Navigation Pod

NSX2NV · 4 July 2002

I've just purchased the Navigation Pod from SoS and am wondering what the best screen to mount in it would be. I've looked at the new Pioneer 8" screen but it has buttons on the front which do not get covered by the pod itself and it only comes in silver. Any suggestions.

Thanx

NA1/2-R GT · 5 July 2002

hi,
i bought the Alpine 650 series and had it installed by CarToys. it looks beautiful IMO.
i will try to post a pic for you all to see.
Dan

Originally posted by NSX2NV:
I've just purchased the Navigation Pod from SoS and am wondering what the best screen to mount in it would be. I've looked at the new Pioneer 8" screen but it has buttons on the front which do not get covered by the pod itself and it only comes in silver. Any suggestions.

Thanx

NSX2NV · 5 July 2002

95BLK,
If you have pics please email me @ [email protected]
Thanks

Also I tried to remove the trim panel that the navigation pod replaces, but could'nt remove it. I'm afraid if I pry to hard it'll break. Is there any screws or clips I must take out first? Help.

Nsxotic · 5 July 2002

You just pull the clock straight out. Then there are 2 screws holding the vent piece in. Easy to see once you remove the clock unit.

The DON · 5 July 2002

Those Alpine monitors are really expensive. Other not so name brand with similar performance are half the price.

NSX2NV · 5 July 2002

Thanks NSXotic, I'll try tonight.
I'm going by a stereo shop tonight to look at this screen hopefully it will fit. http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-dbCHytt8Gxe/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=39200&I=113LZ800W&o=m&a=0

NSX2NV · 5 July 2002

Hi all,

I ended up going with the Alpine TME-M760 Monitor with the in-dash Alpine DVA-7996 (DVD, MP3, Tuner, CD-R/RW and XM Radio Ready) unit. The total cost was $2450.00 CDN.
The Alpine Monitor is an excellent fit with a litlle bit of modification to the trim panel provided with it.

Once it's installed I'll post pics.

ScienceofSpeed · 5 July 2002

the TME-760A is Alpine's replacement 6.5" screen that replaces the TME-750A. It is the best fitting screen I have seen yet. Dan's (BLKNSX) display pod with the screen looks great in his car. This is the monitor we will likely be using for our next version of GPS system. The display is about 50% more than other comparable monitors, but it is the only one that is compatible with Alpine's DVD based navigation system.

You can find the display pods here: http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/display_pod/

Cheers,
-- Chris

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NA1/2-R GT · 6 July 2002

i don't know how to post a picture on this forum.
i can email if anyone would like to see it.

ScienceofSpeed · 7 July 2002

Dan -- e-mail the photo, and I will host it for you.

Cheers,
-- Chris

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ScienceofSpeed · 8 July 2002

Here are the picts from Dan:

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POWERED by HONDA · 8 July 2002

Very nice and clean install Dan!

NSX2NV · 8 July 2002

Dan,

How did the stereo shop mount the screen. They use specially fabricated brackets. Mine will be mounted on Wed but it would be nice to give the shop some indication as to how others have mounted it.

Thanx.

NA1/2-R GT · 8 July 2002

there's a frame came with the monitor. because, w/o the frame the monitor wouldn't fill the pod. so the Cartoys guy used the frame, but he had to trim off a little bit to fit it. all and all, the whole process was very easy for him. you shouldn't need a bracket (NSX2NV). i am sure the intalation shop will do just fine.
keep in mind that the DVD player taps into the radio using an UN-USED FM station for sound. the sound quality is great, no complains there.
i didn't do anything to the OEM stereo in the process.
i am showing my car also, that's why i have a power outlet for PS2 in the glove compartment.
Dan N.

NSX2NV · 16 July 2002

Got my display screen installed into the pod, here are some pics. The Receiver and console should be in by next week. Any ideas how to remove the lettering(Honda Navigation System) Since I won't be putting in a Nav system anytime soon I'd rather have it removed IMO it looks terrible.

NSX-00054 · 16 July 2002

Originally posted by NSX2NV:
Since I won't be putting in a Nav system anytime soon

If I might ask.....what will you be using the display for?

Newton

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NSX2NV · 16 July 2002

I'm installing an in-dash DVD player and will be hooking up a Fujitsu Laptop computer. It'll work out cheaper than a Nav system and with my wireless aircard I can surf the net as well.

ScienceofSpeed · 16 July 2002

The only way to remove it is by sanding it down and painting over it.

Regards,
-- Chris

whs520 · 20 July 2002

Hi, guys,
Great install pics, everyone! I just received my SOS Navigation Pod and Alpine NVA-N751AS nav system (CD-ROM based) today.
I've got a few questions for you all:
1. Where do you put the gyro antenna?
2. Where else, besides the glove box, can you put the nav unit?
3. Can the Alpine 6.5" screens be used with the CD-ROM based unit? I have a 5.6" Alpine M006 screen.
4. My monitor didn't come with a frame. What material should the frame be? I guess they would have to make a custom frame for me.
Thanks in advance for the help! -Thomas

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4AU4LIFE · 21 July 2002

Wow, that looks awesome. I am going to be taking my car to show and I think that would be a nice little addition to set it off from the crowd.

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nsxtasy · 21 July 2002

I saw a "show type" Civic sedan a couple of months ago that had six count 'em six monitor-type displays for the four occupants of the car. They were in the backs of the front head rests, flipping down from the roof, just about everywhere, it seems.

Hey, if one is good, then six are better, right?

4AU4LIFE · 21 July 2002

That is a bummer, just checked SoS web site and that pod is on back order. Did you guy's have to order it off back order or something? How long did it take to come in? Does it match the rest of the center console well?

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whs520 · 21 July 2002

Originally posted by 92NSX:
That is a bummer, just checked SoS web site and that pod is on back order. Did you guy's have to order it off back order or something? How long did it take to come in? Does it match the rest of the center console well?

Hi,
I ordered mine from SOS last week, and at the time, Chris told me that 2 of them were coming in this month. I just received mine, so I believe that they still have 1 left in stock. So, if you order through SOS, it will probably say "Backorder," but he should have only one left. You might want to check with Chris to make sure though. Good luck in getting one, the pod is really nice, it matches well, in my opinion!
-Thomas

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robh · 21 July 2002

i bought one of these from Science of Speed as well. it is really nice and matches my console. it says "Honda Navigation System" on it, which is kind of a neat touch. i had them install a Alpine TME-650 screen in it when I bought it, but now Chris says there is a new monitor from Alpine that fits excellent and looks great. he said the price will be lower too.

I painted mine silver around the face to match my dash which I had redone because it was starting to crack. unfortunately, I lost the Honda text on it when the painter had to sand it down.

rob

ScienceofSpeed · 21 July 2002

Thomas is correct, there is currently one in stock. More to arrive in several weeks. Unfortunately, these are getting hard to source since Honda is apparently limiting production of these units.

Regards,
-- Chris

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