Aftermarket SatNav, recommendations?

[Blue86]

These screens listed will all need an adapter kit because they are 180mm wide and the factory unit is 200mm

[RaGH]

Are there any units that have a 200mm face?

[fuddbutter]

Originally Posted by Blue86

These screens listed will all need an adapter kit because they are 180mm wide and the factory unit is 200mm

i wouldnt worry abou that, they are all ISO DIN sized and designed so they all fit.
The alpine has a cage that mounts in first, then there is a trim ring around it.

My Lux has the same hole as these, my HU is an Alpine and it fits perfect.

[Z86]

My wifes Rav 4 has the same "wide" opening as the 86. When we put an aftermarket stereo in, we needed to use these adapters.

They look a bit average tbh.

If I was going to change the stereo in my 86, I would get someone to build me a nicer faceplate or replace the whole plastic piece on the dash.

[Dorikin]

Originally Posted by fuddbutter

Eclipse is what Toyota and Subi use as their premium satnav unit. (think its the AVN826) http://www.eclipse-web.com/au/produc...ion/avn/827ga/ this one is the top of the range, probably still cheaper than going through Toyota.

If you have the money, i would go the Alpine unit http://www.alpine.com.au/showItem.php?item_id=277
or the pioneer
http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/product...0BT/index.html


I wouldn't even consider the Sony.
if you were going to go something a little cheaper, the Clarion unit is pretty good
http://www.clarion.com/au/en/product...521185590.html

Damn Fuddbutter. You're the man! Cheers for that. I'll check it out. If you have any other recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated!

[Dorikin]

I was quoted $2300 for the top line Eclipse, installed by dealer.

[fuddbutter]

Originally Posted by Dorikin

Damn Fuddbutter. You're the man!

Just gunna quote that.. hahaha

[fuddbutter]

Originally Posted by Dorikin

I was quoted $2300 for the top line Eclipse, installed by dealer.

Give Marty from FHRX a call, tell him fuddbutter sent you, he should be able to look after you with something pretty decent.

http://www.fhrxstudios.com.au/aboutus.asp

[Nambo]

fuddbutter, do you do sales / installs?

[blags]

That would be handy since you're in Melbourne

[fuddbutter]

Originally Posted by Nambo

fuddbutter, do you do sales / installs?

I do sales, but only for door hardware haha, car audio is just a hobby/passion.
In Melb, give Sam or Brett from Phatt audio a call 9580 1282

i have known these guys for years, they are probably the best installers in Aust, they build all of Alpines demo cars, as well as the old Eclipse Tarago.
They used to sponsor me back in the day and there work is second to none!

[Nambo]

Originally Posted by fuddbutter

I do sales, but only for door hardware haha, car audio is just a hobby/passion.
In Melb, give Sam or Brett from Phatt audio a call 9580 1282

i have known these guys for years, they are probably the best installers in Aust, they build all of Alpines demo cars, as well as the old Eclipse Tarago.
They used to sponsor me back in the day and there work is second to none!

Cheers mate, will drop them a line when the wheels start rolling in.

[Dorikin]

Originally Posted by fuddbutter

Give Marty from FHRX a call, tell him fuddbutter sent you, he should be able to look after you with something pretty decent.

http://www.fhrxstudios.com.au/aboutus.asp

"Marty, errr a guy called....'Fuddbutter' told me to call you. Help?". I'll give him a buzz later in the week.


Hahahahaha.

[fuddbutter]

Originally Posted by Dorikin

"Marty, errr a guy called....'Fuddbutter' told me to call you. Help?". I'll give him a buzz later in the week.


Hahahahaha.

hahaha sounds a bit dodge! but he knows me, we used to judge SQ car audio comps, and both of us have been on Mobile Electonics forums for years.