Hello,
After having my local installer put in my Avic D3, I cant say Im too thrilled about the job they did compared to what I have seen on this site. The plastic trim ring that fits around the unit is secured sticking out with the D3 set back into it. After further inspection, it was GLUED with some sort of black hardened crap to secure the trim ring on. Even better, all around the outside of the trim ring was this black goop sticky stuff that was used to hold the unit in. Kind of reminded me of goopy sticky putty of sorts. This was not my idea of a custom install... I was told that they had to make all the parts, but I didnt think they would make it like this. The unit isnt really secured in there except by black goop. I would think there must be a way to have it screwed or locked into place.
I cant say I have much experience with any of this, but at least the difficult stuff is out of the way. Nonetheless, it does work, and that I am satisfied with that. I'd like to correct this mounting issue though. Will the part number from Pioneer work at all...ADT-VA133? Or does the scosche kit have to be used as others had mentioned before? Is anyone in the Connecticut area who would be willing to help me with this?
After having my local installer put in my Avic D3, I cant say Im too thrilled about the job they did compared to what I have seen on this site. The plastic trim ring that fits around the unit is secured sticking out with the D3 set back into it. After further inspection, it was GLUED with some sort of black hardened crap to secure the trim ring on. Even better, all around the outside of the trim ring was this black goop sticky stuff that was used to hold the unit in. Kind of reminded me of goopy sticky putty of sorts. This was not my idea of a custom install... I was told that they had to make all the parts, but I didnt think they would make it like this. The unit isnt really secured in there except by black goop. I would think there must be a way to have it screwed or locked into place.
I cant say I have much experience with any of this, but at least the difficult stuff is out of the way. Nonetheless, it does work, and that I am satisfied with that. I'd like to correct this mounting issue though. Will the part number from Pioneer work at all...ADT-VA133? Or does the scosche kit have to be used as others had mentioned before? Is anyone in the Connecticut area who would be willing to help me with this?
Little did I know. It didnt fit, so I thought to myself, I guess now it is time to pull the dash off. I wasnt too sure how to do this as I have never done it before. But after a few minutes, I realized this was pretty basic and easy. It just looks scary once everything is apart and the wires are just flopping there. So it seemed everything just fit together well, and they did after some slight trimming with a knife to make the ears of the kit fit on the dash assembly. I had to remove the vents and reinstall them after the D3 was secured in place. WOW this really is more permanent than what I had. I plugged all the wires back in, cable tied things together for more organization and tucked it in as best I could. Screwed the dash back together and was very surprised and satisfied with the end result. The only downside to this I guess is the fact that if you have a problem or want to add anything to the back of the unit, you have to unscrew the whole dash to get there. Whereas in the past with my din and half radio and metra kit, it just slid out with keys. This is certainly more secure though and now my D3 sits real snug and comfortable. Its a tight fit. Thank you guys for essentially telling me how easy it was, I just never wanted to break anything. Its all said and done now, but If I need to add anything, I will make sure I assist in the install procedure next time.
