The Kenwood 7140, I wanted it!

Arizona Z · 04-15-2009, 04:44 PM

OK.... Here we go. Started the game plan for the installation of a Kenwood 7140 today. Let me first say, it's not cheap! I wanted it... It will do the 3G iPhone like a dream, even SMS texting! (No wife means a family vote of 1) Freedom at last!

Kenwood DNX7140 Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com

I have a Sport, Touring, Automatic, in Brilliant Silver. The Bose was the first issue. The face trim plate is not double din ready. Seems there are no after market trim kits for the 370 yet. (Checked everywhere) The solution was Nissan's trim plate for the Base Audio (Non Touring, Non Nav) Just get one from Nissan, right? So thats what I did... For $174.11, part #68262, and thats wholesale! Thanks to Kevin in the Parts Dept. at Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale, AZ. I did not have to pay full boat for the part. List for it was $265.81. It should be here in 2 to 3 days. That hurt!

Gettin' the stuff togeather...

Kenwood will not warranty the 7140 unless you get it from an "Authorized Dealer" You can save 1 or 2 hundred bucks today, if you buy from an Un-Authorized dealer on the internet. But here in the Arizona heat....I wanted it covered by Kenwood for at least the first year. Bottom line, today if you WANT it from an Authorized Dealer.... its $1499.99! After seeing a 7140 pair with my iPhone 3G I was toast! Now for the add ons.

XM Radio adapter w/ XM Mini tuner. $130.00

iPod / Video Cable $29.99

Rearview Camera $200.00

Nissan ANT. Adapter $15.99

Nissan Steering Control Adapter $94.99

Install $483.99

Hopefully it will be installed on Monday. I will post some pics when its DONE ;-) I'll let you married guys total it up and tell me I'm crazy... But it is one fine unit!! Right honey?

shabarivas · 04-15-2009, 04:47 PM

Pics!!

SoCal 370Z · 04-15-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arizona Z

I have a Sport, Touring, Automatic, in Brilliant Silver. The Bose was the first issue. The face trim plate is not double din ready. Seems there are no after market trim kits for the 370 yet. (Checked everywhere) The solution was Nissan's trim plate for the Base Audio (Non Touring, Non Nav) Just get one from Nissan, right? So thats what I did... For $174.11, part #68262, and thats wholesale! Thanks to Kevin in the Parts Dept. at Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale, AZ. I did not have to pay full boat for the part. List for it was $265.81.

Excellent information for those who have the Bose stereo without the nav! Can you please take photographs of the Bose swap-out when it happens? Thanks!

Rep Point!

Arizona Z · 04-15-2009, 04:57 PM

I'm going to take some pics as it is installed, and some when its complete. I have to wait on the trim plate to get started. Just look over the 7140 and you'll see why I bit the bullet...

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DNX7...=detailed_info

SoCal 370Z · 04-15-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arizona Z

I'm going to take some pics as it is installed, and some when its complete. I have to wait on the trim plate to get started. Just look over the 7140 and you'll see why I bit the bullet...

Yes, this is an excellent choice...and you have me thinking...hmmmm. My wife disdains nav though...hmmmm.

355890 · 04-15-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arizona Z

OK.... Here we go. Started the game plan for the installation of a Kenwood 7140 today. Let me first say, it's not cheap! I wanted it... It will do the 3G iPhone like a dream, even SMS texting! (No wife means a family vote of 1) Freedom at last!

Kenwood DNX7140 Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com

I have a Sport, Touring, Automatic, in Brilliant Silver. The Bose was the first issue. The face trim plate is not double din ready. Seems there are no after market trim kits for the 370 yet. (Checked everywhere) The solution was Nissan's trim plate for the Base Audio (Non Touring, Non Nav) Just get one from Nissan, right? So thats what I did... For $174.11, part #68262, and thats wholesale! Thanks to Kevin in the Parts Dept. at Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale, AZ. I did not have to pay full boat for the part. List for it was $265.81. It should be here in 2 to 3 days. That hurt!

Gettin' the stuff togeather...

Kenwood will not warranty the 7140 unless you get it from an "Authorized Dealer" You can save 1 or 2 hundred bucks today, if you buy from an Un-Authorized dealer on the internet. But here in the Arizona heat....I wanted it covered by Kenwood for at least the first year. Bottom line, today if you WANT it from an Authorized Dealer.... its $1499.99! After seeing a 7140 pair with my iPhone 3G I was toast! Now for the add ons.

XM Radio adapter w/ XM Mini tuner. $130.00

iPod / Video Cable $29.99

Rearview Camera $200.00

Nissan ANT. Adapter $15.99

Nissan Steering Control Adapter $94.99

Install $483.99

Hopefully it will be installed on Monday. I will post some pics when its DONE ;-) I'll let you married guys total it up and tell me I'm crazy... But it is one fine unit!! Right honey?

There is NO head unit worth this much.....rip off.

Arizona Z · 04-16-2009, 12:28 AM

Actually, their is one that cost more. The soon to be released Kenwood 9140 at an MSRP of $2000. But, I did enjoy your response, it was priceless....

http://www.autoavbeat.com/tag/kenwood-dnx-9140

JerryK · 04-16-2009, 07:56 AM

Can I ask who's doing your install? I'm in Scottsdale, too, and will need a dealer soon.

Arizona Z · 04-16-2009, 09:10 AM

JerryK

I'm using Josh, at Ultimate Electronics on Northsight Blvd. He's been doing installs for 18 years, very knowledgeable guy.

Arizona Z · 04-18-2009, 05:48 PM

Its installed.......Love it!

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Arizona Z · 04-18-2009, 05:53 PM

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antennahead · 04-18-2009, 11:01 PM

[QUOTE=Arizona Z;58965]More Pics...

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How hard was it to remove the interior light pod at the front of the headliner? Is this where you mounted the bluetooth microphone? On our cars with the factory bluetooth this is where the mic is, the 3 small slits next to the light. I like a stealth mic install, not clipped on the visor.

John

Arizona Z · 04-19-2009, 03:57 AM

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No need to drill through the body, pointing to a grommet.
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Had to drill through the plastic rear for the camera wire.

Steering: Volume up, Volume down, Source, Mute. Normal Operation.

Arizona Z · 04-19-2009, 06:53 PM

OK Guys, some parting shots of the 7140 install, it was fun!

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DVD shot

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Rear CAM shot, Looks much better! I guess it's not DVD quality

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Cam Location

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A BEAUTY of a morning in Arizona today!

Good Luck with your installs! (It's worth it! ;-)

Arizona Z · 04-18-2009, 05:57 PM

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04-15-2009, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 17	The Kenwood 7140, I wanted it! OK.... Here we go. Started the game plan for the installation of a Kenwood 7140 today. Let me first say, it's not cheap! I wanted it... It will do the 3G iPhone like a dream, even SMS texting! (No wife means a family vote of 1) Freedom at last! Kenwood DNX7140 Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com I have a Sport, Touring, Automatic, in Brilliant Silver. The Bose was the first issue. The face trim plate is not double din ready. Seems there are no after market trim kits for the 370 yet. (Checked everywhere) The solution was Nissan's trim plate for the Base Audio (Non Touring, Non Nav) Just get one from Nissan, right? So thats what I did... For $174.11, part #68262, and thats wholesale! Thanks to Kevin in the Parts Dept. at Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale, AZ. I did not have to pay full boat for the part. List for it was $265.81. It should be here in 2 to 3 days. That hurt! Gettin' the stuff togeather... Kenwood will not warranty the 7140 unless you get it from an "Authorized Dealer" You can save 1 or 2 hundred bucks today, if you buy from an Un-Authorized dealer on the internet. But here in the Arizona heat....I wanted it covered by Kenwood for at least the first year. Bottom line, today if you WANT it from an Authorized Dealer.... its $1499.99! After seeing a 7140 pair with my iPhone 3G I was toast! Now for the add ons. XM Radio adapter w/ XM Mini tuner. $130.00 iPod / Video Cable $29.99 Rearview Camera $200.00 Nissan ANT. Adapter $15.99 Nissan Steering Control Adapter $94.99 Install $483.99 Hopefully it will be installed on Monday. I will post some pics when its DONE ;-) I'll let you married guys total it up and tell me I'm crazy... But it is one fine unit!! Right honey?

04-15-2009, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 17	I'm going to take some pics as it is installed, and some when its complete. I have to wait on the trim plate to get started. Just look over the 7140 and you'll see why I bit the bullet... http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DNX7...=detailed_info Last edited by Arizona Z; 04-15-2009 at 05:01 PM.

04-16-2009, 12:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 17	Actually, their is one that cost more. The soon to be released Kenwood 9140 at an MSRP of $2000. But, I did enjoy your response, it was priceless.... http://www.autoavbeat.com/tag/kenwood-dnx-9140 Last edited by Arizona Z; 04-16-2009 at 12:57 AM.

04-19-2009, 03:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 17	IMG_0070.jpg No need to drill through the body, pointing to a grommet. IMG_0071.jpg Had to drill through the plastic rear for the camera wire. Steering: Volume up, Volume down, Source, Mute. Normal Operation. Last edited by Arizona Z; 04-19-2009 at 04:06 AM.

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Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 17	Its installed.......Love it! Install 1.jpg Install 2.jpg Install 3.jpg Install 4.jpg Install 5.jpg Install6.jpg Install 7.jpg Install 8.jpg Install 9.jpg Install 10.jpg

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Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 17	More Pics... Install 11.jpg Install 12.jpg Install 13.jpg Install 14.jpg Install 15.jpg Install 16.jpg Install 17.jpg Install 18.jpg Install 19.jpg Install 20.jpg

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antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 58	[QUOTE=Arizona Z;58965]More Pics... Attachment 1615 How hard was it to remove the interior light pod at the front of the headliner? Is this where you mounted the bluetooth microphone? On our cars with the factory bluetooth this is where the mic is, the 3 small slits next to the light. I like a stealth mic install, not clipped on the visor. John

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Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 17	OK Guys, some parting shots of the 7140 install, it was fun! IMG_0158.jpg DVD shot IMG_0162.jpg DVD shot IMG_0159.jpg Rear CAM shot, Looks much better! I guess it's not DVD quality IMG_0164.jpg Ejecting IMG_0165.jpg Cam Location IMG_0173.jpg A BEAUTY of a morning in Arizona today! Good Luck with your installs! (It's worth it! ;-)

04-18-2009, 05:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 17	Install 21.jpg Install 22.jpg Install 24.jpg Install 25.jpg Install 26.jpg Install 27.jpg Install 28.jpg Install 29.jpg Install 30.jpg Install 31.jpg