I am looking to install a good aftermarket radio/Navigation with flip screen under $200
I am told there's no kit for it and I'd have to have one custom done. I am also told it doesn't need a kit. Rather than trying to guess at this, I thought I'd see what other's have done and duplicate that if I can.

What is a good system that I can install without a kit and that won't look funky sitting in the slot?

Under $200 and with Navigation.

What adaptor..etc? What did you guys do?
Can I install myself?

My car already has navigation, but of course it's the old CD system.

 

Guess I am trying to understand why ? The sat nav on my cell phone is live and warns of accidents & traffic jams. All I want from the car (have several) is Bluetooth, amp, and speakers. CD slot makes a nice place for a mag mount for my phone & one phone serves all cars and my trailer (also has Bluetooth).


Yes it can be done, as a couple of double din threads on here.

 

Google maps on my phone (a Galaxy Note 5 ,nice big screen) works for me.
I can bluetooth music from it, run Dashcommand app, and Maps (and or the Garmin Nav app ) , all at the same time if i want , its great :-)
That said i still would not mind a nice double unit but , there
are other options now , i dont know what they are like in quality but here; a single Din unit with a plug in screen , 10.1 inches here ! Yikes somethin to brag about lol. it would look like a tesla in there :-)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-1Sing....c100507.m3226
Or a 1 din 7 inch plug in screen here:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Joying-S...wAAOSwevdaDYCP

 

Here is an Alpine 8inch single din , there is also a single din Alpine 9 inch screen, very nice, i wish i could but too much dosh for me :-(

https://www.alpine.com.au/shop/8inch...tation/x108au/

 

If you need a big screen, this is an inexpensive way.

 

oops I forgot to take a pic of google Maps or the Garmin app , anyways they're right there too, fingertip control !

a Magnet mount makes it so easy to place and remove the phone.

 

If you have sat nav, I guess that's good. If not, No cell service and then no navigation. That's why I still maintain a garmin in my car.

I've seen a couple of single din popouts will all the bells and whistles for about $250. I'll see if I can find a link. One of our members installed it last summer and I saw it at Carlisle. Nice unit.

 

Have both Street Atlas and Streets and Trips on tabs. Also a couple of dedicated devices. Haven't used in a few years. When I plan a trip, google maps downloads everything needed and just updates with traffic alerts. Florida must be near 100% cell coverage (when not having a weather event), do not remember a time when It has not kept me on track (unless someone built a wall across the road).


ps phone mounted that high might be ok in UK but here could result in a ticket for "obstructed vision"

 

My smart phone has a Garmin Nav app that does not need or use any cell/mobile service to work , just GPS satellites.
Mounting either a dedicated GPS unit or a phone to the window is the best place to have it,it is common practice here in Australia.

 

I work for JVCKenwood - if you can find such a product I will buy one.

 

There is an extra part you'd have to purchase which I didn't. My phone's Bluetooth streams and navigates me just fine.

 

Rear camera fitted under truck lid
Fits in without mods
Good GPS
Rear view cam

 

What boss model is this? And where did you get it? Did you use the wiring harness so it’s plug and play installing ?

 

Any more I want one with Android Auto, Google maps on my cell phone is updated constantly and just need one phone for many cars.
Is someone on a Florida Crossfire group that has one that looks good but the poster refuses to disclose the make or model.

 

I went with the Pioneer SPH-10BT which holds my phone and supports many apps and nav etc

 

Just bought one in an .(note coupon) Seems to do what I need (wireless Android Auto was the big one for me, most are wired) Since have amp, do not need a lot of power. Also ordered a May also need an antenna adapter. Was worth a flyer.

 

That’s a cracking price point for the spec 👍

 

Have had good luck with Amazon "deals" but will hook up on bench when it gets here and see.

 

I have that same Joying 8.8 installed in the factory location but I've always hated how it blocks the controls... maybe this could be an option.. hmm

 

I have the joying 8.8 as well. I don’t think I will change until double din is available. It blocks slightly. Enough to be slightly annoying but better than anything else I’ve seen