So I think we can all agree the shaker 500 head unit sucks. I would like to replace it with something that will add GPS, XM/Sirius, Bluetooth, etc... Couple questions though....

Number one is will this work with the current Sirius antenna built in the car and also with the current speakers and built in AUX port in the arm rest (Love its placement there for the iPod hookup)

Second would be obviously which to go with. I was just at Best Buy and they had a Pioneer AVIC-F700BT which looked really nice. Its hard to judge in a store because you cant play with the GPS and hear the audio quality because its not hooked up.

Any suggestions would be awesome!

 

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Not sure about hooking to the exisiting Sirus antenna, but I don't see why not.

The speakers will work fine as long as you put in a resistor for the amps. (it stops the popping)

As far as I know the iPod connection will not work. I ran the Pioneer iPod cable to the same location, so it's not an issue for me. The Pioneer cable allows you to controll the iPod from the touch screen and charge it, while the OEM one just sends the output to the speakers.

I haven't looked at any units sense last winter / spring when I bought the D3, so I really can't help there.

Good Luck.

 

I just installed a kenwood DDX512. it has a usb cable, and seperate hook up for ipod. although it doesn't have the GPS it can be added or you can get the dnx5120 with it included. love the system. i had an issue with the stock speakers, and replaced those as well. I also wanted to use the stock sirius antenna. only way to do it for me was to buy an antenna extension. I put infinity components in the door....tweeter in the stock 6x8 opening, and 6x8 woofer in the sub opening. two ways on the deck, and a 10" kicker shallow sub in the trunk. sounds a hell of alot cleaner than the stock system.