Factory Nav ... Good or Bad?

shurething197 · 06-25-2009, 11:35 AM

I'm just about to buy a 370Z touring and I wanted some input from you experts on the good and the bad about the factory nav. I was going to get a G37 until I drove the Z and I liked the Nav so just wanted to get some shouts as to what you guys think that have the nav over the guys that dont.. I have a Pioneer F900BT in my Jeep (keeping the jeep) so I know aftermarket stuff pretty well.. Any help would be great..

bigaudiofanat · 06-25-2009, 11:40 AM

I honestly think that any after market Nav systems are made better than the factory ones and will also give you more options as well. Especially the Kenwood head unit with built in GPS made by garmin simply great.

fly yellow · 06-25-2009, 12:19 PM

I like the factory Nav. It has a great ipod interface and there are settings (like delayed headlights) that can only be adjusted with the Nav. The aftermarket systems are great, but they can be a bit of a challenge to install in the touring model. They are much easier with the base. The factory Nav also works great with the steering wheel controls. It is the exact same set-up as the G37 except it doesn't have the rear-view cam.

vater · 06-25-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I like the factory Nav. It has a great ipod interface and there are settings (like delayed headlights) that can only be adjusted with the Nav. The aftermarket systems are great, but they can be a bit of a challenge to install in the touring model. They are much easier with the base. The factory Nav also works great with the steering wheel controls. It is the exact same set-up as the G37 except it doesn't have the rear-view cam.

good to know. what does delayed headlights do? what else is integrated to the car's electronics w/ factory nav?

Canadian370Z · 06-25-2009, 01:31 PM

I actually really like that I can control everything about the car from the Nav. I used to have an Alpine IVA-W205 w/Blackbird Nav installed in my old RSX and I enjoy using the factory Nav in this a whole lot more.

shurething197 · 06-25-2009, 01:38 PM

Thanks man! Thats what I was thinking from playing with them in test driving the G37 .. So I was hoping it was going be that way.. The only thing I will need is a backup cam.

Argos · 06-25-2009, 04:54 PM

factory nav is the way to go , it looks great and that hole thats inthe dash without it ruins the whole dashboard IMO
btw everything except the AC is basically integrated into the factory nav

SoCal 370Z · 06-25-2009, 05:54 PM

The factory also allows some adjustments of the 370Z's features unavailable to the other models without it (unless you have them done when having Nissan service performed at a Nissan dealership): Car Function Adjustments Available Only with Nav?

06-25-2009, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
shurething197 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: california Posts: 2 Drives: 09 370Z Touring AT Rep Power: 15	Factory Nav ... Good or Bad? I'm just about to buy a 370Z touring and I wanted some input from you experts on the good and the bad about the factory nav. I was going to get a G37 until I drove the Z and I liked the Nav so just wanted to get some shouts as to what you guys think that have the nav over the guys that dont.. I have a Pioneer F900BT in my Jeep (keeping the jeep) so I know aftermarket stuff pretty well.. Any help would be great..

06-25-2009, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I honestly think that any after market Nav systems are made better than the factory ones and will also give you more options as well. Especially the Kenwood head unit with built in GPS made by garmin simply great. __________________ 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/

06-25-2009, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 264	I like the factory Nav. It has a great ipod interface and there are settings (like delayed headlights) that can only be adjusted with the Nav. The aftermarket systems are great, but they can be a bit of a challenge to install in the touring model. They are much easier with the base. The factory Nav also works great with the steering wheel controls. It is the exact same set-up as the G37 except it doesn't have the rear-view cam. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-25-2009, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Canadian370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Saskatchewan Posts: 138 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I actually really like that I can control everything about the car from the Nav. I used to have an Alpine IVA-W205 w/Blackbird Nav installed in my old RSX and I enjoy using the factory Nav in this a whole lot more. __________________ 09 370Z 7AT Sport Touring Carbon Silver w/ Persimmon Leather // 3M hood, bumper, mirrors, headlights, A-pillars, roof line // Stillen CBE // Stillen Grounding Kit

06-25-2009, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	The factory also allows some adjustments of the 370Z's features unavailable to the other models without it (unless you have them done when having Nissan service performed at a Nissan dealership): Car Function Adjustments Available Only with Nav? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

06-25-2009, 01:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
shurething197 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: california Posts: 2 Drives: 09 370Z Touring AT Rep Power: 15	Thanks man! Thats what I was thinking from playing with them in test driving the G37 .. So I was hoping it was going be that way.. The only thing I will need is a backup cam.

06-25-2009, 04:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Argos Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 81 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	factory nav is the way to go , it looks great and that hole thats inthe dash without it ruins the whole dashboard IMO btw everything except the AC is basically integrated into the factory nav

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