Your Solutions For V35 Audio/gps

[Fry_33]

Well, I currently have an R33 GTST and am thinking of getting a V35 350GT (hard decision but I may just do it). I have searched through a fair bit of info in this section but wanted to ask what solutions and systems you've come up with to some things, mainly the audio etc.

I realise that the earlier 2001-2004 models can be converted to use the existing screen/replace it and convert it all to English. Obviously this would be the easiest solution to buy if you wanted to have it converted to English and make use of the existing stuff. A later model, series 2 or 3 is more preferable due to them being newer and hopefully lower km's, although who knows what's actually genuine I think the English conversion for the 2001-2004 models is approx $2-3000 if you get the GPS etc all in that. If you just want it converted to English, ie the Fuel Economy, trip computer etc then that was about $300-400?

Since the 2005+ model can't be translated yet, what systems and solutions are people currently running in their V's? I'm more interested in this one as there isn't currently a solution taht I'm aware of like there is for the 2001-2004 models. Are you just converting the dash and using a Double-din unit and maybe a separate stand-alone GPS? I see you can convert the AC buttons to English and even move buttons to keep the Dual CC if you have it. However, I think if do this though that you may loose your fuel economy/trip computer as this might be on the lower half of the circuit/board with the standard stereo that is removed when you do that?

I guess the iPod/iPhone conversions also come into this too, is the Griffin unit through Chris still the way to go?

Sorry if this has all been covered before but all of this info seems to be spread across multiple LONG threads and I thought I could hopefully see what people have been done and keep things in the one place. Maybe it can become a bit more of a 'Check out my V35 System' thread?

I'll appreciate any info and feedback supplied!

[LineItUp]

I went for one without the TV or Nav option

Then its just like any other car (except still way cooler!)

Well, I currently have an R33 GTST and am thinking of getting a V35 350GT (hard decision but I may just do it). I have searched through a fair bit of info in this section but wanted to ask what solutions and systems you've come up with to some things, mainly the audio etc.

I realise that the earlier 2001-2004 models can be converted to use the existing screen/replace it and convert it all to English. Obviously this would be the easiest solution to buy if you wanted to have it converted to English and make use of the existing stuff. A later model, series 2 or 3 is more preferable due to them being newer and hopefully lower km's, although who knows what's actually genuine I think the English conversion for the 2001-2004 models is approx $2-3000 if you get the GPS etc all in that. If you just want it converted to English, ie the Fuel Economy, trip computer etc then that was about $300-400?

Since the 2005+ model can't be translated yet, what systems and solutions are people currently running in their V's? I'm more interested in this one as there isn't currently a solution taht I'm aware of like there is for the 2001-2004 models. Are you just converting the dash and using a Double-din unit and maybe a separate stand-alone GPS? I see you can convert the AC buttons to English and even move buttons to keep the Dual CC if you have it. However, I think if do this though that you may loose your fuel economy/trip computer as this might be on the lower half of the circuit/board with the standard stereo that is removed when you do that?

I guess the iPod/iPhone conversions also come into this too, is the Griffin unit through Chris still the way to go?

Sorry if this has all been covered before but all of this info seems to be spread across multiple LONG threads and I thought I could hopefully see what people have been done and keep things in the one place. Maybe it can become a bit more of a 'Check out my V35 System' thread?

I'll appreciate any info and feedback supplied!

[Fry_33]

Thanks Glen, I forgot about that option. So does that mean you have a 2005+ model minus the sat nav, does that mean it's a non-premium model, and no part leather seats etc? Are the newer rear lights a 2006 (Series 3) only thing? I know the front lights are but can't recall if the rears are in the same boat.

[LineItUp]

Sorry Mine is an 03

I have a 2003 minus the sat nav/bose, with part leather seats, privacy glass, steering wheel controls, and its manual (so it gets brembos)

Premium (in the pre-facelift ones) just means you have Bose and dual zone climate control, Nav & Leather is still factory options

Thanks Glen, I forgot about that option. So does that mean you have a 2005+ model minus the sat nav, does that mean it's a non-premium model, and no part leather seats etc? Are the newer rear lights a 2006 (Series 3) only thing? I know the front lights are but can't recall if the rears are in the same boat.

[Fry_33]

I just read on a site before checking back here that the leather was an option, not a Premium only feature.

So do you have a trip computer etc at all? I don't need it, just thought the standard one was on the screen so didn't know if you don't have one or it's in the dash like lots of cars.

Have you done anything with your sound system yet, Head unit, amp or speakers etc?

[Son Gokou]

2001-2004 series 1

2004-2005 series 2 different tail lights, front bumper, console, & gear knob. maybe more.

2006+ series 3 come with bluetooth i think.

[Fry_33]

Thanks, I found this Link which covers info on the different options.

So hopefully if the car doesn't have Navigation pack it becomes very similar to upgrading the stereo in any other car by adding a deck, speakers, amp & sub.

[T4NK]

I have done a conversion on mine take a look at this thread

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/365975-v35-gpsdvdcd-head-unit-install/

its $200 for english translation also

[Fry_33]

Thanks, I do remember coming across your thread now. I figure if a 2-Din head unit was installed then you may not even need the English conversion, the software one anyway.

It looks like you can use a stand alone head unit and have it output to the standard screen if you wanted. However I could be wrong about that with 2005+ models?

If I ended up getting an iPhone for my next phone then there are some apps (REV) that look like they can connect to the car (via BDC-2 plug) and provide you with any info you wanted with regards to economy etc. I doubt that this would be displayed on any of the screens but you can log with that even. For the most part I probably won't even really care about the economy as I'd just drive it and fill it up when I need it. I figure it will no doubt be better than my current R33 anyway

I've never heard of Xtrons until now, how do you find it? I'd probably be looking at one of the better known brands for a headunit, something like an Alpine INA-900E, JVC KW-AVX836NAV or Kenwood DNX7360BTNAV. Of course I'd have to research that a bit more. I have a 160Gb iPod classic connected to a headunit now with loss less compression on most songs. I figure if I got a new head unit and an iPhone that I probably wouldn't be able to connect this and my current iPod at the same time. Unless of course the iPhone can connect via Bluetooth and the iPod via the USB port.

If you've done something different to the norm then post up your setup!

[T4NK]

The xtrons unit is great, i paid $320 bucks for it, to get an alpine unit that has GPS duel zone output ect was around $2000. I have the english conversion on the software so i can read fuel econ trip computer ect and you are correct in the setup, the head unit has the GPS and it connects to the stock screen to use it as a 2nd output so i can watch dvds and have the GPS going at the same time for long trips also plays music with the GPS going. It has ipod and iphone support works with my m8ts iphone 3 my HTC works also my ipod nano works to.