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Old 03-18-2008, 10:15 AM   #1
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That looks really good. I like your faceplate.

I installed an AVIC-D3 in my '02 BoxS last April. I ended up putting it low in the dash because of the weight.

I have a few questions for you:

How did you make the custom brackets?

What exactly did you use to make your faceplate? I must say it looks much better than mine. I used stretched black vinyl over fiberboard.


Did you install the BT and iPod adapters? I did and the Avic works great with an iPhone.
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Thats very impressive.

Do the Lights on the Avic D3 match the OEM dash lights? It looks like the D3 is Orange in your pictures just like the Porsche lights. How did you get that?
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Old 03-18-2008, 01:20 PM   #3
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Very nice install. I have a few questions as well since I am putting in a D3 soon too.

I also want to know where you got the double din install kit. Was this made by yourself if yes, any DIY tips?

Did you take any pictures during the install? Any references or links that I can refer to in order to take apart my dash and also to relocate the climate controls to the bottom?

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Old 03-18-2008, 06:22 PM   #4
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Thats very impressive.

Do the Lights on the Avic D3 match the OEM dash lights? It looks like the D3 is Orange in your pictures just like the Porsche lights. How did you get that?
Yes you can get your Avic to match any color you want as you can adjust the RGB settings separately to get custom colors. But no, my colors don't currently match, I just kinda was messing around with the settings. Planning on installing blue leds in my instrument gauges and then I will switch my Avic to match.
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Old 03-18-2008, 06:39 PM   #5
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Looks great, the piano black and the Porsche logo finish it off.

The loo on the screen is a nice touch also.
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Old 03-18-2008, 06:53 PM   #6
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That looks really good. I like your faceplate.

I installed an AVIC-D3 in my '02 BoxS last April. I ended up putting it low in the dash because of the weight.

I have a few questions for you:

How did you make the custom brackets?

What exactly did you use to make your faceplate? I must say it looks much better than mine. I used stretched black vinyl over fiberboard.


Did you install the BT and iPod adapters? I did and the Avic works great with an iPhone.
I did install the Ipod cable and have it routed to the lower storage compartment. Drilled a whole in the back of the storage unit and then slotted out a small circle to pull the cable through. As for the BT adapter, maybe down the road. I am leaning towards it though considering thats another upgrade that will add some modern amenities to the car.

In reference to the support bracket, I had it engineered based on existing mounting points on the boxster. My goal was to make sure the brackets fit tightly with the least amount of modification to the car as possible and that it would provide firm support for the back of the navigation system. The double din housing is strong enough to hold your navi upright if its not stressed but is limited in support especially over time, so the support bracket really helps keep the system from eventually sagging and loosening.

The faceplate is 3/16 thick plastic. But I had it designed to fit very snug to the system and the dash. It's a very tight fit once pushed in place, you would need to remove the left or right side covers to pull the fascia out once it is in.

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Old 03-19-2008, 08:56 AM   #7
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I did install the Ipod cable and have it routed to the lower storage compartment. Drilled a whole in the back of the storage unit and then slotted out a small circle to pull the cable through. As for the BT adapter, maybe down the road. I am leaning towards it though considering thats another upgrade that will add some modern amenities to the car.

In reference to the support bracket, I had it engineered based on existing mounting points on the boxster. My goal was to make sure the brackets fit tightly with the least amount of modification to the car as possible and that it would provide firm support for the back of the navigation system. The double din housing is strong enough to hold your navi upright if its not stressed but is limited in support especially over time, so the support bracket really helps keep the system from eventually sagging and loosening.

The faceplate is 3/16 thick plastic. But I had it designed to fit very snug to the system and the dash. It's a very tight fit once pushed in place, you would need to remove the left or right side covers to pull the fascia out once it is in.

I put my iPod cable in the same spot, but I didn't drill a hole. The cable actually fits between the lid and the compartment under the hinge.

My whole thing with the install is I wanted to be able to put it back to stock when I sold the car.

Did you design the support brackets yourself? I'm very impressed. You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of the brackets, would you? I made some crude brackets to keep my AVIC in place while sitting on the bottom plate in the dash. I would like the unit to sit centered like yours is.

Again, you did a great job. The best AVIC install I've seen.

BTW, you don't happen to have the reverse cam, do you? My unit came with one and while I've installed it I haven't mounted it anywhere. I can't find a decent place to mount it in the rear of the car.
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Old 03-19-2008, 09:23 AM   #8
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Well Chills, I must admit that after seeing you do yours, it encouraged me to do mine with a lot of help of course. This forum is great, I learned a bunch since joining.

The custom support bracket that the AVIC sits on was drafted & engineered to fit Porsche. We programmed the layout and ran it on a CNC machine using 18 gauge steel. It turned out awesome, pin point accuracy! We did however place a strip of fuzzy side of velcro on the bracket just like the stock bracket for anti-rattle or knocking. The custom support bracket and the fascia or faceplate will work for Pioneer AVIC-Z2, AVIC-Z1, AVH-P6800DVD and FH-P4200MP as well. My brother who helped me, documented the entire installation with photos & commentaries. He actually ran a production of 100 of these brackets knowing that people would need it for an install of pretty much any 2-din. Hope I answered your question.

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Old 03-19-2008, 09:34 AM   #9
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Trieullionaire - How much is your brother charging for his bracket? I would love to pick one or two up.
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Don't know, I'll ask him tonight when I get off work.
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Old 03-19-2008, 09:58 AM   #11
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Awesome thannks!

Please email me JDeMircift at gmail dot com
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-Michilen PS Tires 225/40/18 & 285/30/18
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