Head unit recommendations

chrisz · 08-28-2012, 07:22 PM

Just purchased a 2013 touring without navigation. Touring no longer has the usb connection in the console, just an auxiliary plug in the front. I would like a head unit with back up camera capability, rear usb connection so I could keep an ipod charging in the glove box. I would like blue tooth for a phone and to retain control from my steering wheel controls. I don't care about navigation, Pandora, or anything else. Any advice or recommendations?

blackcherry20 · 08-28-2012, 09:11 PM

i got this recommendation from a Fit forum guy (thx Kenchan!)
"I run pioneer HU's. if you dont need a nav the AVH-4400BH is VERY NICE! that's a 7" display and new version of the headunit i have in my G. if you have an iphone, i would also check out APP RADIO2 or newer."

As for steering controls, no problem. very easy to install using either PAC or Peripheral modules. metra has a new 'automated' one which i haven't tried yet. i usually run PAC and have both my G and Z wired up. no issue with programming, no issue with response time, very reliable. "

GoodAM, ms. blackcherry! when you do decide to do the z's HU, i recommend you wire up a rear view camera and rear fog lamp at the same time... might even recommend laying down some dynamat as well while you have the trunk liner out. "

GTMat · 08-29-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

i got this recommendation from a Fit forum guy (thx Kenchan!)
"I run pioneer HU's. if you dont need a nav the AVH-4400BH is VERY NICE! that's a 7" display and new version of the headunit i have in my G. if you have an iphone, i would also check out APP RADIO2 or newer."

As for steering controls, no problem. very easy to install using either PAC or Peripheral modules. metra has a new 'automated' one which i haven't tried yet. i usually run PAC and have both my G and Z wired up. no issue with programming, no issue with response time, very reliable. "

GoodAM, ms. blackcherry! when you do decide to do the z's HU, i recommend you wire up a rear view camera and rear fog lamp at the same time... might even recommend laying down some dynamat as well while you have the trunk liner out. "

Hey BC! Not to go against the great Ken, but you should try us out!

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blackcherry20 · 08-29-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GTMat

Hey BC! Not to go against the great Ken, but you should try us out!

Give me a call for a free 10 sq ft sample of GTMat 50 mil. You can read reviews from fellow 370Z owners here: FREE! GTMat Automotive Sound Deadener

Lol! Def will when i get to that point! If hubby ever comes home so we can talk I'll be on my way

akster · 10-16-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisz

Just purchased a 2013 touring without navigation. Touring no longer has the usb connection in the console, just an auxiliary plug in the front. I would like a head unit with back up camera capability, rear usb connection so I could keep an ipod charging in the glove box. I would like blue tooth for a phone and to retain control from my steering wheel controls. I don't care about navigation, Pandora, or anything else. Any advice or recommendations?

What did you end up going with? I just bought my 370 last night. Opted for the sport package with none of the tech stuff. I just need back up camera, bluetooth, usb connect.. Any insight is most appreciated!

chrisz · 10-17-2012, 08:01 AM

I haven't done anything yet. Might make it a winter project. Still trying to decide what my best option is.

djtodd · 10-17-2012, 08:45 AM

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GTMat · 10-17-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by djtodd

+1 for GTMat. Really quality product & community member to boot

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08-28-2012, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
chrisz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 14 Drives: 12 pearl white 370? Rep Power: 13	Head unit recommendations Just purchased a 2013 touring without navigation. Touring no longer has the usb connection in the console, just an auxiliary plug in the front. I would like a head unit with back up camera capability, rear usb connection so I could keep an ipod charging in the glove box. I would like blue tooth for a phone and to retain control from my steering wheel controls. I don't care about navigation, Pandora, or anything else. Any advice or recommendations?

08-28-2012, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240458	i got this recommendation from a Fit forum guy (thx Kenchan!) "I run pioneer HU's. if you dont need a nav the AVH-4400BH is VERY NICE! that's a 7" display and new version of the headunit i have in my G. if you have an iphone, i would also check out APP RADIO2 or newer." As for steering controls, no problem. very easy to install using either PAC or Peripheral modules. metra has a new 'automated' one which i haven't tried yet. i usually run PAC and have both my G and Z wired up. no issue with programming, no issue with response time, very reliable. " GoodAM, ms. blackcherry! when you do decide to do the z's HU, i recommend you wire up a rear view camera and rear fog lamp at the same time... might even recommend laying down some dynamat as well while you have the trunk liner out. " __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White Last edited by blackcherry20; 08-28-2012 at 09:14 PM.

10-17-2012, 08:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3397	+1 for GTMat. Really quality product & community member to boot GTMat likes this.

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10-17-2012, 08:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
chrisz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 14 Drives: 12 pearl white 370? Rep Power: 13	I haven't done anything yet. Might make it a winter project. Still trying to decide what my best option is.