[scoopman]

I've been lurking for a while as I went through my decision process of what to get once I sold my Mazda (gas sucking, low resale value, almost out of warranty) RX8.

Guess what I got?



Mods/Accessories so far:

-- ClearBra on front bumper, hood, mirrors, headlights, and rear fenders (I used Jeremy who gave me a great price, see here)
-- Front license delete plaque
-- Perrin 2" Shorty Antenna
-- OEM armrest (with Alacantara cover from stock armrest installed)
-- OEM cargo tray
-- OEM rear bumper protector

Soon:
-- Kenwood DNX-8120 GPS head unit with PAC steering wheel controls

More pictures here

[scoopman]

reserved

[GhoSStRyda]

i like your kenwood headunit! screen looks big! the navi is hd based correct? were you able to retain use of your steering wheel controls? does it allow destination input when car car is in motion? i really like it!

[SubaruRally555]

nice sled, I saw everyone else said it but i have to say it to, "nice kenwood" lol

[scoopman]

Originally Posted by GhoSStRyda

i like your kenwood headunit! screen looks big! the navi is hd based correct? were you able to retain use of your steering wheel controls? does it allow destination input when car car is in motion? i really like it!

Thanks for compliments....

Screen is 6.95", about as big as you can get in Double-DIN opening.

Navi is not HD-based, but uses memory, I believe. It does leave the DVD player free even when navi is active.

Yes steering-wheel controls are no problem. Do a search on PAC-JACK which works dandy with this unit.

And finally, you can do anything you want with the unit while moving (inclu entering addresses) provided you connect the "parking brake" sensor wire (it's green as I recall) to a ground.

One more thing... the bluetooth on this unit is really good -- it connects right away and all the time to my phone and the reception is great, callers tell me...

[GhoSStRyda]

nice~ i dig the kenwood~ me wants!!!

[amdscot]

How's the sound quality of the Kenwood? Did you add/change any of the stock speakers? Does the Kenwood boot-up quickly? I was looking at the pioneer units, but they take nearly 2 mins to load up.

[Pre]

My D3 doesn't.

The stock speakers will need to be changed to get any sort of decent sound. The stock speakers are absolutely awful.

[amdscot]

Originally Posted by Pre

My D3 doesn't.

The stock speakers will need to be changed to get any sort of decent sound. The stock speakers are absolutely awful.

Cool, I'll check out the D3 also. What speakers? Did any of you add a sub also? I want a decent sound, not just bass thumping noise.

[amdscot]

Any update on the car? Still happy with it? Any mods done?