List of Good Aftermarket Nav unit/Alternative HU inside:

White 370Z · 02-23-2009, 08:19 PM

I was contemplating the same thing, in dash or on dash. I ended up getting a Sony NV-U94T Nav unit to put in the cubby. I stumbled upon the unit on Amazon. The thing fits so flush in the cubby you don't even have to mount it. You will have to drill a small hole for the charger though. I loved to looks and the functionality of the unit. But I also wanted a great hands free phone setup. With the unit in the cubby the phone quality is not good; the sound gets muffled because of the cubby, which is ok for the navi voice, but not ok for phone calls. Bottom line, if you are just looking for a slick looking Navi install check it out.
I decided I need more, so I stated looking into the in dash double din units. I really liked the Kenwood’s the best. However I could be wrong but, after my research in how the Kenwood, and Pioneer units mount, and after taking measurements in the store. I ended up ordering the Pioneer 700BT. The Kenwood uses a big ugly trim ring that will not work with the slight curve that is in the radio face plate of the base 370z. If you don't use the trim ring the radio will have big gaps around the factory faceplate. The Pioneer on the other hand looks like it's going to fit, without the use of a trim ring.

dainedazz · 02-23-2009, 09:36 PM

interesting. can u post some pics up when u get your pioneer installed? i didnt get a dvd/navi unit instead i bought a beltronics 995 laser/radar detector that day. i went to the store where im planning to get my navi and the installer looked up the metra-kits for the indash and there was none available for the 370z. he said he'll have to Custom make it via Fiber glass. he also told me that theres gonna be a newer unit comming out for kenwood. so i decided to just hold off on the navi and wait for the new one so i can get it with the rear view camera, new sound system (amps, speakers, subs) with the customized fiber glass all at once.

i'd love to see pics of your unit when you have it installed ^^

takimbe · 02-24-2009, 01:46 AM

I am thinking of getting either the Kenwood DNX-5120 or the Pioneer AVIC-F900BT for my base when I get it. Since its a base, it should just replace the stock D-Din unit of the Z easily. Because its a new car, I will probably get this professionally installed. I mainly would use it for the ipod functions. not really a nav guy, but its nice to have when im not near the iphone...

Also plan on getting some alpine 6.5s to replace the stock speakers, still undecided as to the sub...i think a 10 inch would do well given the position of the sub in the base...

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02-23-2009, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
White 370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA. Posts: 20 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 7A Rep Power: 18	I was contemplating the same thing, in dash or on dash. I ended up getting a Sony NV-U94T Nav unit to put in the cubby. I stumbled upon the unit on Amazon. The thing fits so flush in the cubby you don't even have to mount it. You will have to drill a small hole for the charger though. I loved to looks and the functionality of the unit. But I also wanted a great hands free phone setup. With the unit in the cubby the phone quality is not good; the sound gets muffled because of the cubby, which is ok for the navi voice, but not ok for phone calls. Bottom line, if you are just looking for a slick looking Navi install check it out. I decided I need more, so I stated looking into the in dash double din units. I really liked the Kenwood’s the best. However I could be wrong but, after my research in how the Kenwood, and Pioneer units mount, and after taking measurements in the store. I ended up ordering the Pioneer 700BT. The Kenwood uses a big ugly trim ring that will not work with the slight curve that is in the radio face plate of the base 370z. If you don't use the trim ring the radio will have big gaps around the factory faceplate. The Pioneer on the other hand looks like it's going to fit, without the use of a trim ring.

02-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 295	interesting. can u post some pics up when u get your pioneer installed? i didnt get a dvd/navi unit instead i bought a beltronics 995 laser/radar detector that day. i went to the store where im planning to get my navi and the installer looked up the metra-kits for the indash and there was none available for the 370z. he said he'll have to Custom make it via Fiber glass. he also told me that theres gonna be a newer unit comming out for kenwood. so i decided to just hold off on the navi and wait for the new one so i can get it with the rear view camera, new sound system (amps, speakers, subs) with the customized fiber glass all at once. i'd love to see pics of your unit when you have it installed ^^

02-24-2009, 01:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
takimbe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 223 Drives: 09' PG 370Z w/SP Rep Power: 266	I am thinking of getting either the Kenwood DNX-5120 or the Pioneer AVIC-F900BT for my base when I get it. Since its a base, it should just replace the stock D-Din unit of the Z easily. Because its a new car, I will probably get this professionally installed. I mainly would use it for the ipod functions. not really a nav guy, but its nice to have when im not near the iphone... Also plan on getting some alpine 6.5s to replace the stock speakers, still undecided as to the sub...i think a 10 inch would do well given the position of the sub in the base...