My $100 like OEM fit NAVIGATION setup
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My $100 like OEM fit NAVIGATION setup
EDIT 01/04/10: Download OCN8 Navi software here
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B5NXJWYU
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2H1R6VSN
unzip and copy the files directly to you SD card.
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This is using a Plenio VXA-2100 GPS navigation and mounting it to the cubby.
Fits snugly & tight and works great! I modded the navigation software to use iGo8 instead of the crappy Smart2 navi system it came with. That's how i was able to use the NISSAN logo during startup.
Pics:
The navi is also connect to my JVC headunit which can play DVDs so whenever i want i just turn it on and i can use it a LCD screen as well!
This only works with Plenio VXA-2100 with external GPS antenna which i mounted it on the dash. The Plenio VXA-3000 is slightly bigger and will not fit into the cubby (i know from personal experience, i broke the unit trying to trim it to fit).
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B5NXJWYU
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2H1R6VSN
unzip and copy the files directly to you SD card.
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This is using a Plenio VXA-2100 GPS navigation and mounting it to the cubby.
Fits snugly & tight and works great! I modded the navigation software to use iGo8 instead of the crappy Smart2 navi system it came with. That's how i was able to use the NISSAN logo during startup.
Pics:
The navi is also connect to my JVC headunit which can play DVDs so whenever i want i just turn it on and i can use it a LCD screen as well!
This only works with Plenio VXA-2100 with external GPS antenna which i mounted it on the dash. The Plenio VXA-3000 is slightly bigger and will not fit into the cubby (i know from personal experience, i broke the unit trying to trim it to fit).
Last edited by o2sys; 01-04-2010 at 06:45 AM.
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when I need navi I tend to just break out our tomtom unit and hold it up to the windshield screaming profanity at it to grab a signal. usually takes about 5 minutes before it grabs a signal, and tends to lose it if I let it sit too low in the car ..
good times. curious if this would fit into the flip-up version of the cubby (as opposed to the unit you have where it flips inside itself?)
good times. curious if this would fit into the flip-up version of the cubby (as opposed to the unit you have where it flips inside itself?)
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Plenio-VXA-2100-...3286.m20.l1116
i paid $89 + shipping. The ebay one is more expensive.
As for the iGo8 software, i downloaded a copy from a torrent. then used instructions from this pdf:
http://www.gpspassion.com/upload2/pl...structions.pdf
you can follow the entire thread here:
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/t...hpage=7#821009
VXA-2100 & 3000 are basically the same unit except for dimension differences and 2100 has external antenna. The 3000 will not fit in the cubby!
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Go ahead i've been running this setup for couple months now and its been great!
Some cons:
1. The nav door doesn't open as smoothly, needs a slight push. But it closes without an issue.
2. Now that the navi unit is behind you can't hear the speakers too well. This unit has Audio Out so you can connect to the Line-In of you cd receiver (aftermarket headunits only) but that means you cant listen to both music and navi voice at the same time. If there was a way to convert the audio out of the navi and tap into the speaker wires...or some way of some sort please let me know!
Some cons:
1. The nav door doesn't open as smoothly, needs a slight push. But it closes without an issue.
2. Now that the navi unit is behind you can't hear the speakers too well. This unit has Audio Out so you can connect to the Line-In of you cd receiver (aftermarket headunits only) but that means you cant listen to both music and navi voice at the same time. If there was a way to convert the audio out of the navi and tap into the speaker wires...or some way of some sort please let me know!
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Alpine SBS-05DC Car Audio Center Channel Speaker
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...mpaign=froogle
And power it with something cheap and small like this:
Pyramid PB440X Super Blue 2x35W Amplifier
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=265-079
The amp should be small enough to tuck away under the seat for ease of installation and you will have a dedicated center channel speaker for your navigation for around $155. Worth every penny if you rely on the voice guidance a lot. The amp doesn't say it's bridgeable, but you can run just 1 channel.
hmmmmm, now you got me thinking........
<<<< also have a single DIN
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Since you have a single DIN headunit, you could get one of these:
Alpine SBS-05DC Car Audio Center Channel Speaker
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...mpaign=froogle
And power it with something cheap and small like this:
Pyramid PB440X Super Blue 2x35W Amplifier
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=265-079
The amp should be small enough to tuck away under the seat for ease of installation and you will have a dedicated center channel speaker for your navigation for around $155. Worth every penny if you rely on the voice guidance a lot. The amp doesn't say it's bridgeable, but you can run just 1 channel.
hmmmmm, now you got me thinking........
<<<< also have a single DIN
Alpine SBS-05DC Car Audio Center Channel Speaker
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...mpaign=froogle
And power it with something cheap and small like this:
Pyramid PB440X Super Blue 2x35W Amplifier
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=265-079
The amp should be small enough to tuck away under the seat for ease of installation and you will have a dedicated center channel speaker for your navigation for around $155. Worth every penny if you rely on the voice guidance a lot. The amp doesn't say it's bridgeable, but you can run just 1 channel.
hmmmmm, now you got me thinking........
<<<< also have a single DIN
I think the unit I used is discontinued though, but it is perfect.
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O2SYS:
Thanks for the info! GREAT JOB! please post up some pics from the install if you have any? did you tape the unit it? glue? how did you secure it so it stays flush and doesnt push back when you "touch" the screen??? etc..
Plus awesome job on the software swap and Nissan logo addition!!!
STREET0C192:
POST 16 is baller!! great suggestion! would love to see pics of a set up like that...
-J
Thanks for the info! GREAT JOB! please post up some pics from the install if you have any? did you tape the unit it? glue? how did you secure it so it stays flush and doesnt push back when you "touch" the screen??? etc..
Plus awesome job on the software swap and Nissan logo addition!!!
STREET0C192:
POST 16 is baller!! great suggestion! would love to see pics of a set up like that...
-J
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