at the same price.

based on researching reviews, the garmin nuvi 360 seems to be top notch right now. Approximately $699 -- but it's just coming out right now, that price will drop over time (or additional retailers willing to drop the price will begin carrying it). I know your budget is $600 -- but an extra $99 for a unit that seems to have it all (not just in terms of "specs" but in terms of usability) doesn't seem like too much of a stretch, YMMV.

I have no idea what the MSRP is for the Nuvi 360, but I do know that I can buy one from either Buy.com or Amazon.com for about $699 versus an Avic-S1 from a similarly reputable online retailer (i.e. Abt, Crutchfield, or J&R) for $599. So $100 difference doesn't really deter me, no. Most good in-dash navigation solutions (i.e. the Pioneer Avic-Z1) go for $1,500 minimum, and then the portable, transfer it between cars, take it with you to Europe on vacation aspect is lost.

Now, if I wanted to go "bargain basement" and select a less than known quantity retailer, I could pick up the Avic-S1 for $440. But that isn't really an apples-to-apples comparison, is it? I mean, once the Nuvi 360 has been out a while and all of the "shady", "fly by night", "our shipping charges are $69.99", or "our return policy is that we don't take returns" online retailers are selling it, then maybe we can compare pricing on a level playing field.

Having said that, [i]even at $440 vs. $700[/i], while I'm not the kind of person who sneezes at a $260 price difference (BELIEVE ME, I'M A TIGHT-WAD :lol: ), I'd much rather pay the "extra" $260 for something that actually works, than "save" $260 and buy something that is going to annoy me every time I use it. I suppose that for the person for whom the extra $260 is a deal-breaker, that logic doesn't apply, and I understand that -- it's not like I can afford the best in class of everything I buy.

There's an old saying, and I forget exactly how it goes, but it's something like this: "The glow of a good deal had fades much more quickly than the sting of a bad purchase." As always, YMMV, just my two cents.

No, didn't read the review at the12volt.com -- the subject line of my post says the review was by [url=http://www.gizmodo.com]www.gizmodo.com[/url] . There's a video that goes with it, very disappointing.

Very disappointing review. Takes the S1 off my list. Garmin Nuvi 360, here I come. Oh well. :(

Deal over. 1st 10% discount no longer in effect. Oh well . . .

Ok, the Z1 is currently $2,049 with [u]free installation[/u]. If you go to [url=http://www.circuitcity.com">www.circuitcity.com via Report