AVIC-Z1 INSTALLED!!

[BuzzH3]

Well, thanks to a lot of people on this forum I got the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 installed this past weekend. Here is some information about my install.

What I started with:
6-disc Monsoon system with factory XM Radio

What I installed:
AVIC-Z1
GEX-P10XMT (XM Radio & NavTraffic module)
CD-iB100ii (iPod module)
CD-SR1 (steering wheel remote control)
ND-BC1 (Rear view camera)

Parts needed:
Peripheral GMAH24B (OnStar module)
Peripheral GMAHCM (Chime module)
Scosche GM1595B (Dash Kit)

I got lucky and the VSS (speed sensor) lead was in the small stereo harness, so I tapped into it there. I noticed several people stated that they got their speed sensor working, but the slope was not working. When I turned the stereo on for the first time, I noticed that my slope was also not working. I found out that you need to drive around for a while for the stereo to initialize. Once it got enough data, the slope started working.
I was also able to tap into the reverse lead in the driver's side A-pillar.
I'm not sure if anyone else has had this problem, but I noticed that the trim ring that came with the Scosche kit does not fit without modification. I had to use the Dremel and take a little of the top inside edge in order for the face to open and close correctly. While this was not really a big deal, it is very difficult to get the edge perfectly straight when trimming it. Yes, I know, I'm a bit of a perfectionist. Also, the top edge of the ring doesn't line up to the dash opening just right. I am still trying to modify it a little to see if I can get it to line up better.
I think that I am going to buy the circuit board that someone on the AVIC411 forum created that enables all Nav functions that are normally disabled when the vehicle is moving. That forum is great for any information about the AVIC line. There are already people that have figured out how to replace the hard drive with a larger one. The Hacks section is very interesting.
A huge thanks to everyone on this forum that helped me with the install. It actually went very smoothly. I couldn't have done without all of the information I got here.

I will try to post some pictures tonight or tomorrow.