I have decided to have an AVIC-Z2 installed in my Gallardo (along with backup camera, and XM), and had a few questions for the experts -

1) Does anyone know where the VSS can get connected to on this car? And is it really needed if we can't find the right wire?

2) If I read correctly (I have been on this site for about 2 hours reading numerous posts on the Z2), you can change the background image on the startup splash screen, and this is explained in the manual, correct? I would like to but the Lambo shield on there at startup.

3) What is the best way to bypass the Z2? (I have read about 15 threads about unlocking, and it has made my head spin. Some say you use an update disc, some say a grounding wire is needed, and others say to flash my headlights when I startup? Very confused on which is the right/best way.)

Thanks in advance, I look forward to having this unit installed as soon as possible.

1. The VSS is not required, but it can help the unit w/ accuracy.

2. Yes the splash screen can be changed. Look at the threads on creating backgrounds for help.

3. If the Z2 was made in Aug 07 or newer then all you need to do is move a wire to the "secret" location. Then ground that wire and the parking brake wire.

 

3. If the Z2 was made in Aug 07 or newer then all you need to do is move a wire to the "secret" location. Then ground that wire and the parking brake wire.

If I ground the parking brake wire, in one of the threads I was reading, if the parking brake wire is grounded, when you start moving a 'warning' message would pop up that the parking brake is engaged. Or is this corrected with the 'secret' wire.

Oh, how does one find the secret wire???

You will not get that warning if you perform the by-pass correctly and don't turn on the radio until both wires are connected. If you do get the warning then, 1. the by-pass is not correctly done or 2. the unit was turned on before the by-pass was done and the Z2 needs to be reset.

More not-so-secret wire instructions:

http://www.sminntech.com/z1flash.html#newbypass

Awesome. Looks easy enough.

I'm sure it's no issue, but that link says 'Bypass for Z1', I would imagine that it is the same for the Z2?

Is there any other option or 'must have' for the Z2 before I have it installed?

I've have factory nav in my other cars, and they cannot be customized like the aftermarket units. I'd like to take full advantage of all the perks of having one of these systems.

Thanks again,.

MJB

Yeah bypass for the new z2 is the same as it was for the z1.

A bit off topic, but I notice you're from north jersey. you would happen to frequent the lakewood area? Yellow lambo's aren't exactly common in jesey and I've seen one around me on a number of occasions.

bluetooth steering wheel controls if you have them ipod sirius go to pioneer's web site and it will list all the accessories you can get with the z2

Yeah bypass for the new z2 is the same as it was for the z1.

 

A bit off topic, but I notice you're from north jersey. you would happen to frequent the lakewood area? Yellow lambo's aren't exactly common in jesey and I've seen one around me on a number of occasions.

I'm from Bergen County (Just North of Paramus, if you know where that is), and my Lambo is orange.

Sorry looked yellow in you avatar.

NICE ride!!!

Get all the perks with it. The iPod adapter and the bluetooth phone are the shit. Also the backup camera so you can see all the cars you are passing. I also recomend getting Sirius and then taking me for a drive. I will be in Someset NJ in mid March at a saltwater fishing show. I will let you drive mine if I can drive yours

You will love the Z2!!

NICE ride!!!

Get all the perks with it. The iPod adapter and the bluetooth phone are the shit. Also the backup camera so you can see all the cars you are passing. I also recomend getting Sirius and then taking me for a drive. I will be in Someset NJ in mid March at a saltwater fishing show. I will let you drive mine if I can drive yours

 

You will love the Z2!!

I am getting XM, since I have XM in all my other cars. I don't have an Ipod, so no need for that stuff.

I am also getting the backup cam; even though rear vis isn't that bad, I'd still feel more comfortable backing up if I could actually see.

Is the bluetooth adapter an add on, or does it come preinstalled?? I thought it came with it - I do have a bluetooth phone, so that would be a good idea (even though I don't talk on the phone much when I'm in the G.

Bluetooth( ND-BT1) is an add on and is sweet. If you get the remote that straps on the steering wheel(CD-SR1), it has the phone contols on it too.

I hear you on the no iPod. Also, I had XM( 9 radios in total), but switched to Sirius and I like Sirius much better. No commercials on my favorite music channels.

Have fun!!!

YOU my friend are a FU*@ING pimp, I would bitchslap a nun for that car

Had everything installed over the weekend. Came out great. Got the XM, backup cam, and Bluetooth. Everything works great, and I am just starting to customize the unit. Once the weather clears up around here I can mess with the nav functions a bit more.

I even got the splash screen and background images all setup -

Here it is in the shop (wearing my 'winter' rims/tires) let me know which ones you like better - HRE's or Orange/Black.

That orange is fu#@in sexy. And my vote goes to the HREs

thanx for the pix...looks nice is it a regulag driver or a sunday car?

Jesus that guy in the car looks nervous!!! lol It was a pleasure...glad you like it...the only thing i forgot was to take a before pic of the dash...

you suck.

i hate you.

(figuratively, of course)

can i test ride you lambo?

tehe

DAMN, pimp car man. Nice to have cool toys like that. My cool expensive toy is my soon to be Z2. I'm looking to buy the z2, but I'm stuck between the D3 and Z2. Money is not an issue between the two, more of what model is better and more functional.

How do you like it so far?...I really want it but want more info on it from pepz who actually own it. What do you like and dislike about it?

How do you like it so far?...I really want it but want more info on it from pepz who actually own it. What do you like and dislike about it?

Personally, unless you think you'll make use of the harddrive storage space for music, there's no way I could justify the extra money for the Z2 now. I don't necessarily regret buying my Z1, but I'm not at all satisfied with it from a performance standpoint. It's great hardware crippled by a terrible UI.

$0.02

I really like mine so far. I've only used the Nav maybe twice so far, and it seems to work well. But I didn't really get it for the Nav, more important to me was the XM Sat radio - I can't live without it, so I guess any head unit could have worked.

The few times I have used the Nav, it seemed faster than my other cars that have DVD based Nav systems. The menus can be a little confusing since there are alot of them compared to the factory nav setups which are VERY basic.

I only decided to get the Z2 because I wanted something in there that had a good value to go along with the car in case I decide to upgrade in the near future.

I haven't put any music on the HD yet, but it seems pretty straightforward from what I read in the manual.

I like the bluetooth setup, too - but again, that could be adapted to any head unit.

Overall I like the unit - another big plus for me was that the Z2 allows some custom screens, which is really cool and lets you personalize the Nav unit to your liking (See above pics).

nice ride! clean install,looks nice

I only decided to get the Z2 because I wanted something in there that had a good value to go along with the car in case I decide to upgrade in the near future.

STUPID QUESTION

WTF are you going to upgrade to? A Bugatti Veyron OR Koenigsegggg

I only decided to get the Z2 because I wanted something in there that had a good value to go along with the car in case I decide to upgrade in the near future.

 

STUPID QUESTION

 

WTF are you going to upgrade to? A Bugatti Veyron OR Koenigsegggg

Ha. That's a different tax bracket. Possibly a Spyder or the new LP560/4...

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