Clean GPS integration with Bose Audio?
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Clean GPS integration with Bose Audio?
Hi all,
I just bought a black-on-black 2006 sedan a month ago. It was more important that I get the sport kit / suspension and premium package than the GPS (the trifecta was impossible to find), but now that I have the car, I want the GPS, too!
I'm actually a fan of the Infiniti GPS system, mainly for the large pop-up motorized touchscreen. I was wondering if anyone knew of an aftermarket system that would integrate into the dash cleanly, wouldn't cost an arm and a leg, etc? I can always perch a Garmin Nuvi somewhere, but I'd like a cleaner look / install...
Thanks,
Salil
I just bought a black-on-black 2006 sedan a month ago. It was more important that I get the sport kit / suspension and premium package than the GPS (the trifecta was impossible to find), but now that I have the car, I want the GPS, too!
I'm actually a fan of the Infiniti GPS system, mainly for the large pop-up motorized touchscreen. I was wondering if anyone knew of an aftermarket system that would integrate into the dash cleanly, wouldn't cost an arm and a leg, etc? I can always perch a Garmin Nuvi somewhere, but I'd like a cleaner look / install...
Thanks,
Salil
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you can on the this site they are pretty clean lookig and fairly reasonable!!!
http://store.mp3car.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=53
http://store.mp3car.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=53
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I've seen some salvage yards selling online the OEM Nave system 05-06(screen, DVD) for anywhere between $750 to $1500 (Grade A - meaning coming from a vehicle with less than 60k miles).
I would figure that since you have the premium/sport packages, Infiniti wouldn't pull out special wires and harnesses for the GPS just because you didn't opt for it. It is optional after all. It would be too expensive for the manufacturer to make major changes to adapt to it. So supposedly it should just "drop" right in. Of course, you'll have to take out your console, your dash, and then you need to make sure that you wire everything correctly. I don't know if anyone has tried it before but it seems like the juice isn't worth the squeeze.
That's why most people will suggest other options...especially since you can get more functionality out of other cheaper and easier alternatives (i.e. carputer...etc.).
I would like to at least see some photos of one person trying it (OEM Nav install)...just to see if it was possible. This to me is like the Donkey show in TJ, everybody claims it exists, but nobody has personally seen it.
I would figure that since you have the premium/sport packages, Infiniti wouldn't pull out special wires and harnesses for the GPS just because you didn't opt for it. It is optional after all. It would be too expensive for the manufacturer to make major changes to adapt to it. So supposedly it should just "drop" right in. Of course, you'll have to take out your console, your dash, and then you need to make sure that you wire everything correctly. I don't know if anyone has tried it before but it seems like the juice isn't worth the squeeze.
That's why most people will suggest other options...especially since you can get more functionality out of other cheaper and easier alternatives (i.e. carputer...etc.).
I would like to at least see some photos of one person trying it (OEM Nav install)...just to see if it was possible. This to me is like the Donkey show in TJ, everybody claims it exists, but nobody has personally seen it.
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Originally Posted by 5150DS
Another (cheaper) option.
http://www.mobilevideo4less.com/Merc...t_Code=INF3569
http://www.mobilevideo4less.com/Merc...t_Code=INF3569
would this fit an 2003 sedan?
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Originally Posted by Floyds_racing
you can on the this site they are pretty clean lookig and fairly reasonable!!!
http://store.mp3car.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=53
http://store.mp3car.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=53
why does it say "Compatible with 2005/2006 Infiniti G35s only!" ?
and then it shows a 2003-2004 model in the pics?
does it fit a 2003 g sedan?
Last edited by Texan1; 12-19-2006 at 01:05 AM.
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Originally Posted by G35 Mass
You can not add stock Navi to a non-navi car.
The harnesses are different. The main vehicle harness would have to be replaced. That is a $1500 part, special order from japan. One dude did it, it was a multi-week project.
The harnesses are different. The main vehicle harness would have to be replaced. That is a $1500 part, special order from japan. One dude did it, it was a multi-week project.
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Originally Posted by G35 Mass
Sadly for you, I dont give a F*CK what you think....
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