Double Din Touchscreen/Nav Suggestion

capt512 said:
Well did a forum search for all posts with the word Navigator or Aviator and looked at all 40 pages. No luck :( After looking at both online, it appears the only one that might have a chance of working is the Aviator as the Navigator has part of the dash attached to it and is much larger than double din size total. The aviator looks like it might work..though not sure how you would secure it in the dash...
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Ah ha! Well not exactly but there is some talk of a factory navigation system. I dont think its touch screen though. Pic is in post #31

http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49583&highlight=custom+harness&page=3
 
The 05-06 Navi comes with a Sony THX system so it wont work the plug same, but has an amp in the center of dash. And the mounts would mor of a hassle then to do an aftermarket radio. if you want a bad ass radio look at the Kenwood DNN9990hd
 
Thanks for the continued info, not a fan of the look on that factory GPS, even though the fact that it is factory is nice, it looks like a 1990 gameboy game.

I looked the at DNN9990HD, must say it does look nice but no way I can find that one even used in my range it doesn't look like...but I will keep an eye out just in case.
 
capt512 said:
Thanks for the continued info, not a fan of the look on that factory GPS, even though the fact that it is factory is nice, it looks like a 1990 gameboy game.

I looked the at DNN9990HD, must say it does look nice but no way I can find that one even used in my range it doesn't look like...but I will keep an eye out just in case.
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You get what you pay for. Cost will effect you once. After your purchase you will be more concerned with quality & performance.
 
I can appreciate getting what you pay for, hence not looking at low end clarion units. However seeing as how I just bought a house that needs major remodel work and am on a pretty low salary, what I have to spend is what I have to spend. I do appreciate the suggestion though and if I find one closer to what I can afford I may snap it up. Currently they are listed for $1500 most places.
 
capt512 said:
I can appreciate getting what you pay for, hence not looking at low end clarion units. However seeing as how I just bought a house that needs major remodel work and am on a pretty low salary, what I have to spend is what I have to spend. I do appreciate the suggestion though and if I find one closer to what I can afford I may snap it up. Currently they are listed for $1500 most places.
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My X940BT was $600.00, after a $100.00 rebate
 
Yeah the X940BT is what I am leaning towards, it seems closest to my price range. The Kenwood is also, but harder to find and not a whole lot about it.
 
firmware bugs

Keep in mind these fancy all-in-wonder GPS/NAV/head units can be plagued with firmware bugs which may or may not get fixed. Rumor has it Kenwood was infamous for buggy units.
 
lifespeed - yeah that is something I worry about some, but I am hoping with some of the pioneer units that hopefully its less of a problem?

I have been looking back and forth at 3 really, the Pioneer AVIC-X940BT, Pioneer AVIC-X850BT, & Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH. The X940BT I like because of the volume knob vs the 850BT. I can find both for less than $600 which is pretty much the top I am willing to spend period. The 850BT seems to be alot more available for whatever reason. The Z140BH I have seen multiple places as mentioned as an upgrade to the x940, as it includes HD radio, voice selection, and a few other options. It also includes a 7" screen vs the 6.1" of the others, which I really like. However I am worried about the motorized screen... Is this something I should worry about, or with this higher end units are the motorized systems stable?
 
dmjarosz said:
Ah ha! Well not exactly but there is some talk of a factory navigation system. I dont think its touch screen though. Pic is in post #31

http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49583&highlight=custom+harness&page=3
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That radio/nav unit was used in the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid (other years and models possibly as well). The Nav runs off of CDs. There's a whole CD pack for Canada, one for the Northeast, and if you go far enough in any direction it will lose you because you are out of the range of the current CD. Supports external CD Changer as well. The RDS hardly ever updates (perhaps that is the broadcaster at fault and not the unit). It isn't a touch screen and the screen is relatively small but all in all the unit works well and sounds quite good too
 
capt512 said:
lifespeed - yeah that is something I worry about some, but I am hoping with some of the pioneer units that hopefully its less of a problem?
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I haven't tried any of the units you mention. Hopefully some diligent online research will reveal the state of their various bugs. I have a 2012 Ford Focus with MyFord Touch, software designed by Microsoft, that is a bug-riddled steaming pile.

Certainly one can't assume that whatever fault exists today will be fixed in the future. Whatever you buy, do so with the cynicism that it will remain the same firmware for it's life. If the bugs are too serious, don't buy it. You never know if they will fix it, or even make it worse!
 
So after doing a decent bit of research I think I have decided on the Pioneer Avic-Z140BH. It has a lot of similiarities to the X940BT, except larger screen, traffic tuner included, motorized faceplate, and uses SD cards.

However I still need some part numbers for accessories I will need. Don't know if anyone has this (or the Z110, Z120, or Z130) installed in their MM, but I think some of the parts if not all will be the same.

Right now I need part numbers for:

Any mounting kits, etc that I will need?
Wiring harness I need?
Good backup camera to use...or specs I should look for in one?

Thanks
 
capt512 said:
So after doing a decent bit of research I think I have decided on the Pioneer Avic-Z140BH. It has a lot of similiarities to the X940BT, except larger screen, traffic tuner included, motorized faceplate, and uses SD cards.

However I still need some part numbers for accessories I will need. Don't know if anyone has this (or the Z110, Z120, or Z130) installed in their MM, but I think some of the parts if not all will be the same.

Right now I need part numbers for:

Any mounting kits, etc that I will need?
Wiring harness I need?
Good backup camera to use...or specs I should look for in one?

Thanks
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You will need a double din installation kit like this - Scosche FD1330B / FD1330

A wiring connector like this - Scosche FD23B / FD23

An interface for the steering wheel controls (if you want to keep them) made by this company - http://www.pac-audio.com/default.aspx
The model you get will depend on the radio you install.
 
Thank you sir, that is what I was looking for. Is PAC the best brand for the steering wheel controls, or should i go with Axxess?
 
capt512 said:
Thank you sir, that is what I was looking for. Is PAC the best brand for the steering wheel controls, or should i go with Axxess?
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Either one works.

You just need to remove the top and bottom lips in the stock opening. Shortening the shelf will make installing the wiring harnesses easier.
 
10-4, sounds like a plan. Just curious, will a factory radio reinstall and be secure once the lips are removed in case I sold with a factory radio later? I know the radio clips in on the side, was just curious about the lips. No biggie if not.
 
capt512 said:
10-4, sounds like a plan. Just curious, will a factory radio reinstall and be secure once the lips are removed in case I sold with a factory radio later? I know the radio clips in on the side, was just curious about the lips. No biggie if not.
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Reread post #38.......

You ONLY remove the top & bottom lips.

The side lips are still used to secure the aftermarket headunit.

I saw a post on CV.net and the yo-yo removed all four lips...... ended up gluing the headunit in....
 
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