Does anyone no what additional steps I will need to take in order to do this install on a 2010 rx8 with bose? Thanks!

 

i just got my metra kit. Ill be trying to install it tomorrow. Ive been swamped with rebuilding a printer from 5 broken printers.

Too bad it's not going to look at beautiful as OPs. **** during traffic jams. Yes.

 

very nice setup! would love something like this is mine

 

I bought nearly the exact same set up, save for the head unit, I got the Avic-X940BT. Newer version I suppose? Anyway...

I'm going to do the installation with my son this weekend, since we'll have the car gutted from stem to stern to do the amps and subwoofers, etc as well, I'm trying to answer all my questions prior to disassembling the car. He's a junior in high school so he'll need it on Monday.

The VSS wire from the Pioneer HU.... I can haz wire color/location where you hooked yours up?

Thanks for any help.

 

yep, essentially same device with a different set of buttons (i actually have my 920 updated to a 940 firmware)

anyway, i didn't connect the VSS wire.

 

LOL, Ahhhh. When in doubt, leave it out. Ok, thanks for the reply. I'm going to track down that VSS if it's the last thing I do. When I find out where we can tap the VSS signal, I'll post it up.

Thanks again.

 

out of curiosity, why do you want to ? I dont believe the HU uses it for anything other than some of its GPS functions ... none of which i have had issues with.

 

No biggie, actually you are exactly right. I wanted to hook it up for the Navi. I live in South Texas, so there aren't any tunnels (or tall buildings..lmao) so there's actually probably zero chance the GPS will ever lose satellite lock, but hey, ya never know. lol

I guess I'm just a little OCD, leaving a "loose end" detail like that hanging, even if it's never likely to affect me at all, just drives me nuts. Probably a good trait as a physician, but pretty much just an annoying pain as for the rest of life.

 

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I hope i got everything correct.

 

Fun little fact i found on the pioneer Website if you don't like your standard start up screen or one of the other presets you can load your own HD logo on an SD card and it will fade in and out on start up. Now i just need an HD Mazda RX-8 logo and i will be set.

Watch this video around 1 min.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...=ok_A_FdgEXg#!

 

I'm installing the same head unit it my boy's R3. If I source a Mazda logo, I'll be sure and let you know (and vice-versa! lol).

 

this is what i made/use

 

WOW that kicks A** do you have one without the wording?

 

Yes. Yes it does. Lol. I'll definitely be stealing that. Hahaha. Awesome work.

 

i dont, but you could just open it up in mspaint and put a black box over it :D

 

BTW here are the only pics i have of my stereo install...

NormalException.net - Image Gallery - Stereo Install

unfortunately i didn't do a full DIY

 

thats correct. when you plug in the obd2 cable, you can then set the clock, then unplug it and it will retain the clock until the next time you do a battery disconnect.

 

jpg only

 

http://contentdocs.installernet.com/...icle/10959.pdf

 

Love the micro Sd

 

Looks good to me. FYI i didn't have good results doing it that way. The Axxess is very sensitive to a good connection. You can def give it a shot, maybe you will have better luck than me, but I had to resort to tapping into the n/p wires on the vehicle harness itself.

 

Ok i have lots of pictures and everything is working perfectly!!!

(I am down to one small little problem my AC button is stuck depressed. Lol it was on when i started the car and i pushed it to turn it off and it turned off but the button is stuck now :/ )

I will work on a DIY for this on the weekend.

Thanks all!!

 

Great! Really happy for you that it turned out ok. But, like I said in a different thread, you did it like I do/would... you did your homework BEFORE the process of install started so you were prepared.

Can't wait to see your results!

 

Just found this today. Sucks that Amazon is not a dealer but if you got yours from a store or a Authorized Pioneer Dealer you get a nice $100 prize!!! only for the AVIC Z14BH and AVIC X940BT

Navigation Mail-In Rebate | Pioneer Electronics USA

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-ii-in...-sport-239810/

Here is The DIY link. if you have any questions post and i will answer when i can.