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Hey everyone, please forgive me for probably goinmg over a subject beaten to death previously, but I don't have time too read ALL the threads about in-dash navigation, and I need some quick answers.
My 2004 screw was broken into last nite, driver window shattered, my dashtop gps was stolen, and I have about a week before I am leaving on a cross-country trip. I was wondering which in-dash unit would be compatable with the audiophile, with the steering wheel controls, and with ipod integration. Thanks in advance for letting me be lazy, I just don't have time to read all the threads and do the research properly
My 2004 screw was broken into last nite, driver window shattered, my dashtop gps was stolen, and I have about a week before I am leaving on a cross-country trip. I was wondering which in-dash unit would be compatable with the audiophile, with the steering wheel controls, and with ipod integration. Thanks in advance for letting me be lazy, I just don't have time to read all the threads and do the research properly
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Also, as I read the specs for these units, it does not specifically address the compatibility with the audiophile/steering whells controls. Any idea which one is compatible, if any? And are some of these the older models, newer are better? Thanks
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If you can get the hardware a unit can be easily installed in half a day. I have an Eclipse AVN6600, which is a dual DVD unit, in 2005 Lariat. Configured with the iPod adapter and Sirius satellite radio. I have a PAC SWI-ECl and have fully operational steering wheel controls. Here's a link to pictures of my install https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=7700. The Eclipse AVN6600 has full iPOD support. The cheaper Eclipse AVN5500 will lose you a few of the iPod functions. The Eclipse website is has a table with the features supported by each unit.
The Pioneer AVIC-Z1 is another good choice based on ither reader's comments. the only disparaging things I've heard is that the iPod functions are slow.Others who have this unit can give you better info.
I really like my unit. I replaced the stock speakers with some 3-way Pioneer units which have worked great. I can run with all windows down and enjoy the music. With the old 6 CD stock unit and factory speaker it was near impossible to do so.
Hope this helps and good luck.
The Pioneer AVIC-Z1 is another good choice based on ither reader's comments. the only disparaging things I've heard is that the iPod functions are slow.Others who have this unit can give you better info.
I really like my unit. I replaced the stock speakers with some 3-way Pioneer units which have worked great. I can run with all windows down and enjoy the music. With the old 6 CD stock unit and factory speaker it was near impossible to do so.
Hope this helps and good luck.