With MP3/WMA capability, I can compile 6-8 CDs into a single CD. No need for CD storage.

 

Nice. Very clean install.

 

did you have nav before then? It would be double din that way. If you did not previously have nav then there is a bar between the two din spaces that would have to be cut out.

 

Beatuiful install, very clean....!

 

Nice, Custom Car Alarm did a great job on the install.

 

I did the same thing. I also added the XM and NavTraffic to mine. You need the software update from Pioneer for the NavTraffic to work properly.

Nice little unit.

I moved my A/C to the top slot of the lower console and left the space on the bottom slot for holding my cellphone.

The only complaint with the D1 is that you cannot operate the nav functions while you're moving.
You must be stationary to access routes, local points of interest etc.

 

there is a mod to change that.

 

That's right, there's a mod to change that. Most Nav unit prevents access to the Nav functions while the car is in motion (for safety reasons). On my Alpine Nav, I had an electronic unit installed that bypasses the lock down. On the D1 unit, the change has to be done on the circuit board in the unit -- pretty tricky. Once it's done, you'll have full access to the Nav function as well as watching DVD while in motion. Just make sure you'll be doing the driving and not watching DVD.

 

I was reading about it. all you do is jump two contact points by adding some solder, pretty easy-

JUST KNOW that the D1 doesn't not play DVD movies only Nav discs. Yes it is the biggest bummer, but obviously he knew it as he has the spearate dvd player

 

Is there a one-touch way to mute the audio (both CD/radio and Nav)? I read that the only way to do this was to hold the volume-down button and it's one of the main reasons I'm turned off by this unit.

 

I'm a really big fan of mods done in a factory way. Your set-up looks amazing! How do you like pioneer nav system, since you have had a couple weeks with it? BTW, did you have to buy any parts from the dealer, or did you make do w/ what you had to complete the install?

 

I'm not sure about that as I've not tried it. My guess is that you can't since the Nav volume and the audio volumn are independent. I have to test it and report back.

 

Thanks for the compliment, Franky!

IMO, the Pioneer nav system is really great. I like it a lot. I also have an Alpine system in my Toyota. The Pioneer is way better in comparison to the Alpine nav in terms of accuracy. My Alpine constantly jumps off track and I'd have to reset it every couple of weeks. A pain in the neck! I believe it's a software issue with the Alpine but I could not get them to acknowledge the problem or fix it.

As for the parts, the only piece I obtained from the dealer is the frame/face plate for the climate controll that goes into the center console. The shop did have to fabricate a plate to cover the larger opening of the double DIN. They did an awesome job!

 

That's awesome. Again, the set-up looks amazing and OEM clean. After seeing this, I am starting my search for a D1 unit.

Can you provide any more details on how to bypass the dvd and nav function so you have full access to everything while moving? Can any decent audio shop do it or is it not too commonly known?