Replace existing Nav display on 2009 370Z

Vigilans · 02-01-2011, 04:33 PM

I am curious to know if anyone already went through the process of replacing the existing Navigation display by a different model?

I recently purchased a 2009 370Z Touring w/ Sports & Nav but I hate the current display of the Nav and would like to replace it.

If anyone already did this, I would like to get some advice.

Thanks! Cheers!

chops · 02-01-2011, 08:23 PM

replace it with what?

that display is 800 dollars....
DISPLAY UNIT-AV - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Vigilans · 02-01-2011, 09:32 PM

The resolution is crap and there is no USB connection. The Bluetooth function seems to have problems with the iPod as well. I just think that the entire system is outdated.

bigaudiofanat · 02-02-2011, 10:39 AM

You mean go with aftermarket? I think a few have but can not confirm. You would need a aftermarekt metra or sch... dash kit the base dash kit and new speakers and a amp and sub as you will no longer be able to use your bose system unless you integrate the new unit into the bose which IMO would be a waste.

Vigilans · 02-02-2011, 11:09 AM

Yep, aftermarket. I was told by a audio technician that the speakers/sub and amp could remain in place. The only thing that he requires is the dash kit which he was not yet able to find for a 370Z with a factory Nav already installed. I imagine that a good audio technician can pretty much make anything happen...right?

toxik · 02-02-2011, 12:38 PM

I'll swap you my center console with an aftermarket nav for your OEM nav lol.

BLACK BEAST Z · 08-21-2011, 07:20 PM

I'll buy the unite if u would like to sell it

AustynZ · 06-30-2014, 12:36 PM

Bringing this back alive... did you ever get the stock headunit replaced with an aftermarket? I am in the same position as you with the lack of functionally and outdated features.

Fountainhead · 07-02-2014, 03:30 PM

Hi AustynZ,

Replacing the Navi head unit with an aftermarket head unit is a reoccurring task on here that no one has been able to accomplish yet. Is it possible? Yeah of course it is, just a matter of making the right/correct connections, but that requires time, research, the right connection adapters to and from the car electronics, and then there is the matter of refitting mechanical climate controls that don't integrate with the head unit.
As I've said, no one has done it yet to my knowledge.

Asheth · 07-05-2014, 03:19 PM

You need to replace the screen and the nav unit it's like $1,500 all together you can find it on eBay for around $1200, just search Nissan navigation DVD unit. A guy did it in his g37 so you could probably search and find the post. On g forums

From my understanding you can only run the 2010+ screen with a 2010+ unit like below. So far this route is the only way of upgrading the 09 nav

CD player/nav/gps
http://m.ebay.com/itm/331238789786?nav=SEARCH

bigaudiofanat · 07-05-2014, 03:40 PM

Could have saved you some trouble.
What to know about Bose

02-01-2011, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vigilans Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: No where Posts: 17 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 14	Replace existing Nav display on 2009 370Z I am curious to know if anyone already went through the process of replacing the existing Navigation display by a different model? I recently purchased a 2009 370Z Touring w/ Sports & Nav but I hate the current display of the Nav and would like to replace it. If anyone already did this, I would like to get some advice. Thanks! Cheers!

02-02-2011, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	You mean go with aftermarket? I think a few have but can not confirm. You would need a aftermarekt metra or sch... dash kit the base dash kit and new speakers and a amp and sub as you will no longer be able to use your bose system unless you integrate the new unit into the bose which IMO would be a waste. __________________ 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/

07-05-2014, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	You need to replace the screen and the nav unit it's like $1,500 all together you can find it on eBay for around $1200, just search Nissan navigation DVD unit. A guy did it in his g37 so you could probably search and find the post. On g forums From my understanding you can only run the 2010+ screen with a 2010+ unit like below. So far this route is the only way of upgrading the 09 nav CD player/nav/gps http://m.ebay.com/itm/331238789786?nav=SEARCH __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion. Last edited by Asheth; 07-05-2014 at 03:31 PM.

07-05-2014, 03:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Could have saved you some trouble. What to know about Bose __________________ 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/

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02-01-2011, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	replace it with what? that display is 800 dollars.... DISPLAY UNIT-AV - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

02-01-2011, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vigilans Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: No where Posts: 17 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 14	The resolution is crap and there is no USB connection. The Bluetooth function seems to have problems with the iPod as well. I just think that the entire system is outdated.

02-02-2011, 11:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vigilans Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: No where Posts: 17 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 14	Yep, aftermarket. I was told by a audio technician that the speakers/sub and amp could remain in place. The only thing that he requires is the dash kit which he was not yet able to find for a 370Z with a factory Nav already installed. I imagine that a good audio technician can pretty much make anything happen...right?

08-21-2011, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
BLACK BEAST Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: universe Posts: 22 Drives: '10 Nissan Z34 Rep Power: 0	I'll buy the unite if u would like to sell it

06-30-2014, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
AustynZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Touring/sport Rep Power: 11	Bringing this back alive... did you ever get the stock headunit replaced with an aftermarket? I am in the same position as you with the lack of functionally and outdated features.

07-02-2014, 03:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Hi AustynZ, Replacing the Navi head unit with an aftermarket head unit is a reoccurring task on here that no one has been able to accomplish yet. Is it possible? Yeah of course it is, just a matter of making the right/correct connections, but that requires time, research, the right connection adapters to and from the car electronics, and then there is the matter of refitting mechanical climate controls that don't integrate with the head unit. As I've said, no one has done it yet to my knowledge.