Just ordered my Avic x920 and waiting for it to ship.. I'm pretty excited, i ordered the ipod cable to but i wanted to know what else is needed for proper installation/use (I have a 2001 Audi a4) - If that makes any difference ?

Would you guys recommend a first timer in installing an aftermarket head unit to try this installation ?

-Mike

Hey mike you need at least 2 things

#1 Double din bracket and new front face plate bracket. This comes together in one package.

You get them from metraonline.com

#2 You need also the wiring harness that plugs into your car's audio/power ports to give you cables that you eventually have to connect to the Avic's wiring harness.

You can also get them from metraonline.com

Neither of those come with your AVIC system.

Thanks for your help, Would this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190427475021&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT work as the double din bracket and front face plate bracket?

and this http://cgi.ebay.com/Audi-VW-Amp-Integration-Harness-1993-2004-F1787-/280429212373?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414ae232d5 for the wiring harness ?

Thanks for your help, Would this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190427475021&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT work as the double din bracket and front face plate bracket?

and this http://cgi.ebay.com/Audi-VW-Amp-Integration-Harness-1993-2004-F1787-/280429212373?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414ae232d5 for the wiring harness ?

Correct, they both look like the right ones (at least according to their descriptions).

Thanks man, I would have looked stupid trying to do the installation without those parts !

Dont forget you'll need an antenn adapter as well. I have a 2010 VW and needed a dual fakra adapter. I think audi uses the same adapter.

Is that antenna adapter used to listen to the radio through the avic ?

Is that antenna adapter used to listen to the radio through the avic ?

Ha i had to do the same with my jeep. the antenna wire will not go into the back the AVIC, that's why you need an adapter.

Will i still be able to do a proper working installation just without the radio working and add the antena wire in a week or so?

Yes.

Yes.

Thanks for all the help guys. Going to do the install today then upload some pics !

you're welcome! Good luck and take your time.

Will i still be able to do a proper working installation just without the radio working and add the antena wire in a week or so?

well if there is no antenna adapter, then it will not be a "proper working installation" but more of a "unprepared rigged installation", but the unit will work except for the radio(since thats what your really asking) or you can just go out to a store and buy one and do it right the first time and not have to do the work twice