Gps?

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Smidge

Discussion Starter · Feb 27, 2007

I'm interested in putting a GPS in my SLT, does anyone have any suggestions or hints? I've read through all the threads here, but I don't really need any alterations to the stereo itself, not being a real music afficiando, all I need is something that will fit and tell me where to go.

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Quiet Lunatic

· #2 · Feb 27, 2007

Smidge said:
I'm interested in putting a GPS in my SLT, does anyone have any suggestions or hints? I've read through all the threads here, but I don't really need any alterations to the stereo itself, not being a real music afficiando, all I need is something that will fit and tell me where to go.

Short of waiting for the mysterious 'My Gig' radio, Mopar also offers a Garmin made piece. It's called the Navus. The unit is removable from the docking station. Includes map data for the US (including Hawaii & Alaska) and Canada. Usues turn by turn directions, voice prompts and color screen touch controls. Part number is 82210209. Looks like it lists for $900, but you may be able to get it cheaper thru one of the supporting vendors.

Smidge

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 27, 2007

radioman said:
Short of waiting for the mysterious 'My Gig' radio, Mopar also offers a Garmin made piece. It's called the Navus. The unit is removable from the docking station. Includes map data for the US (including Hawaii & Alaska) and Canada. Usues turn by turn directions, voice prompts and color screen touch controls. Part number is 82210209. Looks like it lists for $900, but you may be able to get it cheaper thru one of the supporting vendors.

Thank you so much radioman! I appreciate the info!! The My Gig has much more than I really need. I'll look into the Navus. Thanks again!

G

· #4 · Feb 27, 2007

gps

I don't know if cash is a concern but you can find similar systems from garmin at
retail electronic stores for $300 - $400. You can use the rest of the cash to get something else for your nitro.

Smidge

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 27, 2007

lu181 said:
I don't know if cash is a concern but you can find similar systems from garmin at
retail electronic stores for $300 - $400. You can use the rest of the cash to get something else for your nitro.

Thank you! Are they all about the same size? I don't know anything about these, obviously! I wouldn't want to buy something that won't fit in the dash.

G

· #6 · Feb 27, 2007

Most have 3-4 inch screens and are about the same depth. The more you pay the larger the screen and features. You should do a search for gps systems you will get a wide variety of models along with the features they come with. You probably won't use most of the features and extras that they come with. Only pay for what you will use.

Smidge

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 27, 2007

lu181 said:
Most have 3-4 inch screens and are about the same depth. The more you pay the larger the screen and features. You should do a search for gps systems you will get a wide variety of models along with the features they come with. You probably won't use most of the features and extras that they come with. Only pay for what you will use.

I will do that, thank you very much for your help!

BLKNitro

· #8 · Feb 27, 2007

Gps

hey i have a sxt nitro with the silver trim. and i use a Lowrance iway 500c. and it fits perfects into the spot above the radio area. and its got a silver trim on it that looks identical to the car. its to perfect for words. ill try to get a pix.

Awesome 1

· #9 · Feb 27, 2007

Hey BLKNitro, got any pics. Tom

NitroWill

· #10 · Feb 28, 2007

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I wouldnt waste the money on the Navus II, you can get a much nicer Garmin or Magellan unit for cheaper..My semi-complete install:

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Quiet Lunatic

· #11 · Feb 28, 2007

Holy Cow NitroWill! Does your Nitro drive itself too? I hope you have the Laptop in the passanger seat fold down! Your Baby has it all!!!

betasigma98

· #12 · Feb 28, 2007

the tomtom one and the garmin c330 are great units and sell for about $300. i think officemax or office depot has the tomtom one for $250 right now. it's a great unit with bluetooth built in. we just bought one for my non-tech savvy dad and he loves it. you can check techbargains.com for deals. i always do...

Smidge

Discussion Starter · #13 · Feb 28, 2007

Thanks very much! NitroWill, that's quite the setup you have there!

Smidge

Discussion Starter · #14 · Feb 28, 2007

BLKNitro said:
hey i have a sxt nitro with the silver trim. and i use a Lowrance iway 500c. and it fits perfects into the spot above the radio area. and its got a silver trim on it that looks identical to the car. its to perfect for words. ill try to get a pix.

Thanks, I'll look at that too - how difficult was it to install? I'm totally incompetant at things like that.

NitroWill

· #15 · Feb 28, 2007

Smidge said:
Thanks, I'll look at that too - how difficult was it to install? I'm totally incompetant at things like that.

Mount
Connect Power Cord
Turn On

Smidge

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 28, 2007

NitroWill said:
Mount
Connect Power Cord
Turn On

Awesome - thanks! And I know I don't say enough, thanks for this forum and all the hard work you guys do!

BLKNitro

· #17 · Mar 1, 2007 (Edited)

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GPs

heres the Lowrance iway 500c its a very good unit it will find the nearest food place and have its telephone number ext so you dont have to call information very handy.. Heres sum pix sry they were took at night ill try to get beter ones.

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Smidge

Discussion Starter · #18 · Mar 1, 2007

Thank you BLKnitro! That looks really cool!

StreetDancer

· #19 · Mar 4, 2007

I have a work issued GPS unit that comes in and out so no permanent mounting system. I just use the Rhino suction cup and it fits well. I am currently using the Garmin Street pilot 7200 with XM radio installed (yes Ihave my sirius activated as well). It's got a fairlyl large screen and doubles as a DVD Screen for my Ipod Video or any other DVD Device. I also have a few extra doo-dads visible in the picture as well.

StreetDancer

· #20 · Mar 4, 2007

Whoops, forgot to attach the picture, let's see if I can do this....

If not, it's in my gallery

http://http://www.nitroforumz.com/PHOTOPOST/showphoto.php/photo/540/cat/500

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