Nav-tv.com first 350z test pig...me :)
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Stock NAV extras...
I have only had my Z for 5 days now, but I can see that the Stock NAV is tied into the ECM, and it has a couple extra features that you may or may not use.
1. Oil Change monitor -- monitors the mileage since your last change, and can be preset to let you know when your change is due, in 50 mile increments.
2. Oil Filter Change monitor -- I change the filter everytime, but for some who do that every other oil change, this can be preset for XXX miles, in 50 mile increments.
3. Tire rotation monitor -- I rotate every 7500-10k miles, but probably sooner with the Z, so I have it preset for 5000 right now, and will check them at that point.
All of these are warnings, and can be turned on, or off, or preset to whatever conditions you want them to be...I guess its a good reminder, especially for the oil changes.
To this point, these are the only extras I have found on the stock nav.
1. Oil Change monitor -- monitors the mileage since your last change, and can be preset to let you know when your change is due, in 50 mile increments.
2. Oil Filter Change monitor -- I change the filter everytime, but for some who do that every other oil change, this can be preset for XXX miles, in 50 mile increments.
3. Tire rotation monitor -- I rotate every 7500-10k miles, but probably sooner with the Z, so I have it preset for 5000 right now, and will check them at that point.
All of these are warnings, and can be turned on, or off, or preset to whatever conditions you want them to be...I guess its a good reminder, especially for the oil changes.
To this point, these are the only extras I have found on the stock nav.
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Re: Stock NAV extras...
i would not say it is "tied into" the ecu. it is on the CAN system, so it does recieve milage info (which it also needs for regular navigation, since the GPS only updates every 6 seconds.) when you hit the limits that you set on those monitors, it says "PIT REQUIRED" or something on the screen everytime you start the car.
oh yeah.. most people will not be rotating tires since they are directional and staggered. i set mine for about 2000mi so I know to check-up on them also!
m
oh yeah.. most people will not be rotating tires since they are directional and staggered. i set mine for about 2000mi so I know to check-up on them also!
m
Originally posted by onecoolee
I have only had my Z for 5 days now, but I can see that the Stock NAV is tied into the ECM, and it has a couple extra features that you may or may not use.
1. Oil Change monitor -- monitors the mileage since your last change, and can be preset to let you know when your change is due, in 50 mile increments.
2. Oil Filter Change monitor -- I change the filter everytime, but for some who do that every other oil change, this can be preset for XXX miles, in 50 mile increments.
3. Tire rotation monitor -- I rotate every 7500-10k miles, but probably sooner with the Z, so I have it preset for 5000 right now, and will check them at that point.
All of these are warnings, and can be turned on, or off, or preset to whatever conditions you want them to be...I guess its a good reminder, especially for the oil changes.
To this point, these are the only extras I have found on the stock nav.
I have only had my Z for 5 days now, but I can see that the Stock NAV is tied into the ECM, and it has a couple extra features that you may or may not use.
1. Oil Change monitor -- monitors the mileage since your last change, and can be preset to let you know when your change is due, in 50 mile increments.
2. Oil Filter Change monitor -- I change the filter everytime, but for some who do that every other oil change, this can be preset for XXX miles, in 50 mile increments.
3. Tire rotation monitor -- I rotate every 7500-10k miles, but probably sooner with the Z, so I have it preset for 5000 right now, and will check them at that point.
All of these are warnings, and can be turned on, or off, or preset to whatever conditions you want them to be...I guess its a good reminder, especially for the oil changes.
To this point, these are the only extras I have found on the stock nav.
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Some more info...
The stock nav holds 50 destinations, or POI's...not too bad. As far as straying from the intended path, it recalculates a new course within 5 seconds. I have nothing bad to say about the stock NAV, I think its a great setup...
As far as tire rotation goes, I learned in here they can't be rotated, but my sales person said they could. I guess that explains why he has only sold one so far (MINE!). Oh well, I will readjust my nav warning gauges and check on the tires more frequently...thanks for the info !
As far as tire rotation goes, I learned in here they can't be rotated, but my sales person said they could. I guess that explains why he has only sold one so far (MINE!). Oh well, I will readjust my nav warning gauges and check on the tires more frequently...thanks for the info !
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Right...
It goes to show you that some Nissan salepeople actually know what they are talking about and trying to sell to you, and some don't...the bottom line is that the front and backs are different sizes and cannot be rotated...
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Re: Looking to install a nav
I have the Pioneer AVIC90DVD with 7" Microvision Screen in Factory location and absolutely love it! Voice activation, DVD & Nav, Fabulous Images... what's not to love?
Remote unit comes in handy as well when one gets tired of talking to the ditzy blond held captive in the Nav system.
Remote unit comes in handy as well when one gets tired of talking to the ditzy blond held captive in the Nav system.
Originally posted by qirex
Hey guys great thread!!
I've got a problem here.
I picked up a 6spd touring last week. I wanted the nav but the model didnt have it but the dealer assured me that they could put it in aftermarket.
Anyhow, now it seems that they may not be able to due to a prob with a wiring harness. The parts guys are still waiting for info from nissan.
Either way, at this point I have some options. I can ***** up and down and AMKE them rip one out of another car, get me a new car OR setup a SICK aftermarket system.
I'm kinda keyed in on the pioneer AVIC DVD90 an dthe kenwood touchscreen model. Basically I dont like the idea of using a remote while driving, so the pioneer seems less enticing, On th other hand, I know about the voice control module an dthe fact that the pioneer lets you PLAY DVDS. I also like the pioneer's 3d drivers view.
The kenwood OTOH has the touchscreen which I'm sure will closely approximate the ease of control found on the stock unit, but the display seems kinda BLAH.
Lastly, how does the stock NAV unit work?
also whats the best/biggest screen I can install in the black hole?
Thanks in advance for the help
Z out!
Hey guys great thread!!
I've got a problem here.
I picked up a 6spd touring last week. I wanted the nav but the model didnt have it but the dealer assured me that they could put it in aftermarket.
Anyhow, now it seems that they may not be able to due to a prob with a wiring harness. The parts guys are still waiting for info from nissan.
Either way, at this point I have some options. I can ***** up and down and AMKE them rip one out of another car, get me a new car OR setup a SICK aftermarket system.
I'm kinda keyed in on the pioneer AVIC DVD90 an dthe kenwood touchscreen model. Basically I dont like the idea of using a remote while driving, so the pioneer seems less enticing, On th other hand, I know about the voice control module an dthe fact that the pioneer lets you PLAY DVDS. I also like the pioneer's 3d drivers view.
The kenwood OTOH has the touchscreen which I'm sure will closely approximate the ease of control found on the stock unit, but the display seems kinda BLAH.
Lastly, how does the stock NAV unit work?
also whats the best/biggest screen I can install in the black hole?
Thanks in advance for the help
Z out!
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it is finish......too bad. my clarion dvd player is defective getting a new one sent...then it will be done....SKIDDAZZLE has got his finished and a camera installed too....
THE NAV-TV works awesome.....and DAY and NIGHT settings still work.....very cool.
You can have it on bright for day time movie watching and dim for night time.
anyways...I been watching movies everyday in the car....I'm very spoiled now.......whats a CD anyways.......I buy music videos on dvd.....why not have the music video playing and some good tunes....this mod is very badass.....many people have been very impressed....
IT ROCKS.....pics coming soon when I get my lazy but out in the cold weather with my camera.
THE NAV-TV works awesome.....and DAY and NIGHT settings still work.....very cool.
You can have it on bright for day time movie watching and dim for night time.
anyways...I been watching movies everyday in the car....I'm very spoiled now.......whats a CD anyways.......I buy music videos on dvd.....why not have the music video playing and some good tunes....this mod is very badass.....many people have been very impressed....
IT ROCKS.....pics coming soon when I get my lazy but out in the cold weather with my camera.
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Originally posted by InternetABYSS
it is finish......too bad. my clarion dvd player is defective getting a new one sent...then it will be done....SKIDDAZZLE has got his finished and a camera installed too....
THE NAV-TV works awesome.....and DAY and NIGHT settings still work.....very cool.
You can have it on bright for day time movie watching and dim for night time.
anyways...I been watching movies everyday in the car....I'm very spoiled now.......whats a CD anyways.......I buy music videos on dvd.....why not have the music video playing and some good tunes....this mod is very badass.....many people have been very impressed....
IT ROCKS.....pics coming soon when I get my lazy but out in the cold weather with my camera.
it is finish......too bad. my clarion dvd player is defective getting a new one sent...then it will be done....SKIDDAZZLE has got his finished and a camera installed too....
THE NAV-TV works awesome.....and DAY and NIGHT settings still work.....very cool.
You can have it on bright for day time movie watching and dim for night time.
anyways...I been watching movies everyday in the car....I'm very spoiled now.......whats a CD anyways.......I buy music videos on dvd.....why not have the music video playing and some good tunes....this mod is very badass.....many people have been very impressed....
IT ROCKS.....pics coming soon when I get my lazy but out in the cold weather with my camera.
just wait and see if i do the RF Modulator for you.
m
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I'm still jealous and alittle pissed you didnt want me to come by and check out the nismo kit.....LOL
j/k
Yes SKID is the man....he saved me some cash and did a bad *** job of installing....
Seriously though.....I didnt say that you installed it so you dont have tons of people begging you to do install work....
but since you let the cat out of the bag......SKID is a great installer and has all the tools you can dream of in his garage. Hes a very nice guy.....but is getting a big head with all the mods on his very unique and freaking amazing daytona blue Z......Go vote for his car on the thread in the general forum .....hes trying to get on the cover of a National magazine.....I personally think he is a shoe in.
He also does custom earthing kits and installs it....very very cool....I am very glad to make him as a friend from this site...
Is that enough *** kissing???? hee hee
j/k
Yes SKID is the man....he saved me some cash and did a bad *** job of installing....
Seriously though.....I didnt say that you installed it so you dont have tons of people begging you to do install work....
but since you let the cat out of the bag......SKID is a great installer and has all the tools you can dream of in his garage. Hes a very nice guy.....but is getting a big head with all the mods on his very unique and freaking amazing daytona blue Z......Go vote for his car on the thread in the general forum .....hes trying to get on the cover of a National magazine.....I personally think he is a shoe in.
He also does custom earthing kits and installs it....very very cool....I am very glad to make him as a friend from this site...
Is that enough *** kissing???? hee hee
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Re: Right...
Originally posted by onecoolee
It goes to show you that some Nissan salepeople actually know what they are talking about and trying to sell to you, and some don't...
It goes to show you that some Nissan salepeople actually know what they are talking about and trying to sell to you, and some don't...
-Chris
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LOL its back to life...hee hee
Yeah I found out the dumb way being one of the first to get the car it is best NOT to get the BOSE system....and NOT to get the factory NAV...
It has cost so much more learning this lesson but then again we all thought back then that factory equipment might be good enough....NOT
Aftermarket is the best thing to do....I got the Touring for the leather seats and the Bose.....Dumb me....I should have gotten the Enthusist or Base and modded everything else. BUT i do have the cool frost interior panels....hee hee ONE PLUS of uniqueness....for my color combo pick.
Yeah I found out the dumb way being one of the first to get the car it is best NOT to get the BOSE system....and NOT to get the factory NAV...
It has cost so much more learning this lesson but then again we all thought back then that factory equipment might be good enough....NOT
Aftermarket is the best thing to do....I got the Touring for the leather seats and the Bose.....Dumb me....I should have gotten the Enthusist or Base and modded everything else. BUT i do have the cool frost interior panels....hee hee ONE PLUS of uniqueness....for my color combo pick.
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Abyss:
I am in the same boat, got the touring with everything, and wish I hadn't. But no biggie, It's still an awsome car bottom line, and fun as hell to drive.
I plan to do somthing similar to this, but with AVelectronics. *shrugs* the LCD is a fine screen, can't really complain, and having the nav updates still sound through the audio is a nice plus.
I am in the same boat, got the touring with everything, and wish I hadn't. But no biggie, It's still an awsome car bottom line, and fun as hell to drive.
I plan to do somthing similar to this, but with AVelectronics. *shrugs* the LCD is a fine screen, can't really complain, and having the nav updates still sound through the audio is a nice plus.
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Originally posted by luciferi
Is the Nissan nav the same as Honda and Toyota, RGB with a composite sync? If so, the Pioneer gex p7000tv will convert composite to RGBcS and do the the video switching. Video-Nav has a black for the 7000tv box so you don't have to splice into your RGB cables or breakout the ir receiver. This saves time, knowledge and money for the diy types.
Is the Nissan nav the same as Honda and Toyota, RGB with a composite sync? If so, the Pioneer gex p7000tv will convert composite to RGBcS and do the the video switching. Video-Nav has a black for the 7000tv box so you don't have to splice into your RGB cables or breakout the ir receiver. This saves time, knowledge and money for the diy types.
Total cost was around $300 (does NOT include TV antennas or any DVD player).
I have photos and step-by-step instructions on my site:
http://www.swooby.com/z/navpc/
Go to the "GEX-P7000TV" link.
Pv
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Swooby,
That's great work .. looks like you put a lot of time/research into it. As much as a DIY'er I consider myself, some of the electical schematics go way over my head. Ever consider putting together a partially built kit for intermediate DIY'ers like me?
The cabling seems easy enough but the IR/OSD stuff is what discouraged me and i'm sure a few others as well.
That's great work .. looks like you put a lot of time/research into it. As much as a DIY'er I consider myself, some of the electical schematics go way over my head. Ever consider putting together a partially built kit for intermediate DIY'ers like me?
The cabling seems easy enough but the IR/OSD stuff is what discouraged me and i'm sure a few others as well.
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