Here is my AVIC Z2 Install. i did everything myself it came out pretty good i must say. i also dont have any experiance what so ever with car electronics. this is my first stereo that i have ever done. i just read the manual and that was pretty much it. i bypassed the factory amp, so the amp is out of the car as well as the sub

AVIC Z2 w/ Bluetooth and ipod

this is what i took out to make the install a little easier. i just took everything out that way i could run the wires without a problem

i mounted the mic right next to the mirror switch

the ipod cable is in the glove box that way its out of sight and plus i can hook the ipod up and then throw it in there and use the touch screen to make it work

let me know how the mic works recessed back that far. i heard you cant cover those side slots that are just behind the front holes

Looks good. Honestly think the mic would work better up on the pillar, but gl with that. Is that a type arrrrrrrrrrr shift knob? lol.

the mic works, but everyone i talk to says they hear an echo. i dont know how to make that stop, the manual says turn down the volume and it should work.

yes that is a type r shift knob and everything else in the interior is type r.

the mic works, but everyone i talk to says they hear an echo. i dont know how to make that stop, the manual says turn down the volume and it should work.

 

yes that is a type r shift knob and everything else in the interior is type r.

The echo has alot to do with the mic placement as well (like misfit was saying) and also with the mic picking up the sound of the voices over the cars speakers.

So if everything in the interior is type r, I hope that what REALLY matters is type R as well. K20a in there? Or are you frontin? lol

no k20a, i might supercharge in the future so it would be just a big waste of money to get the k20a. it would benice just to say i have it but the only thing my car is missing from the k20a is the lsd and the 11.5 compression ratio. which if i supercharge it would be better to have a lower compression so thats why i am sticking with my motor.

you kno wut else would be nice to go with the type r theme.... type r speakers and subs from alpine.... i like em....

no k20a, i might supercharge in the future so it would be just a big waste of money to get the k20a. it would benice just to say i have it but the only thing my car is missing from the k20a is the lsd and the 11.5 compression ratio. which if i supercharge it would be better to have a lower compression so thats why i am sticking with my motor.

Hmm.... SC? Why not turbo? What SC were you thinkin on going with? Also what EMS were you thinking about? You K guys use kpro dont you? I'd probably go with a stand alone to be honest. You setup for auto-x, road course, or drag?

i have a sc 06 type s and chose the sc over turbo for reliability and power on demand. i hit 299 to the wheels which is plenty. and to the ts is that a scosche dash kit painted to match? if so what kind of paint did you use, more specifically what is the color called?

Looks alot like the factory dash bezel for a non-type s.

Anyone know what dash kit is shown in these pictures?

I notice that the dash is a perfect fit, is that a dash kit or the original modified?

looks like krisentypes (sp?) from clubrsx. which if it is, that is a scosche dash kit sanded and painted with color matched paint.

Where did you mount the ipod and blu tooth unit?

yea sorry for the delay. the trim kit is the sosche kit. i used black bumper paint i beleive to paint it. u can get it at any auto supply store. i used that becasue someone else recommended it.

also i mounted the ipod unit and the blue tooth unit behind the avic unit i think i stuck them on my factory air box or something. i suppose there not in the best location but no problems yet. the ipod cable goes into my glove box that way i can hook up the ipod and throw it in there. the blue tooth mic is mounted by my sunroof switch. im thinking about relocating it because i get really bad echo. anyone have any ideas on how to fix that?

I have the RSX-S as well. Nice job on the install, looks similar to mine. But I didn't take out the Bose sub and amp... I just tapped into the amp with an RCA adapter and it worked perfectly.

The extra output from the Z1/2 really makes a difference in our cars as the factory Bose amp really lacks in power. You can actually feel the subwoofer when the Z1/2 is controlling it. I remember how ineffective the factory deck was.

i ended up making a little mount holdes the mic on top of the steering column.

pretty good clarity and semi-hidden...

i would have preferred to have done what you did with the flush mount - that that covers the noise cancelling portion of the barrell (probably what is creating ur echo).

do u have a pic of what u did?

sorry for the bad pics (cell phone) but i dont have my camera with me so...

i made it out of part of the Schoshe dash kit (lol) and the stock mic clip

Very nice install both himsweet66six and NoId!!

I also have an 06 Type-S and just got my Z2 in today. I plan on keeping the Bose Amp and Sub using the Metra 70-1725 wiring Harness.

I was thinking on installing the mic where NoId installed it, but im concerned that it might not work well on that location since I have an Injen intake which is pretty loud.

Thanks

I have the RSX-S as well. Nice job on the install, looks similar to mine. But I didn't take out the Bose sub and amp... I just tapped into the amp with an RCA adapter and it worked perfectly.

 

The extra output from the Z1/2 really makes a difference in our cars as the factory Bose amp really lacks in power. You can actually feel the subwoofer when the Z1/2 is controlling it. I remember how ineffective the factory deck was.

Did you use the Metra 70-1725 or how did you connect the amp and sub to the HU? if you did, where did you connect the Metra's RCA's?

thanks