Hey guys,

Had the AVIC F90BT installed today with XM Radio. Here are the pictures:

The XM and the NAV antenna's on both sides of roof:



Bluetooth Microphone:



Unit:



iPod hidden in between seats... Anyone know what I can use to fill that hole? hahaha:



And just another shot in the dark:



Just updated to Firmware 2.0... Everything looks/works great, just need to find something to fill that hole with.. Any ideas anyone?

Thanks!

 

just ordered the same deck yesterday, did u do the install yourself if so how was it.

 

Goto an auto parts store and buy a rubber grommet usually used for the fire wall but it will clean it up and look factory----comes in diff sizes.

 

do you know where the speed sensor is at? I need to hook that up to my nav wire and Im set

 

its on your white box below the unit, its a white/green wire if i remember right, ill check tomorrow to make sure.

i put my f90bt in with no problem except stuffing all that damn wire back there

 

the what box is called the "unimeter" you can search that in the factory service manual pdf's if you have it..

-j

 

is it the more solid white wire with a skinny blue lining?

 

Nice! Looks good. How do you guys like the F90BT? I've been contemplating on getting this head unit but a little sceptic because of all the negative reviews.

 

Since you drilled three holes not one, you'll need something bigger than a grommet. Try taking out the console and use some black hot glue and patience.

 

My quick review?

the bad:
1) Slow start up speed - even with the latest update
2) Slow VR (voice recognition) update every time you plug the Ipod in
3) Very slow multi-tasking issues
4) Small screen


The good:
1) Very nice mapping
2) Screen quality almost making up for size
3) Easy user interface
4) Lots of features
5) Updates are available

So I had one for three months and sold it because it was just too slow even after the update. I replaced it with the JVC KW-NX7000 because its faster, bigger screen and almost as many features.

 

How is the JVC working for you?

 

I love the visuals and interface but not sure about sound as I have no speakers or amps in the car as of yet. I have hoever, heard it in a GTi that I did a full system install in and it sounded great!

 

so can anyone confirm if its the gray wire or the white/green wire?

 

i just did mine today and it is not the said wire, it is the solid white wire. On my 03 anyways. There is only one solid white wire between the three harnesses so you can't miss it. Hope this helps

 

is there anything you need to buy aside from the main unit to install it yourself?
i want to get one and install it myself since itt doesnt look too tough. but i dont want to order it,go to put it in and then not have everything necessary to do so.

 

Thinking of getting this unit in a few weeks... MSN feature sold me

 

dash kit

 

dunno if u purchased this yet but from what i have heard on teh avic forums the msn feature isnt the greatest, but havent tried it myself yet so i can confirm.

 

what kit did u have to buy besides the unit itself?