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I just assumed the Nav system iPod input would allow you to control the iPod through the stereo system. Since that’s not the case, what’s the point?

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Old 02-19-2010, 12:12 PM   #76 (permalink)
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I just assumed the Nav system iPod input would allow you to control the iPod through the stereo system. Since that’s not the case, what’s the point?
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Old 02-21-2010, 12:03 PM   #77 (permalink)
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I just assumed the Nav system iPod input would allow you to control the iPod through the stereo system. Since that’s not the case, what’s the point?
no idea. I think I read something about the 2010 version having a usb port. but still wtf were they thinking. the GT-R had a usb connnector in 2009 why not the 370Z
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Old 02-21-2010, 08:33 PM   #78 (permalink)
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2010 Nav has a usb port, at least according to the specs on nissan site.
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Old 02-22-2010, 12:13 PM   #79 (permalink)
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I just assumed the Nav system iPod input would allow you to control the iPod through the stereo system. Since that’s not the case, what’s the point?
I have the Nav with the i-pod connector and you can control the i-pod through the stereo and the steering wheel controls. Nissan actually has one of the best i-pod interfaces in the business. I can access my playlists and everything. Basically the nav screen turns into an i-pod screen without the album cover artwork. I think it is great that Nissan put a USB connector in the 2010 models for those people that may have MP3 players that aren't made by Apple.
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Well that makes sense. I'm planning to install an ipod control unit and HD radio adapter in the spring.
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I have the Nav with the i-pod connector and you can control the i-pod through the stereo and the steering wheel controls. Nissan actually has one of the best i-pod interfaces in the business. I can access my playlists and everything. Basically the nav screen turns into an i-pod screen without the album cover artwork. I think it is great that Nissan put a USB connector in the 2010 models for those people that may have MP3 players that aren't made by Apple.
yeah and screwing over the 09 owners.
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Well that makes sense. I'm planning to install an ipod control unit and HD radio adapter in the spring.
Is there a device that will allow me to control my ipod from my factory radio?
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Which radio do you have? The base or the Bose without Nav?
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Is there a device that will allow me to control my ipod from my factory radio?
yeah I need that too. I got the bose setup
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Here is what you'll need for the non-nav Bose system:

PAC uPAC-NIS2 NISSAN IPOD ADAPTER 5V USB*::*NISSAN AUX IPOD MP3 ADAPTER (INFINITI)*::*AUX AND IPOD ADAPTERS*::*OEM Factory Aux Ipod Adapters & Changers*::*AUTOTOYS

I've seen it on eBay a little cheaper. There is also an add-on HD radio receiver that plugs in to this. I plan to get both in the spring.
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The head unit has a pre output that goes to the bose amp. When you take your stock bose head unit amp you need a adapter that can plu into your pre outs and than connect to the harness that goes to the bose amp. Some say well I will jsut bypass the amp. But it is not that simple the bose speakers are 2 ohms so you would blow your new head units built in amp if you hook them up to it. Because the head unit can only support 4 ohm speakers. That is why as of right now if you want to change anything in the bose system you have to change it all. Also even if you did just change the head unit with an adapter the bose system will still analyze and fade out the frequency that it thinks will distort the speakers. Even if you change those speakers to aftermarket the system still thinks they are bose.
Is this true? The reason I ask is because this BOSE system is very similar (in design and in terrible sound) as in my old RSX type S. Both had a 6 in-dash setup with front components and rear fill. They both even have the crappy sub in the spare set-up. I changed my old BOSE HU with an Alpine deck years ago and never had any problems. If you go to the RSX version of the370z.com you will find hundreds, if not thousands of people who have done the same over the last 8 years. I also bypassed the BOSE amp (under the passenger seat) as it sometimes was known to cause a high-pitched noise which corresponded to RPM's if you didn't. Any thoughts on this?
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I would hope it is true, I wrote it.

Unless you want to bypass the amp and system all together the only reason someone would want ot upgrade the head unit in the bose system is for more options like ipod and sirius and dvd's. It is not going to help your audio quality at all.
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I can't speak of the 370, but in the RSX I eventually changed everything... (focal comps. external amps, separate sub, new wiring... etc) and to tell you the truth, it was 100x's better in the end, but it was 90x's better with just swapping out the HU.
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