raddd Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 like ^^^says anyone with a vw or an audi self install the Z1? im curious if i should atempt this or just get it professionally done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I have a VW R32 and I posted install pics in the post 'post pics of your install' And although I didnt do it myself I had a local guy from the vwvortex.com forum do it for me. That would be a problem for you, as he lives in NY but I think you would have better luck, quicker responses, posting on vwvortex.com. Good luck. BTW. It's an awesome system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I installed mine in a 2005 Golf TDI. Wasnt too but you need to round up some extra parts to make it easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImolaVirus Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I've got the Z1 in my 2000 S4. Physically the install was pretty straight forward, but you really do have to bypass the stock amps and replace the door speakers if you have the Bose system, since it doesn't play nice with anything else but itself. I found that replacing the door speaks was really hard to do, since the Bose speaks are of some very strange proportions and 2ohm. So, I used the stock speakers, and utilized an amp that was 2 ohm stable, and it sounds great. If you've done a few installs in the past, then I'd say go ahead and do it, but plan it out, first. If you've never done it, pay someone. [img]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/P3FE/PB240100.jpg[/img] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1x1 Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I'm interested in this too. I have a 2000 Passat with a tape deck on top, empty pocket and the climate controls on bottom. So the unit will fit. I have my Z1 already to verify that. I took the VW tape deck out, but I'm not sure how to secure the Z1 to the hole where the old radio used to be. I ran across this Pioneer part number in my Googling, ADT-VA133. It says it's a double din install kit for the Z1, but I can't find any pictures. Imola, how did you secure the Zi to the dash? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImolaVirus Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 well, I have to admit- I kinda cheated. I had the D1 which came with a cage around it (like most aftermarket decks). I've got 2 #10X2" self tapping screws (@ the 3 & 9 o'clock positions) that secure the deck to the radio stack innards. Since the Z1 fit, I just slid it into place, and it's kind of press fit in there. It holds fine under hard launches in the S4, so, it's not going anywhere. Sorry it's not much help, and my digital camera is down for the count right now, so I can't take any pics. Let me know if I can help further. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajmi982 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I have a 2004 Jetta GLI, only issue was finding the speed sensor wire. Everything is working just fine and with a lil dremmel work and the pioneer kit, all is well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virtuapete Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 About to do a custom install into the shop's 90Q (custom dash kit being made) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thread Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 What kind of Vdub - Audi do you have? I've got a 2006 GLI which is a pain because the electronics are all CAN-BUS. But, despite people saying you need a $300 CAN-BUS adapter to get a speed pulse signal, you don't The white wire with a purple stripe behind the insturment cluster is a regular speed pulse wire that you can tap right into with no worries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raddd Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 word ! WAT ^^^^ HE SAID Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thread Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Here's a pic pf the D1 installed but, it's coming out this weekend for a Z1. I've since modified the trim so the inner corners are sharp and not rounded. [img]http://web.mac.com/cvervais/iWeb/Site/gli_files/IMG_2205.jpg[/img] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dionga Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [quote name="thread"]Here's a pic pf the D1 installed but, it's coming out this weekend for a Z1. I've since modified the trim so the inner corners are sharp and not rounded. [img]http://web.mac.com/cvervais/iWeb/Site/gli_files/IMG_2205.jpg[/img][/quote] Thead, Nice to see you post over here as well. I will probably be hitting you up with some questions on Vortex IM. I am ordering my Z1 today. Does the cluster have to come out to get to the speedpulse wire?? Do you have sat module?? how did you do the antenna? I don't want to add an additional sat antenna and want to use my stock antenna if at all possible. I have a pkg 2 w/XM. Do I need anything other than the Metra 70-9003 harness adapter? Dustin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiboy Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [quote name="thread"]Here's a pic pf the D1 installed but, it's coming out this weekend for a Z1. I've since modified the trim so the inner corners are sharp and not rounded. [/quote] Nice install but out of all people, what are YOU doing with an ipod? Ech! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thread Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [quote name="dionga"] Thead, Nice to see you post over here as well. I will probably be hitting you up with some questions on Vortex IM. I am ordering my Z1 today. Does the cluster have to come out to get to the speedpulse wire??[/quote] Yep, but it's just two torx screws and a good yank. [quote name="dionga"]Do you have sat module?? how did you do the antenna? I don't want to add an additional sat antenna and want to use my stock antenna if at all possible. I have a pkg 2 w/XM. [/quote] Same as my car. You can't use the stock SAT antenna. I put the pioneer one on my dash in front of the center vent and it works great. I put the GPS antenna behind the insturment cluster so you can't see it and it also works great in that location. [quote name="dionga"]Do I need anything other than the Metra 70-9003 harness adapter? Dustin[/quote] Butt splice connectors at least. And a multimeter comes in handy. To find the reverse wire just read my rear fog DIY in the MKV forum and it will tell you chich wires are the backup lights. You can tap right at the ECU and don't have to run a wire all the way to the back of the car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dionga Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [quote name="thread"] [quote name="dionga"] Thead, Nice to see you post over here as well. I will probably be hitting you up with some questions on Vortex IM. I am ordering my Z1 today. Does the cluster have to come out to get to the speedpulse wire??[/quote] Yep, but it's just two torx screws and a good yank. [quote name="dionga"]Do you have sat module?? how did you do the antenna? I don't want to add an additional sat antenna and want to use my stock antenna if at all possible. I have a pkg 2 w/XM. [/quote] Same as my car. You can't use the stock SAT antenna. I put the pioneer one on my dash in front of the center vent and it works great. I put the GPS antenna behind the insturment cluster so you can't see it and it also works great in that location. [quote name="dionga"]Do I need anything other than the Metra 70-9003 harness adapter? Dustin[/quote] Butt splice connectors at least. And a multimeter comes in handy. To find the reverse wire just read my rear fog DIY in the MKV forum and it will tell you chich wires are the backup lights. You can tap right at the ECU and don't have to run a wire all the way to the back of the car.[/quote] Nice, I used your DIY for the LED tails and rear fog so I have that printed out. Thanks for the help. Dustin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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