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Old May 16, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Any experience with aftermarket navigation receivers like this? It's got so many features my head is spinning. Looks like it's got internet too but don't see how?


http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020NX50...ion-NX501.html
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Head spinning is right mann
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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It doesn't have internet, but that's about the only thing it doesn't have. I haven't tried one before, but if you like it I don't see any reason not to.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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you could also do a mygig for about the same price or less
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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with a smart phone and free navigation on that, I dont have a need for one.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
with a smart phone and free navigation on that, I dont have a need for one.
+1 on that! thats why i just bought a non-nav mygig for my mega cab for $250 still does everything else, just WAY cheaper
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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I really like the stock look, anybody knows whrre to get the stock navi that came with the daks?
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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ebay?
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
ebay?
thats where i get all of my stuff!
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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I installed a Jensen VM9424 with Bluetooth, XM and Backup camera. It's works and looks great. I didn't have to do any brezel triming, however I did have to cut part of the metal support bar in order for the unit to fit.
If that's not your thing, then a MyGig might negate having to cut the support bar.

I recommend adding the PAC C2R-CHY4 to your order as well as the wiring harness and install kit that Crutchfield will include if you plan to do the install yourself.

Some folks prefer to slice into existing system wiring and that works. For me it was easlier to solder and heat shrink most of the connections on the work bench then just plug and play depending on accessories you add.

Good luck whatever route you go
 
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