john180 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Hi Guys, I am sorry if this is a very common thread but I am a little confused... I am looking for a headunit to replace the BOSE system as i would like a USB input, built in bluetooth with phone book etc, aux in... basically all the new fuctions that the BOSE doesn't offer... My car does have the built in bluetooth so i would like that steering wheel button to work too. I have the Birdview sat nav and steering wheel controls and i would like to keep those. I am just wanting to know which would be a good double din HU to go for and all the bits of cables i will need to make all this work. A nice touch screen would be nice too. If you have any advice or suggestions on what I need that would be fab. Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Hi John, pretty much any DD will work but there are varioys 'issues' you face I am not sure if the factory BT works with aftermarket HUs as I never used it but most have their own BT phone control anyway. You can retain the birdview but you will lose the sound, there are options, you can splice some wires and then choose satnav or music, not ideal but it works, ok wire it into a seperate little speaker. There are lots of very good theeads, make a cup of tea, set aside an hour and have a good read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john180 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Thanks for Your reply. I'm not to bothered about the built in Bluetooth to be honest. That could come out with the radio as the new HU would have it built in. Bit of a pain about the bird view tho isn't it. I thought it might be an issue. Sounds like I am going to need an auto electrician too as there is no way I am splicing wires lol!! It's a shame it won't easily interface with a new HU. I don't really want to get rid of it tho that's the thing. Tho to be honest I hardly ever use it so not a massive problem if I loose the audio or I can switch between satnav and music. That could be a good solution. Would you guys recommend a halfords fit service? Would they be able to make things work how I want? I'll certainly have a read through the threads when I have some spare time. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I wouldn't trust halfords to install a headunit in the 350z, it isn't a straight forward plug and play job but if you follow the guides on here it is an easy DIY job. For the Sat nav I wired mine upto the aux input on the headunit. When i wanted sound I just switched sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 +1 on Halfords Try a specialist ICE installer, if you post up where you are roughly someone will recommend a place. You could always take a print out of the install threads with you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john180 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Well I'm in malton in North Yorkshire. I really wouldn't mind paying for this if someone on here would be able to do the job. I just need a bit of guidance on what to buy. There seems to be a good deal on a double din head unit on car audio security website. Looks like a nice unit too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 What you buy depends on what you want feature wise and looks wise, just make sure it has 2xRCA outs, front & back & a sub RCA out and you should be fine, for what cables & adapters have s look on the incartec website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) look here .....http://incartec.co.uk/Manufacturer/Model/Brand/Device/Radio/Browser.aspx Edited February 4, 2013 by buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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