Kenwood Dnx7100 Install On Fjc

LTD FJ · 05-27-08, 06:47 PM

Hello Everyone,

Just thought I would do a write up on my DNX7100 install and let you know the screen looks great in the FJC. The 7100 comes with the GPS built in. Items I have added include an HD Radio Tuner, TV Tuner (which I don't think will work in another year when it goes didgital???

), Bluetooth, Ipod, & Rear View Camera. Taking the old stereo out was a breeze. I also removed the drivers side glove box to make the wire running a little easier. I also hid the small box for the camera unit under the glove box. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the drivers glove box and ran the wire into it for my IPOD. Since I have the video IPOD, I can watch all the videos on the 7" screen in the dash. I also removed the drivers seat and secured the HD tuner, Bluetooth, and TV Tuner Hide away units under the seat. Looking forward to your comments/suggestions

LTD FJ · 05-27-08, 06:49 PM

Removal of some items to make wiring running easier...

LTD FJ · 05-27-08, 06:51 PM

TV Tuner on the front windshield.

Starting to secure hideaway units under drivers seat.

Picture from front of drivers seat looking back.

LTD FJ · 05-27-08, 06:54 PM

Unit installed.

Rear View Camera is mounted on Front ARB

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Farmer_Fred · 05-28-08, 05:55 AM

Good job LTD FJ. That screen looks great in there. Would love to do something similar using a mini ITX.

Cuerno Largo · 05-29-08, 09:39 AM

Good job.

I've been looking at that unit. How is the nav?

LTD FJ · 05-30-08, 02:22 PM

Nav is very detailed and easy to use. I had a pioneer before going to the Kenwood and it has a lot better detail. The only option that I liked on the Pioneer was that I could put in a phone number and it would give you directions to the spot. Obviously didn't work with cell phone numbers, but for businesses it was great.

Cuerno Largo · 05-30-08, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LTD FJ

Nav is very detailed and easy to use. I had a pioneer before going to the Kenwood and it has a lot better detail. The only option that I liked on the Pioneer was that I could put in a phone number and it would give you directions to the spot. Obviously didn't work with cell phone numbers, but for businesses it was great.

Excellent. Do you mind me asking where you purchased?

Waggoner5 · 05-30-08, 06:01 PM

The cool thing about the Kenwood is that you can load Garmin maps including TOPO onto an SD card and plug it in. I paid about 1k for mine online with the Kenwood Iopd adapter and shipping.

LTD FJ · 05-30-08, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuerno Largo

Excellent. Do you mind me asking where you purchased?

I have checked many places and the lowest I could find was on ebay, and find a store called sonicelectronix. I have done many transactions with them and they are reliable.

05-27-08, 06:47 PM	#1
LTD FJ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the Hurricanes are TLCA# 13159 Posts: 98	Kenwood Dnx7100 Install On Fjc Hello Everyone, Just thought I would do a write up on my DNX7100 install and let you know the screen looks great in the FJC. The 7100 comes with the GPS built in. Items I have added include an HD Radio Tuner, TV Tuner (which I don't think will work in another year when it goes didgital???), Bluetooth, Ipod, & Rear View Camera. Taking the old stereo out was a breeze. I also removed the drivers side glove box to make the wire running a little easier. I also hid the small box for the camera unit under the glove box. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the drivers glove box and ran the wire into it for my IPOD. Since I have the video IPOD, I can watch all the videos on the 7" screen in the dash. I also removed the drivers seat and secured the HD tuner, Bluetooth, and TV Tuner Hide away units under the seat. Looking forward to your comments/suggestions Attached Images __________________ -- Sold 07 FJ TRD Edition 6MT, ARB Front/Rear/Roof, OME Lift 295/75/16's. -- 08 FJ TT Edition AT, toooooo much...

05-27-08, 06:49 PM	#2
LTD FJ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the Hurricanes are TLCA# 13159 Posts: 98	More Pics Removal of some items to make wiring running easier... Attached Images __________________ -- Sold 07 FJ TRD Edition 6MT, ARB Front/Rear/Roof, OME Lift 295/75/16's. -- 08 FJ TT Edition AT, toooooo much...

05-27-08, 06:51 PM	#3
LTD FJ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the Hurricanes are TLCA# 13159 Posts: 98	More Pics TV Tuner on the front windshield. Starting to secure hideaway units under drivers seat. Picture from front of drivers seat looking back. Attached Images __________________ -- Sold 07 FJ TRD Edition 6MT, ARB Front/Rear/Roof, OME Lift 295/75/16's. -- 08 FJ TT Edition AT, toooooo much...

05-27-08, 06:54 PM	#4
LTD FJ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the Hurricanes are TLCA# 13159 Posts: 98	More Pics Unit installed. Rear View Camera is mounted on Front ARB... Attached Images __________________ -- Sold 07 FJ TRD Edition 6MT, ARB Front/Rear/Roof, OME Lift 295/75/16's. -- 08 FJ TT Edition AT, toooooo much...

05-28-08, 05:55 AM	#5
Farmer_Fred IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 73	Good job LTD FJ. That screen looks great in there. Would love to do something similar using a mini ITX. Last edited by Farmer_Fred; 05-28-08 at 06:18 AM.

05-29-08, 09:39 AM	#6
Cuerno Largo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Republic of Texas TLCA# 16073 Posts: 438	Good job. I've been looking at that unit. How is the nav? __________________ '75 FJ-40-In pieces on my garage floor. -Buildup thread here '07 Titanium FJC- wife's ride My statement to my wife: "All of the accumulated crap in my shop will be really useful if I find a use for it." "You may all go to Hell and I will go to Texas"- Davy Crockett

05-30-08, 02:22 PM	#7
LTD FJ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the Hurricanes are TLCA# 13159 Posts: 98	Nav is very detailed and easy to use. I had a pioneer before going to the Kenwood and it has a lot better detail. The only option that I liked on the Pioneer was that I could put in a phone number and it would give you directions to the spot. Obviously didn't work with cell phone numbers, but for businesses it was great. __________________ -- Sold 07 FJ TRD Edition 6MT, ARB Front/Rear/Roof, OME Lift 295/75/16's. -- 08 FJ TT Edition AT, toooooo much...

05-30-08, 06:01 PM	#9
Waggoner5 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,208	The cool thing about the Kenwood is that you can load Garmin maps including TOPO onto an SD card and plug it in. I paid about 1k for mine online with the Kenwood Iopd adapter and shipping. __________________ Gary Waggoner Golden, Co 1989 FJ62 SOA, 502 Mercruiser, ARBs Sold 1987 HJ61 SOA, Cable Locks, 39k miles Sold 1983 FJ40 sitting broke since 89 1965 FZJ45 Pickup on modified 80 chassis 2003 Tacoma, ARB, OME, SC, TRD TLCA 10689 LSLC 2000 Rising Sun 2007 www.powerplayracing.net

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