First...I'm getting my new 2010 Element SC tomorrow!!!!
Yay!!!
Second, so I've read through countless forums for hours and the more I read, the more I get confused!?!? :? So, I apologize if I sound like an idiot, but here goes.
What I Want To Do:
I want to take the stock HU out and put in a Pioneer AVIC -Z110BT in my 2010 Element SC. I want to KEEP my existing speakers and sub (yeah, yeah, I'll upgrade next summer)!!! Also, I'd like to retain my steering wheel controls and AUX input, but don't know what to do about it. I'll be connecting my iPhone 3GS to the unit as well w/ the iPod cable. I'd like to mount the Bluetooth mic somewhere too (but haven't a clue how to run the wire). I know I've got a large request summed up here, but I don't want to tear everything apart more than once.
NOW...I'm reading about these harnesses, like the Metra 70-1726 and others...what do I need that will allow me to keep use of the stock sub and speakers? Do I need to bypass the stock amp, if so does it help or hurt sound quality? I want to make this as easy as possible for me and don't want to go splicing a zillion wires if I can just get the right harness upfront. Also, I hear I need an adapter for the antenna. Does all this apply to the 2010 SC's???
And, when I mount the HU, I've read about using some trim or molding (whatever you call it) from a Honda Pilot around the HU to get rid of a gap that I guess looks bad. Does that apply to me too? Will mine look like a crappy install without this?
Is this some of what I need to do?:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52097
I so confused... :?
Oh, and "Hi"!
Second, so I've read through countless forums for hours and the more I read, the more I get confused!?!? :? So, I apologize if I sound like an idiot, but here goes.
What I Want To Do:
I want to take the stock HU out and put in a Pioneer AVIC -Z110BT in my 2010 Element SC. I want to KEEP my existing speakers and sub (yeah, yeah, I'll upgrade next summer)!!! Also, I'd like to retain my steering wheel controls and AUX input, but don't know what to do about it. I'll be connecting my iPhone 3GS to the unit as well w/ the iPod cable. I'd like to mount the Bluetooth mic somewhere too (but haven't a clue how to run the wire). I know I've got a large request summed up here, but I don't want to tear everything apart more than once.
NOW...I'm reading about these harnesses, like the Metra 70-1726 and others...what do I need that will allow me to keep use of the stock sub and speakers? Do I need to bypass the stock amp, if so does it help or hurt sound quality? I want to make this as easy as possible for me and don't want to go splicing a zillion wires if I can just get the right harness upfront. Also, I hear I need an adapter for the antenna. Does all this apply to the 2010 SC's???
And, when I mount the HU, I've read about using some trim or molding (whatever you call it) from a Honda Pilot around the HU to get rid of a gap that I guess looks bad. Does that apply to me too? Will mine look like a crappy install without this?
Is this some of what I need to do?:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52097
I so confused... :?
Oh, and "Hi"!