So I was just too damn busy to do the install myself (still have a lot of work on the Camaro to finish before the weather gets nice). I went
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
04-24-2011, 11:08 PM | #1 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 90
Drives: GM Nismo/68 454 Cam
Rep Power: 14 |
Kenwood DNX9980 & Cameras Installed
So I was just too damn busy to do the install myself (still have a lot of work on the Camaro to finish before the weather gets nice). I went to Car Toys and bought the first unit they got after haggling on price for a while.
The install went well and I really like the HU and all the functionality that's built in. I was very pleasantly surprised by how well the voice recognition works. (I used a wallpaper law2004 posted as my background) IMG_4331 (Copy).JPG IMG_4336 (Copy).JPG IMG_4353 (Copy).JPG The Ecoroute function with the Garmin adapter gives you the ability to display info from the OBDII port although it is fairly slow in updating. IMG_4350 (Copy).JPG Some of the gauges don't always display a value for some reason and I have contacted Kenwood so they will look into it. If anyone else has this problem (see picture below), please respond and also let Kenwood tech support know about it since when I called I was the first person calling them with an issue on this unit.....it had only been released for 2 days. IMG_4348 (Copy).JPG I had them install the Kenwood CMOS300 as the backup camera and I also had them install a CMOS200 as a forward camera to keep me from ruining my front spoiler against parking curbs. They work amazingly well and all you have to do is press the voice button and say "front camera" or "rear camera" and they come up instantly. IMG_4399 (Copy) (2).jpg IMG_4333 (Copy).JPG The voice activation button was placed in what I believe to be the perfect position on the side of the console. IMG_4403.JPG They only thing I am not too thrilled about is how far the unit sticks out of the dash. I asked the installer if it could be moved into the dash further but he said there was enough room behind it to push it back further. I don't know if this is true or not and if anyone has side view pictures of a 9980 or 9960 installed, please post them. IMG_4338 (Copy).JPG Last edited by 68cam454; 04-25-2011 at 01:30 AM. |
04-24-2011, 11:29 PM | #2 (permalink) |
Premium Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,459
Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy
Rep Power: 17 |
It can be pushed farther back trust I had the same issue and my installer was able to push it back farther but you need the metra dash kit.
__________________
87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current. |
04-25-2011, 01:48 AM | #3 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: wilmington de
Posts: 74
Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z CS M6
Rep Power: 14 |
The Ecoroute should be hot. Do you like it? I can't say how nice the cmos300 is for changing lanes while driving. The multi view is awesome. Good choice.
__________________
2010 aluminum 370Z coupe sport |
04-25-2011, 11:45 AM | #4 (permalink) |
Premium Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Kentuck-IANA
Age: 60
Posts: 4,885
Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke
Rep Power: 27409 |
Awesome, I've got the 9960 and it sticks out a little.
I would think to recess the unit farther, you would probably need to modify the mounting brackets a little. You'd have to make the holes oblong to move it back. It would be a whole lot easier to recess in the 370 than it was in my 350 due to the way the unit mounts. |
04-26-2011, 11:00 PM | #7 (permalink) | |
Base Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 90
Drives: GM Nismo/68 454 Cam
Rep Power: 14 |
Quote:
Come on now......nobody has a picture of a Kenwood 9960 or 9980 installed so I can see if it sticks out of the dash as much as mine. |
|
04-28-2011, 01:52 AM | #11 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 90
Drives: GM Nismo/68 454 Cam
Rep Power: 14 |
Thanks for the pic!! It looks like it sticks out of the dash about the same amount that mine does. I was expecting it to be a lot more flush and when I asked the installer to move it back more, he said he couldn't because there wasn't enough clearance. I was hoping I could prove him wrong with a pic, but it looks like he may be right.
Last edited by 68cam454; 04-28-2011 at 02:01 AM. |
04-28-2011, 07:36 PM | #14 (permalink) | |
Premium Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Kentuck-IANA
Age: 60
Posts: 4,885
Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke
Rep Power: 27409 |
Quote:
|
|
04-28-2011, 07:42 PM | #15 (permalink) | |
Car Audio Installer
|
Quote:
__________________
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/ |
|
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
DIY: Kenwood DNX6140 installed in my 370Z with Sirius and back up Cam (AK370Z) | AK370Z | Audio & Video | 308 | 10-25-2020 08:17 PM |
X2 Cameras? | G Fo12ce | Audio & Video | 13 | 10-03-2011 02:55 PM |
My Kenwood 5140 installed (w/pictures) | KingZee | Audio & Video | 4 | 03-07-2010 01:40 AM |
Got Kenwood DNX6140 Installed | dcrew1x | Audio & Video | 7 | 08-29-2009 08:54 PM |
*videos* kenwood dnx6140 installed with pioneer rear view cam | dainedazz | Audio & Video | 14 | 08-16-2009 05:40 PM |