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CHAOS · 10-10-2006, 01:15 PM

ive decided... after being in a few cars with indash nav that i want it... its way better than mapquest etc.. so why not... plus most are dvd players as well which would be kinda cool..... anyway my requirements for said unit are as follows:

- One DIN space (aka flip up or one that has a decent screen that fits into one DIN space)
- must have decent sound outputs and such
- DVD capable
- HD radio capable (its free, why not get better music for free)
- MP3/WMA capable
- upgradability would be very cool as well.. like if i could hook up a reverse camera to it.. or something like that...

recommendations/suggestions/comments please.

ToTheIX's · 10-10-2006, 01:42 PM

i know you dont like them but i think jvc has a single din ......i used to have a pioneer flip up that had it but i never used it for that...and a buddy of mine has the eclipse one that is like 4gs....its nice but prob overpriced

**TROLL** · 10-10-2006, 01:48 PM

tweeter was having a promotion that fred was telling me about thats really killer but it might not be what you want since i think its a double din and it doesnt play dvds. it was like 1200 though and was a built in nav AND the promotion gave you a portable nav with it for free (ebay = $300).
maybe they are having some other promos too...
but if not i'd say look into the alpine flip outs and either the alpine blackbird which can be integrated or portable or the normal alpine nav. it'll do everything you're looking for.
i'll eventually have my alpine iva-d300 for sale, but still waiting on the in dash replacement for it

CHAOS · 10-10-2006, 03:44 PM

double din is out of the question... but ill check on the other stuff.. i dont like the portable ones either because they take up space on the dash. im trying to work with the space ive got as much as possible as not to clutter it.

ill look into that JVC one... i think i saw it at circuit city and it was pretty nice...

ToyotaTat · 10-10-2006, 11:13 PM

talk to crzyguy962, he put one in his car last year, pioneer, its really nice and puts out great sound as a head unit

Crzyguy972 · 10-11-2006, 11:35 AM

your basically describing my system, I have a pioneer avic n2 witht he pioneer rearview camera nad i ahve the ipod adapter. Currently there in the avic n3, which allows you to actually see your ipod screen on the screen instead of it working like a cd and you have to hit next track. Mine is dvd capatable, but unless you overide it and void the warranty you can only watch dvds when your parking break is up and your in park. I love the superbass and powerful presets they sound awsome and also you can customize every option of the presets to make it fit your need. The camera work fine its a litle big but not too bad. Have any other questions just pm me or submit in thread.

CHAOS · 10-11-2006, 12:42 PM

whats ur entire ICE set up? i wasnt aware you had a camera

Crzyguy972 · 10-11-2006, 06:43 PM

ICE??? dont follow

D Money · 10-11-2006, 06:49 PM

Those rear view camera's are cheap! My friend got one for $30 bucks and it works great with his headunit.

I had a awesome deal on an avic-n3 but the dude flaked. Then I bought a dual audio which was a ****ty brand so I got my money back. Right now I'm looking at an alpine pulse touch, I should have it within the next couple weeks.

CHAOS · 10-11-2006, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crzyguy972

ICE??? dont follow

in-car entertainment.

Crzyguy972 · 10-11-2006, 06:57 PM

ok ill just go thorugh, i needed a metra kit for the mazda 6 since our stock radio sint a single din set up. Then i have the pioneer avic n2, the gps antenna, the pioneer rear view camera, the ipod adapter that puts my ipod the the glove, 12 jl sub, jl monoblock amp.

CHAOS · 10-11-2006, 07:30 PM

i kinda like the eclipse unit.. because the nav is HD based and not DVD based... they claim its faster/better...

S4toSTI · 10-11-2006, 07:32 PM

You really don't need hd radio buttt if you need it the pioneer and alpine pieces don't do that so that is gonna limit you to sony jvc and a few others and in my opinion you should only go with a pioneer or an alpine.

CHAOS · 10-11-2006, 07:34 PM

well i probably should hear some HD radio first... because i mean its free and they claim way better quality more stations etc... and thats cool.

Crzyguy972 · 10-11-2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

i kinda like the eclipse unit.. because the nav is HD based and not DVD based... they claim its faster/better...

idk i mean i awalys have the dvd in and its pretty fast if i make the wrong turn or something, and dvd isnt that big since like i said u ahve to be pared to have it owrking if you dont wnat to void the warranty

drew · 10-11-2006, 07:50 PM

why not get a portable GPS ? I have a garmin nuvi and it's freaking amazing, was only 700 bucks and it's a flat screen / only like half an inch thick, best part is you can take it with you like your headunit so no ******s will steal it

Crzyguy972 · 10-11-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew04TibbyGT

why not get a portable GPS ? I have a garmin nuvi and it's freaking amazing, was only 700 bucks and it's a flat screen / only like half an inch thick, best part is you can take it with you like your headunit so no ******s will steal it

idk for somone goign to try to steal my avic they would ahve a hard time.

MPowerKai · 10-11-2006, 08:19 PM

I had an Avic N2 in my ford probe a while ago. My friend got one for his civic because I had a hookup and someone stole his N2, just the headunit though, ripped it out without the brain.

Will@TurboTek · 10-11-2006, 08:28 PM

I like my portable Magellan...I can take it in ANY car I drive or ride in. Has saved my butt a few times so far!

dancemf666 · 10-11-2006, 09:49 PM

The avic n2 and n3 are good.I have a guy in philly who sells them remaned for $690.New they are $1500+.And they are usually just open box or etc.But he's pretty cool.
Plus the avic has gauges,navi,dvd (i can bypass for ebrake),rear view,ipod hook up,etcetcetc.
Pics of my n2.

10-10-2006, 01:15 PM	#1
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	looking for In-dash Navigation ive decided... after being in a few cars with indash nav that i want it... its way better than mapquest etc.. so why not... plus most are dvd players as well which would be kinda cool..... anyway my requirements for said unit are as follows: - One DIN space (aka flip up or one that has a decent screen that fits into one DIN space) - must have decent sound outputs and such - DVD capable - HD radio capable (its free, why not get better music for free) - MP3/WMA capable - upgradability would be very cool as well.. like if i could hook up a reverse camera to it.. or something like that... recommendations/suggestions/comments please.

10-11-2006, 11:35 AM	#6
Crzyguy972 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #514 My Ride: 2005 Mazda 6 iTrader: (1)	your basically describing my system, I have a pioneer avic n2 witht he pioneer rearview camera nad i ahve the ipod adapter. Currently there in the avic n3, which allows you to actually see your ipod screen on the screen instead of it working like a cd and you have to hit next track. Mine is dvd capatable, but unless you overide it and void the warranty you can only watch dvds when your parking break is up and your in park. I love the superbass and powerful presets they sound awsome and also you can customize every option of the presets to make it fit your need. The camera work fine its a litle big but not too bad. Have any other questions just pm me or submit in thread. __________________ " Nitrous is like a hot girl with an std, you always want to hit it but afraid of the consequences...."

10-11-2006, 06:43 PM	#8
Crzyguy972 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #514 My Ride: 2005 Mazda 6 iTrader: (1)	ICE??? dont follow __________________ " Nitrous is like a hot girl with an std, you always want to hit it but afraid of the consequences...."

10-11-2006, 06:57 PM	#11
Crzyguy972 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #514 My Ride: 2005 Mazda 6 iTrader: (1)	ok ill just go thorugh, i needed a metra kit for the mazda 6 since our stock radio sint a single din set up. Then i have the pioneer avic n2, the gps antenna, the pioneer rear view camera, the ipod adapter that puts my ipod the the glove, 12 jl sub, jl monoblock amp. __________________ " Nitrous is like a hot girl with an std, you always want to hit it but afraid of the consequences...."

10-11-2006, 07:50 PM	#16
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	why not get a portable GPS ? I have a garmin nuvi and it's freaking amazing, was only 700 bucks and it's a flat screen / only like half an inch thick, best part is you can take it with you like your headunit so no *****s will steal it __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

10-10-2006, 03:44 PM	#4
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	double din is out of the question... but ill check on the other stuff.. i dont like the portable ones either because they take up space on the dash. im trying to work with the space ive got as much as possible as not to clutter it. ill look into that JVC one... i think i saw it at circuit city and it was pretty nice...

10-11-2006, 12:42 PM	#7
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	whats ur entire ICE set up? i wasnt aware you had a camera

10-11-2006, 07:30 PM	#12
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	i kinda like the eclipse unit.. because the nav is HD based and not DVD based... they claim its faster/better...

10-11-2006, 07:34 PM	#14
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	well i probably should hear some HD radio first... because i mean its free and they claim way better quality more stations etc... and thats cool.

10-11-2006, 08:28 PM	#19
Will@TurboTek Former Vendor Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2536 My Ride: 2004 SRT-4 & 2006 STi iTrader: (0)	I like my portable Magellan...I can take it in ANY car I drive or ride in. Has saved my butt a few times so far!

10-11-2006, 09:49 PM	#20
dancemf666 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tristate Member #313 iTrader: (1)	The avic n2 and n3 are good.I have a guy in philly who sells them remaned for $690.New they are $1500+.And they are usually just open box or etc.But he's pretty cool. Plus the avic has gauges,navi,dvd (i can bypass for ebrake),rear view,ipod hook up,etcetcetc. Pics of my n2.

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