Is the OEM navi in 2000-2001 I30 dvd based or CD based? I know the 00-01 maximas had cd based navi but 02 & up are dvd based.


Thanks for the help folks!

 

They're all CD-based. Even 02-04 (I35s).

 

You wonder what my next mod is ............

 

I have a pretty good idea. Though personally, I'd just use only the pop-up LCD and hook up my own video source/nav combination. Use a CarPC maybe?

 

Exactly what I am doing now for my next mod. Nav-to-TV + PS2 slim to navigation LCD screen.

There is noway you can get the factory navigation system to work in a non-navigation equipped I30 - I35 (well never is harsh). If you swap the harness from an navi equipped I30 and put it into a non-navi I30, then you can do it. But that means getting your hands on a Main harness $$$$$ not to mention that the factory system with parts to retract and open cost $3500.

HOWEVER, if you are going aftermarket, MORE POWER to you

 

Oh and I have an 04 with navi and yes it's CD based (STUPID NISSAN!) My brother just bought a TSX and his touch screen navi with voice command prompts kills every navi system infinti has. He even has the joystick lever when he doesn't want to touch the screen.

 

Is there a way to replace the current LCD screen with say, a touch screen, and maintain the retract function?

 

Because of the way the screen is designed to pop up, you might have more success with a touch-screen overlay used on the factory screen.

 

I've played with the I30/I35 nav system. CD based nav is no fun. The Acura touchscreen nav is hands down the best system on the market.

 

Yeah Infiniti I and G navigations suck. Not sure about the 07 G35s though. Then again any factory navi is blah. Aftermarket is the way to go

 

The current G35/M nav systems are better, but the lack of a touchscreen is unfortunate. It seems Acura is moving away from the touchscreens though, the Acura RL and MDX now have controllers instead of touchscreens. I don't get why though. I figured it would be clear now that everyone hates BMW's iDrive so it's a bad idea to come up with something similar.

 

Since we've strayed a little OT..

The nav in my father's M35 is very impressive. By far the best OEM nav system that I've used (not saying it's the best out there...just the best one I've touched).

The nav in the new G35s is pretty similar to the nav in the M35/45, but it does have the touchscreen feature. Cool, but you can really do everything you need to without touching the screen.

 

Interesting, I didn't know the Gs had a touchscreen. That's a good feature.

 

I have to agree with you on that. Honda/Acura Navi's are one of the best I've seen. My gf just got a 2007 Civic with Navi... makes me look forward to the day I will have one in my car

 

I was going to use the stock navigation screen for my carputer until someone told me that the stock screen wont support it - nor will it support video playback because of the limited resolution and color output. Is this true?

 

There is a Nav-to-TV conversion buy by Dom. that has been noted. I did check and there is a box to make the conversion work.. I doubt the quality of the video will be mind blowing, but it should look somewhat decent and cool toggling back and forth from Nav to DVD or backup camera..

 

Iam working on a NAVI 2 TV conversion.
I removed the navidisplay...and the holder is powerd by a switch.
Now i will put a aftermarket display in the holder.
But ist hard 2 find a display in the right bigness.

Iam looking for a display without buttons.

 

The new OEM Infiniti/Navigation systems are by far one of the best IMO. After market is also way better. Best thing to do if you don't mind doing the work is Installing a carputer. So much more functionality and the options your have a pretty much limitless.

 

Carputers can also be updated easily

 

Hi All,

Is there any other use for this Navigation box. My i30t is not equipped with naviagtion and I hate the empty box in the middle of the dashboard. I use it as a storage for small things like ear phone and stuff.

 

Umm, FYI 00-01 Maximas were not available with factory navi.

I heard heard great things about Honda/Acura navi.

 

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