GPS Navigation for 1992 SC400
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How would I install gps navigation into a 1992 SC400?
Something that takes the place of my stereo would be compatible with the ***** off to the side, my 12 disc changer, and the automatic antenna.
Would I need to build a custom console?
Last edited by srighter; 01-28-08 at 06:01 PM.
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wow..something that utilizes the ***** and the stock 12 disc changer and antenna? thats quite a bit..are you thinking of replacing the deck? i dont think anything could be done. you could custom fabricate something else which would be better imo. like a carpc. i just finished installing a carpc in my car and i love it! i got the gps navi, 160gb worth of music/videos/etc, and as for my radio, i use a usb attachment. you might want to look in that direction.
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pnyboy27 post pics! It's so nice... ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Question is how good are you at DIY. Carputing requires a lot of DIY and a lot of tinkering. If you're good at that stuff than a carputer is definately the route you should go.
I wanted a navigation too so like most people I went out to buy a navigation... after everything was said and done it costed me about 1200 installed. It required a new amp to power the sub and a half din slot to fill the hole because our cars are 2.5 DIN.
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/chanh55/my_sc300/DSC00043.jpg)
I was happy with the navi for awhile the only thing I didn't like was I couldn't really customize anything, everything was pretty much final. A few members tried to make me get a carputer but I was happy with the navi and I thought carputers cost too much. Anyways after seeing the capabilities and the clean set up, I was convinced and made the switch.
With my carputer after everything was said and done it costed me roughly 800 bucks and that's mostly because I kept buying things I don't need anyways it should've costed only about 600 bucks.
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/chanh55/DSCF6953.jpg)
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Point is... Carputer is the way to go.![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Some other members can chime in and show you their setups... so nice! Mine is weak in comparison.
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Question is how good are you at DIY. Carputing requires a lot of DIY and a lot of tinkering. If you're good at that stuff than a carputer is definately the route you should go.
I wanted a navigation too so like most people I went out to buy a navigation... after everything was said and done it costed me about 1200 installed. It required a new amp to power the sub and a half din slot to fill the hole because our cars are 2.5 DIN.
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/chanh55/my_sc300/DSC00043.jpg)
I was happy with the navi for awhile the only thing I didn't like was I couldn't really customize anything, everything was pretty much final. A few members tried to make me get a carputer but I was happy with the navi and I thought carputers cost too much. Anyways after seeing the capabilities and the clean set up, I was convinced and made the switch.
With my carputer after everything was said and done it costed me roughly 800 bucks and that's mostly because I kept buying things I don't need anyways it should've costed only about 600 bucks.
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/chanh55/DSCF6953.jpg)
![](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/chanh55/DSCF6963.jpg)
Point is... Carputer is the way to go.
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Some other members can chime in and show you their setups... so nice! Mine is weak in comparison.
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thanks chanh! so yea..heres my setup, and for everything, it cost me around $1400, but thats because i went with so many options and decided to get tons of stuff, like wifi, bluetooth, radio, gps, more memory, etc. but heres a pic of my setup, mine is also in the glove box for now
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Thanks for all your feed-back! You’ve really sparked my interest.
I really like the: Pioneer AVIC-D2 DVD Nav/6.5" Screen/AM/FM/CD Player
I really like the: Pioneer AVIC-D2 DVD Nav/6.5" Screen/AM/FM/CD Player
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Another Eclipse deck recessed back about 1/2 an inch. The 'filler' at the bottom was temporary at the time.
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Next week my Pioneer Avic Z2 will be going into my SC. I'll post pics once I get it in.
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Next week my Pioneer Avic Z2 will be going into my SC. I'll post pics once I get it in.
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