LCD above head unit?

k.alexander · 04-09-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 209Z

theres like pics in japan of people putting LCDS where the cubby is! ill try n find them..but I think its a good investment to put an LCD/navi in the cubby..because soo many people want aftermarket then the blah navi from nissan. Plus with the whole aftermarket in the stock radio..u have to configure the controls on the steerwheel..and i dont want to mess with that. I just want navi where the cubby is..nothing like all in one crap..

I agree. I basically just use the HU with AUX plugged into my iphone. I just need to change the volume on the steering wheel and dont want to mess with the hookup of that stuff for the aftermarket. On the other hand, if there's some HU that would read my iPhone 3G music library, which I'm not sure there is, that would be cool (but the problem is, I'll be on iPhone 6.0 while still driving the Z, and i'm sure they wont work together at that point).

I'd love to just put a Navi into the cubhole and call it a day.

Find those pics if you can.

arcticreaver · 04-09-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by k.alexander

Going from memory, pics of the behind the cubby taken appart, I don't think there is enough depth behind there to make it a sliding cover.

The leather of the cover is kind of growing on me. I am entertaining the idea of just getting a portable 4.3" gps unit and putting it in the cubby and keeping it open when using the gps.

okay, i get you but the only problem with that is the chubby doesn't open all the way up. i don't know if you can see the whole screen let alone have enough opening for hand commands.

k.alexander · 04-10-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticreaver

okay, i get you but the only problem with that is the chubby doesn't open all the way up. i don't know if you can see the whole screen let alone have enough opening for hand commands.

Tried putting a Nuvi 650 w/ a 4.3" screen in there last night. It fit with room to spare on all sides, probably about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch on the side, about as much on top, and enough depth to fit two or three more units behind it.
(in fact, I have pics, see bellow)

No matter how I placed it, I could clearly see the full screen from my regular sitting position, and could easily operate the unit. If anything, i'd look for something a bit bigger to fit in there. It should be no problem rigging something that would fix the unit in place.

zcoupe09 · 04-14-2009, 08:28 AM

yeah i have the same Garmin nuvi....and i too placed mine in there however i still think a flat LCD would look amazing...even if i have to get ride of the door its not a big deal...most cars have the navi right there anyway with no cover...keep us updated with those pics from japan

k.alexander · 04-14-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zcoupe09

yeah i have the same Garmin nuvi....and i too placed mine in there however i still think a flat LCD would look amazing...even if i have to get ride of the door its not a big deal...most cars have the navi right there anyway with no cover...keep us updated with those pics from japan

That Nuvi isnt mine, (gf's). Just stuck it in there to get an idea of how something like this will fit. Does anyone have any recommendations on a portable unit that would be a little bigger than the Nuvi (or standard 4.3" gps)?

SoCal 370Z · 04-14-2009, 11:00 AM

What someone in the aftermarket needs to do is come up with an exchange program for the factory padded door where they integrate what unit you choose into the door itself rolling the edges of the padding around the unit to look factory. This way you will still have the cubbyhole, and you will not become tired of driving around with the cubby door open.

arcticreaver · 04-14-2009, 04:11 PM

oh okay, i'm confusing my self.

theDreamer · 04-14-2009, 04:12 PM

Wstar, what is the current parts list you are looking at merging into one? This is something I thought about, but was really unsure where to start.

wstar · 04-15-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Wstar, what is the current parts list you are looking at merging into one? This is something I thought about, but was really unsure where to start.

Well, I haven't found a set of parts yet that does exactly what I want, the stuff referenced above all comes close though. I'd like to get OBD-II sensor data (ala Magden or similar) as well as a good-quality GPS nav system, both using the same single touch-screen interface, mounted where the factory nav goes (or in my case, where the factory cubby is).

k.alexander · 04-14-2009, 04:24 PM

Btw, I am watching your discussion with interest guys, as I decide what I want to install; however, I think what you plan to do is considerably more than what I'm thinking of, at least, at this moment.

zcoupe09 · 04-15-2009, 09:47 AM

yeah im looking for an LCD install in the cubby...and maybe put a dvd player elsewhere

epod86 · 04-15-2009, 02:31 PM

CarPC, problem solved

I remember some software, maybe not as simple as magden, that does the OBDII stuff with a somewhat pretty interface. And then you get your choice of available software for GPS.

LCD installs are easy enough, just depends how you want to do it and how much time you want to spend.

epod86 · 04-15-2009, 03:54 PM

A quick trawl through mp3car shows that DashCommand seems to be the favorite app for magden like gauges in a pc, though there certainly are other options. I used centrafuse which had OBDII but it was more for diagnostic purposes, number and not virtual gauges.

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zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 17	yeah i have the same Garmin nuvi....and i too placed mine in there however i still think a flat LCD would look amazing...even if i have to get ride of the door its not a big deal...most cars have the navi right there anyway with no cover...keep us updated with those pics from japan

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arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 925	oh okay, i'm confusing my self.

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epod86 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 229 Drives: 06 Mustang GT BK M5 Rep Power: 242	CarPC, problem solved I remember some software, maybe not as simple as magden, that does the OBDII stuff with a somewhat pretty interface. And then you get your choice of available software for GPS. LCD installs are easy enough, just depends how you want to do it and how much time you want to spend.

04-15-2009, 03:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
epod86 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 229 Drives: 06 Mustang GT BK M5 Rep Power: 242	A quick trawl through mp3car shows that DashCommand seems to be the favorite app for magden like gauges in a pc, though there certainly are other options. I used centrafuse which had OBDII but it was more for diagnostic purposes, number and not virtual gauges.