Getting an AVIC Z3 installed next week any advice?

[MSAGRO]

I have the Metra install kit for the unit.My dad won a $2000 drawing at a recent auto show here in portland.Gift Certificate at BTL Auto Sports. I made a deal with my Dad that I will pay half of the unit/install cost.This unit purchased and installed for $750.Anyone familiar with this Pioneer?:

[Sublimewind]

avic411.com... watch out for the Pioneer "Pico fuse" problem, easily googled... It's a sweet unit, but I won't install a double DIN, you can't hide it..

[B14CK_H4WK]

i agree with Sublimewind its kinda dangerous because its not a flip out and you cant really hide it as good. i have a normal tiny pioneer headunit and i love the quality of it

[MSAGRO]

Yeah, a little nervous on the 'theft' issue. But one cannot live life in fear on what they want.I have a Viper alarm system that I took out of my Old Highlander, I will install it when I get the deckSublime, I will check into that 'pico' issue, I had an AVIC D1 double din unit. I never experienced those problems.Thanks for the heads up.I can still get a similar Kenwood. How is that brand?

[MSAGRO]

Sublimewind,Just researched the pica fuse issue on google.Seems that the RCA connection plugged in and unplugged while "HOT" is the issue.Why would anyone mess with a HU while still plugged in?I realize that other brands this may not be a problem, but sheesh!Messing with the connectors while the unit is ON?? Thats madness.Will do more research. Still wanna know if Kenwood is a good unit, most people that know prefer the Pioneer units.

[mac99d]

you could always give it to me lol