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      12-12-2017, 11:36 PM   #89
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I've said twice that I'll post pics I'd like to believe they knew about the rain sensor as well, but every business is out there to make money first and foremost; even if it means selling us what we don't, can't or won't use.
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Update since I emailed AVIN. I asked them about how the DVR is installed and if it replaces the plastic surround where the rain-sensing wiper sensor is and they confirmed that it does and have refunded me the $149 they charge for the camera. What's confusing to me though is that I placed the order for the units on Dec 8th, all shipping information via DHL shows that unit is shipping from Hong Kong directly to me as of 4 days ago. When I asked AVIN to omit the camera, they said it'd already shipped. So either they lied or maybe that the units ship from HK to AVIN and then get forwarded to the end user...or they omitted the camera during ordering like I asked and didn't refund my money until I brought it up. I posted a link to a YouTube video above showing a comparison of these units and how the vlogger noted the AVIN unit had a reflective AVIN sticker on it...leading me to believe that AVIN simply orders them from their suppliers, throws their sticker on the unit and sends them right back out again.

Shipping info hasn't changed, so I guess we wait and see.
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Assuming I have unlimited tethering and can find an app that'll turn tethering on and off via the phone seeing it's plugged into power, I'll be using the screen just like my phone. If not, then I'll just mirror my screen and being an Android phone, I can control my phone via the new deck, so it's going to work out either way. I agree though, I've posted my new mod on local Facebook forums and people have chimed in having spent no less than $800 just add mirroring and backup camera to their CCC units to spending, $1200 to upgrade to CIC and upwards of $3k for a full NBT swap...at the end of the day, $480 is a steal even if it means I'm pushing a few extra buttons vs "factory integration" but I'm also getting sooo much more for 1/6th the price.
Yeah I completely understand, I just received my unit last night in the mail so I'll probably install it today. One thing I wish were instructions as far as the connections go. I'm also going to run my MHD tune through this monitor since it is via Android. So I'll probably spend an hour or so figuring out some alternative ways to route some cables to make it look clean inside
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could you post some pictures when you get it? and hopefully there is a manual that comes with it. I believe they knew about the rain sensor and made the case correctly.. but let's see.
I just got my stuff in last night and I took a picture of everything so I'll upload it here shortly if you want to see it sooner
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Update since I emailed AVIN. I asked them about how the DVR is installed and if it replaces the plastic surround where the rain-sensing wiper sensor is and they confirmed that it does and have refunded me the $149 they charge for the camera. What's confusing to me though is that I placed the order for the units on Dec 8th, all shipping information via DHL shows that unit is shipping from Hong Kong directly to me as of 4 days ago. When I asked AVIN to omit the camera, they said it'd already shipped. So either they lied or maybe that the units ship from HK to AVIN and then get forwarded to the end user...or they omitted the camera during ordering like I asked and didn't refund my money until I brought it up. I posted a link to a YouTube video above showing a comparison of these units and how the vlogger noted the AVIN unit had a reflective AVIN sticker on it...leading me to believe that AVIN simply orders them from their suppliers, throws their sticker on the unit and sends them right back out again.

Shipping info hasn't changed, so I guess we wait and see.
I placed my order last wednesday and received it last night from Hong Kong so that sounds a bit fishy on what's going on with your order man
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Avin Head Unit

Here you guys go for those curious, quality I feel looks pretty good and not cheap. I know some mentioned some issues when receiving their products but only positive regarding mine.

GPS splitter is in the top right hand corner for a visual for those curious on how it looks
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I just got my stuff in last night and I took a picture of everything so I'll upload it here shortly if you want to see it sooner
i see you already did
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Update since I emailed AVIN. I asked them about how the DVR is installed and if it replaces the plastic surround where the rain-sensing wiper sensor is and they confirmed that it does and have refunded me the $149 they charge for the camera. What's confusing to me though is that I placed the order for the units on Dec 8th, all shipping information via DHL shows that unit is shipping from Hong Kong directly to me as of 4 days ago. When I asked AVIN to omit the camera, they said it'd already shipped. So either they lied or maybe that the units ship from HK to AVIN and then get forwarded to the end user...or they omitted the camera during ordering like I asked and didn't refund my money until I brought it up. I posted a link to a YouTube video above showing a comparison of these units and how the vlogger noted the AVIN unit had a reflective AVIN sticker on it...leading me to believe that AVIN simply orders them from their suppliers, throws their sticker on the unit and sends them right back out again.

Shipping info hasn't changed, so I guess we wait and see.
Strange - I can't believe they have not sold these cameras yet and got no feedback they would not fit. As I saw on other forums people say you can't block the sensor from inside the car..
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i see you already did
Yeah I'm curious on how the GPS splitter hooks up and where the OEM GPS antenna is located at
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Yeah I'm curious on how the GPS splitter hooks up and where the OEM GPS antenna is located at
OEM GPS antenna plugged in to u main unit on the back, take it out and plug it in to splitter, the other two ends goes back to main and Avin units
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OEM GPS antenna plugged in to u main unit on the back, take it out and plug it in to splitter, the other two ends goes back to main and Avin units
I KNEW you would know man I'm trying to figure out where to run these USB lines for the MHD monitoring now. So when I tackle this it shouldn't take more than an hour give or take
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I KNEW you would know man I'm trying to figure out where to run these USB lines for the MHD monitoring now. So when I tackle this it shouldn't take more than an hour give or take
so do you plan to have the end of the D-Can cable just sitting next to the OBDII port?
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so do you plan to have the end of the D-Can cable just sitting next to the OBDII port?
Pending on how I route it, if not I'm searching other areas to use as an alternative. I don't want random cords just hanging down by any means in a nice luxurious vehicle
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Theres gotta be a little pocket of space near the bottom of the dash where it can sit when its not needed.
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Missed my delivery by 30 min :/
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Here you guys go for those curious, quality I feel looks pretty good and not cheap. I know some mentioned some issues when receiving their products but only positive regarding mine.

GPS splitter is in the top right hand corner for a visual for those curious on how it looks
can you please take a picture of the camera input jack? what kind of jack is it? Or this is standard connection for any dash cam?
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can you please take a picture of the camera input jack? what kind of jack is it? Or this is standard connection for any dash cam?
I just installed the screen last night, took me about an hour or so which wasn't bad. I just missed this message but I do have the extra parts that came with this unit that I didn't install because I don't care on the option

I'll upload a picture here shortly on the final look
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Did you have the OEM backup camera? Oddly enough mine says no signal on the screen so I'm not sure if it's some type of settings needing to be adjusted on the head unit for visual picture
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Avin Head Unit Installed

Okay so here's the final look of the head unit itself, I still have the plastic on the screen so don't mind that. I haven't had a chance to truly mess with the unit just yet because I was tired after work so installing this was the goal ONLY.

So far it starts up relatively quick, OEM BT is what I'm utilizing, GPS splitter works great so no issues there, sound quality plays just fine and the XM radio works as shown in the top right corner. The ONLY issue I'm having is my backup camera isn't displaying live feed but sensors work. So maybe after I get some help or figure it out by going through some settings it'll be legit

Overall it looks pretty awesome and quality is grade A
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Did you have the OEM backup camera? Oddly enough mine says no signal on the screen so I'm not sure if it's some type of settings needing to be adjusted on the head unit for visual picture
make sure u camera settings looks like this:
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make sure u camera settings looks like this:
EASY enough, you're the man
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