New Double Din Install With Vent Modifications - Page 5

jtwadsworth · 06-08-2006, 08:18 PM

Anyone able to do this mod for me in Virginia (Tidewater area)? I went to a local supposedly "guru" car stereo/mod shop and I was not impressed that they knew what they would be doing for this install ( the Avic Z1 ).

Any advice appreciated.

jtw

ca1242 · 06-09-2006, 06:57 AM

If you are willing to drive to Maryland, maybe I can help. PM me if interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtwadsworth

Anyone able to do this mod for me in Virginia (Tidewater area)? I went to a local supposedly "guru" car stereo/mod shop and I was not impressed that they knew what they would be doing for this install ( the Avic Z1 ).

Any advice appreciated.

jtw

noluck · 06-09-2006, 11:34 PM

Does anybody live in the los angeles area that can do this mod? I am very interested in hooking up the avic z1, but can't find anybody that can do this.

3onDubs · 06-10-2006, 02:01 PM

Actually....Advanced Car Creations in Garden Grove...i called them the other day and they quoted me $150 on the install...

hoppa79 · 06-13-2006, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

Actually....Advanced Car Creations in Garden Grove...i called them the other day and they quoted me $150 on the install...

wait a sec.... $150 for the install of a double din into an e46? wow, that is dirt cheap.

pangeum · 07-15-2006, 12:25 AM

After seeing this mod, I am so ready to buy the AVIC Z1! Thanks for sending me this thread, FASTBMW.

SFBA · 07-16-2006, 11:31 PM

I just purchased AVIC-Z1 online, but I can't find any place in the San Francisco bay area to do the installation. Places I asked have only done Z1 installation to vehicles other than M3, or installation on M3 but not with a Z1 unit. Could someone provide some suggestions here? Thx!

3onDubs · 07-17-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hoppa79

wait a sec.... $150 for the install of a double din into an e46? wow, that is dirt cheap.

I know...i explained over the phone that there would need to be some vent modification in order to fit the double din and they said they've done it before and it's pretty simple. Maybe it's one of those things where they give you a low price over the phone to bring you in and then raise it once ur there...but then again, how much could they possible raise it?

kevinmscs · 07-20-2006, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

I know...i explained over the phone that there would need to be some vent modification in order to fit the double din and they said they've done it before and it's pretty simple. Maybe it's one of those things where they give you a low price over the phone to bring you in and then raise it once ur there...but then again, how much could they possible raise it?

Dude, if you have come there, can you confirm this cost???

3onDubs · 07-20-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinmscs

Dude, if you have come there, can you confirm this cost???

I havn't gone in person because i ended up deciding to install the double din myself. I just wanted to be 100% sure that everything was sealed right and that the steering wheel buttons get programmed properly, etc. If i did end up taking my car in, it woulda been out of laziness, and that wasn't a good enough reason imo....

...but if you needed to have one installed, call them and double check just to be sure.

bimmerboy36 · 07-21-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

I havn't gone in person because i ended up deciding to install the double din myself. I just wanted to be 100% sure that everything was sealed right and that the steering wheel buttons get programmed properly, etc. If i did end up taking my car in, it woulda been out of laziness, and that wasn't a good enough reason imo....

...but if you needed to have one installed, call them and double check just to be sure.

does the $150 include a custom bezel or wihtout?

GERstriker1980 · 09-10-2007, 12:11 AM

Hi Shasha,
you posted nice pics of your self made construction for closing the airbox cut that you made for installing your 2DIN unit!

I want to do the same and would be interested in the measures of that construction!

--would be nice if you could tell me!

thanks
GERstriker

jinxie · 11-01-2008, 07:47 PM

EWWWWWWW

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I have sweaty feet and run the air conditioner most of the time so that would actually be a plus!

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Jirte · 01-09-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by e36 emthree

Where did you buy the abs plastic from? I went to home depot and they don't have anything. Also, I think I cut too much from the duct because the vents stick out when they are open and get in the way of anything I try to cover the duct up with

Edit: ya im pretty sure i ****ed up

What do you need to moddify before sealing of?? do you need to relocate one of those grey airpipes are what?

cause that the thing i don't understand?

ty

ca1242 · 01-09-2009, 08:57 AM

The part you need to modify is not sown in that picture. There is a plastic piece that connects left and right dampers. Just open it up and take a look, it will be obvious.

SrCsTc@MyBimmer.net · 01-09-2009, 09:02 AM

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=359575
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=8184406
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=496695

Skiracer41 · 04-22-2009, 07:53 AM

Very Nice!

I like how clean it looks!

06-09-2006, 11:34 PM	#83
noluck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rosemead Posts: 5 My Ride: BMW 330ci View My Garage	Does anybody live in the los angeles area that can do this mod? I am very interested in hooking up the avic z1, but can't find anybody that can do this. Last edited by noluck; 06-09-2006 at 11:37 PM.

01-09-2009, 08:57 AM	#95
ca1242 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 7,630 My Ride: 2003 330i View My Garage	The part you need to modify is not sown in that picture. There is a plastic piece that connects left and right dampers. Just open it up and take a look, it will be obvious. __________________

04-22-2009, 07:53 AM	#97
Skiracer41 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL. Posts: 267 My Ride: wastes my money View My Garage	Very Nice! I like how clean it looks! __________________

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06-08-2006, 08:18 PM	#81
jtwadsworth Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 15 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	Anyone able to do this mod for me in Virginia (Tidewater area)? I went to a local supposedly "guru" car stereo/mod shop and I was not impressed that they knew what they would be doing for this install ( the Avic Z1 ). Any advice appreciated. jtw

06-10-2006, 02:01 PM	#84
3onDubs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: yes Posts: 6,885 My Ride: no View My Garage	Actually....Advanced Car Creations in Garden Grove...i called them the other day and they quoted me $150 on the install...

07-15-2006, 12:25 AM	#86
pangeum Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 52 My Ride: 328ci View My Garage	After seeing this mod, I am so ready to buy the AVIC Z1! Thanks for sending me this thread, FASTBMW.

07-16-2006, 11:31 PM	#87
SFBA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SFO Posts: 2 My Ride: 2006 M3 Coupe View My Garage	I just purchased AVIC-Z1 online, but I can't find any place in the San Francisco bay area to do the installation. Places I asked have only done Z1 installation to vehicles other than M3, or installation on M3 but not with a Z1 unit. Could someone provide some suggestions here? Thx!

09-10-2007, 12:11 AM	#92
GERstriker1980 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany, Düsseldorf Posts: 1 My Ride: 330d Touring 2002 View My Garage	Hi Shasha, you posted nice pics of your self made construction for closing the airbox cut that you made for installing your 2DIN unit! I want to do the same and would be interested in the measures of that construction! --would be nice if you could tell me! thanks GERstriker

01-09-2009, 09:02 AM	#96
SrCsTc@MyBimmer.net Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,545 My Ride: 00 323Ci View My Garage	http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=359575 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=8184406 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=496695