Hello, im thinking about putting a nav flip up unit, im thinking putting it on the top slot on the dash and moving my gauges to the bottom one where my radio currently is. what is a good nav flip-up unit that has good interface for navigating easily and good quality, has anyone done this? also one that supports a back up camera option. thanks

 

i am a big fan of pioneers units they have all of the features you just asked for they are on top of there game with in dash units they have alot of models to choose from .

 

+1 for Pioneer, also might wanna check out Kenwood

 

I have a Pioneer Avic-N5 in mine. Nice, but the nav functionality sucks. Look toward kenwood for that.

But the Avic unit has cool gauges(clock,g meters, etc)

 

i have a Clarion installed on mine. Mo compliants here.

 

i looked through pioneer but no luck, also the in dash navs, is there too much custom cutting involved?

 

mine is the flip so NO need to custom cut.

 

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I have an Alpine unit in my 06 MR since new. 5 years now no problems.

 

I would go with Alpine or Eclipse. I know Eclipse doesn't make aftermarket stuff anymore but the older stuff is great. I had a pioneer avic d3 and I couldn't stand the sound quality that came out of it.

 

Has anyone successfully installed a flip-up with the radio relocation kit? I know it would be a tight fit but just curious if anyone has been able to perform this intall.

 

yes i was able to successfully install a in dash nav/dvd with a radio relocation kit. it sticks out a little bit but really not that noticeable. you just need to move the bracket over and adjust your tilt. one downside to this is that you can't use the 2 screws to attach and are forced to use 3m double sided tape. but no problems.

 

I had a panasonic in my VIII, it held up well. Don't know if it is as advanced as some of the pioneer units but it was enough for me.