Another NAV question

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Pioneer Avic-Z1. Other navi units will let you load up your route, then put in a cd. The Z1 has the navi software loaded on the hard drive, plus you can rip your cds to the Z1's hard drive so you don't even need cds.

There are modules that let you retain the steering wheel controls, onstar, chimes, everything. It can be close to plug and play with the data bus units, but it's still more complicated than a normal headunit.

[dеiтайожни]

Congrats on the H2, btw.

[f5fstop]

This is an H3 install, but except for the physical installation into the dash, the wiring is the same.
If you don't hook up a rear camera, it takes less time and you don't have to find the reverse wire.

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...highlight=avic

[H2 OHHH!]

Go with the Avic Z-1. Had mine installed after market and all the steering controls work just like stock head unit. It also has 30 of memory and actually stores your cd music like an Ipod. I also got Sirius w/ it and an Ipod cradle that allows you to use the touchscreen of the nav system to operate it. Hooked up a rear view camera and an AV input for PS3. Also has a feed to the rear DVD players so I can control the rear screens from the front. Extremely happy w/ it

[NJ H2]

Congrats!
Here's another thought, you can keep your stock radio and rear seat headphones. Pick up an Alpine Navigation unit and run it to a SAVV Rearview Mirror with a built in 5 inch screen. Personnally I have it and Love it. I did also change my headunit but had I known about the SAVV mirror prior to buying the Headunit, I would have kept my stock radio and just picked up a SAVV an Alpine Nav. I do have the Alpine Nav run to my Headunit but never use it. The SAVV has it's own speaker so you can still listen to your radio/cd and NAV at the same time as well as keeping your steering wheel controls. With the cash you save you can pick up the H-CAM and run that to the SAVV Mirror also. I find it priceless when parking and backing up to a trailer. If you do it, make sure you get the SAVV with 2 inputs. As soon as you put it in reverse the SAVV pops up with the H-CAM Picture!
Just another AVE.

[md_sailor]

Uh...how about a Factory Touch Screen Nav Unit? You keep your XM and Stick a CD changer under the back seat....worked great for me until I swappped the Changer for my Ipod and it truly is Plug and Play just my .02 cents worth

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Way to go getting an H2!!

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by NJ H2

Congrats!
Here's another thought, you can keep your stock radio and rear seat headphones. Pick up an Alpine Navigation unit and run it to a SAVV Rearview Mirror with a built in 5 inch screen. Personnally I have it and Love it. I did also change my headunit but had I known about the SAVV mirror prior to buying the Headunit, I would have kept my stock radio and just picked up a SAVV an Alpine Nav. I do have the Alpine Nav run to my Headunit but never use it. The SAVV has it's own speaker so you can still listen to your radio/cd and NAV at the same time as well as keeping your steering wheel controls. With the cash you save you can pick up the H-CAM and run that to the SAVV Mirror also. I find it priceless when parking and backing up to a trailer. If you do it, make sure you get the SAVV with 2 inputs. As soon as you put it in reverse the SAVV pops up with the H-CAM Picture!
Just another AVE.

Once again NJ, you're mesmerizing me with your techno-omnipotence.

What's a headunit?

I'm trying to figure out what kind of NAV to get as well. I keep hearing the the AVIC Z2 (has already replaced the Z1 at the only local shop to carry either) is the way to go, but I'm open to cheaper ideas if they work as well. If the Alpine thing is nearly as functional as the AVIc, I'd consider it. Does it help one navigate as well? Is it as easy to use? Is it voice only? What type of memory does it operate off of? CD? DVD?Hard drive? Those computer tapes Cap'n Kirk used to use on the Enterprise? Are there any downsides to it?