Looking for Advice... Factory Navigation
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Looking for Advice... Factory Navigation
I am looking for some help... I tried to search... it wouldnt let me, and the free search didnt give me any information.
I have an 02 Max with the Bose system. I want to swap it out for a Factory Navigation system... (everytime my wife drives it she calls me for directions) I have looked at the aftermarket ones with the flip out touchscreen and I would prefer the "clean" look of the factory setup.
2 Things...
#1)
What do i need besides the main headunit and the Navi-disks to make it work?
(I was told you cant just buy the headunit an plug it in, it wont work.. is that true?)
#2)
Any recomendations on where to get everything...
Buy Used vs. New...
I have an 02 Max with the Bose system. I want to swap it out for a Factory Navigation system... (everytime my wife drives it she calls me for directions) I have looked at the aftermarket ones with the flip out touchscreen and I would prefer the "clean" look of the factory setup.
2 Things...
#1)
What do i need besides the main headunit and the Navi-disks to make it work?
(I was told you cant just buy the headunit an plug it in, it wont work.. is that true?)
#2)
Any recomendations on where to get everything...
Buy Used vs. New...
I've heard of several people trying to make it work or at least wanting to try. I'll try to answer the questions the best I can.
1) You'll need the Nav screen unit, GPS unit (I think it is contained within the Nav screen unit but am not sure), Bose tape deck (goes under the factory Nav screen), 6 disc trunk-mounted changer, wiring for the factory climate control (the Nav unit acts as the climate control controls), various other wiring, and probably a few other things I'm not recalling.
2) Were I you, I'd get a nice aftermarket unit along with a GXE dash kit and a professional install. They have a nicer layout (imo), have more information on the discs, and are a lot easier to install since you don't have to deal with the factory climate control. That being said, if you still want to go the OEM route, you'll probably have a harder time finding the unit for sale, with all the parts you'll need, anywhere other than a Nissan / Infiniti dealership. You can try eBay as they come up from time to time there but, of course, it will be used.
From a price vs. performance aspect, the OEM unit was $1,999 from the factory. I'm sure you can find the parts for something less than that but the install will probably bump the price up to somewhere in that range and you'll still have a unit that calls for $120 discs (of which there are 9) that they appear to have stopped updating. Add that to the fact that the info contained in those discs is somewhat lacking in areas and you may begin to see why I recommed going the aftermarket route.
Anyway, that's what I know. Hope it helps and good luck!
1) You'll need the Nav screen unit, GPS unit (I think it is contained within the Nav screen unit but am not sure), Bose tape deck (goes under the factory Nav screen), 6 disc trunk-mounted changer, wiring for the factory climate control (the Nav unit acts as the climate control controls), various other wiring, and probably a few other things I'm not recalling.
2) Were I you, I'd get a nice aftermarket unit along with a GXE dash kit and a professional install. They have a nicer layout (imo), have more information on the discs, and are a lot easier to install since you don't have to deal with the factory climate control. That being said, if you still want to go the OEM route, you'll probably have a harder time finding the unit for sale, with all the parts you'll need, anywhere other than a Nissan / Infiniti dealership. You can try eBay as they come up from time to time there but, of course, it will be used.
From a price vs. performance aspect, the OEM unit was $1,999 from the factory. I'm sure you can find the parts for something less than that but the install will probably bump the price up to somewhere in that range and you'll still have a unit that calls for $120 discs (of which there are 9) that they appear to have stopped updating. Add that to the fact that the info contained in those discs is somewhat lacking in areas and you may begin to see why I recommed going the aftermarket route.
Anyway, that's what I know. Hope it helps and good luck!
Originally Posted by sweetjackal82
I am looking for some help... I tried to search... it wouldnt let me, and the free search didnt give me any information.
I have an 02 Max with the Bose system. I want to swap it out for a Factory Navigation system... (everytime my wife drives it she calls me for directions) I have looked at the aftermarket ones with the flip out touchscreen and I would prefer the "clean" look of the factory setup.
2 Things...
#1)
What do i need besides the main headunit and the Navi-disks to make it work?
(I was told you cant just buy the headunit an plug it in, it wont work.. is that true?)
#2)
Any recomendations on where to get everything...
Buy Used vs. New...
I have an 02 Max with the Bose system. I want to swap it out for a Factory Navigation system... (everytime my wife drives it she calls me for directions) I have looked at the aftermarket ones with the flip out touchscreen and I would prefer the "clean" look of the factory setup.
2 Things...
#1)
What do i need besides the main headunit and the Navi-disks to make it work?
(I was told you cant just buy the headunit an plug it in, it wont work.. is that true?)
#2)
Any recomendations on where to get everything...
Buy Used vs. New...
Originally Posted by magdocjr
You would be better off asking this question in the Audio section of the forum. It would more than likely be cheaper to go after market than trying to get an OEM unit to work.
http://forums.maxima.org/forumdispla...aysprune=&f=25
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Originally Posted by Barc
I've heard of several people trying to make it work or at least wanting to try. I'll try to answer the questions the best I can.
1) You'll need the Nav screen unit, GPS unit (I think it is contained within the Nav screen unit but am not sure), Bose tape deck (goes under the factory Nav screen), 6 disc trunk-mounted changer, wiring for the factory climate control (the Nav unit acts as the climate control controls), various other wiring, and probably a few other things I'm not recalling.
2) Were I you, I'd get a nice aftermarket unit along with a GXE dash kit and a professional install. They have a nicer layout (imo), have more information on the discs, and are a lot easier to install since you don't have to deal with the factory climate control. That being said, if you still want to go the OEM route, you'll probably have a harder time finding the unit for sale, with all the parts you'll need, anywhere other than a Nissan / Infiniti dealership. You can try eBay as they come up from time to time there but, of course, it will be used.
From a price vs. performance aspect, the OEM unit was $1,999 from the factory. I'm sure you can find the parts for something less than that but the install will probably bump the price up to somewhere in that range and you'll still have a unit that calls for $120 discs (of which there are 9) that they appear to have stopped updating. Add that to the fact that the info contained in those discs is somewhat lacking in areas and you may begin to see why I recommed going the aftermarket route.
Anyway, that's what I know. Hope it helps and good luck!
1) You'll need the Nav screen unit, GPS unit (I think it is contained within the Nav screen unit but am not sure), Bose tape deck (goes under the factory Nav screen), 6 disc trunk-mounted changer, wiring for the factory climate control (the Nav unit acts as the climate control controls), various other wiring, and probably a few other things I'm not recalling.
2) Were I you, I'd get a nice aftermarket unit along with a GXE dash kit and a professional install. They have a nicer layout (imo), have more information on the discs, and are a lot easier to install since you don't have to deal with the factory climate control. That being said, if you still want to go the OEM route, you'll probably have a harder time finding the unit for sale, with all the parts you'll need, anywhere other than a Nissan / Infiniti dealership. You can try eBay as they come up from time to time there but, of course, it will be used.
From a price vs. performance aspect, the OEM unit was $1,999 from the factory. I'm sure you can find the parts for something less than that but the install will probably bump the price up to somewhere in that range and you'll still have a unit that calls for $120 discs (of which there are 9) that they appear to have stopped updating. Add that to the fact that the info contained in those discs is somewhat lacking in areas and you may begin to see why I recommed going the aftermarket route.
Anyway, that's what I know. Hope it helps and good luck!
Thanks BARC
That is what i was affraid of... but you are right... aftermarket is probly the smartest way to go.
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A TomTom GO 910 is far easier to install, and, IMHO, an excellent nav unit.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-7eGKW0F...910&i=625GO910
(It's nearly half of what I paid this past July!)
One "drawback" to an indash nav unit is that you can't take it with you. With
portable units, you can take then out and stash them in the truck/glovebox and no one knows you have one in your car (like thieves). Additionally, you can move it from one car to another. Furthermore, you can take it with you on vacation/business trips and pop it into the rental car (avoiding nav rental fees).
The GO 910 can also work as an MP3 player or audio book player. It has a total of 20gb of onboard storage, of which about 11gb is free for mp3's. It will also connect to your BlueTooth phone allowing you to get weather & traffic updates. Also, it can also control your iPod! It's worth taking a look at. Heck, even my tech-challenged father has one, and is more than capable of figuring it out! He even figured out, on his own, how to download MP3's to it!
I think that one of it's most stellar nav features is that if you are forced to deviate from the route is calculates (say because the road is blocked due to an accident), just start going a different direction and keep driving, it will figure out all by itself that you've changed course and re-calculate a new route all on its own and then let you know what to do to get headed back in the right direction! It's small enough that you can store it in the center console.
(sales pitch off)
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-7eGKW0F...910&i=625GO910
(It's nearly half of what I paid this past July!)
One "drawback" to an indash nav unit is that you can't take it with you. With
portable units, you can take then out and stash them in the truck/glovebox and no one knows you have one in your car (like thieves). Additionally, you can move it from one car to another. Furthermore, you can take it with you on vacation/business trips and pop it into the rental car (avoiding nav rental fees).
The GO 910 can also work as an MP3 player or audio book player. It has a total of 20gb of onboard storage, of which about 11gb is free for mp3's. It will also connect to your BlueTooth phone allowing you to get weather & traffic updates. Also, it can also control your iPod! It's worth taking a look at. Heck, even my tech-challenged father has one, and is more than capable of figuring it out! He even figured out, on his own, how to download MP3's to it!
I think that one of it's most stellar nav features is that if you are forced to deviate from the route is calculates (say because the road is blocked due to an accident), just start going a different direction and keep driving, it will figure out all by itself that you've changed course and re-calculate a new route all on its own and then let you know what to do to get headed back in the right direction! It's small enough that you can store it in the center console.
(sales pitch off)
Originally Posted by JohnWEngle
A TomTom GO 910 is far easier to install, and, IMHO, an excellent nav unit.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-7eGKW0F...910&i=625GO910
(It's nearly half of what I paid this past July!)
One "drawback" to an indash nav unit is that you can't take it with you. With
portable units, you can take then out and stash them in the truck/glovebox and no one knows you have one in your car (like thieves). Additionally, you can move it from one car to another. Furthermore, you can take it with you on vacation/business trips and pop it into the rental car (avoiding nav rental fees).
The GO 910 can also work as an MP3 player or audio book player. It has a total of 20gb of onboard storage, of which about 11gb is free for mp3's. It will also connect to your BlueTooth phone allowing you to get weather & traffic updates. Also, it can also control your iPod! It's worth taking a look at. Heck, even my tech-challenged father has one, and is more than capable of figuring it out! He even figured out, on his own, how to download MP3's to it!
I think that one of it's most stellar nav features is that if you are forced to deviate from the route is calculates (say because the road is blocked due to an accident), just start going a different direction and keep driving, it will figure out all by itself that you've changed course and re-calculate a new route all on its own and then let you know what to do to get headed back in the right direction! It's small enough that you can store it in the center console.
(sales pitch off)
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-7eGKW0F...910&i=625GO910
(It's nearly half of what I paid this past July!)
One "drawback" to an indash nav unit is that you can't take it with you. With
portable units, you can take then out and stash them in the truck/glovebox and no one knows you have one in your car (like thieves). Additionally, you can move it from one car to another. Furthermore, you can take it with you on vacation/business trips and pop it into the rental car (avoiding nav rental fees).
The GO 910 can also work as an MP3 player or audio book player. It has a total of 20gb of onboard storage, of which about 11gb is free for mp3's. It will also connect to your BlueTooth phone allowing you to get weather & traffic updates. Also, it can also control your iPod! It's worth taking a look at. Heck, even my tech-challenged father has one, and is more than capable of figuring it out! He even figured out, on his own, how to download MP3's to it!
I think that one of it's most stellar nav features is that if you are forced to deviate from the route is calculates (say because the road is blocked due to an accident), just start going a different direction and keep driving, it will figure out all by itself that you've changed course and re-calculate a new route all on its own and then let you know what to do to get headed back in the right direction! It's small enough that you can store it in the center console.
(sales pitch off)
I would HIGHLY recommend the ECLIPSE AVN series for the navigation units..as they are very very similar to the TOYOTA/LEXUS navs..as eclipse (fujitsu-ten) makes the navs for them.
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John's right about the portable units being really nice to have. I just bought a Mio Digiwalker 310x for $198.00 from Frys.com a month ago. The thing works amazingly well and will also play MP3's, something I'm not interested in at all because I have another MP3 player. It has an internal battery so you can use it just about anywhere, but the thing I like most about it is the fact that it monitors a total of 22 satellites! Sirfstar 3 is more than just a name, it works really well.
The best part is Mio will be updating the maps this spring in it. It's pretty amazing to me to think that it's so small yet has the entire US road system installed on it, not to mention a ton of POI's, ATM's, restaurants, etc. I highly recommend it, especially at only $198.00!!!
http://www.miogps.com/US/products_c310xfeatures.htm#1
The best part is Mio will be updating the maps this spring in it. It's pretty amazing to me to think that it's so small yet has the entire US road system installed on it, not to mention a ton of POI's, ATM's, restaurants, etc. I highly recommend it, especially at only $198.00!!!
http://www.miogps.com/US/products_c310xfeatures.htm#1
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