aftermarket nagivations....

brakedrift12 · 04-02-2010, 10:40 PM

long story short. my 370Z has no factory navigation... so i want one.

is there any good in-dash navigation that supports all goodies??

If there is one you like the most, what is it? and what would u recommend to other?

any details would be great help to me

thanx

Zsteve · 04-02-2010, 10:43 PM

this will be moved to its appropriate section. But do have have the Bose or lesser stereo?

drdre8424 · 04-03-2010, 12:40 AM

i got a pioneer bt700 i like it...
the navi on it is kinda hit and miss sometimes, but it still gets you where you need to go.

Crazy8 · 04-03-2010, 05:19 AM

Just out of curiosity. How often do you really use your navi? I use my Garmin maybe once every couple of months.

spearfish25 · 04-03-2010, 07:20 AM

I just ordered a Kenwood DNX6960 which is enroute. Having researched everything, my feeling is that it has the best navigation (Garmin) with all the options available. In my situation, I've ordered the steering wheel control harness, traffic receiver, Sirius receiver, backup camera, and iphone harness. The unit also streams music over bluetooth, controls an iphone with the harness attached, includes Parrot Bluetooth (one of the best). Overall, it's the whole ball of wax. There is a DNX9690 model that adds some fluff like 3D buildings in the nav, DD 5.1 surround sound, etc but it costs about 2/3 more than the 6960.

I'll post a nice review and video of usage once it's installed. Going in on April 17.

Modshack · 04-03-2010, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I just ordered a Kenwood DNX6960 which is enroute. Having researched everything, my feeling is that it has the best navigation (Garmin) with all the options available. In my situation, I've ordered the steering wheel control harness, traffic receiver, Sirius receiver, backup camera, and iphone harness. The unit also streams music over bluetooth, controls an iphone with the harness attached, includes Parrot Bluetooth (one of the best). Overall, it's the whole ball of wax. There is a DNX9690 model that adds some fluff like 3D buildings in the nav, DD 5.1 surround sound, etc but it costs about 2/3 more than the 6960.

.....I think Garmin has the best Nav, so I'd go Kenwood too if I were going for an integrated unit. I really use Nav infrequently, so a $125 Portable Garmin is fine for my use..

fullmonty · 04-03-2010, 04:12 PM

In my truck I had a Pioneer, I was very happy with the product

carbonguy · 04-03-2010, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

.....I think Garmin has the best Nav, so I'd go Kenwood too if I were going for an integrated unit. I really use Nav infrequently, so a $125 Portable Garmin is fine for my use..

What bracket is holding the Garmin? Aftermarket or Garmin supplied? Thanks.

6MT · 04-03-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

I really use Nav infrequently, so a $125 Portable Garmin is fine for my use..

Me too, although mine is a TomTom.

Modshack · 04-03-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carbonguy

What bracket is holding the Garmin? Aftermarket or Garmin supplied? Thanks.

Just a simple little bracket I fabbed up... More pics here: Garmin Nav holder.. album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

Mike@Blackline · 04-04-2010, 09:38 AM

pioneer units are the best in the market. without knowing if they fit in there or not, id recommend the pioneer f series

eric3621 · 04-04-2010, 10:35 AM

THis is why I won't buy a car without factory nav. It just looks so much classier...

Mike@Blackline · 04-04-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric3621

THis is why I won't buy a car without factory nav. It just looks so much classier...

function over form IMO; id rather have all the functions of the aftermarket, even if it doesnt look OEM. the cost of navigation would pay for an aftermarket unit plus a decent sound system.

NCSUPACK09 · 04-04-2010, 10:52 AM

I read a lot of reviews where Pioneers had problems. The best reviews have come from the Kenwood DNX5140 (no bluetooth) and DNX6140 (bluetooth). I'm actually thinking about getting the latter myself.

JvKintheUSA · 04-04-2010, 11:35 AM

I use a TomTom - the best IMO. I bought an extender so I can stick it to the left side of my front windshield and tap the screen with my left-hand fingers without my hand leaving the steering wheel. These portable GPS systems are far better (again IMO) since you can connect them to you computer and upload different screen colors, latest POIs etc. without having to buy expensive DVDs. TomTom charges nothing for the 1st year for map updates and $80 or so thereafter. Plus when a fancier GPS comes out I can give my wife the old one and get the latest and greatest for myself

04-02-2010, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
brakedrift12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 266 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 4G M6 Rep Power: 15	aftermarket nagivations.... long story short. my 370Z has no factory navigation... so i want one. is there any good in-dash navigation that supports all goodies?? If there is one you like the most, what is it? and what would u recommend to other? any details would be great help to me thanx

04-02-2010, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	this will be moved to its appropriate section. But do have have the Bose or lesser stereo? __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

04-03-2010, 07:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I just ordered a Kenwood DNX6960 which is enroute. Having researched everything, my feeling is that it has the best navigation (Garmin) with all the options available. In my situation, I've ordered the steering wheel control harness, traffic receiver, Sirius receiver, backup camera, and iphone harness. The unit also streams music over bluetooth, controls an iphone with the harness attached, includes Parrot Bluetooth (one of the best). Overall, it's the whole ball of wax. There is a DNX9690 model that adds some fluff like 3D buildings in the nav, DD 5.1 surround sound, etc but it costs about 2/3 more than the 6960. I'll post a nice review and video of usage once it's installed. Going in on April 17. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

04-03-2010, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	In my truck I had a Pioneer, I was very happy with the product __________________

04-04-2010, 09:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mike@Blackline Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 390 Drives: Z Rep Power: 295	pioneer units are the best in the market. without knowing if they fit in there or not, id recommend the pioneer f series __________________ Current Alliance BBK Sale, FREE PC Option, 370Z DiscountCLICK HERE for info!

04-03-2010, 12:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
drdre8424 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Posts: 133 Drives: 09 Pearl 370z Auto Rep Power: 0	i got a pioneer bt700 i like it... the navi on it is kinda hit and miss sometimes, but it still gets you where you need to go.

04-03-2010, 05:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Crazy8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 255 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Just out of curiosity. How often do you really use your navi? I use my Garmin maybe once every couple of months.

04-04-2010, 10:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
eric3621 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St Simons Island, GA Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 Infiniti G37S Rep Power: 15	THis is why I won't buy a car without factory nav. It just looks so much classier...

04-04-2010, 10:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	I read a lot of reviews where Pioneers had problems. The best reviews have come from the Kenwood DNX5140 (no bluetooth) and DNX6140 (bluetooth). I'm actually thinking about getting the latter myself. __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

04-04-2010, 11:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 427	I use a TomTom - the best IMO. I bought an extender so I can stick it to the left side of my front windshield and tap the screen with my left-hand fingers without my hand leaving the steering wheel. These portable GPS systems are far better (again IMO) since you can connect them to you computer and upload different screen colors, latest POIs etc. without having to buy expensive DVDs. TomTom charges nothing for the 1st year for map updates and $80 or so thereafter. Plus when a fancier GPS comes out I can give my wife the old one and get the latest and greatest for myself __________________ Last edited by JvKintheUSA; 04-04-2010 at 11:38 AM.

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