Touch nav system! - Page 7 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

OrbitalEllipses · 02-16-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by D87

Wow, it seems the majority of you don't want the nav option and instead, will opt to use an aftermarket unit/cell phone/gps. I'm at the other end of the spectrum I guess, I want the factory stuff because I'll get:

-flush factory installation
-built-in phone/mic/Bluetooth connections/output from car speakers
-nothing to take with me when I leave the car or left to get stolen
-factory warranty

I won't have to worry about having someone ripping anything part to install anything, placement of the mic for the phone, customizing to fit a tablet, etc. Overall just a lot less to think about. But that's just me.

I prefer a map.

FT86_Shark · 02-16-2012, 07:28 PM

Nav or No Nav....just give me my Bluetooth audio streaming!

In reality i'll most likely stick a carputer into this sucker with a 7in touch screen. I've built three so far (for my tc and two friends). Cheaper then a head unit, more customizable, and a lot of fun setting up if you make a weekend out of it (provided there is plenty of beer on hand :happy0180:

kmbkk · 02-16-2012, 09:34 PM

Just give me a map and a compass!

Lo · 02-16-2012, 09:49 PM

Just give me a bobby pin, a magnet, a bottle of water with the cap, 3 toothpicks, a mirror and a magnifying glass. Also, give me the stars at night. Oh! and a loaded gun!

OrbitalEllipses · 02-16-2012, 10:20 PM

Don't you mean MacGyver?

D87 · 02-17-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I prefer a map.

Trees hate you

Calum · 02-17-2012, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D87

Trees hate you

dinosaurs hate you

Lo · 02-17-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

dinosaurs hate you

meteors hate you

D87 · 02-17-2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

dinosaurs hate you

Dinosaurs are dead!

blackmist27 · 02-28-2012, 03:25 PM

i will stick with factory Nav. why? cause it doesn't look that bad. i think its always better to have factory stuff in the car for resale purposes... and ultimately, i think aftermarket stuff can look dated over time.

Lo · 02-28-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D87

Dinosaurs are dead!

Because meteors hate dinosaurs

Calum · 02-28-2012, 06:59 PM

wait... are you calling me a dinosaur?

zoomzoomers · 02-28-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by switchlanez

I've gone from using an in-dash navi then reverting back to a smartphone. I always have to mount my phone either low near my shifter that I have to constantly look down to follow it or up high blocking my vision. Also the touch screen and buttons on a smartphone are more error prone than a dedicated navi so I have to hold the phone with my 2 hands to get everything right whereas an in-dash navi can be programmed with 1 hand. And the smaller phone screen takes more effort to follow distracting you from driving. The extra hundreds you save using a phone is not worth sacrificing safety. As for tablet; could never justify one when I already have a laptop and smartphone plus it will take too much space mounted anywhere in the car. Lastly, I'd go with factory supplied and not a hacked JDM one. I prefer to not go through the hassle of shopping/installing aftermarket when all necessary functions are available and already installed. I used to go aftermarket to save $$$ but always find factory makes me happier in the long run.

Agreed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by D87

Wow, it seems the majority of you don't want the nav option and instead, will opt to use an aftermarket unit/cell phone/gps. I'm at the other end of the spectrum I guess, I want the factory stuff because I'll get:

-flush factory installation
-built-in phone/mic/Bluetooth connections/output from car speakers
-nothing to take with me when I leave the car or left to get stolen
-factory warranty

I won't have to worry about having someone ripping anything part to install anything, placement of the mic for the phone, customizing to fit a tablet, etc. Overall just a lot less to think about. But that's just me.

I too like the clean look of factory options.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT86_Shark

Nav or No Nav....just give me my Bluetooth audio streaming!

In reality i'll most likely stick a carputer into this sucker with a 7in touch screen. I've built three so far (for my tc and two friends). Cheaper then a head unit, more customizable, and a lot of fun setting up if you make a weekend out of it (provided there is plenty of beer on hand :happy0180:

Bluetooth music streaming is what I use my current Navi the most.

Dadhawk · 02-29-2012, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackmist27

i will stick with factory Nav. why? cause it doesn't look that bad. i think its always better to have factory stuff in the car for resale purposes... and ultimately, i think aftermarket stuff can look dated over time.

I would normally agree with you, if I thought the NAV system was worth the money. From what I've read about the BeSpoke system, I'm underwhelmed. It does a lot of stuff I don't need and frankly consider a dangerous distraction, costs a lot more than I'm willing to pay, and isn't really a stand-alone NAV system but requires streaming to function.

If you go with a properly installed 2DIN full screen aftermarket NAV system, I don't think you would be able to tell the difference.

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FT86_Shark Great White Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2008 Scion tc Location: Downey, California Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Nav or No Nav....just give me my Bluetooth audio streaming! In reality i'll most likely stick a carputer into this sucker with a 7in touch screen. I've built three so far (for my tc and two friends). Cheaper then a head unit, more customizable, and a lot of fun setting up if you make a weekend out of it (provided there is plenty of beer on hand :happy0180: __________________

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