[Ace_2000]

I recently ordered a Pioneer Premier AVIC-F90BT for my 2006 Ford Mustang GT which has the stock Shaker 500 system still in it. I have been doing some research on what wiring harnesses and adapters I may need to do the install and have found conflicting information. Crutchfield says I need the PAC C2R-FRD1. One local install shop agrees with them. Another local install shop says I don't need it. Some web forum posts say I need the Metra 70-5521. Other posts say I need the Metra 70-5511. Some say I need a RCA Y adapter. My local install shops say the F90BT does not support Ford's Volume Speed Sensing feature, yet I've found posts that say it does. I don't know who to believe. I want to do this myself, so here are my requirements.

1. Retain the Ford Accessory Delay feature where the F90BT will stay on for up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened.

2. Retain the Ford Volume Speed Sensing feature where the F90BT automatically increases its volume as the vehicle increases speed. This is not important, but is nice because you get quite a bit of engine and road noise inside a Mustang GT and I don't want to have to keep raising and lowering the volume as I speed up and slow down in traffic.

3. No "pop" sound when the F90BT is powered on.

4. All of the features in the F90BT function fully.

I will not be replacing the stock speakers or amps at this time. What wiring harness(es) and/or adapters will I need to install the F90BT in my 2006 Ford Mustang GT while getting all of the things I listed above?

[Ace_2000]

I found a local shop that says they install these all the time while doing all that I want (with the exception of the volume speed sensing feature which the F90BT doesn't support) for a good price and without the PAC harness. Now I'm looking to get opinions on how the AVIC series sounds with the stock Shaker 500 amps, speakers, and subs. I am looking for your opinion if you have the F90BT installed, but would like to hear anything on the AVIC-F series with the stock Shaker 500 amps, speakers, and subs. It will be a month or so before I have the cash to upgrade those things, but I'm looking for the system in my Mustang to produce great sounding music. I'm not looking for loudness. I want to listen to my metal and rock with quality sound. Thanks in advance!

[svt95gt]

looking @ the 700BT myself and had same questions.
anyone

[Ace_2000]

To follow up with this, I had it installed two weekends ago and really like the F90BT. I love all of the functionality it provides and have not had any problems with it beyond educating myself on how to interact with it. I left the stock Shaker 500 speakers, subs, and amps. It sounds better at low volumes, but the F90BT really pushes the speakers beyond what they were designed for at mid to high volumes. I plan on replacing those, but am still researching which direction to take. Right now I'm leaning towards JL Audio or DD Audio speakers with an amp to drive those.

[Ace_2000]

What questions do you have on the F700BT? While it is similar to the F900BT and F90BT, it is still different. The 700 has a CD drive as opposed to the DVD drive in the 900 and 90. You also have to purchase the iPod cable separately while it is supplied with the 90. From 6th Ave Electronics: Offering HDTV, camcorders, car audio and more (where I got my F90BT) you can get the F700BT for $599, but they sell the F90BT for $598. I don't know why, but that's how they have them priced. Also, AVIC411.com is a great place to find all kinds of information and ask questions about Pioneer's AVIC series.