Converting from a stock JBL stereo to NAV

by **Mayor** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:34 am

Hey guys,

I just bought the following Solara:

2004 SLE V6 Solara Convertible w/ 17,500
Silver w/ Char Grey Int / Black Top

The car is loaded with every option except for NAV.

I have two questions:

1) Is there a way to have the stock stereo removed and a Toyota NAV system installed? Will Toyota do this?

2) Can anyone provide me with a link to a company that will fit a NAV system into my '04 Solara? I am looking for the NAV systems that lay flat in the dash - not the ones that look like a CD player and the screen pops out.

The most important thing is that I want it to look like it fits. The Solara's that come with NAV from the factory have a silver border that is nice and flush with the dash - I dont want some company to start install some crappy carbon fiber or some flat border that looks like its aftermarket.

Im just wondering who would be more expensive - Toyota or an aftermarket company?

Im in the Easton / Bethlehem PA area. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mayor

by **Biggi_e** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:03 am

i sell eclipse avn 5495 if your interested.
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php? ... e+avn+5495

by **Sebas007** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:30 am

The Eclipse that you sell is cheaper and better than the JBL Toyota Navigation system. Just the 30 GB hard-drive mapping and mp3 with voice...I bought one because I saw the result and it's too hot !

Biggi_e wrote:i sell eclipse avn 5495 if your interested.
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php? ... e+avn+5495

by **Mayor** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:55 am

Thanks for the replies guys, but Im mostly concerned with the silver frame/border (shown below - area surrounding NAV system). Where would I get that frame/border so ANY NAV system will look flush with my dash?

by **blaK** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:02 am

I live near a store called Sound Advice and they supply all that your concernd about.

Congrats on your new ride

by **MikeATL** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:43 am

what happens to the OEM JBL amp when you install an aftermarket sytem like that eclipes

by **Biggi_e** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:12 pm

ill take a picture of my navi when i get home and post some pics

by **theprodigy79** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:26 pm

MikeATL wrote:what happens to the OEM JBL amp when you install an aftermarket sytem like that eclipes

You bypass and remove it.

by **MikeATL** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:36 pm

theprodigy79 wrote:
MikeATL wrote:what happens to the OEM JBL amp when you install an aftermarket sytem like that eclipes

You bypass and remove it.

So it has a built in amp?

by **theprodigy79** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:55 pm

Yup, most aftermarket headunits (with exception of EXTREMELY high end units) have built in amplifiers. I believe this unit in particular, and most mid-to-high end Eclipse units in general are rated at 15W x 4 RMS.

Converting from a stock JBL stereo to NAV

Converting from a stock JBL stereo to NAV

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