Aftermarket GPS

[ARSEY51]

Has anyone installed an aftermarket GPS in their Z? If so, how did install go, I'm assuming the install utilized the area for a stock GPS would go. Any pics of an aftermarket install would be great, and suggestions/feedback on GPS models.

[R350Zz33]

buy a lil one that fits in the hole and push is mine fits nice and snug im gonna hard wire it one day

[C-Kwik]

Has anyone installed an aftermarket GPS in their Z? If so, how did install go, I'm assuming the install utilized the area for a stock GPS would go. Any pics of an aftermarket install would be great, and suggestions/feedback on GPS models.

Depends on what you are trying to do specifically. Most standalone nav uniots are small and may not integrate nicely into the cubby if you're looking for an install that would mimic the OE look. Most people upgrade with aftermarket stereo headunits that have navigation capabilities. These generally have their own screens.

One product pops into mind as a possibilty though. Kenwood makes a factory integration device that appears to have the ability to be tailored for a specific application. It can work as a standalone or be integrated into the factory stereo. You can add a touchscreen display or use a factory screen. It can do navigation but requires an additional nav unit. The touchscreen is extra. You could easily be in over $2K with such a system. However, if you have a plan to comprehensively upgrade your sound system while keeping the factory stereo functions, it may be worth a look as it also adds a small built-in amp and 3 sets of 5V preouts. It also adds USB inputs (great for using flash drives with MP3's on them), aux inputs and can switch video (external DVD player or perhaps a back-up camera). But unless you're adamant about having the navigation display up in the cubby, there are far cheaper options that simply replace the factory headunit (which will locate the screen there). Its possible that there may be a headunit compatible with a touchscreen that might be able to display the nav on a seperate screen up in the cubby, but I haven't looked into this myself and would likely be someone what costly still.

Here's a couple of links to the Kenwood stuff I mentioned though:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1...p=119

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1...p=119

Click the accessories tab to see the cost of the various components you would need to buy...

[CUSHLOS]

i installed an eclipes 5500 in dash dvd nav and cd,mpe sirius ,player in my z im an idiot and its easy to use and nav directions r simple and it talks to u which i love it im not sure if there is a newr version scence mine is a yr old but of all the ones i looked at the eclipes were the best and simplest to use which i like and there is no modification it fits right in to u z hope that helps gl