An Idea To Improve NAV To Nissan

Hugoneus · 05-03-2010, 11:57 PM

I was riding in my father's Chrysler 300, and I noticed that in the center of the instrument panel there was a VFD display kinda like the LCD one we have in the Z that shows various things like fuel economy, outside temperature etc.

One thing that the 300 did that I really liked was to show the next navigation action from the GPS. This was such a useful feature, if you change your NAV unit to show music info or other things you can still tell where to go just by looking at that little LCD display, and it is safer because you don't have to turn your head to look at the NAV.

This should be possible with a firmware upgrade! Common Nissan!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-04-2010, 10:06 AM

Kool, unfortunately nissan isn't the kind of company that cares about customer feedback.(which is probably why nissan sales are dropping dramatically) You are right though, a feature like this would be good.

SiXK · 05-04-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Kool, unfortunately nissan isn't the kind of company that cares about customer feedback.(which is probably why nissan sales are dropping dramatically) You are right though, a feature like this would be good.

I don't disagree with you about their responsiveness but...

Nissan north america sales increase 35.1 percent in april!!!

SkyZ · 05-04-2010, 02:01 PM

lol if they dont get their act together, the dramatic increase in sales will only backlash as people get dissatisfied with their current products.

Hugoneus · 05-05-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by boulevardin

The Nissan Sylphy is now available as a new variant Other features include a reverse camera system with night vision compensation (which auto-engages during reverse), and an audio and video player which streams audio to the car’s 6-speaker audio system through an FM transmitter.

What the hell does that have to do with my post?

awesomez · 05-05-2010, 05:03 PM

This actually works on my '09 Z. Try pushing info button while in music mode and it will toggle between various things including next turn.

wishihadnav · 05-05-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

What the hell does that have to do with my post?

haha..

Hugoneus · 05-05-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by awesomez

This actually works on my '09 Z. Try pushing info button while in music mode and it will toggle between various things including next turn.

REALLY?! I am going to try this right now!

Hugoneus · 05-05-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

REALLY?! I am going to try this right now!

Oh, I misunderstood you, I wanted the next turn signal on the instrument panel, not the center console...

scruffydog · 05-06-2010, 03:40 AM

Sorry for my confusion but let me get this clear, your post title states "NAV" but you're referring to the little LCD display screen between the temp gauge and the fuel gauge?

The turn by turn and fuel economy is like what "awesomez" said, if you have NAV and you press info, it toggles and shows all that.

Are you implying that you want something more that could show the Nav turn by turn direction inside that LCD display too? Kinda like what the Lexus RX has as a projected image to the windshield? (except it can be put into that little LCD screen? That's a cool idea, but I think it's a little too redundant if you already have it showing under the center console display.

I don't know if this is any different on the '09 model since I got the '10 model and they did a NAV upgrade, but it think what they have showing in the center console is sufficient already and is very visible.

But to your concern about having an upgradable firmware, I'm totally on board with that idea. They should have a firmware that can make our Navs be like the GT-R. More performance readouts

I do have one huge complain though about Nissan's NAV....it's too freaking SLOW!!!! god dang it's one of the slowest factory NAV's I've ever used. I'd press a button and i'd get no response for more than 20 seconds. How is that even allowed?

Hugoneus · 05-06-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

Sorry for my confusion but let me get this clear, your post title states "NAV" but you're referring to the little LCD display screen between the temp gauge and the fuel gauge?

The turn by turn and fuel economy is like what "awesomez" said, if you have NAV and you press info, it toggles and shows all that.

Are you implying that you want something more that could show the Nav turn by turn direction inside that LCD display too? Kinda like what the Lexus RX has as a projected image to the windshield? (except it can be put into that little LCD screen? That's a cool idea, but I think it's a little too redundant if you already have it showing under the center console display.

I don't know if this is any different on the '09 model since I got the '10 model and they did a NAV upgrade, but it think what they have showing in the center console is sufficient already and is very visible.

But to your concern about having an upgradable firmware, I'm totally on board with that idea. They should have a firmware that can make our Navs be like the GT-R. More performance readouts

I do have one huge complain though about Nissan's NAV....it's too freaking SLOW!!!! god dang it's one of the slowest factory NAV's I've ever used. I'd press a button and i'd get no response for more than 20 seconds. How is that even allowed?

I agree, the NAV is stupidly slow. I don't know what the hell they were thinking. Maybe it is hamster powered.

They should really fix the firmware and fire whoever was responsible for developing it.

g96818 · 05-06-2010, 09:55 PM

go buy a garmin

Hugoneus · 05-06-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by g96818

go buy a garmin

Well thanks man! Without such brilliant ideas from people like you, where would we all be!

I am not sure what it is that you are suggesting, are you being sarcastic? Are you suggesting that I should not be complaining? I paid nearly 8 times the cost of a garmin to get in-dash nav, so I want to to be at least as fast as a garmin.

I love the car, brings a smile to my face every day that I drive it. But I also want to see improvements, in every product I use in life.

bigaudiofanat · 05-07-2010, 03:03 AM

You want a honest opinion, get rid of the stock nav system buy a nice aftermarket head unit, buy the dash kit for it and be done. This ya you have one of the best navs from garmin built right into it.

scruffydog · 05-07-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

You want a honest opinion, get rid of the stock nav system buy a nice aftermarket head unit, buy the dash kit for it and be done. This ya you have one of the best navs from garmin built right into it.

as much i am all for aftermarket stuff, if it is for better sound i am going for, then yes, I say replace it because the sound system on the Factory Bose isn't really worth the money.

But I have to admit that there's are no aftermarket head unit solution that will look as nice as the stock one. The ergonomics, where it sits, the way it ties in with the rest of the car (climate control, etc.) Most of all, now you gotta worry about people breaking in your car trying to steal your headunit, unnecessary attention that will cause people breaking in your car. No thanks. I personally can live with the sound system and I think it's worth my money to buy the factory NAV over any aftermarket headunits - I just can't stand having the headunit as low as my shifter. Plus I really hate those 3 tacky climate control dials - it totally makes the car look cheap.

I think Hugoneus's just looking someone out there that can provide a solution to either upgrade the firmware or some type of solution that can mod the stock unit to become better. For the people who didn't want to pay the price of the Factory NAV because they don't think it's worth it, GOOD FOR YOU!

But I think for the people that went with the Factory NAV, whether if it's a Nissan 370z or like my friends who have Infiniti (which is the same NAV firmware), they have every right to B*TCH about the factory NAV because they're not trying to look for an aftermarket solution. Not to mention, paid darn good premium for it. The ridiculous wait time is just not ACCEPTABLE. If anyone were to put themselves in that perspective, would you be okay with that? Or would you find an aftermarket solution for it?

Anyways, I think the point of this thread is not to say Factory Nav is better or Vice-versa. Hugoneus is looking for someone who can improve the Factory NAV. At this time, I don't think there's a solution yet, but I hope in time people will spend the time to write some awesome firmwares for it (highly doubt it).

05-03-2010, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hugoneus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milky Way Posts: 245 Drives: 2010 370z T+S+N 6MT Rep Power: 15	An Idea To Improve NAV To Nissan I was riding in my father's Chrysler 300, and I noticed that in the center of the instrument panel there was a VFD display kinda like the LCD one we have in the Z that shows various things like fuel economy, outside temperature etc. One thing that the 300 did that I really liked was to show the next navigation action from the GPS. This was such a useful feature, if you change your NAV unit to show music info or other things you can still tell where to go just by looking at that little LCD display, and it is safer because you don't have to turn your head to look at the NAV. This should be possible with a firmware upgrade! Common Nissan! __________________ 2010 Cherry Black Nissan 370z + Black Interior + 6MT Touring + Sport + Navigation + Painted Splash Guards + Illuminated Kick Plates + Fog Light + Floor Mats + Clear Bra

05-06-2010, 03:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Sorry for my confusion but let me get this clear, your post title states "NAV" but you're referring to the little LCD display screen between the temp gauge and the fuel gauge? The turn by turn and fuel economy is like what "awesomez" said, if you have NAV and you press info, it toggles and shows all that. Are you implying that you want something more that could show the Nav turn by turn direction inside that LCD display too? Kinda like what the Lexus RX has as a projected image to the windshield? (except it can be put into that little LCD screen? That's a cool idea, but I think it's a little too redundant if you already have it showing under the center console display. I don't know if this is any different on the '09 model since I got the '10 model and they did a NAV upgrade, but it think what they have showing in the center console is sufficient already and is very visible. But to your concern about having an upgradable firmware, I'm totally on board with that idea. They should have a firmware that can make our Navs be like the GT-R. More performance readouts I do have one huge complain though about Nissan's NAV....it's too freaking SLOW!!!! god dang it's one of the slowest factory NAV's I've ever used. I'd press a button and i'd get no response for more than 20 seconds. How is that even allowed? Last edited by scruffydog; 05-06-2010 at 03:42 AM.

05-06-2010, 09:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3394	go buy a garmin __________________ CZP are lying thieves!

05-07-2010, 03:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	You want a honest opinion, get rid of the stock nav system buy a nice aftermarket head unit, buy the dash kit for it and be done. This ya you have one of the best navs from garmin built right into it. __________________ 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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05-04-2010, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Kool, unfortunately nissan isn't the kind of company that cares about customer feedback.(which is probably why nissan sales are dropping dramatically) You are right though, a feature like this would be good.

05-04-2010, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	lol if they dont get their act together, the dramatic increase in sales will only backlash as people get dissatisfied with their current products.

05-05-2010, 05:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	This actually works on my '09 Z. Try pushing info button while in music mode and it will toggle between various things including next turn.