Nav system

[JMVH2]

I'm planning to get a new H3 for my wife and kids, I will wait for the side curtain airbags (early September) I have asked the dealer about nav systems and they answer me that GM will not offer one on the H3 (for now) any idea on the nav system?

Thanks.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tacocat:
I was thinking about this on the way home. The aftermarket harness probably uses the speaker output wires from the deck and converts it into line-in inputs for the amps. I don't think the factory amps use RCA inputs. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

99% chance this is the case and I would be shocked if the factory amp accepted RCA cables. You could get a line level converter if need be though.

[WhiteH3]

Here's some pics of my Tomtom 700 in my WhiteH3, Driver View...

[HummerNewbie]

I might get a chance to check with my local shop tomorrow. The easiest way I can see doing it is if your new head unit has a built in amp that you can run the front and rear speakers with and a sub out to run to your sub amp. That is if there is a seperate amp in the monsoon system for the sub and it will take RCA inputs. I don't believe I have seen a factory amp that does though. If the speakers are running 2 ohm then you would have to deal with the impedance issues as well. If I find out anything tomorrow, I will let everyone know.

[Iceman47]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by aggiehummer...er:
The H3s with airbags have already started hitting our store. As far as the Nav goes, we still haven't been able to order them yet with Nav. What we've done is put an Eclipse navigation system in that fits perfectly where the head unit was, it works really nicely. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Can you give us the model number of the unit?

[Hummer Guy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by aggiehummer...er:
What we've done is put an Eclipse navigation system in that fits perfectly where the head unit was, it works really nicely. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Will this work with the rest of the Monsoon system? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually it may sound even better, since the eclipse nav has a better amp in it...

[H3Lady]

NOPE
you can use both...2 slots

[hyperion78]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3Lady:
I was told by a company that if you have the monsoon, you need some sort of add-on for any aftermarket radio or nav to work. He said the monsoon will fry the unit.

??? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I could see that being a possibilty... I think if you have two amps in line you need something to protect the amps from each other or else they fight. One of the audio guys might correct me or provide more detail into this. But I would be leary of putting another headunit in unless it was protected.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by aggiehummer...er:
What we've done is put an Eclipse navigation system in that fits perfectly where the head unit was, it works really nicely. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Will this work with the rest of the Monsoon system?

[H3Lady]

wait for gm, i am sure it is touch screen and the faceplate matched the dash

Here ya go

http://www.delphi.com/pdf/d/int_nav_radio.pdf

[HummerNewbie]

I totally forgot about that. I believe it might have been MrHank.

[HoKC]

I have not heard that before, maybe he was trying to upsell you???

[H3Lady]

I was told by a company that if you have the monsoon, you need some sort of add-on for any aftermarket radio or nav to work. He said the monsoon will fry the unit.

???

[aggiehummer...er]

The H3s with airbags have already started hitting our store. As far as the Nav goes, we still haven't been able to order them yet with Nav. What we've done is put an Eclipse navigation system in that fits perfectly where the head unit was, it works really nicely.

[H3Lady]

GM is aiming for release of NAV in 6-8 weeks. It is the faceplate that is holding things up. The vendor is suppose to match the interior silver parts with the NAV.

[DarthKarl]

A portable Garmin StreetPilot (such as the 2720 or c330/340) also works great. They are small, portable, offer more features, and generally are far cheaper than an OEM Nav unit or an aftermarket in-dash unit. On top of everything else, you can use them in different cars.

The down side is that you have to deal with a top-dash mount or a window mount and a power cord. Which is not nearly as slick as an integrated in-dash unit.

I'm also shying away from an in-dash system, since I plan on keeping my H3 for many years and I'd sure hate to eventual have an in-dash system that is technologically ten years behind the times. In other words, it seems easier to keep on the leading edge with a portable set-up.

[WhiteH3]

Door View...

[WhiteH3]

I am using a TomTom 700.( http://tomtom.com/ )The brand appears to be fairly new to the U.S. It is a compact portable device that can be used in Europe aswell. It's easy to use. I have my Nav mounted on the dash next to the base of the A pillar, basically on top of the sideglass defogger vent. I tried mounting it above the rearview mirror but I find that I can keep my eyes on the road better with the A pillar location. Incidentally, it can also give you traffic reports and weather via a bluetooth phone. I haven't used this feature yet - I don't have a bluetooth phone yet. My friend has a TomTom 300 and is trading up to the 700.

[JMVH2]

I'm planning to get a new H3 for my wife and kids, I will wait for the side curtain airbags (early September) I have asked the dealer about nav systems and they answer me that GM will not offer one on the H3 (for now) any idea on the nav system?

Thanks.

[JMVH2]

Thanks every one for your response, I will place my order when they are available.