Hey all,
I'm new to the boards. I just ordered my AVIC-Z1 and had a few questions before it gets here.
A lot of these can be found with some quick searching on www.installer.com (or this forum).
First off I have a 2007 Honda CR-V:
Just showing off? 
- Is there a wiring harness adapter available for this?
http://www.installer-data.com/item/disp ... it=70-1722
- Were can I find a dash kit for the Z1?
http://www.installer-data.com/item/disp ... it=99-7873
- I already have an XM antenna with service can I use this or do I need the accessory for the Z1?
You have an XM radio or circuit box with service... the antenna does not
have the service. I don't know for sure, because I haven't tried it and I
suppose anything is possible with enough reverse engineering and
hacking.... but you won't be able to use the XM radio, you will need the
Pioneer XM radio made for the Z1 and it might be possible that you can
pull the XM antenna out of the radio and reinsert it into the pioneer xm
radio and not have to run another antenna. But if you change radios, you
will lose the service, you might be able to call up XM and see if they will
switch the service from one radio's serial number to another. If you are
paying for it, they will. If this is the free service they give to new car
owners, I don't know if they will or not.
- Can I use my factory steering wheel controls for volume etc..?
Most of us use these:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-W361yUcS3Z ... i=127SWIPS
Here is the link to the company's site for how to hook it up for a 07 CRV
http://www.pac-audio.com/swixprogrammin ... les&ID=458
- I have read several security bypass methods which is the best for this unit/car?
Depends on when your Z1 was built, I'm assuming it will be after 07/06 so you will use the 07/06 instructions on my site:
http://www.sminntech.com/z1flash.html
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!!
Matt
No problem we love hand holding newbies! 