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Replacing shaker 500 with factory navigation unit
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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 10853849" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>So I'm told that my local dealer has a guy that is pretty sharp and very knowledgeable when it comes to factory ford navigation and audio systems. I've yet to get the opportunity to speak with him - but I will. In the meantime...</p><p></p><p>I picked up the factory Ford GPS antenna direct from my local dealer. Cost was ~$90. Most disappointing, the origin of manufacture</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208530[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208531[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208532[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>My blood runs as blue as the next guy's but I'm a little disappointed here. The gentlemen at the parts desk said there is a slew of new parts, factory Ford parts that is, that are coming from China. For whatever reason, I don't mind Mexico or Japan, Germany, Liechtenstein, or wherever - but I don't want to see China listed as the parts source for any of my vehicles. Seriously, with economies of scale and the latest UAW contract agreements (or even via an outside <em>stateside</em> supplier) I'm quite sure this part could be brought to the market for half the price with MADE IN THE USA imprinted on the packaging. I consider myself a capitalist that doesn't want to be a rape victim. But this is rape from afar in concert with the efforts of my beloved FoMoCo. Will we see more of this? Is this the future of the big three, to make a killing where they can? Color me sick.</p><p></p><p>Economic anguish aside, I picked up some 3M tape to adhere it to the underside of the dash. The more expensive "outside use" tape has better holding strength.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208533[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>There isn't much room for a spot for the antenna to be placed but if you look directly above the radio when you have it out you'll find something close to it. Just make sure it isn't beneath any sheetmetal.</p><p></p><p>Troy, I'm not exactly sure where you mounted your iSimple box but I found a spot that'll allow me quick and easy access should I need it</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208534[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>My iPod now resides in the center console bin as opposed to my lap (when scrolling). The whole thing fit without a hitch.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208535[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I see your point about playlists, as moving through any number of songs to find a favorite can take a bit. I do however, really appreciate the on-screen integration</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208536[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I'm down to one error (the antenna install removed that respective error)</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]208537[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I'm guessing this is because the radio was (supposedly) unlocked and thus able to be used in more applications than originally intended. Everything works fine, I only see this screen when prompted if I run a diagnostic check. I'll speak with "Joel" at my dealer and see how simple/complicated it'll be to finish this thing right - as much as the system works without a hitch right now. All in all I'm rather satisfied with the upgrade.</p><p></p><p>Tob</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 10853849, member: 83412"] So I'm told that my local dealer has a guy that is pretty sharp and very knowledgeable when it comes to factory ford navigation and audio systems. I've yet to get the opportunity to speak with him - but I will. In the meantime... I picked up the factory Ford GPS antenna direct from my local dealer. Cost was ~$90. Most disappointing, the origin of manufacture [ATTACH=full]208530[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]208531[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]208532[/ATTACH] My blood runs as blue as the next guy's but I'm a little disappointed here. The gentlemen at the parts desk said there is a slew of new parts, factory Ford parts that is, that are coming from China. For whatever reason, I don't mind Mexico or Japan, Germany, Liechtenstein, or wherever - but I don't want to see China listed as the parts source for any of my vehicles. Seriously, with economies of scale and the latest UAW contract agreements (or even via an outside [i]stateside[/i] supplier) I'm quite sure this part could be brought to the market for half the price with MADE IN THE USA imprinted on the packaging. I consider myself a capitalist that doesn't want to be a rape victim. But this is rape from afar in concert with the efforts of my beloved FoMoCo. Will we see more of this? Is this the future of the big three, to make a killing where they can? Color me sick. Economic anguish aside, I picked up some 3M tape to adhere it to the underside of the dash. The more expensive "outside use" tape has better holding strength. [ATTACH=full]208533[/ATTACH] There isn't much room for a spot for the antenna to be placed but if you look directly above the radio when you have it out you'll find something close to it. Just make sure it isn't beneath any sheetmetal. Troy, I'm not exactly sure where you mounted your iSimple box but I found a spot that'll allow me quick and easy access should I need it [ATTACH=full]208534[/ATTACH] My iPod now resides in the center console bin as opposed to my lap (when scrolling). The whole thing fit without a hitch. [ATTACH=full]208535[/ATTACH] I see your point about playlists, as moving through any number of songs to find a favorite can take a bit. I do however, really appreciate the on-screen integration [ATTACH=full]208536[/ATTACH] I'm down to one error (the antenna install removed that respective error) [ATTACH=full]208537[/ATTACH] I'm guessing this is because the radio was (supposedly) unlocked and thus able to be used in more applications than originally intended. Everything works fine, I only see this screen when prompted if I run a diagnostic check. I'll speak with "Joel" at my dealer and see how simple/complicated it'll be to finish this thing right - as much as the system works without a hitch right now. All in all I'm rather satisfied with the upgrade. Tob [/QUOTE]
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