adding Navigation??
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Outside Atlanta Georgia
You sure you want built-in Nav? One salesman I spoke with said that was a hot option a few years back, but now most people weren't interested; said they'd just use their phones...cheaper, always updated. With a windshield or dash mount, that's a more heads-up viewing position, too...safer, IMO.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
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From: Windermere FL
If you buy a used OEM nav, beaware you will have to take it to a stealership to have them program it to your VIN. Anti-theft system. The OEM units are "clunky" and were designed like 12 years ago so their technology is obsolete.
A better choice is to get an aftermarket Double DIN unit. Kenwood used to be the best because they have Garmin but not since JVC bought Kenwood they are crap. Don't buy Kenwood. I am looking at the Pioneer AVIC 8000 NEX. Just be aware that with any aftermarket head unit, you will NOT be able to get nav info on the HUD.
A better choice is to get an aftermarket Double DIN unit. Kenwood used to be the best because they have Garmin but not since JVC bought Kenwood they are crap. Don't buy Kenwood. I am looking at the Pioneer AVIC 8000 NEX. Just be aware that with any aftermarket head unit, you will NOT be able to get nav info on the HUD.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania
You sure you want built-in Nav? One salesman I spoke with said that was a hot option a few years back, but now most people weren't interested; said they'd just use their phones...cheaper, always updated. With a windshield or dash mount, that's a more heads-up viewing position, too...safer, IMO.
Built in Navigation is a total waste of money IMO, PITA to update and quickly outdated. Who doesn't use their phones anyway?
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: queensbury ny
There's a guy on here who sells that stuff at very good prices!! I forgot the name but search it.There was just a thread on something he's selling the other day.FORUM VENDOR,not just some guy. Found it..it's DOUBLE D MODS...LINK..
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: California
When I bought my 2012 1LT, I loved everything about it except that it was missing Nav. I thought about installing navigation, but decided to try out a Garmin nüvi 3597LMTHD which I've had for the past year. It lives stuck on the windshield in the farthest, lowest left hand corner, and I absolutely love it. I'll never care whether or not a car comes with nav again.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Blythewood SC
You sure you want built-in Nav? One salesman I spoke with said that was a hot option a few years back, but now most people weren't interested; said they'd just use their phones...cheaper, always updated. With a windshield or dash mount, that's a more heads-up viewing position, too...safer, IMO.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Las Vegas NV
The flip side of this discussion is my factory nav has never failed to get me where I'm going. I really like seeing the direction in the HUD. Cant get that with aftermarket. Once you enter a destination a few times and learn how to use it its really pretty simple.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 239
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From: McDonough GA
Dennis at Double D is great. I installed a Kenwood in my 2011 base and purchased all the necessary cableing from him, also was great help in making sure steering wheel controls worked. Think Garmin based GPS is great and Kenwood works without a hitch. Great customer service from Dennis.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: San Antonio Texas
Are you looking to install FACTORY nav or aftermarket? There's pros and cons to both approaches.
If you want to go from non-nav to factory nav, as I did, it can be done but is a little more involved than just plugging in a head unit. But still very doable and I'm happy with my result. For factory nav installation, everything you'll need to know is right here: http://www.kawal.net/USB%20Nav.htm
Have fun and good luck!
If you want to go from non-nav to factory nav, as I did, it can be done but is a little more involved than just plugging in a head unit. But still very doable and I'm happy with my result. For factory nav installation, everything you'll need to know is right here: http://www.kawal.net/USB%20Nav.htm
Have fun and good luck!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Bridgewater New Jersey
Directions in the HUD are great IMO. Even my trade in 2008 Lexus IS250 was clunky and hard to get used to at first.
Just wished they used Garmin's approach in there easy user interface.