Need help selecting a HU.

Cell · 10-12-2010, 08:36 AM

I am new to the whole HU industry. I have never changed one out or had one changed out in any of my cars before. So I really have no idea what to look for.

What I want is a double din HU that is touch screen. I also want it to be able to have tons of functions such as nav, ipod, usb, mp3, dvd, etc etc. The thing that may limit this search down to a very few HU is that I want it capable of reading my car's info similar to the GTR.

I have also considered a carputer but the FM tuner on it usually sucks.

Does anyone know any good HU or can recommend one to me so I can look up reviews?

Thanks

bigaudiofanat · 10-12-2010, 10:28 AM

Do a search around plenty of threads about people asking for suggestions for head units here.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-12-2010, 12:33 PM

This is what I've got and it is awesome. All the functions that you're asking for plus voice command that works very well. PM Nazar at WickedCAS and tell him that I sent you.

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Cell · 10-12-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

This is what I've got and it is awesome. All the functions that you're asking for plus voice command that works very well. PM Nazar at WickedCAS and tell him that I sent you.

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Is that HU capable of giving me EGT, RPM, oil pressure, oil temp and etc? So far from the looks of it, it doesn't.

bigaudiofanat · 10-12-2010, 01:39 PM

Your going to need a external device for that stuff no head unit is going to have that built in.I can not remember what it was alled but I think greddy makes something that plugs into your diagnostic port and plugs into your video input on your new head unit.

Raven · 10-12-2010, 01:57 PM

i think the HKS camp 2 give all that information....but its something you'd have to buy separately from the HU and then find a way to connect them both together...

kenchan · 10-12-2010, 02:14 PM

op- you sound like you need to get like 10 a-pillar guages.

btw, why do you need so many readings?

Cell · 10-12-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

op- you sound like you need to get like 10 a-pillar guages.

btw, why do you need so many readings?

It isn't much of a need but rather something fun to have for now.

I want to avoid the a-pillar since it is a bit too flashy when people look from the outside. I also have plans to go with a twin turbo kit. Just waiting another year or two to see how the turbo industry goes with the 370z.

eastwest2300 · 10-13-2010, 06:29 AM

I'd look at the Clarion line, Im gonna go with a double din Clarion unit, Im just saving up for one.

Cell · 10-13-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven

i think the HKS camp 2 give all that information....but its something you'd have to buy separately from the HU and then find a way to connect them both together...

That is actually a neat unit. It looks better than the Greddy. I will have to look up more info on it.

10-12-2010, 08:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	Need help selecting a HU. I am new to the whole HU industry. I have never changed one out or had one changed out in any of my cars before. So I really have no idea what to look for. What I want is a double din HU that is touch screen. I also want it to be able to have tons of functions such as nav, ipod, usb, mp3, dvd, etc etc. The thing that may limit this search down to a very few HU is that I want it capable of reading my car's info similar to the GTR. I have also considered a carputer but the FM tuner on it usually sucks. Does anyone know any good HU or can recommend one to me so I can look up reviews? Thanks

10-12-2010, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Do a search around plenty of threads about people asking for suggestions for head units here. __________________ 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/

10-12-2010, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Your going to need a external device for that stuff no head unit is going to have that built in.I can not remember what it was alled but I think greddy makes something that plugs into your diagnostic port and plugs into your video input on your new head unit. __________________ 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/

10-12-2010, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	This is what I've got and it is awesome. All the functions that you're asking for plus voice command that works very well. PM Nazar at WickedCAS and tell him that I sent you. Dnx9960 kenwood excelon wicked cas sneak peak preview pre-order $500 gift certificate

10-12-2010, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Raven Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valley Village Posts: 138 Drives: Scion TC Rep Power: 14	i think the HKS camp 2 give all that information....but its something you'd have to buy separately from the HU and then find a way to connect them both together...

10-12-2010, 02:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	op- you sound like you need to get like 10 a-pillar guages. btw, why do you need so many readings?

10-13-2010, 06:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	I'd look at the Clarion line, Im gonna go with a double din Clarion unit, Im just saving up for one.