Mark-UK Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hi Guys im looking to get my 350z this week but have a few ICE questions as its important to me when choosing the car. If anybody could help I would be greatly appreciated, thanks. 1. If I buy a 350z without the sat nav pod thing in the dashboard in the top section do I have to buy it from Nissan or can any decent sat nav installation centre do it and is it expensive, can they source the plastic casing unit for it? 2.If I go for for the above in number 1 can you get such a head unit that has screen, dvd player, sat nav and hands free bluetooth for mobile phone use? If so anyone recommend a good one please? 3. If I get a screen unit in top bit of dashboard what do I do with existing bose head unit in bottom part as this will mean I essentially have 2 head units and car stereos yes? 4. What about security as I presume you cant take front off the screen unit so its a magnet for thieves? 5. Any other gadget or option thats useful in a car stereo when choosing one. 6. Is it easier if when I buy a car and say it has just the storage bit in the top of dashboard to just replace the head unit in the bottom part with a screen/sat nav unit thing instead, I wouldnt want to keep the bose one it comes with as I have no need for tape deck and require sat nav/handsfree use etc. Sorry for all the questions folks, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Just replace the bose headunit with a good all in one unit. Job done! There are guides and loads of pics in this section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Cheers, would make things simpler, just need to get recommended a good one now with all options I want plus the security issue as it would be a target for thieves for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 4. What about security as I presume you cant take front off the screen unit so its a magnet for thieves? Don't worry about it - more and more cars are now coming out with integrated double din units so non-removable screens are not the 'special' case. As for what to do. IMO Just replace the BOSE with an all in one such as the Kenwood 5240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 What do you mean special case thanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 i.e. they are nothing special so the scum don't look to steal them so much now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Oh forgot to say, rear reversing camera or reverse parking option would be good too. Budget about £500-700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Top end of your budget but comes well recommended http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product ... -23486.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Looks perfect that thanks, do you need to buy a seperate bluetooth adapter then for it, also where does the camera go, under the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Damn knew I had a question, if i buy an 07 with steering wheel head unit controls will they still work if i replace the bose stereo with my own head unit, namely the one mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Anyone know about above questions please, also what casing do I need for a double din unit and where do I source it from please, thanks. Looks like Ill just replace the bose stereo section. Just called my local car stereo company and they said I need to source the parts and they will fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Take a look at http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16403 for many of your answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Excellent thanks, so the steering wheel controls can work with after market unit, think im going for the kenwood 5220 or 5240. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 You can get some of the steering wheel controls to work yes. I'd recommend an Alpine unit over the Kenwoods, but they'll do a job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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