Navigation Installed

[Greg Bosin]

I finally got navigation installed. This is something I wanted to do since I got the touch screen head unit but between military duties, home remodeling, and finances it seemed like it took forever. Kenwood changed from a DVD reader for nav to a Garmin based receiver/computer. You can update the maps and software with a SD card. It is a much more compact design and is easier to hide. Because there is no DVD the load/search speed is quicker without the read time required for a disc.

I'm extremely happy with it and I highly recommend it.

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Installed under the Passenger Seat.

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Installed on the dash, no reception problems so far.

 

[Chase Straw]

how much?

 

[Tony Favaloro]

Does it play mp3's or the radio or anything?

 

[Craig Keller]

What is the model # of the unit?

 

[TRACket Paul]

From his profile: Kenwood DDX7015

It appears to be discontinued by Kenwood.

 

[Dallas Starr]

 

[Dallas Starr]

plus others on ebay

 

[Eric Pennal]

The DDX7015 is the in-dash head unit with the LCD screen. The Nav unit is a Kenwood KNA-G510. Crutchfield sells them for $800.

 

[Greg Bosin]

Sorry for the late reply but I don't seem to get online until after 9 p.m. these days. Late summer nights uno.

I got the Head Unit almost 2 years ago on ebay for $700, the KNA-G510 2 weeks ago for $540.

There are combinations that some are offering in Ebay, I believe a DDX 6019/KNA-G510. I think the replacement for my head unit is the DDX 7017. Anyway the head unit does MP3, WMA, DVD video, Sirrius ready, HD radio ready etc. Additionally the KNA-G510 navigation can add on XM traffic updates to the map/route and includes a XM Radio player. Also a FM traffic reciever can add on Clear Channel traffic updates like the XM. Available in large markets now (both require a subscription).

It is an amazing system and like I mentioned in the original post I highly recommend it. I am also impressed with Pioneer's offerings but at the time they didn't have the in-dash touch screen like they have now.

Check my Library for pic's of the head unit. Thanks for the interest.

 

[Caleb Hendry]

Greg,



What type of modification (if any) was involved in getting this 2 din into the ST????



I have seen other projects with 2 din's installed but none of these look as clean as yours. Based on the look of yours I think I am now leaning away from the AVIC (Z1 or D2) and now more toward the Kenwood unit. Do you have an I-Pod adapter being used, and if so, what are your thoughts on it? Everyone with the Pioneer seem to very disatisfied with the I-Pod's performance thru these HU's.



Thanks,

Caleb

 

[Greg Bosin]

The Bezel (from the local car audio shop) was trimmed at the top and bottom.

I'm not sure about the I Pod interface on Kenwoods newer units. I pride myself as gadget freak but I just haven't had the excitement about I Pods. I think because it is Apple propriatary although there is a lot of neat accessories. I rather go with MP3 myself because I can convert any music to that format and even my cell phone plays MP3 with stereo headphones.