Ben's SP20

[Ben]

Well i got a new stereo today since i sold the old one in epic amounts of time (4 people wanted it)

So in a rush i got this one. Its a Pioneer AVH-P4450BT. It is AAAAAAMMMMAAAAZZZZINGGG! Couldn't be happier. Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, amazing EQ. Super clear. (You probably all have iPod connectivity, i've been living without it for years now )

Sorry for lame phone pics. I might go do another photoshoot soon. (Maybe tonight even)





Installing the mic was a bit of a pain. But it works great. I'll be ringing everyone now handsfree!

[Ben]

I went and took some pictures last night. Was too cold, gave up.


The SP20 by Photographs_by_Ben, on Flickr

[Zenki]

Ben! Did you lower your car or that's its stock height?

[morganluke]

Head unit looks sick! I bought the P4250BT a few years ago - looks like it has the same features as your but with the smaller screen and buttons down the side. I was looking for something like yours (big screen + bluetooth) but it didn't exist All 7" screen Pioneer units seemed to lack BT!

Enjoy!

[Ben]

Originally Posted by Zenki

Ben! Did you lower your car or that's its stock height?

No, its stock height. I do have Pedders sports ryders shocks though since a mazda one crapped out. (Sounded like a dog barking haha) So decided to install something better for when ever i want to lower it (If i do) Plus it handles so much better. I did that before even joining the forum, wish i knew about autoexe ones.

Originally Posted by morganluke

Head unit looks sick! I bought the P4250BT a few years ago - looks like it has the same features as your but with the smaller screen and buttons down the side. I was looking for something like yours (big screen + bluetooth) but it didn't exist All 7" screen Pioneer units seemed to lack BT!

Enjoy!

Cheers man

Thats the one i was originally looking at but i didn't like the small screen. I like to keep it slimline, which this one is much more. I've got a better picture, i'll upload it soon when i can be bothered to get the camera out of the car

[BG1.8sp]

question... probably somewhere in your work log... but i am lazy (if you didnt know that already) and dont want to looksiee....

But i assume you got your clear side indicators through ebay? if so... how much? and link to the seller?
and were they direct plug or cut and solder?

I have always planned on getting them... but just never got around to it

[Zenki]

Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

question... probably somewhere in your work log... but i am lazy (if you didnt know that already) and dont want to looksiee....

But i assume you got your clear side indicators through ebay? if so... how much? and link to the seller?
and were they direct plug or cut and solder?

I have always planned on getting them... but just never got around to it

I got mine from this seller - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mazda-MX6...ht_3220wt_1046 - the quality is not as good as the stock ones but cheap, was just plug & play but needed to file down a bit to fit with the stock bulb holders

If you are willing to pay more, get these - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mazda-323...ht_2312wt_1280 - just direct plug-in, no mod required and same quality with the stock ones.

or these - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAZDA-323...ht_1397wt_1046 - if you like crystal clear

[BG1.8sp]

Originally Posted by Zenki

If you are willing to pay more, get these - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mazda-323...ht_2312wt_1280 - just direct plug-in, no mod required and same quality with the stock ones.

These! Cheers, I honestly was just too lazy to even look on eBay!
did a quick search ages ago... millions popped up, so was like stuff it, i will just ask other people. hehehe... master plan worked!

and on a side note... spamming Ben's thread a little is always nice

[Ben]

Mine are none of those. Mine look like this.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Cour...#ht_886wt_1024

But i WOULDN'T of paid over $40 for them because I'm cheap. But i have the chrome looking ones. They weren't a straight fit, the plug needed sanding. Hard to explain, but when you get it you'll see. Took about 2 minutes to make them fit. Easy to do.

Here's better pics of the stereo. It changes colours Aaron



It fits super flush with the dash

[z100]

I bought the same ones as Ben, they look the goods.

Awesome photo!

[marcs_sp20]

I dunno why you guys have to muck around to make the plug fit, when the stock plugs fit fine

[BG1.8sp]

Well I didnt like the chrome I like the frosted white

But yeah, ended up just ordering the smoked ones lol

HU looks sweet Ben!

[Ben]

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

I dunno why you guys have to muck around to make the plug fit, when the stock plugs fit fine

The plug it came with didn't fit into the original wiring loom from memory, and to fit the stock plug it has too many little lock in notches, just had to sand one off. I remember clean cookie had to do the same. He might remember more than me

[Clean_Cookie]

has 4 tags stock and 2 aftermarket. sand two off stock plug and it fits both.

[Ben]

Did a test fit of my lip today. Cannot physically take off anymore stickers. Fingers hurt. I'm going to take it to my buddy tomorrow to get a more accurate quote and a quote for a few other things. Hopefully he will say "Leave it here and pay me when you can" and he also removes the rest of the stickers... Dreaming right??

[swift jimmy]

PAINT IT ALREADY :-P

make me jealous for selling mine to smurfy

[Ben]

I've only had it for a week and went to sydney in the middle of that! Give me a chance woman! I'll let you all know how much it will cost me tomorrow!

My pay for my new job still hasnt gone through. Me thinks they were waiting for the new finicial year

[xeon8]

Couldn't Marc remove the stickers before selling it to you?

[Ben]

Originally Posted by xeon8

Couldn't Marc remove the stickers before selling it to you?

I fookin know right? Bit rude of him hey.

In fact, Marc should pay ME for giving such tender loving care to it.

[marcs_sp20]

I could have made you drive the extra 50kms to my place to pick it up, so lets call a truce yeah?