Acura or Pioneer Navigation Unit?
06-07-2006, 08:32 PM
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Acura or Pioneer Navigation Unit?
I just bought an 03 CL-S and I am going to Nav it up. I'm trying to decide between an acura unit or a pioneer Z1. I like the bose system in the acura, but I also like Pioneers Nav products.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Anyone have any suggestions?
06-07-2006, 09:12 PM
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I've been debating on this as well, but i'm kinda leaning towards factory dash piece w/ aftermarket navi (if i even bother w/ navi). I think that'd look the best and probably work out the best and would be most cost efficient (provided you can get the used dash piece, hazard switch, etc).
06-07-2006, 10:22 PM
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........theres a ton of COMLPETE nav units on ebay most of the time, it makes me want to do it. The generally run in/around $1000. Right now theres all the components needed to complete the set up in various auctions. Search for "Acura navigation"
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06-07-2006, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by o2cls
Pioneer, Eclipse, Kenwood really do have some great looking screens. I personally love mine. (Kenwood DDX8017)
06-07-2006, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by o2cls
Pioneer, Eclipse, Kenwood really do have some great looking screens. I personally love mine. (Kenwood DDX8017)
I agree. I have the DDX6019 and I love it!! I think it is much better than the Acura navi setup.
06-08-2006, 04:40 AM
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Just bought a pioneer z1, I debated over the stock navi and aftermarket for awhile. I got a chance to check out the z1 in a friends car and fell in love with it. Hoping to get it installed soon, just ordered the streeteffectz dash...I'll post pics as soon as I get it installed...I do know the bluetooth is not all that, the mic sucks and there seems to be an echo..but its slightly fixed by turning down the speakers..You forgot nav traffic...that is the shit...you get the speed of traffic and alternate routes...but you have to get xm 
I personally wanted sirius
I personally wanted sirius
06-08-2006, 08:08 AM
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I opted for Kenwood due to not only the 5.1 processor but the new "module" navi system that they have been working on. It is sopposed to be the most advanced aftermarket navi system ever created, plus its very small and can mount under your seat. It works off of a card, not a cd.
06-08-2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Titand19
If you are willing ot go after market, and have some cash to spend there would be no contest to Alpine.
06-08-2006, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by o2cls
very small......5.5 or 6", the one for our cars isnt touch screen either.
Alpine's W-200 <<<link
06-08-2006, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by o2cls
very small......5.5 or 6", the one for our cars isnt touch screen either.
06-08-2006, 02:49 PM
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Unfortunately the OEM unit is small. The damn 3rd gen TL's pratically have a TV sitting on their dash. (sigh) Couldn't they have just hooked us 03 guys up with some cool frills like that?
06-08-2006, 03:08 PM
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How is the pulse touch feature on the Alpine? Can you perform Nav functions while driving?
I really like the way the Bose system sounds. How does this compare (keep in mind I do not plan on adding any speakers / amps)?
I really like the way the Bose system sounds. How does this compare (keep in mind I do not plan on adding any speakers / amps)?
06-08-2006, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Titand19
how is the 872?, i just sold my 852
06-08-2006, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by o2cls
very small......5.5 or 6", the one for our cars isnt touch screen either.
06-08-2006, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitz
Alpine's IVA-W200 is touch screen. And the screen size is 6.5" widescreen.
Alpine's W-200 <<<link
Alpine's W-200 <<<link
06-08-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by glide
That's good to know. I was under the impression it was 6.5 touchscreen.
06-08-2006, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitz
Alpine's IVA-W200 is touch screen. And the screen size is 6.5" widescreen.
Alpine's W-200 <<<link
Alpine's W-200 <<<link
06-09-2006, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by glide
How is the pulse touch feature on the Alpine? Can you perform Nav functions while driving?
I really like the way the Bose system sounds. How does this compare (keep in mind I do not plan on adding any speakers / amps)?
I really like the way the Bose system sounds. How does this compare (keep in mind I do not plan on adding any speakers / amps)?
06-10-2006, 01:47 PM
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Alpine Navi sucks though, compared to Pioneer. As well, no voice recognition, no HDD.
Only 6.5".
Pioneer is simply the best in Navigation functions, nothing else like it. Alpine is way less detailed.
Only 6.5".
Pioneer is simply the best in Navigation functions, nothing else like it. Alpine is way less detailed.
06-11-2006, 03:06 AM
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Alpine navigation is based on the same 3rd party navigation as kenwood and eclipse. Pioneer has the best navigation.
I used that Blackbird when I went down to seattle and it found 0 of the 6 addresses i was looking for, and very inaccurate.
Pioneer Navigation is the only unit that has a gyro in it, so when there is no reception of gps, it can triangulate your co-ordinate, its the only system that is NOT required to hook up Vehicle Speed Sense. So if your vehicle didn't have an analog vehicle speed sense, you'd have to spend and extra $200 to buy a speed sense generator and plus labor to mount it on one of your wheels.
I used that Blackbird when I went down to seattle and it found 0 of the 6 addresses i was looking for, and very inaccurate.
Pioneer Navigation is the only unit that has a gyro in it, so when there is no reception of gps, it can triangulate your co-ordinate, its the only system that is NOT required to hook up Vehicle Speed Sense. So if your vehicle didn't have an analog vehicle speed sense, you'd have to spend and extra $200 to buy a speed sense generator and plus labor to mount it on one of your wheels.
06-11-2006, 10:36 AM
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I agree the Blackbird sucks, Alpine released it too soon without working out all the kinks. As for not finding addresses that is kind of odd.
As for no GPS reception, how often does that actually happen because I have never lost reception.
What car does not have a speed sense wire because I have never run into one?
As for no GPS reception, how often does that actually happen because I have never lost reception.
What car does not have a speed sense wire because I have never run into one?
06-11-2006, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by o2cls
im aware that the AFTERMARKET navi is 6.5 and touchscreen as I have one sitting in my dash, the STOCK Navigation is smaller and I was under the impression that it was not touch.
Is one better than the other?
06-12-2006, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by nismo
Alpine Navi sucks though, compared to Pioneer. As well, no voice recognition, no HDD.
Only 6.5".
Pioneer is simply the best in Navigation functions, nothing else like it. Alpine is way less detailed.
Only 6.5".
Pioneer is simply the best in Navigation functions, nothing else like it. Alpine is way less detailed.
Maybe you should read the above file. It might give you some info that you have never read. You are obviously looking at an old alpine nav unit. I would not say alpine sucks, they are used as the base navigation in many cars. I even believe the acura navigation is based off of alpine, not to sure though. You also say alpine only uses a 6.5" screen, which is wrong. I have a 7" monitor in my car. Don't get me wrong you are entitled to you own opinion, but you should have all of the facts before make some statements.