SteveM Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Had the great pleasure of a visit to the Zed Shed today.... So this story starts with me messaging Buster asking if he was up for a challenge! I wanted to replace the standard unit with a sat nav unit (nothing new there) but i didn't want a complicated to use all signing and dancing aftermarket one.. No I have been researching a Nissan Connect sat nav unit from a qashqai which has the advantage of a sat nav system but being a standard nissan part looks pretty oem and is really easy to use! and I couldn't see why with a bit of busters help is shouldn't fit..... How hard can it be!!! Famous last words! The plugs are completely different and the face of the unit is a completely different size to either the standard or any after market units.. Just as a starter! Anyway a lot of research on my part looking for PIN numbers and with a modified facia adaptor which took a while to get right plus the head unit and two wiring adaptors plus gps aerial, USB plug and modified radio aerial iPad for reference pictures and a box of donuts in hand I drove the 100 miles down from my place This was not a simple fit! But with bobs knowledge and a bit of lateral thinking in places the new head unit was in and it's great! Sat nav, USB input, speed camera warning... It all works as it should! Just need to hitch up the speed control wire (bob the gps doesn't do it) I also had the pleasure of seeing a bit of the current engine build in progress... I turned up and there was a floor covers in bits and then the next time I looked the floor was clear and it was all fitted to the engine! These guys and gals don't hang about!!! Thank you for the help and the hospitality! Anyway on to the pics sorry for the poor quality! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I like it it looks rather nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Good work fellas looks the business Is any Nissan welcome to the shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 The beauty of the unit is how easy it is to use! Some aftermarket units are far too complicated this one has all the simple 1 touch buttons but also has touch screen and sat nav built in. Very happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Good work fellas looks the business Is any Nissan welcome to the shed Your new one is @ OP I have a few pics I'll upload in a bit Steve, Great to see you again today, although you and Buster did all the Mods on yours Great Job 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 You had your hands full keeping your assistant in check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The beauty of the unit is how easy it is to use! Some aftermarket units are far too complicated this one has all the simple 1 touch buttons but also has touch screen and sat nav built in. Very happy Seems an excellent result 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedutch Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Having spent a couple of hours fitting a standard double din touch screen head unit I don't envy Bob doing a non standard fit. Well done Bob, you are fast becoming the go to guy for 350Z head units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsybriggs1 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 What a nice clean look and good workmen-ship :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 As far as I know from a good look round the interweb this head unit in a 350z could well be a world first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 And from me - Some one is happy to be here The rest are just random shots I took as these 2 ripped Steve's dash apart and reassembled it after completely re working the wiring loom, all seems to work including the steering wheel controls. Some nice research by Steve and a very OEM looking but improved HU. Of course he got stickered Nice work guys See you again soon Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Very tidy, will have to check it out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I really like that! Good work as always (I keep saying that a lot just lately) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaz Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Very nice work as usual guys, wish I had the knowledge! Looks very OEM with everything you need on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundDog Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Looks great well done guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I want one of those stickers .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I want one of those stickers .. Me too! I'm trying to work out a mod that needs the zed shed crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Very nice looking unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Excellent work as always guy's and the result looks factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Looks a great install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Buster Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Bob, you are fast becoming the go to guy for 350Z head . Fixed that for you :lol: Sorry Robert - couldn't resist :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Bob, you are fast becoming the go to guy for 350Z head . Fixed that for you :lol: Sorry Robert - couldn't resist :lol: Is that a disease or a metaphor for something else??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopedmark Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Another well deserved well done for the Zed Shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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