Nissan 370Z new navigation system

msl82 · 01-06-2009, 02:53 AM

How do we install aftermarket navi for touring audio? There is no box shape to replace it with aftermarket navi..

blacknbean · 01-06-2009, 03:13 AM

i think if you plan on replacing the HU the base is your best option. with the touring they integrate more stuff like bluetooth and a/c controls into the headunit so its almost impossible to replace.

i actually think its pretty cool of nissan to have multiple consoles and one that is perfectly configured to accept a replacement. most consoles these days its a huge pain to replace anything.

msl82 · 01-06-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blacknbean

i think if you plan on replacing the HU the base is your best option. with the touring they integrate more stuff like bluetooth and a/c controls into the headunit so its almost impossible to replace.

i actually think its pretty cool of nissan to have multiple consoles and one that is perfectly configured to accept a replacement. most consoles these days its a huge pain to replace anything.

Are you serious? So, you cant really install aftermarket navi system/audio for touring version?....

Spectre · 01-06-2009, 06:27 PM

Not in the place of the stock radio, but you should be able to put it in the cubby hole, I think the door would be in the way though.

dlmartin81 · 01-06-2009, 07:52 PM

Question, if you get a base model, can you later down the road install the OEM nav system yourself?? It seems like you can't cause the base model has the radio on the bottom as opposed to the touring. If you would try to install it in the "pocket", you would be left with two radios. Unless if you change the whole center console, which could get pricey.

brisk · 01-11-2009, 09:58 PM

seems like if you want aftermarket...we shoudl get a base...

hmmmm i like pioneer units but i like how everythign is integrated in the nav/touring combo.

Crash · 01-11-2009, 10:11 PM

I just went to a Nissan Dealership and they had a Touring Trim car there with NO COMPUTER or navi!!!! WTF?!?!?!

They said you can get the Touring Trim without all that stuff!!!

Asheth · 01-11-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I just went to a Nissan Dealership and they had a Touring Trim car there with NO COMPUTER or navi!!!! WTF?!?!?!

They said you can get the Touring Trim without all that stuff!!!

Huh? I know you can get it without nav but what do you mean no Computer?

wj4 · 01-12-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I just went to a Nissan Dealership and they had a Touring Trim car there with NO COMPUTER or navi!!!! WTF?!?!?!

They said you can get the Touring Trim without all that stuff!!!

That's correct. The Touring edition only insures you of the leather trim. Sport and Navigation are extra on top of the touring.

Crash · 01-12-2009, 03:53 AM

Nope... No in-dash display at all. When I got in the car, I was very confused since it had leather seats but no display (just the standard base door). I'll be going back, and I'll take pics if I remember and they still have that car sitting there.

BanningZ · 01-12-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Nope... No in-dash display at all. When I got in the car, I was very confused since it had leather seats but no display (just the standard base door). I'll be going back, and I'll take pics if I remember and they still have that car sitting there.

The touring only gives you leather + etc. NO NAV. If you want Nav you have to pay for that option, otherwise you get a hole with a flap.

Asheth · 01-12-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

The touring only gives you leather + etc. NO NAV. If you want Nav you have to pay for that option, otherwise you get a hole with a flap.

You have the Nav system any gripes?

jayhawk · 01-19-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Asheth

You have the Nav system any gripes?

Its the same NAV system as on the 2009 Murano, G37, new Maxima, etc. You could probably read the forums the enthusiasts for those vehicles have set up for reviews and comments about their Nav systems. (myG37.com is very active, and as a new Murano owner, I like NISSAN MURANO . ORG - A Home to Nissan Murano Enthusiasts )

I have the new Nissan hard drive based navigation system in our new Murano. It was expensive, but I rationalized it for its great integration with the other systems in the car, especially the Voice Response system. A lot of functions are inactive when moving, but the Voice Response system allows you to operate many of those key functions while moving. And there are already hacks out to fool the system into believing it the car is stopped, if you really need that.

It is a great touch screen nav system, and based on an integrated hard drive, rather than the more common DVD systems. (the hard drive is also used for the Music Box system)

Functionally is is very complete, and has worked great for the 6 weeks we've been using it. (3500 miles in that 6 weeks)

I have a TomTom One Version 3 portable system, which I love, expecially its price ($140 a year ago). The TomTom only has a 3.5" screen, and no voice guidance but it works well and map updates are a free download. The map updates for the Nissan Nav system apparently will cost close to $200 if you want them. Ouch...

Still, I'm very glad I sprung for the Nav package on the Murano, as the integration with all the car's systems are great, and it includes the audio system with the hard drive Music Box, Compact Flash card slot, etc.

--jayhawk

ps - the myg37 guys have done some interesting research into the hard drive music box system trying to see if they can hack it for increasing disk capacity, directly transfering MP3 files to it, etc. See: Navigation/Musicbox Investigation Part 1 - MyG37)

Asheth · 01-21-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jayhawk

Its the same NAV system as on the 2009 Murano, G37, new Maxima, etc. You could probably read the forums the enthusiasts for those vehicles have set up for reviews and comments about their Nav systems. (myG37.com is very active, and as a new Murano owner, I like NISSAN MURANO . ORG - A Home to Nissan Murano Enthusiasts )

I have the new Nissan hard drive based navigation system in our new Murano. It was expensive, but I rationalized it for its great integration with the other systems in the car, especially the Voice Response system. A lot of functions are inactive when moving, but the Voice Response system allows you to operate many of those key functions while moving. And there are already hacks out to fool the system into believing it the car is stopped, if you really need that.

It is a great touch screen nav system, and based on an integrated hard drive, rather than the more common DVD systems. (the hard drive is also used for the Music Box system)

Functionally is is very complete, and has worked great for the 6 weeks we've been using it. (3500 miles in that 6 weeks)

I have a TomTom One Version 3 portable system, which I love, expecially its price ($140 a year ago). The TomTom only has a 3.5" screen, and no voice guidance but it works well and map updates are a free download. The map updates for the Nissan Nav system apparently will cost close to $200 if you want them. Ouch...

Still, I'm very glad I sprung for the Nav package on the Murano, as the integration with all the car's systems are great, and it includes the audio system with the hard drive Music Box, Compact Flash card slot, etc.

--jayhawk

ps - the myg37 guys have done some interesting research into the hard drive music box system trying to see if they can hack it for increasing disk capacity, directly transfering MP3 files to it, etc. See: Navigation/Musicbox Investigation Part 1 - MyG37)

Thanks for the quick review and references

xTIMMYxCOREx · 03-28-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jayhawk

A lot of functions are inactive when moving, but the Voice Response system allows you to operate many of those key functions while moving. And there are already hacks out to fool the system into believing it the car is stopped, if you really need that.

I have found some serve limitations because of this. Often my girlfriend sets up our routes in the Nav while we are driving in my Civic. Now with my 370Z she is restricted from entering an address if I am driving the car. Any idea how to disable this safety feature?

Should I create a new thread for this??

01-06-2009, 06:27 PM	#34 (permalink)
Spectre Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Des Plaines,IL Posts: 7 Drives: 03 nissan 350Z 6mt Rep Power: 17	Not in the place of the stock radio, but you should be able to put it in the cubby hole, I think the door would be in the way though. __________________ 2003 Super Black Touring 6 Spd.

01-11-2009, 10:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	I just went to a Nissan Dealership and they had a Touring Trim car there with NO COMPUTER or navi!!!! WTF?!?!?! They said you can get the Touring Trim without all that stuff!!! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-12-2009, 03:53 AM	#40 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Nope... No in-dash display at all. When I got in the car, I was very confused since it had leather seats but no display (just the standard base door). I'll be going back, and I'll take pics if I remember and they still have that car sitting there. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-06-2009, 02:53 AM	#31 (permalink)
msl82 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: united states Posts: 199 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 258	How do we install aftermarket navi for touring audio? There is no box shape to replace it with aftermarket navi..

01-06-2009, 03:13 AM	#32 (permalink)
blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 17	i think if you plan on replacing the HU the base is your best option. with the touring they integrate more stuff like bluetooth and a/c controls into the headunit so its almost impossible to replace. i actually think its pretty cool of nissan to have multiple consoles and one that is perfectly configured to accept a replacement. most consoles these days its a huge pain to replace anything.

01-06-2009, 07:52 PM	#35 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 43 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 608	Question, if you get a base model, can you later down the road install the OEM nav system yourself?? It seems like you can't cause the base model has the radio on the bottom as opposed to the touring. If you would try to install it in the "pocket", you would be left with two radios. Unless if you change the whole center console, which could get pricey.

01-11-2009, 09:58 PM	#36 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	seems like if you want aftermarket...we shoudl get a base... hmmmm i like pioneer units but i like how everythign is integrated in the nav/touring combo.