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wilshdk

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hello,

i am looking to splash some cash and get the dogs bollards entertainment/ sat nav solution for the 350z. Please dont just tell me to PM nurrish. Great system but not what i am after. i will quote what i am after and if anyone knows of a solution out there please reply.....

 

I want to remove the nissan birdview screen replace with a cubby hole/glove box..... i like the idea!!

Remove the bose system....... replace with an entertainment system... mp3 storage play, hard wired ipod/mp3 connection, plays DVD's, touch screen sat nav and still be able to use the steering controls... but not a nessecity. Any help welcome

 

Is there anything out there that fits ????

 

Thanks for looking

 

Regards

Wilshdk

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So many solutions that will fit your requirements. Most good double DIN units will have Sat Nav, direct iPod control and be compatible with steering wheel controls if you have the right loom. Its all going to be down to budget and which head unit you prefer. Look at Kenwoods, Pioneer etc. :thumbs:

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pioneer avic F500 BT in the cubby for your satnav and then a pioneer 4200 in the double din slot. the 4200 will do all your musinc and video needs and the f500 will do all your satnav functions.

 

its the setup i had and allowed removing the satnav and using in other cars while still giving integrated satnav and 2 double screens (i didn't have the 4200 but a jvc unit )

 

the 4200 was one i liked though and to be honest any good double din will work.

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Thanks for the quick responses, some great systems out there.... just how much to spend. As i live /work in Denmark, will try to buy in the UK sooo expensive out here... will i be able to take a unit on boards an airplane as hand luggage... any ideas??? is this the type of job a novice can take on or best done by a specialist, sure i can find one out here!! thanks again

 

Wilshdk

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Best advice is check with your airline :thumbs:

 

Thanks for the quick responses, some great systems out there.... just how much to spend. As i live /work in Denmark, will try to buy in the UK sooo expensive out here... will i be able to take a unit on boards an airplane as hand luggage... any ideas??? is this the type of job a novice can take on or best done by a specialist, sure i can find one out here!! thanks again

 

Wilshdk

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I was looking for the same thing as you and although I've always gone for Pioneer head units in the past, in the end I decided to go for the Kenwood DNX range. My reasoning was as follows:

 

1) Quick boot up. The Pioneer units can be slow to get going, although are supposed to be better with the later firmware.

2) The Sat Nav and Bluetooth functions have been farmed out to well known specialists (Garmin and Parrot).

3) You get a free lifetime subscription to Garmin TMC (Traffic info) if bought from an official Kenwood UK dealer.

4) The units fit properly in the 350Z dash. The Pioneer units are a poor fit with gaps around them and that would really bug me! :lol:

 

In the end I went for the DNX-5260BT just before Xmas as Bassjunkies had it on offer for £620, although that offer has now ended. The cheapest I have seen now is at CAD for £669:

 

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/kenwood-dnx5260bt.html

 

Although if you don't mind going for one of the older models you can get the DNX-5240BT for £499:

 

http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio. ... navigation

 

I believe the differences between this and the 5260BT are fairly minor, just some buttons moved around and minor improvements to Nav software which may be downloadable anyway.

 

Or if you have more money to spend, JustKenwood also have the top of the range 9240BT on offer which has the bigger 7" screen for £799:

 

http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio. ... ion-system

 

Don't forget you'll need the optional KCA-iP301V cable if you want to control an iPod/iPhone, this will be around £40 extra and is required for all Kenwood DNX units as far as I know.

 

I'm getting mine fitted this weekend, can't wait. :yahoo:

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Thanks mattg,

sound advice. i was leaning towards the kenwood myself, i am very tempted by the 9240bt, If your going to be a bear... be a Grizly bear!! Not sure on the improvments apart from a bigger screen ??

 

This extra cable required for ipod/iphone use..... they quote its only required for ipod/phone video control... so i suppose it can connect audio fine without it?? And do you know the cable/loom for steering controls for kenwood units?

 

Congrats on getting yours fitted..... not sure what i will do, stuck out here in Denmark, no plans to take the motor back to the UK for a while, might just have to trust someone out here to fit it??? Thinking of getting a reversing camera fitted also, not sure how useful it is, but i like the idea of it!!

 

Would love to hand it all over to someone to fit, but probably struggle myself and **** it all up!!

 

Thanks again

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For the steering wheel controls you'll need the ICT 29-005 cable, along with either the Bose or non-bose loom adapter. It's all in the sticky in at the top of the Ice and Electronics section of this forum.

 

I'm not sure on all the differences with the higher spec models, some trawling of the Kenwood Electronics web site will be in order I think! ;) I know the 9240 has the motorised screen with adjustable positions for better viewing and to avoid glare. B)

 

I'm pretty sure the cable is only needed if you want to control the iPod or iPhone from the touchscreen, otherwise a USB cable with a hard drive connected to it would do if you don't want to go down the Apple route. I'll know more when I've had a play with my 5260 this weekend. :)

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Hey Matt,

 

Have you had this fitted now? I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts and first impressions. :)

 

For the steering wheel controls you'll need the ICT 29-005 cable, along with either the Bose or non-bose loom adapter. It's all in the sticky in at the top of the Ice and Electronics section of this forum.

 

I'm not sure on all the differences with the higher spec models, some trawling of the Kenwood Electronics web site will be in order I think! ;) I know the 9240 has the motorised screen with adjustable positions for better viewing and to avoid glare. B)

 

I'm pretty sure the cable is only needed if you want to control the iPod or iPhone from the touchscreen, otherwise a USB cable with a hard drive connected to it would do if you don't want to go down the Apple route. I'll know more when I've had a play with my 5260 this weekend. :)

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that seems like it went for not a lot of money - whats the catch lol

 

its unbranded and untrusted. the quality can be VERY hit and miss. my mate fitted one of these ebay specials in his ST. he got one and it was rubbish, very poor. he told the seller that, after some debate sent him another that was very slightly different in appearance and was of better quality.

 

IMO i would bother.

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Hey Matt,

 

Have you had this fitted now? I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts and first impressions. :)

 

Got it fitted a bit later than originally expected so I've not had a ton of time to play with it yet. First impressions are very good though, tons of features and loads of menus to get lost in! :lol: The Garmin sat nav is just the same as what you get in one of their stand alone units and can be updated via the SD Slot on the front. The parrot bluetooth handsfree works a treat, even with my iPhone 3GS. Within 30 seconds my phone was synched with the Kenwood and all my contacts had been downloaded. :) Also the iPod interface (using the optional cable) works a treat, I can get to all my playlists and music via the touchscreen with no issues at all.

 

The sounds quality is very good too, possibly not quite as good as my previous head unit (Pioneer P88 RSII) but then I haven't had a play with any of the audio settings yet. Plus the P88 is a very SQ focused head unit. Chances are it's more to do with the default equaliser settings than anything else.

 

So overall a big thumbs up from me, I'm very pleased with it! :thumbs:

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its unbranded and untrusted. the quality can be VERY hit and miss. my mate fitted one of these ebay specials in his ST. he got one and it was rubbish, very poor. he told the seller that, after some debate sent him another that was very slightly different in appearance and was of better quality.

 

IMO i would bother.

 

My mate fits car audio for a living and he says exactly the same as you. He's had tons of kids bring him these hong kong specials and there's nearly always a catch. Many of them are DOA or severely faulty from day one! :scare: The ones that do work simply don't compare to the more established brands in terms of quality.

 

If it looks to good to be true........;)

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