Another AVIC F install w/ Scosche dash *pics*
May 29, 2009, 03:42 PM
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I don't want to sidetrack this thread but the materials you are talking about in newer cars are not vinyl on the dash. Vinyl is being phased out because it's toxic and not environmentally friendly. The new hard plastic interiors you see in most new cars are made to last longer and are easily recycled. You noted an Acura and a 370Z which are both cars not based on an economy car platform. Yes they use soft-touch synthetics (not vinyl) but they are both cars that were designed for up-level segments. Sit in the new STi and you there's even more hard plastics. It's just the way it is now in the automobile industry as even Audi is using the hard plastic dashes in cars like the A3 and A4. Eco friendly engines, hard interior plastics, water based paints. They all suck if you are an enthusiast but that's the way it is. The EVO interior certainly doesnt evoke vibes of luxury or quality but if that's what you are looking for the EVO is the wrong car for you in the first place. Personally I think it's miles better than the last generation of Lancers and in line with interiors of similar cars such as the Corolla, Imprezza, Sentra, etc.
BTW: I have sat in a 370Z and to me it's a mixed bag. It's an improvement over the 350Z and the soft touch plastics are a nice touch but the insturment cluster looks terribly cheap as I can't stand the gaudy silver plastic.
BTW: I have sat in a 370Z and to me it's a mixed bag. It's an improvement over the 350Z and the soft touch plastics are a nice touch but the insturment cluster looks terribly cheap as I can't stand the gaudy silver plastic.
Comparing the Subaru - a guy that works with me just bought an 09 WRX, and I'd say the interior is a lot better than th X. Sure there's some hard plastic, but it doesn't look nearly as cheap... and it doesn't have those horrid looking fake carbon fiber trim pieces either. If the new STIs didn't have problems with blowing ring lands and cracking pistons, I may have gotten one.
Jun 1, 2009, 12:50 PM
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^ It doesnt match 100%. You can tell if you really look close and know what you have changed. Its the best so far compared to the OEM 2 din dash. It all depends on the quality of the plastic.
Without modding your Pioneer you can run the hand brake switch into the glove box and switch it manually. This prevents voiding your warranty.
Without modding your Pioneer you can run the hand brake switch into the glove box and switch it manually. This prevents voiding your warranty.
Jun 1, 2009, 01:47 PM
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You don't need to make a switch.. you just do the hardware mod on the cable harness.
Tutorial: http://avic411.com/wiki/index.php/Hand_Brake_Bypass
Tutorial: http://avic411.com/wiki/index.php/Hand_Brake_Bypass
Jun 3, 2009, 05:16 AM
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i was also curious to the comment above me ( im going for the same exact setup ) also the scorche kit will fit the same into a 09 ralliart right? lemme know asap!! ( send a PM ) Thanks!!
Jun 4, 2009, 02:44 PM
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sick man, thanks for the help, im prolly getting my ralliart this weekend. i found a web site saying the sell avic f90bt pioneer for 620$ then i was like eh it might not be legit i odnt wanna get scammed, web site did look official so i hit contact and it showed up with 2 adresses and a pic and the place is 30 minutes from my house!!! pretty nice how that works out, cant wait to have this same layout in my car
