Pioneer AVIC navigation system installed.

[ByDesign]

OK, first let me say that I wanted an RB-1, but nobody had it in stock, and I'm impatient!

Now that that disclaimer is out of the way, here is the Pioneer AVIC-Z2. I know double din systems are not _supposed_ to fit in Vipers, but the guys at AMS car stereo, here in Santa Clara CA, did a custom dash piece for me so that there were no seams, bleeds or hint of the stock oval opening. (The goal was to look factory.)

This system does too much to post, but here are the highlights:
Hard disk based navigation, DVD Audio and Video, full iPod integration, 3D maps and my favorite, backup camera which you can activate when driving. (This is very handy when your top is up as you have much less of a blind spot as the camera is wide angle.)


Pioneer AVIC Z2 info:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069681_423070352,00.html

AMS Car Stereo Contact info:
Map: http://maps.citysearch.com/map/view/1082779
Phone: 408-248-1111
Contact: Curtis

 

[JKVIPER]

Looks great!! They did a fantastic job.

 

[evomind]

that looks awesome.

 

[jpas]

The Z2 is simply the best headunit out there, awesome install. What AMP and speakers did you go with?

 

[ByDesign]

I'm still looking for an amp and speakers, I wanted the head unit first, then the rest.

 

[DII]

I know double din systems are not _supposed_ to fit in Vipers, but the guys at AMS car stereo, here in Santa Clara CA, did a custom dash piece for me so that there were no seams, bleeds or hint of the stock oval opening. (The goal was to look factory.)

You succeeded! The HU looks AWESOME!

 

[steponz]

Man... I want one... Make me want to ditch my Alpine unit...

 

[GTSnake]

Go with an JL amp. They are the best. I have the 500/5.

 

[ByDesign]

Do you also have a JL sub in place of your Alpine factory one?

 

[JUCD VPR]

WOW that looks sweet. They did a great install job.

 

[06blackviper]

is that the factory bezel that was cut or did they manufacture one for you ?

 

[Kala]

Looks great...

After getting stuck in really bad LA traffic for a couple of hours last week, the XM Traffic module would be great.

Any chance you have tried Voice Recognition yet?

 

[Venomiss]

This looks really nice! I like the size and the extras that come with. Nice for long trips.
Thank you for posting the pictures!

 

[SmoknTires]

From one audiophile to another, excellent thought and workmanship.

 

[ByDesign]

is that the factory bezel that was cut or did they manufacture one for you ?

They took the factory one, and recreated it so that there was no "kit" involved, and they had a stronger material to cut the *** in. (They also painted it flat black, so it looks a bit nicer to me in the car.)

 

[ByDesign]

is that the factory bezel that was cut or did they manufacture one for you ?

They created a custom panel for me so that I didn’t have a “kit” look, and no outlines. They also painted it flat black so that it blends very well into the current interior.

 

[steponz]

Can you ask them to build another one for me?

zjoe

 

[ILTTG]

That is quite nice. By the way, where did they install your camera? And how did you make it show the viper logo?

 

[ByDesign]

Sure, just call them and ask for Curtis: 408-248-1111

 

[ByDesign]

That is quite nice. By the way, where did they install your camera? And how did you make it show the viper logo?

The camera is right above my license plate, I'll take a picture and post later this week. The Viper logo was easy, the system has a "wallpaper" option, so you can have any image you want.