is it possible to put navigation in a non navi car?

[SherEPunjab]

well?

and how would i go about doing it if it is possible?

-tia

 

[UglyCasanova]

Go to a gas station.

Buy a map.

Problem solved!

 

[NutBucket]

Yes, its possible.

 

[0roo0roo]

laptop + power inverter +usb gps antenna u put on your dash + software. its all for sale. i have an older one that uses serial which is kinda ghetto but it works. very neat for when i'm going where i've never been before, can't get lost. ability to plot alternative routes on the run is nice.

 

[ElFenix]

yes, a friend had GPS natigation in his truck. along with a dvd player. and about 12 speakers. all custom job.

 

[boyRacer]

I'm guessing you're gonna need some sort of aftermarker enclosure for it... unless it was one of those flipups from your dash but i'm sure its possible.

They have this for the NSX... looks damn nice too.

 

[0roo0roo]

yea i forgot about the stand alone ones, installs in your car like car stereo. i'm sure the guys at the shop could find ways to mount anythihng. last i checked u'd pay around a grand.

 

[Mallow]

Originally posted by: dparker
Go to a gas station.

Buy a map.

Problem solved!

lol, good one.

But realistically... you got a couple grand to waste?

 

[Spoooon]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
yea i forgot about the stand alone ones, installs in your car like car stereo. i'm sure the guys at the shop could find ways to mount anythihng. last i checked u'd pay around a grand.

I just looked at one it cost around 1500. :Q

 

[atom]

Almost all car stereo companies that manufacture head units with a large flip out screen (for dvd playback) has a GPS option. Be prepared to pay mucho bucks though. last I checked, Alpine's GPS/DVD unit + Multimedia head unit will cost you at least $2.5k.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: atom
Almost all car stereo companies that manufacture head units with a large flip out screen (for dvd playback) has a GPS option. Be prepared to pay mucho bucks though. last I checked, Alpine's GPS/DVD unit + Multimedia head unit will cost you at least $2.5k.

Man... that is just tempting car thieves to fvck with your car.

 

[SherEPunjab]

i'm willing to spend 1 grand i suppose, but it better be clean. i'm looking for something like boyracer said, for an acura tl though, not nsx. it should fit nicely somehow.

 

[amnesiac]

I have a Philips GPS that's about 4 years old and worked pretty good, but I need to replace the antenna and the model is long since discontinued.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: SherEPunjab
i'm willing to spend 1 grand i suppose, but it better be clean. i'm looking for something like boyracer said, for an acura tl though, not nsx. it should fit nicely somehow.

maybe you can just install the ones that the TL comes with now... i have no idea if the interior is different from the slightly redesigned TLs... i'm sure it'll cost more than an aftermarket GPS system but it'll have the factory look and won't be such a thief magnet.

Maybe you can check with other TL owners... link... nice car BTW...

 

[Doggiedog]

After market in dash GPS systems will cost you more than $1,000. I bought a Garmin Street Pilot 3 Deluxe and it ran me $750. Didn't like it and ebayed it. Got a GPS system for my Dell Axim which is more or less the same thing (except for the stupid annoyance of having to select maps to load each time). The best system I've used is the one Hertz car rental uses. I've seen it sold on ebay but it is very expensive.

 

[Jzero]

It can be done. The full deal with a DVD drive that mounts under a seat and a touchscreen will run you a couple thousand. I saw some at Crutchfield that don't have full-color maps, just a 2-color LCD and it gives you arrows and directions. But even that was like $600 and it replaces your existing head unit, which I think sucks unless it's a GOOD head unit, but I'm doubtful.