Does anybody know where the thread is for the guy who installed the factory navi into a non navi G35? I saw it somewhere about a week ago, it had pictures and was pretty detailed. I've been looking everywhere and I can not find it again. Thanks!

 

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yah~ am also trying to find that thread

 

https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...arts-list.html

that's the only one I could find from the last month and a half

 

You may be in luck because I have been researching this topic for the past month or so. The link you are talking about do your remember if it was in car domain?? I think I know what your talking about but it is not very detailed but when he gets to the wiring it just kinds pics but I will post link in 1hr I'm not at my computer

 

heres the one i think your talking about...
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/702208/2

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...vi-people.html

 

Thanks for those links. Those are definitely helpful, but I did find a different one before that was pretty good. Anyways, I'm leaning more towards going with a Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT. It just seems like an extreme PITA to install the factory nav. Plus I like the additional features the AVIC will provide. We'll see.

 

thanks for the link
but damn.. that seems like a lot of work man...
don't think i can do that myself....

 

^^ im sure it is a pita but i'm pretty sure at this point that im going to try it and when i do i will do a diy!!! but dont expect it for about 4-5 months i have been studying the navi schematic and on paper it doesn't look hard but im sure it's different once i get in there and start tearing stuff apart.

 

Comparing the factory nav to the one you can have by even picking up an older model AVIC-D1, blows the factory navi away. You're installing a unit with map data that is already 5+ years old. Go with an indash unit for sure. It's like saying "I want to install windows 95 on my computer". Not to mention the unit locks out the ability to enter or edit address information while the car is moving, which at first doesn't seem to be a big deal, until you are at a slow creep in barely moving traffic and you want to find an alternate route. That = extreme frustration lol.

I've had plenty of time to play with both .

 

when i do install the factory unit im also installing a dnx9140.... i just REALLY like the factory nav look. I just want it i guess for the maintence and fuel screens not the nav i know it's kinda pointless but i want it so bad

 

Yeah, I'm going to go with the AVIC-Z110. I just got to figure out what factory parts I need to order for the dash. I know it's in other threads, but I just haven't had much time to spend on it.

Are you using the AVIC-Z1? If so, how is the sound compared with the Bose? The stereo sucked in my last car, and I think the Bose sounds pretty good. If the AVIC's sound better than the Bose, then I'll be very happy.

 

https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...conv-pics.html

^^ This looks good to me.... I think this is the solution for me.

 

^ I think most people here will tell you that you notice a better quality sound by upgrading your speakers than using a different HU...but im sure you will notice that it sounds better than the factory headunit im just saying you will notice a big difference if you replace your speakers and your headunit and an even bigger on if you get rid of the bose amp and go aftermarket..

for a dd conversion you need
jdm dash
jdm a/c controller
pac audio module to keep your steering wheel controls if compatible
metra 7550 or 7551 harness
antenna adapter
back-up camera if you want it
ipod cable if you want it also

someone correct me if im wrong it could be different for 07