LCD above head unit?

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.

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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..

k.alexander

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.

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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.

k.alexander

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.

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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

k.alexander

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)?

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