My new indash toy!!!!

[churchwa]

Part one of my install, big thnks to my Mum, Day and girl for giving this to me for my Birthday!!!! It's a Pioneer 6600DVD, no Navi yet.

I have also had the latest Sony Ericsson bluetooth car kit installed, the guys did a really nice job actually. I did not want to bother Andy with such a small thing, i will use his skills for the subsequent phases :).

Sorry, the pics were taken with my phone.

[Afif]

sweet :D what phone u take the pics with? pretty good :cool:

[churchwa]

S700 Sony Ericsson, just a temp phone until i get my XDA III in May :)

[InvIs Inc]

nice 1! thats what the folks and lady get u?

got sat nav on it?

[churchwa]

No, navi yet. I am currently bidding on ebay for a cheap option. I am just looking for a good forum to to get the DVD map image from.

Pioneer have also just released a performance modual showing BHP, 0-60 and much much more. I am going to get that as well. :)

[444bhp Ray]

looks great,Churchwa is the blue tooth now the same as BMWs where you can say the name and it will phone the number?

[InvIs Inc]

so all u need is a disc for the nav 2 work on ur head unit? and how does the performance mdule work [hmm sounds fookin wicked... im dying for the pioneer touch screen!!!

[churchwa]

The bluetooth is voice activated, you just have to set up the names on the phone.

Re the navi, i need the AVIC 800DVD unit and then the disc to put in that. Retail the box and dvd is £800-£900. But i can pick up just the box for about £200-£300 on ebay, so i will just do that and then get a copied disc from somewhere. :)

[InvIs Inc]

sneaky lol but hoooow does the performance thingy work?? :D

[churchwa]

Here is the blurb from Pioneers site

Most new vehicles come equipped with a speedometer and tachometer in the dashboard to measure the car’s performance, but a new car aftermarket product from Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. takes that measurement to the next level with a series of intriguing gauges that measure vehicle performance and displays the data on a Pioneer in-dash audio/video display. The Pioneer AVG-VDP1 vehicle dynamics processor answers the demands of performance-minded automobile enthusiasts who want real-time measurements and data logging analysis. The AVG-VDP1 provides a range of measurements including:

Altitude (above sea level)
Angular Velocity (turn rate)
Clock
Compass
Forward and Backward G-Force (acceleration and braking)
GPS Locator
Horsepower (estimate)
Lateral G-Force (cornering)
Latitude/Longitude
RPM (Tachometer)
Slope (incline)
Speed
Torque (estimate)
Voltage
Auto enthusiasts continue to install performance products such as exhaust and suspension systems, brake kits or turbochargers to improve their vehicle’s performance. The Pioneer vehicle dynamics gauges help them accurately measure the benefits of those upgrades.

The highly accurate AVG-VDP1 collects data from its internal 3D hybrid gyro sensor, a connection to the vehicle’s speed sensor, and GPS to constantly measure the movements of the vehicle. A high-speed processor and graphics engine create an easy-to-read display and built-in flash memory system records performance data.

“In recent years, both the aftermarket performance products market and the aftermarket audio/video markets have grown substantially and are becoming intertwined,” said Michael Townsen, vice president of marketing for mobile entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “The AVG-VDP1 bridges the gap between these two areas to offer automotive performance-minded consumers with a system to track the benefits of the performance products they install in their vehicle utilizing an effective audio video display.”

Off-Road Use
Features like the latitude/longitude measurement and the GPS Locator are helpful to those auto enthusiasts who enjoy off-road driving. A consumer can set the GPS locator to a particular location, such as a campsite, and spend the day out exploring. When they are ready to return to the campsite, they simply select the designated location and an arrow on-screen will let them know where they are in relation to the campsite in linear distance and direction. While this feature doesn’t offer the same robust route guidance that Pioneer’s navigation products provide, it is useful for someone who enjoys off-roading.

Gauge Display
Six different colorful and graphical gauge display modes provide real-time insight of vehicle performance capabilities. These displays can be set to an analog or digital style gauge depending on what is easier for the consumer to read. Gauges can be customized including background color, text color and outside ring (bezel) color – all in an effort to make them easy to read and match the vehicle interior.

The AVG-VDP1 is compatible with all Pioneer Touch-Screen Audio/Video displays, which includes the AVH-P7500DVD, AVH-P6600DVD and AVD-W6210 (sold separately). Pricing and availability will be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2005.

[Afif]

whoooooa! That sound heavy. I should be getting an Avic-X1 in august for diiirt cheap if all goes to plan ;) How do u get this module? Is it just installed thru a cd?

[churchwa]

No, it is about £250 for the add on box, but it does not work with the Avic X1 (BTW the X1R comes out in 3 days, it is just new software though which is on the new DVD)

The X1 comes with a cut down version of this software already in built. It is one of it's big selling points.

[Shuriken]

Thats cool churchwa, congrats. Thats also a nifty camera you have on your phone..

Shuriken.

[Har5ha]

Its look PIMP!

I want to see it in person!! Stereo and exhaust done..rims next...lol!!

[peppernick]

Nice one! :cool:

[Ali_]

Also looks like a great match to the interior mate, sweet all round!

[scorcher]

I've got an Avic-X1, so if the DVD is the same you are welcome to have a copy of it if you let me know how :o

I can make a disc image of it on my Mac, but then when I try to burn it onto another DVD it says I don't have enough room - :confused:

I've been playing with the performance meter in my R32 non-stop since I had it fitted on Friday :D

[churchwa]

They are great units the X1's.

You need a dual layer dvd burner in order for it to burn, it will not fit on a 4.7 gig disc.

If you have a mac desktop then you canslot one right in, all dvd burners now a dual layer. If you have a powerbook then you would need to get an external one.

They are very useful when it comes to backing up DVD movies if you know what i mean ;) No need to recode them or remove menus.

I think it is the same disc so a copy would be amazing, i will PM you if i mannage to get hold of the unit.

Many thanks!!

[scorcher]

Hmmm - have got an snow iBook with a DVDRom and a 3 month old G5 iMac with a DVD burner - how would I check to see if it's a dual layer one?

Didn't know you could 'archive' :D normal DVDs that easily :eek:

Would make Blockbuster visits much more cost effective [cool

Any help you can give me in sorting it out would be great - and of course I'll send you a copy of the Pioneer disc gratis

[churchwa]

Scorcher, i would be interested to know which disc you got with your X1.
if it si the CNDV-50MT then that is the latest, if it is the CNDV-40 then i think you are in for a free upgrade from Pioneer :)

Apparently it is a big improvment. You should contact your dealer as it just came out.

Also, you have a PM

[scorcher]

It's CNDV-40MT, so I'll give Pioneer a ring and see what they say - I did register the unit so it should be ok!

And then I'll let you borrow it :D