Few ICE Questions Please.

[Mark-UK]

Hi Guys im looking to get my 350z this week but have a few ICE questions as its important to me when choosing the car. If anybody could help I would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

1. If I buy a 350z without the sat nav pod thing in the dashboard in the top section do I have to buy it from Nissan or can any decent sat nav installation centre do it and is it expensive, can they source the plastic casing unit for it?

 

2.If I go for for the above in number 1 can you get such a head unit that has screen, dvd player, sat nav and hands free bluetooth for mobile phone use? If so anyone recommend a good one please?

 

3. If I get a screen unit in top bit of dashboard what do I do with existing bose head unit in bottom part as this will mean I essentially have 2 head units and car stereos yes?

 

4. What about security as I presume you cant take front off the screen unit so its a magnet for thieves?

 

5. Any other gadget or option thats useful in a car stereo when choosing one.

 

6. Is it easier if when I buy a car and say it has just the storage bit in the top of dashboard to just replace the head unit in the bottom part with a screen/sat nav unit thing instead, I wouldnt want to keep the bose one it comes with as I have no need for tape deck and require sat nav/handsfree use etc.

 

Sorry for all the questions folks, thanks.

[Stew]

Just replace the bose headunit with a good all in one unit.

 

Job done!

 

There are guides and loads of pics in this section.

[Mark-UK]

Cheers, would make things simpler, just need to get recommended a good one now with all options I want plus the security issue as it would be a target for thieves for sure.

[Rob_Quads]

4. What about security as I presume you cant take front off the screen unit so its a magnet for thieves?

 

Don't worry about it - more and more cars are now coming out with integrated double din units so non-removable screens are not the 'special' case.

 

As for what to do. IMO Just replace the BOSE with an all in one such as the Kenwood 5240

[Mark-UK]

What do you mean special case thanks?

[Rob_Quads]

i.e. they are nothing special so the scum don't look to steal them so much now

[Mark-UK]

Oh forgot to say, rear reversing camera or reverse parking option would be good too. Budget about £500-700.

[sunset350z]

Top end of your budget but comes well recommended http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product ... -23486.htm

[Mark-UK]

Looks perfect that thanks, do you need to buy a seperate bluetooth adapter then for it, also where does the camera go, under the car?

[Mark-UK]

Damn knew I had a question, if i buy an 07 with steering wheel head unit controls will they still work if i replace the bose stereo with my own head unit, namely the one mentioned above.

[Mark-UK]

Anyone know about above questions please, also what casing do I need for a double din unit and where do I source it from please, thanks. Looks like Ill just replace the bose stereo section. Just called my local car stereo company and they said I need to source the parts and they will fit it.

[Rob_Quads]

Take a look at http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16403 for many of your answers

[Mark-UK]

Excellent thanks, so the steering wheel controls can work with after market unit, think im going for the kenwood 5220 or 5240.

[H5]

You can get some of the steering wheel controls to work yes. I'd recommend an Alpine unit over the Kenwoods, but they'll do a job