Recent content by Andy_D

I installed the same unit. Great writeup and I agree with your conclusions. Great bang for the buck and a pretty solid head unit.

I fixed it. Turned out to be a failed Ball Joint only installed 1-1/2 years ago with R/L Control arm replacement. Failed with only a little over 10,000 miles on it, should have lasted 100,000 miles. My bad for buying discounted parts off of Amazon. Lesson learned... spend the money for quality...

I should have mentioned that I get torque steer to the right on acceleration and a pull to he left on deceleration. Most of the front end suspension/steering is new so I'm thinking it's a bushing(s) that are flexing and causing some movement. Whatever is moving on acceleration is then returning...

I did mean put a jack under the engine. I used a bottle jack and a piece of wood. The reason being is that you are removing the bolt from the torque strut or the after motor mount. What you are doing is trying to make sure the engine and transmission do not rotate about the horizontal axis...

I did the hard way the first time because as others have said there is not much room in there. The "easy" way (LOL I know it's not really easy it's a PITA). 1. Put the car on Jackstands and remove the front wheels. 2. Put a jack under the engine or suitably support it then remove the after bolt...

Hey all, I’ve got a 2012 FWD CX-9 with extensive front-end work (rack, tie rods, control arms, mounts, etc). Still getting excessive torque steer under acceleration. While lowering the subframe, I noticed the rear bushings had a loose fit around the body studs. Wondering if this is by design or...

I have installed the system. I have not had the time to play with enough in detail at this point. The radio reception seems good. All of my usual stations come in well, but I have not gone on a trip out of town to see what kind of range it loses reception at. The GPS/Nav module has a gas...

A little off topic but I put the Infinity Reference series in my F-150. As far as not braking the bank some judicious shopping and I scored them for around $60 a pair. Combined with a sub they sound real nice. I just put An Otto Navi GPS/DVD player into my 2012 CX-9 and will at some point be...

OK, My GPS head just arrived with UPS today. Here are some pic of it; I will install soon once I find some good instructions for removal of the dash trim so i don't break anything. I've learned from past installs that it helps to know where the clips are and the proper method for popping...

Actually the one I ordered is for the CX-9. Apparently they sell so many of them that they had a typo and got the pictures of one mixed up with specs from another. I actually called and asked. I will let you know how it turns out when it arrives.

I found this one on eBay for $350, It is an Otto Navi Made in China. Called and talked to a Rep at the place that is selling themand he said the units are supposed to be pretty much plug and play, and any connectors or cables are included in the box...

OK, I found out what this unit is it is. The manufacturer seems to be a company named ALFA OTTO and the Model is #MZ07C9-7134GPS Specs are here; http://www.alfaottoparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=99_105&products_id=448 Also, found another here with some more info. Looks like...

I guess the question is....Is this really a Pioneer? There are others selling what appears to be the same thing by other Amazon partners as well as on eBay. But I can't find this on Pioneers website nor can I find model numbers anywhere on these websites. Hoping I'll get some info soon. The...

Hi, has anyone installed one of these? http://www.amazon.com/Pioeneer-Intelligent-Navigation-Touchscreen-Double-DIN/dp/B00BVICUJY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_2 I have a 2012 Touring edition that has the base (Type A) audio. Also they have this system down as a Pioeneer (not Pioneer). Is this a some...