Satellite Navigation

try vdo dayton, i think this is what holden uses when they fit them. you'll be up for a bit of cash though, around 3 grand. cheaper option is to go portable like the navman.

 

hey mate in my VY II calais i got the sat nav, it was a holden by design option and i believe there hefty charge was approx 3500. and yes its vdo dayton

but its a very tidy install, the screen is in a neat postion (under the radio in that hole). its a very good system, sometimes a little bit out in eg. screen says 20 - 30 metres to turn when its about 5 - 10. also sometimes in the much hotter weather ive found that the cd ejects itself and shuts down (i guess the boot is a very hot place to be in the middle of summer)

i find it werid jumping in another car with out it, im just using jumping in and looking at the map and finding a quicker route. but seriously if your going to use it, its worth it, if holdens usuall pricing scheme is too steep, shop aroud, you'll never know your luck

 

no worries, i used run deliveries for my old man and his business, saves a lot of time and effort pulling over and checking the ubd (not to mention petrol for gettin lost in whoop whoop), and plus being 18, buying a v8 calais isnt a braggin enough i can always boast about the sat nav

 

I use the Navman portable unit in my vehicle and it works a charm. I plug it into the power socket where the lighter normally goes and the cradle suctioned to the windscreen just under the rear vision mirror. I like it because it still has voice commands but is also portable as I use it on my road bike as well. The updates are fairly cheap as I have just purchased the latest mapping for $187.00 from Navman and the unit is fairly accurate to within 5mtrs. Has a little trouble around tall buildings but mostly not a prob. Highly recommended accessory. You can even take it walking with you and it will guide you as you walk!! Much more useable than a built in unit. :hit:

 

$187 is good, i was told $355 or something for mine so ill be living with 2003 maps for a while, 355 for frigen cd wish i could "download it"

 

SatNav

You can pick up a HBD unit from CAPA if your dealer gives you any grief... check it out here. Scroll down 4/5 of the page - the facias are there also.

Alternatively, you could buy a quality headunit, which has a satellite naviagation feature in it... Would replace your stereo.

If neither of those idea's float your boat, then a portable handsfree or a $20 street directory should do the trick :thumbsup:

 

Navman iCN635

I have a Navman iCN635, which I move between cars whenever I need it.

Don't use it all the time, but if going somewhere new it makes for a relaxed trip. Regularly choses a different route to the one I would, but it has always been right.

Good for checking speedo accuracy.

Gave it a good test when I first got it. Took into the middle of Glenmore Park, and said get me to Penrith CBD. Did it with ease, but had to talk the whole way out.

Those who know Glenmore Park will know what I am talking about.

 

I bought a Garmin Street Pilot 2610. Munted it on the top dash pannel and hard wired it to the cigaret lighter power socket (dont have the ashtray). Also added a better speaker consealed in the dash to make it easier to hear. Almost done 18,000 with it now. Never skipped a beat.

 

Just bought a Tom Tom two weeks ago.

I had to work in Townsville last week and it knew exactly where to go. Unfortunately I did not believe it and I drove up and down the highway twice before realising it brought me via the main highway to Bohle! I thought I was on the old highway......:b:

Very easy to use with a touch screen and no setting up required. Mounts to the windscreen like s**t to a blanket using a suction cup.

I need it for work so I am assuming I can claim it on tax? Harvey Norman threw in all speed and fixed light cameras, three year warranty and clear screen overlays for no extra (saving about $120).

 

Ok, i know this is an old thread but does anyone else run sat nav in their vy's?
After a few more insights and brands to buy so extra comments would be great.

 

Hey there,

I use a portable unit,

HP HW6965, I bought this one as it's a GPS, Cell Phone, WiFi, MP3 Player, Email, Internet including Windows and Office all in one.
I use a 4Gb card which fits all my music and my Australia map for my Tom Tom 6 GPS Program.

Bloody wonderful unit but it costs between $800 to $1100 depending where you buy it. It can lock up once in a blue moon but is easy to restart and you don't losoe any thing plus if you did loose your info it's on your PC any way due to the Sync/charging cradle it comes with.

Windsurfing

 

Yep. I have satnav in my vy2,it's called my wife, she is always telling me where to go.:whistling

 

Cheers mate, thanks for that.:thumbsup:

 

Ha, true that mate.
But i'm after something i can turn off, unlike the misses!

 

i bought one of the vdo dayton systems (thes model above the one holden installes) off ebay brand new for $1000 then spent about $500 on the install and $300 (usualy $360) on the ciq map disk.

 

Got the Garmin Nuvi 310 it has Mps, Bluetooth, works a treat and yes you can turn it of unlike the wife you have to stop to throw her out, LOL

 

Is it portable mate or in car?
Unsure of which way to go.