DIY: Double DIN Aftermarket Navigation Headunit Installed!

dainedazz · 04-17-2009, 02:53 PM

i picked the kenwood over the pioneer cuz it had Garmin. for some reason the pioneer nav looked weird to me IMO. pioneer is nice tho

like i said, IMO.

kosmo09 · 05-21-2009, 12:03 AM

Any insight into Eclipse AVN726E unit?
Thanks!

spearfish25 · 06-03-2009, 07:16 PM

Did you have the stock radio or the Bose upgrade prior to the swap? I looked at my Bose unit and it doesn't look like there is a cutout that would fit a navi like yours.

ADmaster71690 · 06-05-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Did you have the stock radio or the Bose upgrade prior to the swap? I looked at my Bose unit and it doesn't look like there is a cutout that would fit a navi like yours.

I noticed this when I test drove the touring vs. base models. The stock radio is a double DIN unit that can be removed and easily replaced. The Bose upgrade is integrated into the dashboard ( I think the 1-6 CD buttons are separate, along with some other things) which would make it difficult to remove and/or replace.

My Toyota Avalon has the same type of integrated radio system which makes the swap either impossible or really bad looking (holes/fake buttons where current buttons are).

kosmo09 · 06-10-2009, 09:20 PM

I have base model w/o Bose system. Eclipse AVN726E installed yesterday by myself, and works super!

spearfish25 · 06-05-2009, 12:09 PM

The solution is to order the base model's dash insert which someone priced between $180 and $225. Sheesh.

BillyGoatGag · 07-10-2009, 02:17 AM

To avoid messing with the wheel controls for the stereo, I was thinking it would be nice to do a mock up of the stock navigation unit. Has anyone seen anything on a removal of the storage bin in the middle of the dash along with placement of a custom unit?

Everything working in unison is probably the tricky part.

- Clay

JibHonk · 06-21-2011, 04:46 PM

hey where did you mount the GPS receiver antenna?

Vapiano · 06-21-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by White 370Z

After sending all weekend, it is in. And it looks spectacular!!! It's a Pioneer 700BT, and I love it. I did the install my self, with the help of the DIY that Tennesseez posted on this thread (Thanks Bro). The unit fits like it is made for a 370z. I did put two 1/4" spacers on the top of the mounting brackets to move the radio forward, for a more flush fit. I can't get over how much cooler my car looks when I'm in it. Everyone you has seen it freaks at how slick it looks and how much stuff it can do. The total price with everything, radio, ipod cable, wiring harness, antenna adaptor, PAC steering wheel controller, shipping, & taxes was $598. I did pay the local stereo shop to help me hook up the steering wheel controller, which is the only thing that fell short of my expectations. It works, but is definitely not a good as it was with the stock radio. I plan on calling PAC to see if they have any suggestions to better configure it to the 370z.
The thing I was most concerned about was the boot time of the radio. I can't believe how quick it is. Yes quick. By the time I back out of my parking space, the radio is always playing before I can even put the car into drive. Which I find is a nice feature as I usually turn down/off my radio when I’m backing out anyways. Now it doses it for me. The system is booted up and good to go, by the time I'm pulling out onto the street.

Very nice integration, definitely the next thing on my list after the exhaust!!

Mlizen · 10-27-2014, 08:37 PM

Did you have to buy a double din face plate that fits your climate controls?

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04-17-2009, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 294	i picked the kenwood over the pioneer cuz it had Garmin. for some reason the pioneer nav looked weird to me IMO. pioneer is nice tho like i said, IMO.

05-21-2009, 12:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
kosmo09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NM Posts: 14 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z, M/T Rep Power: 17	Any insight into Eclipse AVN726E unit? Thanks!

06-03-2009, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Did you have the stock radio or the Bose upgrade prior to the swap? I looked at my Bose unit and it doesn't look like there is a cutout that would fit a navi like yours.

06-10-2009, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
kosmo09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NM Posts: 14 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z, M/T Rep Power: 17	I have base model w/o Bose system. Eclipse AVN726E installed yesterday by myself, and works super!

06-05-2009, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	The solution is to order the base model's dash insert which someone priced between $180 and $225. Sheesh.

07-10-2009, 02:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
BillyGoatGag Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Trier, Germany Posts: 31 Drives: 90 Z32 TT Rep Power: 16	To avoid messing with the wheel controls for the stereo, I was thinking it would be nice to do a mock up of the stock navigation unit. Has anyone seen anything on a removal of the storage bin in the middle of the dash along with placement of a custom unit? Everything working in unison is probably the tricky part. - Clay

06-21-2011, 04:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
JibHonk Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 77 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd Rep Power: 15	hey where did you mount the GPS receiver antenna?

10-27-2014, 08:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mlizen Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: indianapolis Posts: 6 Drives: 370 touring mt sport Rep Power: 11	Did you have to buy a double din face plate that fits your climate controls?