Kenwood Navigation in 03 cubby install

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Jun 9, 2008 | 02:51 PM

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Kal_El

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Very clean istall. Unit looks very OEM. Very clean playoff W/OEM finisher too. Would this setup require any "above and beyond" expertise. could an average joe like me pull this one off with just research and general A/V install knowlege? Or is this one of those "leave it to the pros" jobs? Nice shift boot/**** BTW.

Thanks man. I know that it wasn't above and beyond, but I don't want to mislead you. I honestly think that if you have basic knowledge and research you should be able to do it. Mando and Spike would be the ones to ask, those guys are all over it.

Jun 9, 2008 | 05:03 PM

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I think an “Average Joe” can do this project (i.e., installing the Kenwood LZ-702W touchscreen with KNAG510 navigation as shown in this good thread by Kal El).

Kenwood devices are very easily installed. You get great directions and prewired harnesses with the product(s), so the wiring part is simple.

Something else… the Z is very adaptable for A/V installations. There is lots of room and separate cubbys to install anything from an easy A/V installation to a complicated CarPC setup. Truthfully I’ve never owned a car that has so many options for installing an aftermarket CES. The console behind the drive/passenger seat is huge and accommodates all sorts of stuff (navigation devices, amps, and even a SubW).

The difficult part (at least for me) is disassembling the center dash console and the center shift console in the Z. I never “pull hard enough” (fearing I’ll break something) so it takes me longer than it should for these projects.

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Jun 10, 2008 | 12:17 AM

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The buttons on the bottom are used for the initial setup, after that the touch screen controls everything, however they are accessible if you remove the finisher piece. I sourced all pieces from forum member THEDUKE, pm him for prices. There isn't too much involved custom work wise to fit it in the 03 cubby, fits in there perfectly. Hope this helps.

Is TheDuke a sales rep for kenwood products? I just wanted to know the prices of the actual products needed all together (screen, and navi unit)

Jun 10, 2008 | 05:08 PM

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Is TheDuke a sales rep for kenwood products? I just wanted to know the prices of the actual products needed all together (screen, and navi unit)

You should send a PM to THEDUKE (he is a my35oz.com member).

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Jun 10, 2008 | 09:09 PM

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Is TheDuke a sales rep for kenwood products? I just wanted to know the prices of the actual products needed all together (screen, and navi unit)

Here are the totals of everything I bought:

KNA-G510 (Navigation): $330.85
LZ-702W (Touchscreen): $342.00
2003 Cubby: $88.10
2003 Cubby Trim: $20.10

Total: $781.05

If you have a 2003 Z then you obviously don't need the cubby a trim. Therefore, the total is $672.85.

All prices are shipped and including taxes.

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Jun 11, 2008 | 12:57 AM

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Thank You, exactly what I wanted to know. I don't see why I'd need to PM duke unless he's a sales rep.

Jun 19, 2008 | 04:09 PM

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Any pics of the camera mount? I'm wanting to add a camera to my DNX8120, but don't have a clue where to put it without looking like a zit on the prom queen.