alpine7822
Enthusiast
I'm thinking about upgrading the stock 6-disc changer to the RB1 NAV unit. Anyone have any thoughts? Also, where do some of you with the RB1 mount the GPS antennae? I don't want to really alter the looks of the car.
RB1 Upgrade
- Thread starter alpine7822
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I havent done this mod yet, but I bleiev it goes in behind dash , right on top of radio. It still pulls in a strong signal, so the Nav works fine, no ugly wires or antenna to be seen.
alpine7822
Enthusiast
That's what I was wondering about...I don't want any annoying "bubbles" on the car. Anyone out there have it that can elaborate?
FangZ
Enthusiast
I installed the RB1 and stuck the antenna right on top of it, underneath the center vents. It receives the satellites just fine, no need to install it anywhere else.
alpine7822
Enthusiast
Was it easy to install?
alpine7822
Enthusiast
so the antennae goes right into the dash on top of the unit...no drilling or anything?
alpine7822
Enthusiast
Looks like I'll be ordering one this weekend! Any special wiring harness, or does it work with the factory wires already there?
BennyBad
Enthusiast
plug and play.
Flash1034
Enthusiast
Ill take your stock in dash 6 CD changer if you wanna make me a good deal on it?
Thanks,
Flash
Thanks,
Flash
Lee00blacksilverGTS
Enthusiast
Stick a Sirius unit in there while you are at it, there is room for that too. But be aware with this change you will now only have single CD disc capability and if the Nav Disc is in no CD ability. You would really be well advised to keep your 6CD capability and add a good aftermarket Garminr equivalent. The RB1 really is several generations back in Nav ability. Not a very good unit.
With an iPod adapter the CD becomes obsolete. My iPod has 1600 songs.
For nav., I just use point A to point B so some of the super-trick functions of the new unit are great, but not ones I would use. The aftermarket portable units are very nice and portable, but you do have something sucking up to your windshield or dash... .
alpine7822
Enthusiast
I'm trying to avoid the clutter. I noticed the RB1 also has Sirius/XM capability...and since I have XM in my day driver, I'll probably go with that and the iPod adapter (which does make the cd pointless). I just need something to get me from A to B since it's hard to read mapquest with the top down! My Acura has all the fancy NAV stuff and I hardly use it.
SylvanSRT
Enthusiast
i am thinking about the ipod adapter to my stock 6-cd changer(my ipods up to just over 9,000 songs)
alpine7822
Enthusiast
I was thinking about doing the same without the RB1 and was told the adapter works better with the NAV unit.
SylvanSRT
Enthusiast
Daniel at Viper Specialty Performance has a very good price on the kit
https://www.viperspecialtyperforman...id=36&osCsid=ce75008d18cea782bfefa09888819d2e
https://www.viperspecialtyperforman...id=36&osCsid=ce75008d18cea782bfefa09888819d2e
alpine7822
Enthusiast
So does the iPod kit allow you to control the iPod through the headunit? Or do you need to control it through the iPod itself and this just transfers the audio via the cable?
alpine7822
Enthusiast
Exactly what I'm looking for...thanks!
alpine7822
Enthusiast
BTW...anyone know of a good deal on an RB1? I've seen a few on ebay that look good, but not sure. Would prefer to buy from a VCA member as I know how they care for their stuff.
FangZ
Enthusiast
It does control the iPod, but be advised that the user interface is not as sophisticated as the iPod...
As an example, if you do a search by Artist: Unlike the iPod that gives you: Artist->All Albums by this Artist->All Songs on the selected Album, the RB1 will only give you: Artist->All Songs from the Artist (no album "menu"). So the additional "Album" layer is missing.
alpine7822
Enthusiast
I appreciate the info...think I can live with that. The kit in my Acura will only transfer the sound, does not allow you to control the iPod, that's what I was worried about.
2002_Viper_GTS_ACR
Enthusiast
2002_Viper_GTS_ACR
Enthusiast
Personally, and I have owned an RB1 and even recommended my Dad get one for his 05 Viper...
I dont like them anymore. Once you see where technology is today with Navi's. Like the Chrylser Mygigs Navi, you will think the RB1 is caveman technology.
I sold mine, and I fully plan on getting a Pioneer Premier Navi when it comes out in 2.5 weeks.
Jon
I dont like them anymore. Once you see where technology is today with Navi's. Like the Chrylser Mygigs Navi, you will think the RB1 is caveman technology.
I sold mine, and I fully plan on getting a Pioneer Premier Navi when it comes out in 2.5 weeks.
Jon
alpine7822
Enthusiast
I love the one in my Acura (which was stock), and I want the same look in the Viper. I'm not worried about the features as long as it gets me from A to B. I have a friend who works for a dealer, seeing if they can get it at cost, so if it's a disappointment, I'm not so worried.
What new Pioneer Premier Navi are you talking about, I was thinking about getting a N4
2002_Viper_GTS_ACR
Enthusiast
Its that new new one, thats not even out yet. Its a Premier Pioneer, and its the first NAVI under the Premier Name (they have the lower end ones coming out for Regular Pioneer). But its AVIC F... something.. I cant remember the rest of the model numbers. I have the paperwork in the office. Its completely voice operated for ipod, navi, radio, dvd, sirus... etc...
Its the newest replacement for the AVIC- Z3 and costs about 1/2 as much as the z3 did new. So thats why you'll notice all Z3s (their old top of the line unit) is getting blown out with huge rebates. They are trying to get rid of old stock before releasing the new one.
Jon
Its the newest replacement for the AVIC- Z3 and costs about 1/2 as much as the z3 did new. So thats why you'll notice all Z3s (their old top of the line unit) is getting blown out with huge rebates. They are trying to get rid of old stock before releasing the new one.
Jon
Lee00blacksilverGTS
Enthusiast
Do these fit in the factory hole or are they add on somewhere else?
