I am from madrid and i am new in this forum, i want to buy an avic-z1, --european version hd1bt-- and my cuestion is that if it is very dificult to install the unit by myself. i have an slk200. another problem is that for my its imposible to find a adapter that fits perfectly like the photo.

thats for your attention and good bye from madrid

sorry for my english 8) :wink:

germiymaca,
I just completed my install of the AVIC-Z1 in a 2002 Porsche 911. If you are handy with this kind of stuff, it is not really very hard.

I was unable to find any dash adapters or wiring harness adapters. You will probably not find anything either for your SLK.

The wiring was really not difficult for my install. I have a wiring diagram for the Porsche and I my stock radio manual had a wiring schematic in the back. Check your owners manual for your car and current stereo. It may have a wiring diagram included. You may also be able to find a wiring diagram for your stereo and car on the web.

The challenge will probably be in making your Z1 install look like it came with the car from the factory.

I would suggest that you start by disasembling the area around your current stereo system just to get an idea of what is involved.

For misc parts (black ABS plastic for surround plates, etc) checkout MetraOnline.com (you can buy their stuff on the web or at local install shops).

You should also consider using Ducatiboy's flasher circuit to enable more functionality while driving (off-road ofcourse). I am using it and thus far it has performed as expected.

I am very satisfied with my install and glad I did it myself.

mivey said:

You should also consider using Ducatiboy's flasher circuit to enable more functionality while driving (off-road ofcourse). I am using it and thus far it has performed as expected.

I highly doubt that the Euro version will have the lockouts that the US one has. I could be wrong, but that's my guess.

Germiymaca- As was stated earlier, the wiring isn't terribly difficult. If you've every installed a stereo before, you'll have no difficulty. The hardest part will be the mounting/trim plates. Metra probably is your best bet and piecing a mounting kit together. They probably don't make one for your car, though. Don't worry about your English, it's not bad at all, and much better than probably anyone's Spanish that's on this forum. By the way, I lived in Rota, way down south near Cadiz, in Andulucia for 2 years. Very beautiful. I really miss it.

hi imolavirus and mivey, thanks for your help!!!! provably I will not install the avic by myself. :lol:

i think european version doesnt have any restrinction or lockout (i think you are talking abour seen tv when you drives). anyway i wish to found any dash adapters to my car :) :)

thanks for your helpp 8) :lol: