Radio Modifications Question

[Zack]

Has anyone on the Cobra forums swapped in a Newer Navigation/Touchscreen unit (from a Ford Vehicle) into a Cobra?

Im looking ahead to spring when Im gonna start driving the snot out of this thing.
I like to know where im going, so a NAV unit is definitely in the plans.

Thanks for any info or a link to someone who has done this. :biggthump

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[serb82]

IMO, I think you are better off going with a good aftermarket Nav unit. Like Pioneer,Kenwood, or Alpine. You will have a easier time integrating the factory Mach 460 sound system. The factory unit are usually not all built into 1 piece like a aftermarket is. They usually have a brian box somewhere inside the car for the gps antenna and other controls. The pioneer units are very easy to use. Can get their mid model with the gps built into a hard drive for around $500-600 on ebay, and all you would need is a wire harness ans dash kit,($30-50) and just plug and play. The aftermarket pioneer also do xm,ipod, msn direct(shows weather,gas prices,movie times, etc...)

 

[01bluesnake]

When i owned my lincoln aviator i was going to try to swap in a navi unit with nav, and my truck had the available option of nav. The cost to buy the nav harness with integrated antenna wasn't worth the expense, and the factory radio's aren't the greatest either. i think it was going to cost me around $1000 for everything at my cost and not including my own labor. i would personally go find a nice aftermarket radio with nav witch i may eventually to for the stang also.

 

[White Snake]

A good Garmin unit will save you an enormous amount of hassle, and when you aren't driving the Stang', u can use it in another vehicle.

 

[Zack]

A good Garmin unit will save you an enormous amount of hassle, and when you aren't driving the Stang', u can use it in another vehicle.

Yes but I hate the clutter on the windshield and above the dash. Im definitely getting a double Din unit.

 

[01bluesnake]

I just installed an avic navi unit in my brothers truck over the weekend, simple install and very nice unit for the price. also has a removable plate for security. He bought it off a ebay site new for low $300's
http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigation/pioneer-avic-u310bt/4505-3430_7-33712797.html