Pioneer AVIC-N1...Photograph?

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nathanjbrown

Discussion Starter · Feb 11, 2005

Hi There,

I'm considering an installation of the Pioneer AVIC-N1, but I can't seem to determine how it will end up looking.

Does anyone out there have this deck? Do you have any pictures of the deck opened AND closed? How does it look? How does it function (do you like it)?

I'm trying to determine how far it's going to stick out...When closed, does it stick out from the dash further than the factory deck?

Thanks for the help!

Nathan

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spod

· #2 · Feb 12, 2005

Havn't got pics in the MINI but I have one of these in my car (X1 in europe). Its a very good piece of kit. Does everything you need and more.

POI, full postal code search - for the price I would say the best on the market.

nathanjbrown

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 12, 2005

spod said:
Havn't got pics in the MINI but I have one of these in my car (X1 in europe). Its a very good piece of kit. Does everything you need and more.

POI, full postal code search - for the price I would say the best on the market.

When looking at it on display in the local audio/video retailer, it seems to stick about half an inch to an inch. Is this how it is when installed in a vehicle?

Would you say the face of the deck sits as flush as a factory installed deck (or close to it)?

Thanks for the reply...

Nathan

P.S. Nice looking Mini in your gallery. Almost ordered the black...

GBMINI

· #4 · Feb 12, 2005

Check out NAM where you can find some pics ... for example this thread

nathanjbrown

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 12, 2005

GBMINI said:
Check out NAM where you can find some pics ... for example this thread

Thanks GBMINI!

I actually found that thread late last night while searching the internet. That will REALLY come in handy when it's time for an installation...

I am still, however, having a difficult time seeing the deck from the angle I'm (my wife is) concerned about. Looking at it from the side, as though looking in through the passenger side window, how will it look? Will it buldge out of the dash and look like an afterthought...Or will it (almost) seamlessly blend with the Mini style?

Perhaps this is one of those things I'll never really know until I buy it and install it. The nice thing to know is that 99% of buyers seem to love it!

Thanks for the help!

Nathan

Tracewhy

· #6 · Feb 12, 2005

Pioneer

Hi

We have this system in our Evo VIII and it sticks out about 3/4", HOWEVER, it still looks like its part of the dash, tell me what angle you want and I'll photograph it for you. BTW its an EXCELLENT piece of kit. Oh and on another note, if you listen to CD's in the car, you may want to consider have a 6 cd changer putting in the boot as well as a lot of the journey is on CD and if you take it out while driving you get reduced performance.

Funny cos I also thought about putting one in my mini (which I ordered today woo woo), but am worried its to high tech for such a retro car, what does everyone else think? Also the other thing to consider is how high up the screen comes, although it can be tilted to different levels. I was worried it mightr cover the speedo, haven't actually done any measuring yet as I don't have the mini to measure *yet*

Hope this helps. Don't forget to let me know the angle!!!!

Tracewhy

mikeythemini

· #7 · Feb 12, 2005

It will cover the fuel gauge

nathanjbrown

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 12, 2005

Tracewhy...You have a collection of very nice cars!

My Mini is on the way (an 05 MCS Automatic) - I CAN'T WAIT!

First, THE ANGLE (so I don't forget): With the screen CLOSED, sit in the front passenger seat and take a picture with the camera where your right shoulder is...Oh wait...Your passenger seat is on the other side...Place the camera where your LEFT shoulder is.

Then, if you have some "film" left, open the passenger door and take one from about the same height but at a sharper angle (as though someone is looking in the window at your dash). Thank you SO MUCH for doing that...I appreciate it!

I understand your concern regarding the "retro" look of the car. My wife and I actually decided against the factory installed GPS because of this (and added the Chrono kit instead). We actually added the chrono kit so that an aftermarket in-dash DVD/GPS deck could be added without having to worry about ruining the look of the car (and we wanted the speedo on the steering column). That's why I'm so concerned about the look of the AVIC when the screen is closed. I want to drive around San Francisco in my little "retro" Mini and then push a button to transform it into a technological powerhouse when on long trips.

I would love to hear some opinions from others that have the AVIC installed in a Mini. How does it jive with the "personality" of the car?

MIKEYTHEMINI...I hear you're the person to talk to regarding compatibility with the MFSW. My 2005 (late January build) MCS Auto is arriving at the end of this month. I ordered the standard CD stereo system (not the Harman Kardon upgrade). I've heard this comes wth the new steering wheel that includes Bluetooth buttons too. What is the current status of getting the MFSW to control the Pioneer AVIC-N1? I'd prefer NOT to do the IR thing.

Thanks everyone!

Nathan

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Tracewhy

· #9 · Feb 12, 2005

Piccies

Right then, god bless digital camers

Take a look at my gallery and I've added a few piccies for you. Its bound to look a bit different in a mini but it may give u some idea.

It is a top top gps tho, much better than our old garmin handheld.

Let me know if you need any different views.

Cheers

Tracy :indi: :indi: :indi:

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nathanjbrown

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 12, 2005

Tracewhy,

I think you may need to make your Mini2 gallery public or something. I don't see a link to it down by your "profile" button...

Thanks,

Nathan

GBMINI

· #11 · Feb 13, 2005

Nathan,
Here is Tracewhys gallery

I suggest you "PM" some of the people on that NAM thread that have the AVIC; maybe some of them can give you even better pics of the unit in the MINI ...

nathanjbrown

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 14, 2005

So I went and spent about a half hour with the AVIC at a local shop today. What surprised me was how LOUD the deck was. The hum of a fan (or something) was VERY noticable.

What's your experience with the deck installed? Can the hum be heard during normal use...Driving and listening to music?

Thanks!

Nathan

Crouchy

· #13 · Feb 14, 2005

here is a picture of a Pioneer X1 in a MINI

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usagi

· #14 · Oct 31, 2005

nathanjbrown said:
So I went and spent about a half hour with the AVIC at a local shop today. What surprised me was how LOUD the deck was. The hum of a fan (or something) was VERY noticable.

What's your experience with the deck installed? Can the hum be heard during normal use...Driving and listening to music?

Thanks!

Nathan

i just got the japanese equivalent of this unit and the fan noise is noticable.. have others with this unit found the same thing.. if so any thoughts on how to reduce the noise.. thinking of adding sound deadinhg material on the back where the fan is or maybe removing the fan and replacing with a quiter model (measure of last resort)..

Tracewhy

· #15 · Oct 31, 2005

We don't have any noise issues unless one of the plugs come loose, but then again, its in an Evo so thats noisy enough on it own

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