[Asa]

I didn't get the stock Nav unit as I didn't feel a glorified map was worth 2G. However, if that map was voice activated and could play DVD's, then it would be worth it.
From reading at other forums, the one advantage the Infiniti nav has is the way it pops up from the dash. Very sweet! Like others out there, I would like to incorporate this same idea into an aftermarket system. Anyone have any info on this? Will hooking up a DVD unit to a Bose system be a problem?


Asa
2003 G35C
CB 6MT
2-1-03

 

[VQ]

I'm getting the base model without Nav. I REALLY want the nav, but didn't need the premium package. I'm sure that someone will find a way to install an after market nav that functions similar to the OEM one. It won't integrate into the head unit, though.

Here is a good installation...

2003 G35 Coupe (on order)
6-speed
Diamond Graphite / Graphite

 

[buss95max]

that install looks really clean.

 

[VQ]

Plus, it looks like you'd still be able to view the clock! The trick would be if you could have that screen slide up and down in the top compartment [8D]


2003 G35 Coupe (on order)
6-speed
Diamond Graphite / Graphite

 

[n/a]

I wonder if there's a way to mount it like that without having to cut the door. Looks damn sweet!

 

[Asa]

I've seen this guys nav. Nice job! I'm looking into this unit, although I'd really love to reproduce the pop up feature in the stock nav unit. Once I get mine, I can make some measurements and shop around for screens that fit.
Again, my concern is whether the Bose unit has an audio input. Anyone know? I've heard Bose can be tricky to modify and I now next to nothing about this kind of stuff.


Asa
2003 G35C
CB 6MT
2-1-03

 

[dejavu106]

THat guy did an awesome install. I bet it was much cheaper than 2000!!![]

 

[VQ]

I don't know about that. That Pioneer unit is pretty expensive. But has a TON of features. Much more then the stock unit. Plus you can play DVD's!


2003 G35 Coupe (on order)
6-speed
Diamond Graphite / Graphite

 

[FLaCo]

Stock can play DVD as well right?...

FLaCo = SKiNNy

 

[VQ]

Nope, stock navi will not play DVD movies.


2003 G35 Coupe (on order)
6-speed
Diamond Graphite / Graphite

 

[FLaCo]

VQ i must thank ya man...honestly if it wasn't for you website..i would make a 2000 dollar choice that would be useless to me. I know my way around here...in FL. I still was going to get the Nav cuaz i thought it was DVD playback as well...but thanks to you guys i found out its DVD-Rom database.

Thx AGAIN! =)

FLaCo = SKiNNy

 

[subrobo]

Dammit!
I wish i can actually watch the damm DVD...
what whould happen if i just put in a MIB2 in it?
will it explode?[timebomb]

 

[Semi On]

It most likely doesn't have the ability to decode MPEG 2 and DD/DTS audio which means it will simply give you an error that it can't read the disk.

But I haven't tried yet. I keep meaning to do so and hope that they were sneaky and slipped the codec in.

 

[subrobo]

Semi my king!
Try it and let me know if it work []

 

[FLaCo]

Would it be safe to do some modding to the DVD Navi?

FLaCo = SKiNNy

 

[Semi On]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by FLaCo

Would it be safe to do some modding to the DVD Navi?

FLaCo = SKiNNy
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Define safe. I'd think it would be relatively easy, assuming they didn't use some assinine proprietary connector. The kicker would be that you basically spent a couple thousand dollars for a small LCD screen.

 

[Chaz]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Semi On
Define safe. I'd think it would be relatively easy, assuming they didn't use some assinine proprietary connector. The kicker would be that you basically spent a couple thousand dollars for a small LCD screen.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

Haha yeah I agree with you Semi...a couple thousand for a tiny LCD screen...NOT worth it!

'03 G35 Sedan.

 

[Chaz]

Ok so anyone have any estimates on the price for an install like the guy had above?


'03 G35 Sedan.

 

[Semi On]

That install cost a lot. They took their time, rounding off the cuts in the aluminum console to look factory. That kind of labor isn't cheap.

The only people I know of in Phoenix with that kind of skill charge about $400/day for labor.

 

[Chaz]

Well what if I just wanted the TV/DVD hook ups...not the Navi. I really have no use for a Navi but want the DVD/TV possibly. Keep my woman occupied on road trips...hehe![]

'03 G35 Sedan.