Guest eddie0513 Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Does anyone know if the AVIC-Z1 navigation unit will fit into a 2007 Chevy Avalanche? I am thinking of buying a unit (AVIC-Z1), but not sure if it will fit into my 2007 Avalanche without much modifications. Thanks! eap0108 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skicrave Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Yep, it will fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emay Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Here is my 07 AV with the Z1 installed. [img]http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/41980/IMG_5158.JPG[/img] Sorry about the size.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skicrave Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Cool, was that an off the shelf kit or did you have to make the trim ring yourself? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emay Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 off the shelf from Metra.. FYI, the 2006 impala and monte carlo double dins are the exact same kit as the 2007 tahoe, suburban and avalanche. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 On the 2007 Avalanche Pic w/ the Z1, is that a gap on the bottom of the trim plate? If so, then the Nav unit isn't an exact fit? eddie0513 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Oh yeah...and where did you get the wiring harness for the Avalnche? I was told it's not out yet! eddie0513 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmice127 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 [quote name="Anonymous"]On the 2007 Avalanche Pic w/ the Z1, is that a gap on the bottom of the trim plate? If so, then the Nav unit isn't an exact fit? eddie0513[/quote] Kinda looks like it is tilted a bit? Maybe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skicrave Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Or maybe it's not tilted, and that extra space allows for the slide mechanism at the bottom? Regardless, from the normal vantage point actually sitting in a seat, I highly doubt that would be visible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emay Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 LOL, picky picky you guys are, there is a slight gap. this pic was when I was test fitting. The HVAC controls are seperate and overlap the install face, and the lower cigarette lighter section with the parking assist and pedal buttons over lap the HVAC. It cleaned up in the final assembly as I to noticed the slight spacing problem. There's plenty of room in the 07 dash to run anything you want, it's pretty rediculous actually in how much space is behind the fake wood trim panel. Metra has their harnesses out, you can order them now on line or over the phone through JP customs. Here's metra's PDF for the wiring harness for a little proof and a link to JP's product line of both the bose and no bose kits: [url=http://www.metraonline.com/_assets/manuals/INSTGMOS-LAN-02.pdf]http://www.metraonline.com/_assets/manu ... LAN-02.pdf[/url] [url=http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=310]http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer ... hp?cat=310[/url] first two items are the new metra wiring harnesses.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiboy Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 [quote name="Emay"]LOL, picky picky you guys are, there is a slight gap. this pic was when I was test fitting. [/quote] For what it's worth, I thought it looked great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Looks real good! If you could ,would you give alist as to what I would need to purchase to properly install the AVIC-Z1, (like dash kit(s), wiring harnesses) and whatever else I would need. Thanks eddie0513 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Just one other question: Do you have on-star? I was told that on-star would not be retained if you don't connect it with certain adapters or harnesses or whatever it is! Is this true? Thanks eddie0513 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emay Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 eddie, if you go to the links I supplied, you will find that all of the items you need are listed. The wiring harness from metra retains all stock options to the vehicle including onstar, chimes and turn signals. Yes I said the signals, the 07 model lineup has a warning ding that kicks in after 45 seconds of driving 15mph, gets the folks that forget to turn the darn thing off. Ducati thanks for the props, I ordered your flasher mod a few days back, that will complete my project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ducatiboy Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 [quote name="Emay"]Ducati thanks for the props, I ordered your flasher mod a few days back, that will complete my project.[/quote] No problem, looks like a real nice install. Every order I had has shipped, so you should get it soon. Please post on how the install goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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