Factory Nav question

Paul_S · 10-05-2009, 03:26 PM

Does anyone know if it's possible to replace the factory nav screen with a touchscreen unit? I'm not expecting to get the Nav to work via touchscreen but I would like to add a car pc.

My guess is that the nav doesn't use a standard (VGA?) connection so I if I replace the factory screen then I won't be able to display anything other than the car pc.

I suppose another option would be to install a touch matrix in front of the nav display but how do I display the car pc on it?

Any advice much appreciated

bigaudiofanat · 10-05-2009, 03:30 PM

If you replaced the screen nothing else would probably work or be able to connect to the screen. Everything is sort of integrated into that screen and its circuits. Your best bet is to but the aftermarket dash kit and install a new aftermarket radio. A touch matrix is not realy going to help you much it would be a ton of integrating and you would probably need someone who knew a lot about the boards and what the programing was in the nav system.

polarity · 10-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Not sure why yours isn't, but my nav is a touch screen from the dealer. It might be as simple as ordering the screen used in the 370z for the USA.

-William

bigaudiofanat · 10-05-2009, 03:34 PM

He has a 350z not a 370z

polarity · 10-05-2009, 03:37 PM

And that's why you're still the man lol, attention to detail.. It's everything.. Now go 2 or 3 threads down to mine and pick a budget sub for me =( since my box ate my budget.

-William

Paul_S · 10-05-2009, 03:38 PM

Sorry to cause confusion - I should have said that I am buying a UK 370Z but it will have the Nissan Sat Nav. I realize it may differ from the US version but it's so new in the UK I have nothing to go on lol!

bigaudiofanat · 10-05-2009, 03:41 PM

Oh my bad lol I saw 350z in your status. But still you should have touch screen on the UK model hmm.

Paul_S · 10-05-2009, 03:45 PM

Not yet we don't - sad to say we lag behind you guys so we are on an old version. TBH, I would rather not have the nav and fit my own screen but I've got a deal I can't turn down!

I guess I could eventually fit a touch screen from either a US or future UK car but that still wouldn't allow me to integrate it with a car pc.

Yes, I am making things difficult!!!!

bigaudiofanat · 10-05-2009, 03:58 PM

Go talk to Jeremy Clarkson he can help you out.

Paul_S · 10-05-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Go talk to Jeremy Clarkson he can help you out.

If I did talk with him I would have to kick him in the shin. I would poke him in the eye but he's taller than me!

(I'm not a fan BTW!)

bigaudiofanat · 10-05-2009, 04:17 PM

I think he is awesome very funny as well.

Paul_S · 10-06-2009, 09:53 AM

He does have his moments that's for sure. I reckon I've seen him a bit too much now though.

Back on topic - I had an idea. This is all theory so feel free to tell me if this will not work:

If I identify the RGB (and sync) cables going into the factory screen then I should be able to wire those into a new screen.

If I can do this, then I just need to add a switchbox which allows me to select the factory input or the car pc. In car pc mode I will be able to use the touchscreen as normal.

This does require the RGB signal to be standard but I don't think they would make something bespoke just to be difficult do you?

All opinions appreciated

scruffydog · 12-27-2009, 07:58 AM

I've actually done a car PC project several years back in my Honda Civic. I've searched all of the best possible solutions out there and none of them have great sound quality as they tried to integrated the receiver and whatever else inside the headunit. I've found some on ebay, but one site i'd highly recommend to go check out stories on cartft.com

Hopefully this helps.....you might also want to look into a good power supply that won't do a hard shut down for 2 mins and then do a hard shut down once the time limit's up.

Wish you the best!

bigaudiofanat · 12-27-2009, 08:23 AM

I do not think just rewring some cables will be that easy. Also you might short something out.

Yes that would be your choice for a car pc or carputer for a pc. But I do not believe they are worth the money nor are that easy to use. Get a nice kenwood 6140 or something like that upgrade your speakers and be done.

CBRich · 12-27-2009, 08:56 AM

NavVideo makes plug and play units that allow you to use your factory nav screen with any input. Check out their site. They don't have anything listed for the Z but you may be able to talk with them and see if they have any insight. You may be able to send them some pics or something and they could tell you if it would work.

10-05-2009, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 257 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 15	Factory Nav question Does anyone know if it's possible to replace the factory nav screen with a touchscreen unit? I'm not expecting to get the Nav to work via touchscreen but I would like to add a car pc. My guess is that the nav doesn't use a standard (VGA?) connection so I if I replace the factory screen then I won't be able to display anything other than the car pc. I suppose another option would be to install a touch matrix in front of the nav display but how do I display the car pc on it? Any advice much appreciated

10-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	If you replaced the screen nothing else would probably work or be able to connect to the screen. Everything is sort of integrated into that screen and its circuits. Your best bet is to but the aftermarket dash kit and install a new aftermarket radio. A touch matrix is not realy going to help you much it would be a ton of integrating and you would probably need someone who knew a lot about the boards and what the programing was in the nav system. __________________ 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/

10-05-2009, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	He has a 350z not a 370z __________________ 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/

10-05-2009, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Oh my bad lol I saw 350z in your status. But still you should have touch screen on the UK model hmm. __________________ 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/

10-05-2009, 03:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Go talk to Jeremy Clarkson he can help you out. __________________ 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/

10-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
polarity Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 166 Drives: [2009 370Z] Rep Power: 16	Not sure why yours isn't, but my nav is a touch screen from the dealer. It might be as simple as ordering the screen used in the 370z for the USA. -William

10-05-2009, 03:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
polarity Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 166 Drives: [2009 370Z] Rep Power: 16	And that's why you're still the man lol, attention to detail.. It's everything.. Now go 2 or 3 threads down to mine and pick a budget sub for me =( since my box ate my budget. -William

10-05-2009, 03:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 257 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 15	Sorry to cause confusion - I should have said that I am buying a UK 370Z but it will have the Nissan Sat Nav. I realize it may differ from the US version but it's so new in the UK I have nothing to go on lol!

10-05-2009, 03:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 257 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 15	Not yet we don't - sad to say we lag behind you guys so we are on an old version. TBH, I would rather not have the nav and fit my own screen but I've got a deal I can't turn down! I guess I could eventually fit a touch screen from either a US or future UK car but that still wouldn't allow me to integrate it with a car pc. Yes, I am making things difficult!!!!

10-05-2009, 04:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I think he is awesome very funny as well. __________________ 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/

10-06-2009, 09:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 257 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 15	He does have his moments that's for sure. I reckon I've seen him a bit too much now though. Back on topic - I had an idea. This is all theory so feel free to tell me if this will not work: If I identify the RGB (and sync) cables going into the factory screen then I should be able to wire those into a new screen. If I can do this, then I just need to add a switchbox which allows me to select the factory input or the car pc. In car pc mode I will be able to use the touchscreen as normal. This does require the RGB signal to be standard but I don't think they would make something bespoke just to be difficult do you? All opinions appreciated

12-27-2009, 07:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	I've actually done a car PC project several years back in my Honda Civic. I've searched all of the best possible solutions out there and none of them have great sound quality as they tried to integrated the receiver and whatever else inside the headunit. I've found some on ebay, but one site i'd highly recommend to go check out stories on cartft.com Hopefully this helps.....you might also want to look into a good power supply that won't do a hard shut down for 2 mins and then do a hard shut down once the time limit's up. Wish you the best!

12-27-2009, 08:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I do not think just rewring some cables will be that easy. Also you might short something out. Yes that would be your choice for a car pc or carputer for a pc. But I do not believe they are worth the money nor are that easy to use. Get a nice kenwood 6140 or something like that upgrade your speakers and be done. __________________ 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/

12-27-2009, 08:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	NavVideo makes plug and play units that allow you to use your factory nav screen with any input. Check out their site. They don't have anything listed for the Z but you may be able to talk with them and see if they have any insight. You may be able to send them some pics or something and they could tell you if it would work.

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