For a change... I put in a Clarion nav unit...

Zcott · 10-19-2009, 09:23 PM

Seems like most of you guys went with the Kenwoods, but I wanted a unit with a mostly empty face. I liked the look of this one, and took a shot.
Clarion NZ509

I'm still waiting on a part for the sat radio, and got the back-up camera today so I'll be installing that stuff shortly.
Sorry for the flash... my wife's crappy little camera wouldn't focus without it.

Thanks to Matt and the other guys who have posted DIY info... it was VERY helpful.

Main menu

Nav map

bigaudiofanat · 10-19-2009, 09:44 PM

No problem man glad it worked out for you. If you get tired of that unit try alpine LOL. Like I said need any help just ask.

kenchan · 10-19-2009, 10:43 PM

clean install, good job.

coaxial · 10-19-2009, 11:03 PM

Thanks for the pics, thats the one I am going for.. How do you like it so far?

Zcott · 10-20-2009, 10:00 AM

So far so good.
Very easy to use.
I'll know more after I have the camera and sat radio working.

SlikNik · 10-20-2009, 03:14 PM

Nice,
That is one of the reasons I went with Eclipse AVN726. It is all screen.

Let us know how you like it when you get the extras put in.

Sigur · 10-20-2009, 04:00 PM

It does look nice with less buttons

coaxial · 10-25-2009, 02:59 PM

Where did you get the bracket so the head unit would fit in there? I like how it matches and most of the things out there seem kind of off..

SlikNik · 10-25-2009, 03:48 PM

The stereo uses the bracket that was attached to the factory unit. Just screw it on to the new unit and that's it.

Zcott · 10-25-2009, 11:13 PM

Use the bracket from the factory.

Sirius is now hooked up, and it works great on the NZ509.
Didn't have time for the camera so that's my last piece of the puzzle, and the one I'm most curious about.

Guess I'll "see" in the near future.

BTW, if you are interested in using your phone with your head unit this model may not be a good fit. From what I can tell it uses a generic adapter that's a little larger than the sat antenna, and it's not attractive. Someone with more knowledge of those things might have more info... I wasn't interested in that.

coaxial · 10-26-2009, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlikNik

The stereo uses the bracket that was attached to the factory unit. Just screw it on to the new unit and that's it.

So the old stereo comes out and the double din just goes right in. That is amazing...

NewYorkJon34 · 10-26-2009, 03:58 AM

You will prob have a gap tho, I'll prob buy the metra kit just so it fits in flush. Your Nav looks good, but I'll still go with the kenwood cus of the volume knob being alil quicker & easier to use.

coaxial · 10-26-2009, 12:59 PM

what is the metra kit? Where could I get it?

NewYorkJon34 · 10-26-2009, 01:15 PM

Instead of just sticking the Nav in where the stock radio is, the metra kit is kinda like an adapter so the Nav unit sits more flush with less of a gap. Link: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Aftermarket Radio Face Plate, 2009 370Z

SlikNik · 10-26-2009, 03:11 PM

Here are some shots of the Eclipse avn726e installed.
I will be putting up a full report thread of the install with video soon.

10-19-2009, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zcott Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport PG M6 Rep Power: 16	For a change... I put in a Clarion nav unit... Seems like most of you guys went with the Kenwoods, but I wanted a unit with a mostly empty face. I liked the look of this one, and took a shot. Clarion NZ509 I'm still waiting on a part for the sat radio, and got the back-up camera today so I'll be installing that stuff shortly. Sorry for the flash... my wife's crappy little camera wouldn't focus without it. Thanks to Matt and the other guys who have posted DIY info... it was VERY helpful. Main menu Nav map

10-19-2009, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	No problem man glad it worked out for you. If you get tired of that unit try alpine LOL. Like I said need any help just ask. __________________ 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/

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coaxial Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 53 Drives: 07-675 Daytona-Red Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the pics, thats the one I am going for.. How do you like it so far?

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Zcott Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport PG M6 Rep Power: 16	So far so good. Very easy to use. I'll know more after I have the camera and sat radio working.

10-20-2009, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	Nice, That is one of the reasons I went with Eclipse AVN726. It is all screen. Let us know how you like it when you get the extras put in.

10-20-2009, 04:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sigur Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	It does look nice with less buttons

10-25-2009, 02:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
coaxial Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 53 Drives: 07-675 Daytona-Red Rep Power: 16	Where did you get the bracket so the head unit would fit in there? I like how it matches and most of the things out there seem kind of off..

10-25-2009, 03:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	The stereo uses the bracket that was attached to the factory unit. Just screw it on to the new unit and that's it.

10-25-2009, 11:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zcott Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport PG M6 Rep Power: 16	Use the bracket from the factory. Sirius is now hooked up, and it works great on the NZ509. Didn't have time for the camera so that's my last piece of the puzzle, and the one I'm most curious about. Guess I'll "see" in the near future. BTW, if you are interested in using your phone with your head unit this model may not be a good fit. From what I can tell it uses a generic adapter that's a little larger than the sat antenna, and it's not attractive. Someone with more knowledge of those things might have more info... I wasn't interested in that.

10-26-2009, 03:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	You will prob have a gap tho, I'll prob buy the metra kit just so it fits in flush. Your Nav looks good, but I'll still go with the kenwood cus of the volume knob being alil quicker & easier to use.

10-26-2009, 12:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
coaxial Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 53 Drives: 07-675 Daytona-Red Rep Power: 16	what is the metra kit? Where could I get it?

10-26-2009, 01:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Instead of just sticking the Nav in where the stock radio is, the metra kit is kinda like an adapter so the Nav unit sits more flush with less of a gap. Link: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Aftermarket Radio Face Plate, 2009 370Z

10-26-2009, 03:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	Here are some shots of the Eclipse avn726e installed. I will be putting up a full report thread of the install with video soon.