That is a pretty cool head unit.  Once installed, drop by, there is one feature that I don't see listed and I would like to test.  DVD MP3 discs.  

Aside from that, that is a kickass setup.

DOH, I misread the CD Changer Control Section when I skimmed it over. 

Well it is still a very cool unit.  I guess seeing as it does USB Drives there is no real need for CD's.  

I basiclly wanted to plug in my Nano and FM, one less thing to get stolen....my CD case:).

It has all the bells & whistles if you want them, I may consider the Bluetooth when I have a phone that has bluetooth, the hands free option would be nice.

I picked this up at Audio Video in Coquitlam.  I have been researching for a new head unit for some time and really wanted to wait until a) prices came down 2) full iPod interface as if it was the iPod.

I only intended to see it LIVE and ended up meeting the guy who did my original install when I first bought the car and who did my sub box, who is still proud to this day of the work. 

I can be spontanious so bought it as I feel in love right away.  There is another unit below this one, it's the display that I liked.

I know Waylon & Kris could help and more than likely I will get a spanking when I see them next, but I am happy, my stereo is done:).

Well if you are going to look into a more high tech phone, I have had my HTC Tytn for about 6months now and love it. 

http://www.europe.htc.com/products/htctytn.html - http://www.europe.htc.com/products/htctytn.html

We just got Lisa an HTC Touch,

http://www.europe.htc.com/en/products/htctouch.html - http://www.europe.htc.com/en/products/htctouch.html

We are really happy with both devices.    My Tytn has a touch screen with a really good media player in it, it has only got a 6gig card in it at the moment, but can be upgraded with expansion cards easily.  Its all solid state, no hard drives or anything.

Here's the one David I am looking at as I am with Bell:

http://www.bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_BC/66695.details?contractId=term36m - http://www.bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_BC/66695.details?contractI d=term36m

Yep thats the same one we just got for Lisa.  Just make sure that Bell does not handicap the phone.  I know they did it with the Razor line of phones.

Do some research on XDA Forums.    The HTC Touch's more common name is an Elf.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=372 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=372

The Windows Mobil 6 platform is great.  You can pick up a bluetooth GPS and run TomTom Mobil Navigator on it.  Next time you are in the area I can give you a quick demo of what it can do.  Nav System, Media Player, Music and Video, right down to opening Office documents.

Sorry about hijacking your thread.  We can talk about this in person.  Right now, lets get back to talking about your new stereo.  I can't wait to hear it, sounds like it will be awesome.

Well, installed, and had a few incidents...see below pics, I would appriciate any feedback please.

What do you see?...A big F^&%#% burnt dash?...ya I sure do!

Hmmm...a little closer...

Also cracked my dash bezel...this really started to make me happy...NOT!

Thanks Matt...I am sure I'll be at April's meeting as I have to work on March 8th.

Does anyone have any suggestions for an interior shop other than Rags to Riches that I can go and get quotes from to battles with these F^&% heads from AVU?...I have a few options for dashes from a few...thank you for this, but if the dash does not match the balance of my interior then it almost forces me to buck up and do the balance of the interior that I have not budgeted for this year.

Cheers

I should have reached out to the club, but buying a desk and a simple install should not have led to this fiasco.

Here is the email I sent last night, which I have not had a reply yet...should be interesting as I was trying to get my point across:

Yes PLEASE:)...the challenge is the dash corners, cracks, etc...I am pretty luck to have one that has non of the aging issues, just a big Fricken burn mark!.

Thanks Matt

"these are parts that are not available"  Heres Your Dash Piece Im Sure They Will Pay The 10 Bucks !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-88-Pontiac-Fiero-GT-SE-Radio-A-C-Bezel_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33705QQihZ021QQitemZ310028457040QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-88-Pontiac-Fiero-GT-SE-Rad io-A-C-Bezel_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33705QQihZ021QQitemZ 310028457040QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

As For The Dash ..The Vinyl Repair Guy The Company Uses Does All The Icbc Repait Work ..And It Doesnt " Stick Out Like A Sore Thumb " Its A Color Matched Reapir So It Looks Great  

Asking Them To Replace A Small Cracked Radio Bezel For 250 Usd For Overlays Is Out Of This World !!!

I Understand Your P'oed But Common Stop Dragging The Avu Name Through The Mud Give Them A Chance To Fix There Mistake Before Your Rip Em A New One .

Just My Two Cents Really !! Just Trying To Support The Company I Work For .

I understand and thanks for the post.  It's not the manager, more the installer for a huge careless mistake.  This guy did my original install that Waylon & Chris had to fix from when he was at FS.

The bezel I had no expectation for them to pay for the FS set, but all the comments and research I have done, the dash patch kits do not fill such a large issue plain & simple...for him to pass me my keys and not be aware of what damage that was done is concerning.

Graeme wrote: Wow Zero.. you sure changed your tune quick. Either way, the whole dash and bezel piece needs to be replaced. If the company doesn't want to take responsibility then I personally would end up taking this to a legal level. These cars are too rare and too difficult to keep pristine and every effort needs to be made to be careful when working on it. Obviously the installer didn't take enough care.. We'll see what the manager has to say. If all goes well then they're reputation will go back up, if not then it's going to stay bad to go along with the aggresive response from Zero..

Obviously They Will Take Care Of It !! If They Pull The "Ooo It Was Like That When I Got It" ..I Will Be EXTREMELY Shocked

Frankly I Dont Even Know How It Happed ? Im Assuming Shrink Wrap And A Small Butane Torch ?

As For The Installer Taking Extra Care Because Of The Vehicle ...Every Installer Takes Extra Care Of Every Vehicle..But Mistakes Happen !!

Im Not Even From That Store, Were All Independently Owned But Give The Coquitlam Store A Chance To Fix There Mistake !!

P.s The Deck Does Look Effin Sick There Wicked Product !! Minus The Issue's

Bassman wrote: I understand and thanks for the post.  It's not the manager, more the installer for a huge careless mistake.  This guy did my original install that Waylon & Chris had to fix from when he was at FS. The bezel I had no expectation for them to pay for the FS set, but all the comments and research I have done, the dash patch kits do not fill such a large issue plain & simple...for him to pass me my keys and not be aware of what damage that was done is concerning.

Do You Know The Name Of The Installer ?

P.s  I Didnt Wanna Sound To Harsh There !! But Give The Repair Guy A Chance ..You Will Be Suprised!! Seen Alot Of Older Civics With Rips That Have Been Repaired ..Big Rips !! And They All Come Out Wicked !! Good Luck And Keep Us Up To Date It Comes Down The Line

Guys...all cool:).  It would not be cool for me to say who the installer is...that's not my intent here.  Here is what happened: the location is due to a drill burn, he was drilling a hole for the iPod cable, so for him not to feel the vibration or smell the burn is what is so crazy about this.

Now this may have been a REALLY bad day, after I showed the manager and installer the damage, they both do realize the f$#% up and said they will fix it.  As I was still stunned, another customer came to look at my car as his car had issues.

What I am concerned about is that there has been no follow up with me since, the manager is on vacation, and the installer has not called me with this contact whom does these repairs to follow up, maybe because I said I am so busy so they will wait for me to call them?...who knows.

After now going to Kirmac today, they said the same, a patch may look good short term, but will not age with the balance of the dash because of the nature of the damage, this is not a rip.

So I now wait for a call from them or follow up with them, with a deck that has the faders reversed, the climate control backlight that does not work, the sub volume control that was not installed as I requested, the bezel which I was just outbid on again, and a dash that will never be the same...actually now my interior won't...that won't help me in the future car shows!...so extra care taken, how could that be, rushing it...seems to be the case.

Graeme wrote: I'm not trying to be rude at all, but why do you capitalize every word you write? Isn't that a pain in the ass to type?

Habbit From The Old Days ..Used To Work In Tech Support ..Just Found It Easier For Doing Point Form ..Its A Ugly Habit That Everyone Mocks Me For lol Meh !!

Bassman wrote: Guys...all cool:).  It would not be cool for me to say who the installer is...that's not my intent here.  Here is what happened: the location is due to a drill burn, he was drilling a hole for the iPod cable, so for him not to feel the vibration or smell the burn is what is so crazy about this. Now this may have been a REALLY bad day, after I showed the manager and installer the damage, they both do realize the f$#% up and said they will fix it.  As I was still stunned, another customer came to look at my car as his car had issues. What I am concerned about is that there has been no follow up with me since, the manager is on vacation, and the installer has not called me with this contact whom does these repairs to follow up, maybe because I said I am so busy so they will wait for me to call them?...who knows. After now going to Kirmac today, they said the same, a patch may look good short term, but will not age with the balance of the dash because of the nature of the damage, this is not a rip. So I now wait for a call from them or follow up with them, with a deck that has the faders reversed, the climate control backlight that does not work, the sub volume control that was not installed as I requested, the bezel which I was just outbid on again, and a dash that will never be the same...actually now my interior won't...that won't help me in the future car shows!...so extra care taken, how could that be, rushing it...seems to be the case.

For The ipod Cable ..Where Did The Hole Go ? The Bottom Of The Pocket ???

As For The Fader Issue Thats Odd Was The Deck Hardwire'd ?

What "sub control" Did You Want Installed ?

And The Backlight I Understand That Plug On There For The Light Is A PIA Mine Is Still Disconnected From When i Did My Deck lol ..WHY THE HELL IS IT SO SHORT !!!!

Hi Zero...been working and getting to bed.

For The ipod Cable ..Where Did The Hole Go ? The Bottom Of The Pocket ???

Bb: The hole is the left side, bottom corner of the pocket.

As For The Fader Issue Thats Odd Was The Deck Hardwire'd ?

Bb: Note sure, had to install a new kit, RCA's reversed I guess, I can change this off the amp Im sure, have no time right now.

What "sub control" Did You Want Installed ?

Bb: I have a 6 channel JBL, wanted to have the ability to use the sub volume off the Alpine

And The Backlight I Understand That Plug On There For The Light Is A PIA Mine Is Still Disconnected From When i Did My Deck lol ..WHY THE HELL IS IT SO SHORT !!!!

Bb: I don't know, never had a problem in the past...and this kit is not as deep, no CD