To those with AFTERMARKET HEADUNITS

MindFusion FX · 11-12-2009, 04:10 PM

I've seen alot of pictures of people with non navi models that put in their own screens.

My question is - do you find it to be too low?

dcrew1x · 11-12-2009, 04:21 PM

Nope. I have a Kenwood DNX6140 which incorporates Garmin GPS navigation.

The voice commands enable me to look at the road and not bother looking at the screen. With the DNX6140 you can also listen to your music while voice directions are running in the background; it's pretty neat.

Hope this helps

TX_370 · 11-12-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrew1x

Nope. I have a Kenwood DNX6140 which incorporates Garmin GPS navigation.

The voice commands enable me to look at the road and not bother looking at the screen. With the DNX6140 you can also listen to your music while voice directions are running in the background; it's pretty neat.

Hope this helps

Ditto, I love it.

augustabites · 11-12-2009, 04:28 PM

Hmm. Good question.

You know what, I do think it's slightly lower than where I would want it.

I have the Kenwood 6140, and although I don't have any issues with the headunit (so far

), I wished it was slightly higher.

I think the original nav (Nissan installed) has a better position.

Mike · 11-12-2009, 04:30 PM

I wouldn't mind it being higher, but it doesn't really bother me at all.

MindFusion FX · 11-12-2009, 04:53 PM

im still battling between getting a Z with stock navi or go for aftermarket navi..but i was a bit concerned about the screen height. not because of taking my eyes off the road but just with the whole changing songs, watching videos, back up cam..etc.. I have a AVIC D3 in my current car but its up in the area where the stock navi sits.

bigaudiofanat · 11-12-2009, 05:12 PM

Get the stock system and install your own will be a much better way to spend your money and much easier to upgrade in the future. You really will not have to look at the screen especially with the kenwood models, the talking gps always works well and you will not have to look at the screen. Also from what I have played with it will be a lot easier to input an address with the aftermarket one.

MindFusion FX · 11-12-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Get the stock system and install your own will be a much better way to spend your money and much easier to upgrade in the future. You really will not have to look at the screen especially with the kenwood models, the talking gps always works well and you will not have to look at the screen. Also from what I have played with it will be a lot easier to input an address with the aftermarket one.

thanks. thats what i was thinking too..i'll save alot by going this route.

Matt · 11-12-2009, 06:55 PM

I actually prefer the placement of my aftermarket Nav/Head unit. When I reach for my items in the nav storage, I feel like I'm reaching, but I feel comfortable operating the head unit.

11-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 16	To those with AFTERMARKET HEADUNITS I've seen alot of pictures of people with non navi models that put in their own screens. My question is - do you find it to be too low?

11-12-2009, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Nope. I have a Kenwood DNX6140 which incorporates Garmin GPS navigation. The voice commands enable me to look at the road and not bother looking at the screen. With the DNX6140 you can also listen to your music while voice directions are running in the background; it's pretty neat. Hope this helps __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

11-12-2009, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I wouldn't mind it being higher, but it doesn't really bother me at all. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-12-2009, 05:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Get the stock system and install your own will be a much better way to spend your money and much easier to upgrade in the future. You really will not have to look at the screen especially with the kenwood models, the talking gps always works well and you will not have to look at the screen. Also from what I have played with it will be a lot easier to input an address with the aftermarket one. __________________ 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/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 11-12-2009 at 05:14 PM.

11-12-2009, 06:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I actually prefer the placement of my aftermarket Nav/Head unit. When I reach for my items in the nav storage, I feel like I'm reaching, but I feel comfortable operating the head unit. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

11-12-2009, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
augustabites Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Z PG 6MT Sport Rep Power: 16	Hmm. Good question. You know what, I do think it's slightly lower than where I would want it. I have the Kenwood 6140, and although I don't have any issues with the headunit (so far ), I wished it was slightly higher. I think the original nav (Nissan installed) has a better position.

11-12-2009, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 16	im still battling between getting a Z with stock navi or go for aftermarket navi..but i was a bit concerned about the screen height. not because of taking my eyes off the road but just with the whole changing songs, watching videos, back up cam..etc.. I have a AVIC D3 in my current car but its up in the area where the stock navi sits.

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