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Old 04-25-2004, 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by JLJ
im getting the pioneer in my dodge ram..its better than the alpine and has car funtions too like 0 to 60, G force ,gyro, speeds, and other cool stuff . you should get it. NAV alone is useless unless you do alot of miles all over the place. pioneer has more functions
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http://www.avic-n1.com/
look under vehicle dynamics
There's always the add-on G-Tech, which seems to work really well and handles a lap of the track with some interesting results.
I like the idea of data logging, but I'd like to go to a purpose-built product. It's just a matter of time before the GPS units tie in with the data acquisition products at a price point for enthusiasts -- instead of the high-end pro/semi-pro racer stuff.
Old 04-27-2004, 07:17 PM
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Picture update for the install yet?
Old 04-27-2004, 07:19 PM
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i will have it soon and will post pic
Old 04-27-2004, 07:37 PM
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Default Here are a few shots of my Alpine Nav/DVD

I LOVE it!




From my Boxster, same equipment now in Carrera
Old 04-27-2004, 07:39 PM
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How did you get the monitor installed? Professionally? Did it need some sort of custom made harness to integrate into the cubby?
Old 04-27-2004, 07:47 PM
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It was professionally done by someone in Los Angeles. They made a custom enclosure of sorts to hold the monitor in the cubby. If you are interested in more information, I'd be happy to give you the name and number of the installer.
Old 04-27-2004, 07:51 PM
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I am in Vegas. I will check around here and if not I will definately get in contact with you. Thanks for the offer!
Old 04-27-2004, 08:01 PM
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To add to my post...

I have had my Alpine Nav for two years now without a single ounce of trouble. It is always right (damn her!)...even when I think she is wrong. I ripped out PCMII from my Carrera to install this nav I liked it so much. I highly recommend it for ease of use, intuitive functionality and looks.

As far as losing OBC, I didn't, not entirely. All functions remained except those that were integrated with my PCMII. So if you don't have PCMII I would assume it wouldn't be a problem.
Old 04-28-2004, 12:04 PM
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Robyn,

Do you still have the PCM II? Let me know I'm looking to add to my 03 Cab.

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Old 04-28-2004, 12:51 PM
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Sorry Bruce, just sold it two weeks ago.
Old 04-28-2004, 01:01 PM
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Picking my 996 up today from www.pictureperfectmotoring.com

will post pics of their install of my Pioneer AVIC-N1, I changed my mind on the Alpine after seeing the Pioneer stuff...


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Old 04-28-2004, 08:43 PM
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carbon_00,
Can you please post pictures of your install?
Old 04-29-2004, 12:11 AM
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Holy Smokes...what an awesome piece of equipment....the shop that installed it and did my windows is owned by Morris Peterson who plays for the Toronto Raptors, I spent some time with him looking at his cars before they wheeled mine out...wow...I am impressed...I drove a friend home while she watched MI:2 , the sound is incredible...the NAV is incredible, the touch screen is incredible..you get the idea...I think I'll get the camera installed so I can see who is coming up behind me when my Targa top is down

Anyone in Toronto should have a look at

http://www.pictureperfectmotoring.com

for any electronics, wheels or body mods...some of the work they have done is unbelieveable....

I'll post pics as soon as I stop playing with the new AVIC-N1...
Old 04-29-2004, 12:15 AM
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i just got mine in toronto too...musonic picked up my truck and delivered it..awesome pioneer piece and vehicle dynamics are cool too.
www.musonic.com
Old 04-29-2004, 08:44 AM
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Just to share my experineces with you guys.

Last week I had a Kenwood DV3200 SatNav and LZ651W multimedia player installed in my 996 TT.

The result I think is fantastic, giving me Satnav, TV,DVD,MP3,CD and 6 disk autochanger

A pic is attached
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