post your in dash dvd/gps navigation systems
07-12-2008, 10:45 AM
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post your in dash dvd/gps navigation systems
hey guys and gals canu post your system, brand,model. Im thinking about getting the new kenwood system with the germin navigation built in. please post pics. thanks.
07-12-2008, 11:34 AM
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RE: post your in dash dvd/gps navigation systems
just a heads up here mandog...
You might want to check out the Kenwood unit to see if it has this inconvenient operating quirk: The OEM all-in-one stereo/navigation systems will not allow destination entry or changes in destination unless the car is stopped and in PARK or neutral for manual trans. This is done because the corporate lawyers don't want liability for wrecks due to inattention on the road. I have an after-market separate Garmin unit and it operates fine with no input restrictions. An after-market in dash unit, such as the Kenwood, using the OEM wiring harness MAY impose that restriction.
You might want to check out the Kenwood unit to see if it has this inconvenient operating quirk: The OEM all-in-one stereo/navigation systems will not allow destination entry or changes in destination unless the car is stopped and in PARK or neutral for manual trans. This is done because the corporate lawyers don't want liability for wrecks due to inattention on the road. I have an after-market separate Garmin unit and it operates fine with no input restrictions. An after-market in dash unit, such as the Kenwood, using the OEM wiring harness MAY impose that restriction.
07-12-2008, 12:16 PM
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RE: post your in dash dvd/gps navigation systems
Living 5 miles from work, I never saw the need for one of these.............
Then we picked up my Wife's Bullitt last weekend. Now i am jealous as hell...........
Mike
Then we picked up my Wife's Bullitt last weekend. Now i am jealous as hell...........
Mike
07-12-2008, 12:22 PM
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RE: post your in dash dvd/gps navigation systems
Generally speaking...you get a far superior unit in an aftermarket dedicated unit such as a Garmin Nuvi...or one of the competitiors.
My wife's ES330 has an OEM navigation and my portable is lightyears better in all aspects other than screen size. I have mine mounted all the way to the left with no visible wires. I even have the MyColor matching so at night they look identical.
I wound up adding an extra key contolled power outlet hiddn behind the dash. Mine starts and stops with the key automatically and is a joy to use. You also get bluetooth as a bonus.
Not to mention a good portable widesreen unit can be had for $250.
My wife's ES330 has an OEM navigation and my portable is lightyears better in all aspects other than screen size. I have mine mounted all the way to the left with no visible wires. I even have the MyColor matching so at night they look identical.
I wound up adding an extra key contolled power outlet hiddn behind the dash. Mine starts and stops with the key automatically and is a joy to use. You also get bluetooth as a bonus.
Not to mention a good portable widesreen unit can be had for $250.
Hd radio, Sirius sat radio, mp3, video. And Cool pony Pic
07-12-2008, 12:36 PM
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RE: post your in dash dvd/gps navigation systems
ORIGINAL: mlcrycc
Living 5 miles from work, I never saw the need for one of these.............
Then we picked up my Wife's Bullitt last weekend. Now i am jealous as hell...........
Mike
Living 5 miles from work, I never saw the need for one of these.............
Then we picked up my Wife's Bullitt last weekend. Now i am jealous as hell...........
Mike