how do you feel about the navigation?

gspot35 · Mar 25, 2006

Have any of you guys checked out the Eclipse AVN5435. DVD in motion is as easy as grounding the parking brake wire. It's also an all in one unit, so there's no seperate brain. I'm thinking about getting a GTI and would definitely add an aftermarket unit.

Tensixty6 · Mar 25, 2006

Would it be possible to connect a reversing camera to the optional Sat/Nav systems as fitted to the GTi?

novaboy16 · Apr 3, 2006

I dont know if you guys have looked into getting a carpc...I am looking on mp3car.com and interested in going that route other than paying for all the seperate units. If you are not computer savvy though, I would stay away.
Basically it runs on an OS and pumps a frontend that is configured for your particular setup. The frontend is your menu and you choose what you want to do. Options are endless. You can add as many options as you want (or usb and firewire ports you have)

I am just trying to get a grasp on it now but will try and put together a project later on...be on the lookout...

Ohh and its gonna be going in my United Grey GTI...

hakgwai · Apr 5, 2006

Hey guys, was wondering which Nav systems lets u watch dvd's while on the go.
Plus which one u guys suggest me on buying

Rabbit GTI · Apr 15, 2006

how about a good ole road atlas? i go for random drives everywhere, never once got lost with my old paper maps.

bbrogdon · Apr 17, 2006

one thing that i never knew about the built in satnav was that it shows your directions in the mfd in the dash. when you have guidance activated it shows you which direction to turn, the name of the street that you're turning onto and how far you have before you make the turn. to me its worth the extra price you pay.

awilson529 · Apr 17, 2006

bbrogdon said:
one thing that i never knew about the built in satnav was that it shows your directions in the mfd in the dash. when you have guidance activated it shows you which direction to turn, the name of the street that you're turning onto and how far you have before you make the turn. to me its worth the extra price you pay.

That's definately a plus.

I know when I get my GTI, I will happily pay a little extra for a factory SatNav.

katie · Apr 18, 2006

The Audi navigation looks a LOT better.

atomoverride · Apr 18, 2006

The Pioneer Avic- N1, and N2 allow you to watch dvd movies while you drive. I dont know about the Z1 (the one I want to get) but they seem to hack the new models soon after they come out. Doest matter much to me as I think the Z1 is a far better unit.

jhayregz · Apr 18, 2006

where are places that Canadians can buy the unit? since we get jipped on that on our side

quailallstar · Apr 21, 2006

I have the navi in the GTI, and its awesome. I use it most of the time to find new places to eat based on the types of food im looking for. It gives you the number of the location so no need to dial 411

Also its so much quicker than the navi I had in my 2002 Passat (MFD version G)

atomoverride · Apr 27, 2006

Question about the factory nav how do you get it to work with sat radio?

outsider · Apr 28, 2006

if you replace your factory stereo (non-navigation) with an aftermarket one you will loose the steering controls though right?

davesee · Apr 28, 2006

Wild Hare · Apr 28, 2006

I think it's a great feature for those who really need it. Although I'd feel as though I'd have a "heads down display" in my car (not paying attenion enough to driving). I'd really worry if the wife was driving and using it. I'm not getting it and it is great for those that really need it!

how do you feel about the navigation?

gspot35

Just finished watching Fast&Fuzzynuts

Tensixty6

Old & Senile

novaboy16

Got bahn?

hakgwai

Touring Car Newbie

Rabbit GTI

Go Kart Champion

bbrogdon

Newbie

awilson529

Ready to race!

katie

Autocross Champion

atomoverride

Ruler of Omicron Persei 8

jhayregz

Touring Car Champion

quailallstar

WOB DJ496

atomoverride

Ruler of Omicron Persei 8

outsider

Go Kart Newbie

davesee

FIA GT Champion

Wild Hare

.: MR. BIG STUFF :.