Swap 2009 navigation for 2011

jpritche · 12-10-2011, 05:53 AM

Ok, here's my dilemma. I wanted the navtool and backup camera for my car. I ask for it for Christmas and no matter how much I reason with my dad, he continues to say, "I want it done right" and "whatever it costs, we are gonna put in the 2011 nav"

So basically, to appease him, is it even possible swapping them out? I don't even know the differences in the two. Also does the 2011 nav automatically come with a backup camera? I think he's just being a PITA but its whatever I guess. He's paying not me.

bigaudiofanat · 12-10-2011, 10:22 AM

It may be, as long as they have not changed the cabling around which I sort of doubt they have. Because the base systems wiring has not changed over the years I do not think the bose system wiring would of changed.

eastwest2300 · 12-10-2011, 07:58 PM

One thing that would be missing is the antenna wire and the actual antenna for the GPS itself, thats if hes doing a complete swap.

modme · 12-10-2011, 08:05 PM

Of course it's possible. Anything is possible!

I did this swap on my G37. It should be very similar in the 370z. It's not a simple swap and play. It required replacing the screen and the a/v system, along with rewiring of the harnesses.

But the graphics and resolution of the 2010 system is 100x better than the 2008. Plus, you can play videos and music through USB and DVDs too.

Here are a couple of pictures:

jpritche · 12-10-2011, 09:10 PM

Nice! Could you tell me how much it costs and possibly where to buy the screen?

modme · 12-10-2011, 09:30 PM

You need both the screen and radio/av/navigation unit. I found mine from a junkyard. You're looking around 1000-1500 if you do the install yourself.

delusional · 12-10-2011, 09:42 PM

i was also thinking about doing this. since i feel the 2009 nav is kinda crappy compared to the 2010+. but wow its pretty pricey. keep us updated on how it goes if you do it op

eastwest2300 · 12-10-2011, 11:35 PM

I'd like to see it done, before and after pics, would be cool.

Bondfire · 08-01-2012, 01:31 PM

Were you able to do this? I am really interested in doing the same thing. I'm mostly interested in getting the Bluetooth audio (for doing Music & Cell from my iPhone at the same time) feature that's included in the 2010+ models. The upgraded graphics is a plus too though!

djtodd · 08-01-2012, 01:52 PM

or...get an aftermarket for 1/2 the price and twice the functionality

Just saying...

jpritche · 08-01-2012, 02:21 PM

I did not. I figured up the cost and decided to put the money into buying a Fast Intentions exhaust. It sounds so much better than any bluetooth streaming music

wstar · 08-01-2012, 02:24 PM

Good choice

Most phones do better nav than factory units anyways, and get better updates too.

jpritche · 08-01-2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

Good choice

Most phones do better nav than factory units anyways, and get better updates too.

bigaudiofanat · 08-01-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtodd

or...get an aftermarket for 1/2 the price and twice the functionality

Just saying...

You can not swap out the factory nav with a aftermarket unit. Once you buy the OEM nav your stuck with it.

radensb · 05-19-2014, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpritche

Ok, here's my dilemma. I wanted the navtool and backup camera for my car. I ask for it for Christmas and no matter how much I reason with my dad, he continues to say, "I want it done right" and "whatever it costs, we are gonna put in the 2011 nav"

So basically, to appease him, is it even possible swapping them out? I don't even know the differences in the two. Also does the 2011 nav automatically come with a backup camera? I think he's just being a PITA but its whatever I guess. He's paying not me.

What happened with this? Was it successful?? If so, what was needed to do this?

12-10-2011, 05:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,571 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 30	Swap 2009 navigation for 2011 Ok, here's my dilemma. I wanted the navtool and backup camera for my car. I ask for it for Christmas and no matter how much I reason with my dad, he continues to say, "I want it done right" and "whatever it costs, we are gonna put in the 2011 nav" So basically, to appease him, is it even possible swapping them out? I don't even know the differences in the two. Also does the 2011 nav automatically come with a backup camera? I think he's just being a PITA but its whatever I guess. He's paying not me.

12-10-2011, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	It may be, as long as they have not changed the cabling around which I sort of doubt they have. Because the base systems wiring has not changed over the years I do not think the bose system wiring would of changed. __________________ 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/

12-10-2011, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	One thing that would be missing is the antenna wire and the actual antenna for the GPS itself, thats if hes doing a complete swap. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium Last edited by eastwest2300; 12-10-2011 at 08:13 PM.

12-10-2011, 08:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	Of course it's possible. Anything is possible! I did this swap on my G37. It should be very similar in the 370z. It's not a simple swap and play. It required replacing the screen and the a/v system, along with rewiring of the harnesses. But the graphics and resolution of the 2010 system is 100x better than the 2008. Plus, you can play videos and music through USB and DVDs too. Here are a couple of pictures: __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

12-10-2011, 09:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	You need both the screen and radio/av/navigation unit. I found mine from a junkyard. You're looking around 1000-1500 if you do the install yourself. __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

12-10-2011, 09:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,571 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 30	Nice! Could you tell me how much it costs and possibly where to buy the screen?

12-10-2011, 09:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	i was also thinking about doing this. since i feel the 2009 nav is kinda crappy compared to the 2010+. but wow its pretty pricey. keep us updated on how it goes if you do it op __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

12-10-2011, 11:35 PM	#8 (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 like to see it done, before and after pics, would be cool. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-01-2012, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bondfire Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessup Posts: 81 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z - Yel Rep Power: 13	How did it go? Were you able to do this? I am really interested in doing the same thing. I'm mostly interested in getting the Bluetooth audio (for doing Music & Cell from my iPhone at the same time) feature that's included in the 2010+ models. The upgraded graphics is a plus too though!

08-01-2012, 01:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3397	or...get an aftermarket for 1/2 the price and twice the functionality Just saying...

08-01-2012, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,571 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 30	I did not. I figured up the cost and decided to put the money into buying a Fast Intentions exhaust. It sounds so much better than any bluetooth streaming music

08-01-2012, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Good choice Most phones do better nav than factory units anyways, and get better updates too. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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