[Deejay]

Anyone have any ideas? Right now i am looking at the Kenwood DX 7120

 

[DavidApplewoodOntario]

the best thing to do is check with a dealer parts department or a specialty car audio store. They will be able to suggest some good looks that fit with the design. I would keep in mind the ambient lighting in the car is green so if your looking for a deck rtry and get one where the lighting matches up

 

[shadowflare99]

Hi dude, Well I got Piece for my CAR audio mod

I want to install a Avic-z1 in my car
because I don't like on star module ... well it's a good system bu not as far my avic ...

What i Need 3 Module to keep my

On-star Systeme On ( Airbag ... on star assitance , door chime etc ... ) with antenna adaptor...
The module for this is : os-311 form PAC

To keep My Steering wheel audio controle i neeed

The module for this is : SWI-PS ( P-S for Pionner and Sony radio ) from PAC

And to have my NAV information like backup-Tachy ... i needed a module to convert GM-lan data in car information

The module for this is : NAV-1129 from PAC

Well for the trim ... i'm not sure which one to choose
because my car audio dealer asked me one

but i say a another one from Scosche GM1593B

but i dont know what is the trim look in the car ...
welll

 

[Deejay]

I am getting the Kenwood DNX7100 installed today. Will try and post some pics up later on in the day.

 

[USA1fan]

Got pics? That looks like a nice headunit.

 

[Deejay]

 

[Lee]

Blends in nice.

 

[Pizza Man]

I'm really impressed with the install, Deejay. Looks like it was factory installed.

 

[Malibooboo]

I am getting the Kenwood DNX7100 installed today. Will try and post some pics up later on in the day.

What's the price tag on that unit including install? Does it integrate thoroughly with all the Malibu steering wheel controls?

 

[Deejay]

What's the price tag on that unit including install? Does it integrate thoroughly with all the Malibu steering wheel controls?

I picked up the unit for $800. after the wiring harness, ipod controls, steering controls and installation it ran for about $1200. So it def was cheap but worth it because I really depend on that navi when I travel. The iPod controls rock, everything is integrated right on the system and yes the steering controls work great! The only thing it disables is the beeping sound from the seat belt indicater and the left/right turn signal sound. I would need the onstar adapter for that to work but I just don't see a need for it.

 

[Pizza Man]

Deejay, did you keep the original speakers and replace only the head unit?

 

[Deejay]

No, I kept the original speakers. I bought the LTZ so it has the premium bose sound speakers

 

[Lee]

I bought the LTZ so it has the premium bose sound speakers

I could not find who made the premium sound system for the LTZ. My 08 Equinox has premium sound, and it has Pioneer badges on the door speakers. I could not find any markings on the LTZ speaker.
Did you find Bose markings when you tore into yours ?

 

[08MalibuLeaser]

Quick question regarding the IPOD - anyone know where I can find the audio jack to plug into the malibu from the ipod? Radio Shack, apple store???

 

[Lee]

Quick question regarding the IPOD - anyone know where I can find the audio jack to plug into the malibu from the ipod? Radio Shack, apple store???

I do not own a Ipod, but I would think the two stores you mentioned would have it. Wal-Mart carries a few Ipod items and if you can wait a couple days order online from Amazon.

 

[Deejay]

I could not find who made the premium sound system for the LTZ. My 08 Equinox has premium sound, and it has Pioneer badges on the door speakers. I could not find any markings on the LTZ speaker.
Did you find Bose markings when you tore into yours ?

Actually when I was researching what car to buy I read several articles that talked about the Bose speakers and my salesman mentioned it.

 

[Deejay]

Quick question regarding the IPOD - anyone know where I can find the audio jack to plug into the malibu from the ipod? Radio Shack, apple store???

Lee is right about both having them. I wouldn't suggest purchasing it from Apple though only because they have a higher markup for such a small cable. i purchased mine from radioshack, just let them know your looking for a male to male audio jack.

 

[Pizza Man]

E-Bay is another alternative. There's a cable listed here.
You can "Buy It Now" for less that $6.50.

 

[mongo615]

Quick question regarding the IPOD - anyone know where I can find the audio jack to plug into the malibu from the ipod? Radio Shack, apple store???

As a follow up, has anyone thought of trying the GM PAL (personal audio link) with their iPod??? It allows you to control almost any function of the iPod from the factory radio, and the radio in most Malibus (US8,US9 radios) accepts the mod. Here's a link: http://www.gm.com/shop/parts/ipod/PAL+Quick+Ref+Guide+NOV07.pdf

http://www.gm.com/shop/parts/ipod/

Eventhough it only states certain vehicles, those vehicles' radio head units are pretty much standard throughout GM.

 

[08MalibuLeaser]

I'm going to pick up the cable tomorrow, thanks for the info - the GM PAL info is very interesting, worth a shot!