Nav v. Aftermarket system

Ole Rusty · 05-28-2010, 10:36 AM

I'm trying to decide whether I want to pay the 1600-1800 for nissans nav package or spend it on an aftermarket system. I like the look and functionality of the nav, but think that the aftermarket systems some of you are installing look and work great too. Any suggestions on which way to go?

pompey · 05-28-2010, 10:48 AM

i would get the aftermarket screen, you could put it in the cubby hole in the dash. :P

370Z JT · 05-28-2010, 10:57 AM

^ has anyone successfully done that yet. Read a lot of talk before but no pictures.

Push370zzz · 06-03-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

^ has anyone successfully done that yet. Read a lot of talk before but no pictures.

I am looking for the answer to this as well...

molamann · 06-03-2010, 03:57 PM

Can't speak for aftermarket systems but the Z's factory nav ranks the highest out of all the factory nav I've used, including BMW and Benz. Lexus comes close though.

Rogue Z · 06-03-2010, 04:14 PM

the factory looks way better..plus you dont have a douchy looking cubby in the center of your dash...but i got the ater market nav pioneer nav installed and love it...the only thing that would suck about putting a after market nav like pioneer in the cubby is that you would have non functional base stereo under it...you could go with an after market nav that does nothing besides nav

spearfish25 · 06-03-2010, 04:27 PM

I'm not sure why there is so much interest in a cubby replaced aftermarket unit. As Roque said, you'll still have the factory stereo beneath it. If you think the cubby looks dumb, imagine having a nav above a factory stereo!

As for the factory vs aftermarket decision, I'd say this:

If you plan to keep the car FOREVER, I'd go aftermarket and replace the factory stereo. This way your car won't be dated, and you can easily upgrade your aftermarket nav every 3, 5, 7, whatever years as you choose.

If you want the slickest, most integrated, trouble free, streamlined installation, get the factory nav. No aftermarket navigation system will be 'perfect' and there will be some compromises. For example, my PAC steering button harness can only do a handful of assignments for those buttons. I've given up on activating and cancelling voice dialing through the steering wheel. Also, there is a delay in the button presses that was never there in the factory unit.

On the flip side, if you want some special features not offered by or not capable of by the factory unit then aftermarket is the only way to go. For example, watching DVDs while driving, inputting GPS destinations while driving, Pandora control (Pioneer), etc etc. Those are your prime reasons for aftermarket systems.

I went aftermarket and replaced my Bose stereo beneath the cubby. I still have the cubby for my sunglasses and the aftermarket HU looks great below the cubby. I'll take the tradeoffs with the steering controls in return for being able to use every feature even while driving.

Ole Rusty · 06-03-2010, 05:56 PM

I actually didn't mean to say replacing the cubby with an aftermarket system. What I meant was to replace the non-nav stereo with an aftermarket system and leave the 'douchy'

cubby alone. I don't really mind the cubby and agree with spearfish on several of those issues. I am curious if anybody has solved the steering button issues. I think that I've made up my mind to go aftermarket because I think that for the same amount of money, I can get an amazing aftermarket system, the panel to replace the original stereo, and some better speakers. Now I just have to decide which one. Thanks all.

370Z JT · 06-03-2010, 07:09 PM

I would put the Nav up top and replace the lower stereo and make it into a storage bin.

SophiaZ · 06-03-2010, 07:20 PM

I agree with the aftermarket parts. I've had my eyes set on a $2600 setup for almost a year now. Haven't gotten it becuz I was more worried about performance parts first. I wish I could find the invoice to the parts I ordered but I do know that its a touch-screen Kenwood dvd/cd/bluetooth/stereo/nav with back up camera and all new speakers throughout. Daymn...now I'm getting excited again haha..I need some money

BUT yea...factory navi looks probably the cleanest but aftermarket has better bang for the buck!

KillerBee370 · 06-03-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smashwebs

I am looking for the answer to this as well...

Hardwired my radar & GPS

bigaudiofanat · 06-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Aftermarket all day.

sonic370 · 06-05-2010, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole Rusty

I actually didn't mean to say replacing the cubby with an aftermarket system. What I meant was to replace the non-nav stereo with an aftermarket system and leave the 'douchy'

cubby alone. I don't really mind the cubby and agree with spearfish on several of those issues. I am curious if anybody has solved the steering button issues. I think that I've made up my mind to go aftermarket because I think that for the same amount of money, I can get an amazing aftermarket system, the panel to replace the original stereo, and some better speakers. Now I just have to decide which one. Thanks all.

I think there is a after market part that will let you keep using the steering wheel controls. though iv'e heard its about a 150.00!

spearfish25 · 06-05-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

I think there is a after market part that will let you keep using the steering wheel controls. though iv'e heard its about a 150.00!

Or just $40...

Amazon.com: PAC SWI-JACK Steering Wheel Control Interface For Alpine JVC Kenwood Clarion Blaupunkt: Automotive

bigaudiofanat · 06-05-2010, 09:59 PM

The pac is the slower way to keep your controls while the 150 way is the faster response.

05-28-2010, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 14	Nav v. Aftermarket system I'm trying to decide whether I want to pay the 1600-1800 for nissans nav package or spend it on an aftermarket system. I like the look and functionality of the nav, but think that the aftermarket systems some of you are installing look and work great too. Any suggestions on which way to go?

06-03-2010, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rogue Z Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 559 Drives: 2009 Silver MT 370Z Rep Power: 18	the factory looks way better..plus you dont have a douchy looking cubby in the center of your dash...but i got the ater market nav pioneer nav installed and love it...the only thing that would suck about putting a after market nav like pioneer in the cubby is that you would have non functional base stereo under it...you could go with an after market nav that does nothing besides nav __________________

06-03-2010, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I'm not sure why there is so much interest in a cubby replaced aftermarket unit. As Roque said, you'll still have the factory stereo beneath it. If you think the cubby looks dumb, imagine having a nav above a factory stereo! As for the factory vs aftermarket decision, I'd say this: If you plan to keep the car FOREVER, I'd go aftermarket and replace the factory stereo. This way your car won't be dated, and you can easily upgrade your aftermarket nav every 3, 5, 7, whatever years as you choose. If you want the slickest, most integrated, trouble free, streamlined installation, get the factory nav. No aftermarket navigation system will be 'perfect' and there will be some compromises. For example, my PAC steering button harness can only do a handful of assignments for those buttons. I've given up on activating and cancelling voice dialing through the steering wheel. Also, there is a delay in the button presses that was never there in the factory unit. On the flip side, if you want some special features not offered by or not capable of by the factory unit then aftermarket is the only way to go. For example, watching DVDs while driving, inputting GPS destinations while driving, Pandora control (Pioneer), etc etc. Those are your prime reasons for aftermarket systems. I went aftermarket and replaced my Bose stereo beneath the cubby. I still have the cubby for my sunglasses and the aftermarket HU looks great below the cubby. I'll take the tradeoffs with the steering controls in return for being able to use every feature even while driving. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-03-2010, 10:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Aftermarket all day. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

06-05-2010, 09:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	The pac is the slower way to keep your controls while the 150 way is the faster response. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

05-28-2010, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
pompey Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 139 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th anniv Rep Power: 0	i would get the aftermarket screen, you could put it in the cubby hole in the dash. :P

05-28-2010, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	^ has anyone successfully done that yet. Read a lot of talk before but no pictures.

06-03-2010, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Can't speak for aftermarket systems but the Z's factory nav ranks the highest out of all the factory nav I've used, including BMW and Benz. Lexus comes close though.

06-03-2010, 05:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 14	I actually didn't mean to say replacing the cubby with an aftermarket system. What I meant was to replace the non-nav stereo with an aftermarket system and leave the 'douchy' cubby alone. I don't really mind the cubby and agree with spearfish on several of those issues. I am curious if anybody has solved the steering button issues. I think that I've made up my mind to go aftermarket because I think that for the same amount of money, I can get an amazing aftermarket system, the panel to replace the original stereo, and some better speakers. Now I just have to decide which one. Thanks all.

06-03-2010, 07:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	I would put the Nav up top and replace the lower stereo and make it into a storage bin.

06-03-2010, 07:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	I agree with the aftermarket parts. I've had my eyes set on a $2600 setup for almost a year now. Haven't gotten it becuz I was more worried about performance parts first. I wish I could find the invoice to the parts I ordered but I do know that its a touch-screen Kenwood dvd/cd/bluetooth/stereo/nav with back up camera and all new speakers throughout. Daymn...now I'm getting excited again haha..I need some money BUT yea...factory navi looks probably the cleanest but aftermarket has better bang for the buck!

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