The last time Navi ashtray mod. (Clear pictures)

perkman87 · 03-26-2009, 07:39 AM

I have has multiple emails on the navi install on my 2003 maxima via taking out the ashtray.

the Navigation Model is the Magellan Maestro.

It matches the TE edition perfect as you can see it is also silver and black just like most interiors in the SE family.

All I did was run the power from the rear socket spliced it in, then cut a small hole in the side of the ashtray holding container.

Taking out the ashtray was simple you just unscrew the center screw in the middle of the ashtray, then pop the whole shifter cover off (holds ashtray) and there will be 4 screws that hold it in place, take those out and the ashtray box will come off with ease.

there are tabs on the side of the ashtray that will allow you to take the slider off with ease, then just go ahead and cut the side of the case with a warm knife, and slide the power connector through.

perkman87 · 03-26-2009, 07:41 AM

The camera makes it look so bad lol, It looks so much better in person. the gap is not that large when you center it. And it is **** eyed in this pic due to me moving it to show the power wire. usually it is straight on.

Max_Man116 · 03-26-2009, 07:46 AM

not a big fan of the mod ..screen would be to small and to low .but i havent seen it done before ,it probably looks better in person

perkman87 · 03-26-2009, 07:52 AM

camera has too many mega pix it makes everything look bad... especially if you have a nick or scrape on the car. the mod really does look great. Im not the type to make things look ****ty. the angle I took it at is head on usually you are looking at it from a top view and you dont see the gap.

here are sh!tty pictures.

Jreed2008 · 03-26-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by perkman87

camera has too many mega pix it makes everything look bad... especially if you have a nick or scrape on the car. the mod really does look great. Im not the type to make things look ****ty. the angle I took it at is head on usually you are looking at it from a top view and you dont see the gap.

here are sh!tty pictures.

I like it good job, I only use my ashtray for change or loose screws anyway. So gives me a good idea

Tippy Toes · 03-26-2009, 08:45 AM

nice job, pretty simple mod for that model navi.

*Progress* · 03-26-2009, 08:52 AM

As cool as that looks and as integrated (cheaply) as possible for a stand alone nav unit can get, having it that low can't be safe for driving. My nav unit replaces the radio and I find that low enough. 2 cts.

perkman87 · 03-26-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Progress

As cool as that looks and as integrated (cheaply) as possible for a stand alone navi unit can get, having it that low can't be safe for driving. My nav unit replaces the radio and I find that low enough. 2 cts.

It is low, yes but if you have the address already in it , it yells at you in whatever voice you want, so in the end you don't have to look down. I like it for the restaurant locator, say you are somewhere you normally don'

t drive you just click find closest location of whatever type of food and you are on your way.

*321VQ35MAX* · 03-26-2009, 09:14 AM

I use mine for my XM receiver. It fits perfect. I just don't have any pics.

mist max2000 · 03-26-2009, 12:34 PM

how do you get it to stay in there.. or is it kinda just sitting there?

*sublime258* · 03-26-2009, 01:12 PM

Are those ashes? Should have cleaned out the compartment before taking pics.

njmaxseltd · 03-26-2009, 01:27 PM

Thats so small, I've got a bigger unit on my motorcycle.

kcxd35 · 03-26-2009, 02:00 PM

I use my iphone, it's better than the tomtom I paid 500 bucks for...

nissandrvr98 · 03-26-2009, 02:24 PM

my 4.3" widescreen wont fit

urs looks cool tho

importcf · 03-26-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxd35

I use my iphone, it's better than the tomtom I paid 500 bucks for...

iphone isnt turn by turn, not very loud and if u get a call or txt ur screwed due to the one app at a time ****(assuming its not jailbroken)

Bjs470 · 03-26-2009, 02:28 PM

Looks pretty clean...I do the same thing with my Garmin, it rests perfectly there, but I haven't hardwired it.

Bjs470 · 03-26-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by importcf

iphone isnt turn by turn, not very loud and if u get a call or txt ur screwed due to the one app at a time ****(assuming its not jailbroken)

If it's a 3G iPhone, Turn by Turn has been available for free.

Tippy Toes · 03-26-2009, 02:42 PM

iPhone turn by turn is free. I'm looking to do something custom (spinning dock) where the radio sits. Right now everything is stock and my 680 garmin sits atop of the ac vents on the flat part. Wire is run behind and through the arm rest part of the car to the rear av. Sorry to get off topic.

To the person hardwiring the garmin how do you do that? Can you do it off of the power rear view mirror. I've been always wondering/inquirying about this.

Thanks

perkman87 · 03-26-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mist max2000

how do you get it to stay in there.. or is it kinda just sitting there?

It actually fits very snug does not move unless you force it to.

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Originally Posted by sublime258

Are those ashes? Should have cleaned out the compartment before taking pics.

I was clean I have not moved the unit since I installed it lol, I guess those ashes just like that spot.

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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd

Thats so small, I've got a bigger unit on my motorcycle.

thanks for the info lol. What Kinda Bike

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Originally Posted by Bjs470

Looks pretty clean...I do the same thing with my Garmin, it rests perfectly there, but I haven't hardwired it.

How do you run it? through the front plug? or rear

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Originally Posted by Tippy Toes

iPhone turn by turn is free. I'm looking to do something custom (spinning dock) where the radio sits. Right now everything is stock and my 680 garmin sits atop of the ac vents on the flat part. Wire is run behind and through the arm rest part of the car to the rear av. Sorry to get off topic.

Lol Its cool Tippy

To the person hardwiring the garmin how do you do that? Can you do it off of the power rear view mirror. I've been always wondering/inquirying about this.

You would need to run the power from the fuse box and run the wires through the driver pillar then tucked under the roof carpet..

Thanks

*essential1* · 03-26-2009, 04:06 PM

nice little mod.

perkman, theres a meet at the hooters on palm beach lakes just west of the i95 tonight. Come out man! it starts at 9.

Tippy Toes · 03-26-2009, 04:22 PM

Damn I'd like to ride..My 6k Head light is out...been waiting for it for a while too...I would of loved to go man. Car has been dirty for a minute because rain tomorrow as well I figured wait it out. Essemtial hit me up when ya'll ride down here, i've been trying to meet up with perk as well. Have fun tonight...maybe I'll ride down with the girl, what y'all do?

*nsnrider* · 03-26-2009, 06:34 PM

not bad

perkman87 · 03-26-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by essential1

nice little mod.

perkman, theres a meet at the hooters on palm beach lakes just west of the i95 tonight. Come out man! it starts at 9.

Frigg man you guys got to let me know a little earlier I live right next to it, the woman is coming over and I have sold her out enough lol. I will go to the next one though!!!!!!!!!!! For sure.

maxdriver10 · 03-26-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by perkman87

Frigg man you guys got to let me know a little earlier I live right next to it, the woman is coming over and I have sold her out enough lol. I will go to the next one though!!!!!!!!!!! For sure.

Dude you gotta get your priorities straight....MAX MEET ALL THE WAY!!! haha jk...but seriously...lol

klemenz · 03-26-2009, 08:45 PM

I'm gonna try this now that looks cool!

4DSCDriver · 03-26-2009, 08:48 PM

Looks good. If someone really cared, it would be easy to make a little ABS plastic frame for that thing and really clean it up. Nice idea though, I like it.

*essential1* · 03-27-2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by perkman87

Frigg man you guys got to let me know a little earlier I live right next to it, the woman is coming over and I have sold her out enough lol. I will go to the next one though!!!!!!!!!!! For sure.

Hahahahah

Bring her!

I didnt even go last night. I had a hangover from the night before but I didnt expect it to last till the following night! lol

We always meet up on wednesday nights at the sonic on lakeworth just east of jog by the way. The hooters meet used to go on all the time but got shut down a few months ago. It's just getting started again.

**Puppetmaster** · 03-27-2009, 06:33 AM

Good info and neat little mod. Added this to the Stickies.

http://forums.maxima.org/6887044-post10.html

perkman87 · 03-27-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by essential1

Hahahahah

Bring her!

I didnt even go last night. I had a hangover from the night before but I didnt expect it to last till the following night! lol

We always meet up on wednesday nights at the sonic on lakeworth just east of jog by the way. The hooters meet used to go on all the time but got shut down a few months ago. It's just getting started again.

Ill def go next thursday. Ill bring some cars with me

SO don't be hung over then

perkman87 · 03-27-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster

Good info and neat little mod. Added this to the Stickies.

http://forums.maxima.org/6887044-post10.html

Sweet.

OhOhMax · 03-29-2009, 08:21 PM

I did that a long time back, I did not like it though. I just don't like the Navi being that low. Good job though, looks good.

scottygill · 04-14-2009, 06:09 AM

TODAY ONLY ON TUESDAY APRIL 14. A WEBSITE IS SELLING THE SAME GPS THAT PERKMAN USED FOR HIS NAVI INSTALL, ITS AT WWW.1SALEADAY AND ITS ONLY $70 AFTER SHIPPPING. JUST THOUGHT ID SHARE THIS INFO.

im going to try to fit a garmin 205 with the same install and will post how it goes as well in a few weeks

njk4o5 · 04-14-2009, 08:05 AM

that looks sweet. good idea

boost4age · 04-14-2009, 08:26 AM

not a bad mod....i only use my ash tray for change lol

phxgold · 04-14-2009, 09:01 AM

bass knob FTMFW!

*mannetti21* · 04-14-2009, 10:15 AM

How's the satellite reception when its in the tray?

Kameez · 04-14-2009, 01:44 PM

Wow, cool if I didn't have my factory Navi I would for sure do this.

Bjs470 · 04-14-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by perkman87

How do you run it? through the front plug? or rear

I have it plugged into the back of the gps and the cord is fed through a slight gap between the ashtray and left side of the gps. It's snug but will fall on hard acceleration. I'm thinkin velcro maybe to hold it in there and it's easy to switch between cars.

*anomaly117* · 04-14-2009, 08:27 PM

pretty slick, def try to find someone to fabricate a frame of some sort, then that would look absolutley TIGHT

*SoonerFan* · 04-14-2009, 08:33 PM

i put my drive+play ipod control screen there