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Old Nov 19, 2019 | 09:39 PM
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SO i have a base model that didnt come with Navigation but got a head unit for free but want no to know what is all needed to get going so that i can use navi? i heard its a pain in the *** and have to pretty much take apart the car. Theres like 6 things i will need? just want to know what exact parts i need. maybe try to go to junk yard and get all the parts from there or just go to dealership. do really care just want to get it connected. TIA
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 06:27 AM
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Not worth trying to add the OEM stuff in, best bet would be to get a Beatsonic Double DIN Kit, and a new aftermarket Head Unit.
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 06:31 AM
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I want to get rid of my navigation, we could trade wiring harnesses!

The navigation is complete **** in this car,just use your iphone
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by weldthedif
I want to get rid of my navigation, we could trade wiring harnesses!

The navigation is complete **** in this car,just use your iphone
I mean does it have to be an iphone?
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 08:43 AM
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You have a phone don't you? Nav is literally the most pointless option these days in the age of the phone GPS system.
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by weldthedif
The navigation is complete **** in this car,just use your iphone
LOL I use mine all the time. I just love figuring out if my destinations were built prior to 2005...
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kos
Not worth trying to add the OEM stuff in, best bet would be to get a Beatsonic Double DIN Kit, and a new aftermarket Head Unit.
Originally Posted by weldthedif
I want to get rid of my navigation, we could trade wiring harnesses!

The navigation is complete **** in this car,just use your iphone
Originally Posted by Striker223
You have a phone don't you? Nav is literally the most pointless option these days in the age of the phone GPS system.
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LOL I use mine all the time. I just love figuring out if my destinations were built prior to 2005...

i just like the look with the double din and the stock navi rather then the non-navi
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Old Nov 20, 2019 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kos
Not worth trying to add the OEM stuff in, best bet would be to get a Beatsonic Double DIN Kit, and a new aftermarket Head Unit.
i have it both stock navi head and the beatsonic double din kit already hahaah
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by lvfstde
i have it both stock navi head and the beatsonic double din kit already hahaah
Hope your LS 430 project turns out the way you envision, if that is what you really want. But, if you may be a daily customer of California dispensaries, maybe knock that off for a few days and then see what you think...?
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 07:40 AM
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Nothing dates a car faster than a nav unit.......it looses a lot of the timeless appeal with a screen camping there
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 430SLOwner
Hope your LS 430 project turns out the way you envision, if that is what you really want. But, if you may be a daily customer of California dispensaries, maybe knock that off for a few days and then see what you think...?
Yikes.


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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kos
Yikes.


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i dont get it...
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 430SLOwner
Hope your LS 430 project turns out the way you envision, if that is what you really want. But, if you may be a daily customer of California dispensaries, maybe knock that off for a few days and then see what you think...?
i guess... i dont even smoke but i guess his to his own. but thanks for your help! apparently u have nothing better to do.
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lvfstde
i guess... i dont even smoke but i guess his to his own. but thanks for your help! apparently u have nothing better to do.
Perhaps that makes two of us.... Cheers.
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Originally Posted by lvfstde
i have it both stock navi head and the beatsonic double din kit already hahaah


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