tyre

Hi,

I've searched through the threads, but can't find an answer for my question.

I live in Toronto, Canada. They didn't offer NAV for my 2004 TSX. However, I hear the new Canadian 2005 model will have NAV. Do you think it's possible to install the factory NAV into a non-NAV TSX like mine? I don't want to trade in my car and pay a premiuim for the new model.

Has anyone in the US added a factory NAV to their non-NAV TSX? I assume it'll be expensive since there's a lot of work involved. If it's possible, you think it'll be messy?

I've looked at aftermarket NAV's and they look cheezy compared to the factory one.

Thanks,

Poindexter

No, aside from getting the Navi cluster, you'd need an entirely new cowl,engine room main, and floor harnesses to even get the Navi to turn on. That's not even considering getting the other stuff up and running.

slobeatz

I think I read somewhere that it is extremely expensive. I think I remember someone saying it would be somewhere in the $5000.00 range.

SPoon_TSX

Honestly, the Nav. in N. America is USELESS unless you travel alot to different place where you don't know much. Since the Nav. in Japan can tell you where is the traffic is so that you can get around it. It all done by the sensor and monitor installed on their highway, but not in N. America. Too bad...

Poindexter

[QUOTE=SPoon_TSX]Since the Nav. in Japan can tell you where is the traffic is so that you can get around it. It all done by the sensor and monitor installed on their highway, but not in N. America. QUOTE]

Man, I wish I could have figured out how to use the Navi when I was in Yokkaichi. Seems like Japan has all the cool stuff.

jonas

Maybe you should look into using the factory screeen (it would drop right in - and yes i know it's like the whold centre console) and attaching a computer to it (something like drivesoft http://www.drivesoft.net/ds_images_vehicles.htm )

I have no idea what this would cost but it would give you a factory look with some serious goodies

Dan Martin

The last time we had this discussion was here: http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9007

$6000CDN on the high side, $4500CDN on the low side.

ecsw

I gave up on that long time ago and get the $300 cdn GPS instead. Too bad Canadian can't get the stock Navi. :'(





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gfxdave99

Three things

1. DUUUUDE you got a delllll
2. How is that thing mounted, is on the vent clip?
3. I saw your dash and freaked, i was like 240?!?!?!!? then i was like.. canada, eh...

Dan Martin

Yes Canadian models come standard with a bi-turbo V12 so we can hit that 240 mark...

jlukja

Dan what does "Now with 20% less n00b!" mean?

Dan Martin

I'll always be a newbie but I'm 20% less noob now.

ecsw

Yap, not that I like dell, but I got this one for under $200cdn used which is pretty cheap. Also, this one has 2 expension slot so I can store maps on SD when CF uses for GPS.

It's a vent mount clip from eBay for $18 cdn shipped from eBay.

Dan Martin

I know I've posted this a million times but here's my setup with the Garmin iQue:

ecsw

First time seeing it. How much is that setup? It look very nice for sure.

tyre

Thanks guys! Instant answers - You guys know everything!

Dan Martin

Thanks! Check out my post (#8) in this thread for a little more info: http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9033

ecsw

hehehe.... I thought ppl would think my PDA GPS setup would look stupid in TSX therefore never post it here. :P Didn't realize many ppl are doing this.

But the price for my setup sure wins out.

kenk25

i didn't get a nav because i read somewhere that big brother can track you. right now the police is not suppose to use information of where you are especially if they clocked you for speeding, but they can.

Dan Martin

Uh no.

GPS is only a receiver, it does not broadcast where you are.

provench

Nah ... no need ... they can track you to your cell phone just fine

bob shiftright

They already can track you with E-Z pass, in addition to the toll plazas there are sensors in the roadway at chokepoints to give them information about potential traffic problems. What E-Z pass can NOT do is tell who is actually driving the car.