CL: About to step up my game

richardparker · 11-01-2009, 10:46 PM

I just got a Kenwood DNX 5120 DVD/Garmin built in NAV and 2 6.5" icon tv's. I'm just waiting on the accesorys I ordered before the install. GPS antenna,remote,rear view,and I need to find a installation kit.
Anybody used this model Kenwwod before ?
I was told it can do everything.....

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n0rmal · 11-02-2009, 12:06 AM

You can get the install kit from uncald4. He sells it for $28.50 shipped. I have a new model DNX6140 and if it's any indication, you'll be very happy. My wife has a Pio F700BT and it's a POS, nothing but problems.

richardparker · 11-02-2009, 12:52 AM

^thanks

03TL_typeS · 11-02-2009, 1:23 AM

really the 700 sucks...

maybe I should look into getting something else with navi built in...

richardparker · 11-02-2009, 1:26 AM

Anyone try the metra 2 din kit for 2nd gen CL/TL ?
Hows the fit/looks ?
I see on ebay it's only 15.95 shipped

03TL_typeS · 11-02-2009, 1:33 AM

Ive only seen custom ones.....

n0rmal · 11-02-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03TL_typeS

really the 700 sucks...

maybe I should look into getting something else with navi built in...

The 700 sucks big time. Slow boot times even with the new firmware, when there's an SD card in the slot, navi doesn't work. I heard the new ones are still plagued with the slow boot times.

My DNX6140, which I got for $500 after rebate from 6ave.com is 100 X better.

richardparker · 11-03-2009, 7:50 PM

I got the radio wired to play with it but, I'm still waiting for the installation kit.
I do have to say this HU is amazing.SQ is sick.EQ is so flexible and has so many settings.
The picture is awesome.
Also I have to say this is wired to my factory speakers and sounds way beter than stock.
I thought I was going to need new inside speakers cuz of the After market HU.Not right away.
This is the best sounding HU I've ever heard.

03TL_typeS · 11-04-2009, 2:12 AM

thanks Norm im lookin into the kenwood now... hopefully I can get one for pretty cheap..

mattastick · 11-04-2009, 6:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardparker

I got the radio wired to play with it but, I'm still waiting for the installation kit.
I do have to say this HU is amazing.SQ is sick.EQ is so flexible and has so many settings.
The picture is awesome.
Also I have to say this is wired to my factory speakers and sounds way beter than stock.
I thought I was going to need new inside speakers cuz of the After market HU.Not right away.
This is the best sounding HU I've ever heard.

Now you see why you should've replaced it a long ass time ago...

richardparker · 11-04-2009, 3:34 PM

^ I do. It's coming together,slowly but surely.
There's someone on CA that is selling a Kenwood DNX 8120 for 450 shipped.
If I just didn't get this one, I'd be all over it.That's a crazy deal. If some one had $400 to spend I would say CHASE that seller down and offer him $400.
The cheapest I've seen them is like 850 refurbed. And over 1000 new

dave586270 · 11-04-2009, 8:38 PM

Hey man I have the DNX5120 and I love it! Nav is responsive, controls are great, and the options are endless! I almost went with Pioneer 700...

n0rmal is right, man would that have been a mistake. Good thing it crapped out on me after the first day it was hooked up! Seller got an earful from me. After a refund I was off to get my Kenwood!

Here is my install DIY. Hope it helps

http://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727150

richardparker · 11-04-2009, 10:56 PM

Ha,great choice.
Have you tried changing to custom backrounds yet ? That you've loaded in?

03TL_typeS · 11-05-2009, 12:53 AM

RP wheres the dude in cali that has it for 450?

richardparker · 11-05-2009, 1:14 AM

CA, car audio forum.

03TL_typeS · 11-05-2009, 11:06 AM

ok im on there too Ill go check it out

'03TL-S · 11-05-2009, 2:24 PM

Can i ask how much you spent on that HU? I'm looking to upgrade my avh-p4000dvd

richardparker · 11-05-2009, 4:16 PM

^You can get refurb ones on ebay for 460.More if you want new.

Couple of picks of 2 screens, I know I seen iit when I took the pics,I need to retuck a wire.No biggie

Rear view will be getting deleted when the camera shows up

n0rmal · 11-05-2009, 4:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '03TL-S

Can i ask how much you spent on that HU? I'm looking to upgrade my avh-p4000dvd

I got my DNX6140 for $500 after $100 rebate from 6ave.com, an authorized dealer. I'm thinking with the rebate Kenwood is planning to drop prices soon. If you can wait, you might be able to save some $$.

richardparker · 11-06-2009, 5:46 PM

3rd is in temporary till I get the nuts to cut into the dash.

'03TL-S · 11-06-2009, 7:27 PM

You should use those 6.5" screens on the headrests.

richardparker · 11-06-2009, 7:46 PM

It was a thought but,my son would've been trying to rip them out.
This way he can see the upper one and can't touch anything.

dave586270 · 11-07-2009, 3:45 AM

Holly shit, that is nuts! Sick! Very clean if I do say so myself...

richardparker · 11-07-2009, 11:53 AM

^Thanks.It really looks sick at night...

dave586270 · 11-08-2009, 8:02 PM

I can imagine! I def think the one on the dash could look cleaner. Maybe in the glove box?

richardparker · 11-09-2009, 12:03 PM

I'm gonna try to make it a little cleaner.
Just got alot going on

NoLimitDeC · 11-09-2009, 9:44 PM

I'd be scared of getting jacked with TV's in those spots! very visable!! but def. a clean install and unique idea nonetheless..

to the OP, i have a DNX 7140 and got a dash kit off of ebay for around $25 i believe..

11-02-2009, 12:06 AM	#2
n0rmal TH3 BUFF M/\ST3R 2003 Acura CL Trader Rating: (6) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CALI, 818 Posts: 2,573	You can get the install kit from uncald4. He sells it for $28.50 shipped. I have a new model DNX6140 and if it's any indication, you'll be very happy. My wife has a Pio F700BT and it's a POS, nothing but problems. __________________ WORK l MICHELIN l TEIN l PROGRESS l DBA BRAKES l EBC l KENWOOD l NAVONE ENGINEERING l XTANT I ADIRE AUDIO I DEKA l APEXCONE l HELLA I MAGNAFLOW FS: STAGGERED WORK WHEELS

11-04-2009, 3:34 PM	#11
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	^ I do. It's coming together,slowly but surely. There's someone on CA that is selling a Kenwood DNX 8120 for 450 shipped. If I just didn't get this one, I'd be all over it.That's a crazy deal. If some one had $400 to spend I would say CHASE that seller down and offer him $400. The cheapest I've seen them is like 850 refurbed. And over 1000 new Last edited by richardparker; 11-04-2009 at 3:39 PM.

11-04-2009, 8:38 PM	#12
dave586270 '01 CL Type-S 1989 Audi Quattro My Garage Trader Rating: (2) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lindenhurst, Illinois Age: 24 Posts: 636	Hey man I have the DNX5120 and I love it! Nav is responsive, controls are great, and the options are endless! I almost went with Pioneer 700... n0rmal is right, man would that have been a mistake. Good thing it crapped out on me after the first day it was hooked up! Seller got an earful from me. After a refund I was off to get my Kenwood! Here is my install DIY. Hope it helps http://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727150 __________________ EXTERIOR:: Debadged, 20% Tint, Cleared Head Lights, Custom Grille, '03 Tail Swap INTERIOR:: Full LED Interior Conversion, Kenwood Nav SUSPENSION & WHEELS:: Tein H-Techs, 19" ASA on 225/40 Kumho's, Slotted & Drilled Rotors, Legend Caliper Upgrade MOTOR:: CAI, Meagan Headers (soon to install)

11-07-2009, 3:45 AM	#23
dave586270 '01 CL Type-S 1989 Audi Quattro My Garage Trader Rating: (2) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lindenhurst, Illinois Age: 24 Posts: 636	Holly shit, that is nuts! Sick! Very clean if I do say so myself... __________________ EXTERIOR:: Debadged, 20% Tint, Cleared Head Lights, Custom Grille, '03 Tail Swap INTERIOR:: Full LED Interior Conversion, Kenwood Nav SUSPENSION & WHEELS:: Tein H-Techs, 19" ASA on 225/40 Kumho's, Slotted & Drilled Rotors, Legend Caliper Upgrade MOTOR:: CAI, Meagan Headers (soon to install)

11-08-2009, 8:02 PM	#25
dave586270 '01 CL Type-S 1989 Audi Quattro My Garage Trader Rating: (2) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lindenhurst, Illinois Age: 24 Posts: 636	I can imagine! I def think the one on the dash could look cleaner. Maybe in the glove box? __________________ EXTERIOR:: Debadged, 20% Tint, Cleared Head Lights, Custom Grille, '03 Tail Swap INTERIOR:: Full LED Interior Conversion, Kenwood Nav SUSPENSION & WHEELS:: Tein H-Techs, 19" ASA on 225/40 Kumho's, Slotted & Drilled Rotors, Legend Caliper Upgrade MOTOR:: CAI, Meagan Headers (soon to install)

11-02-2009, 12:52 AM	#3
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	^thanks

11-02-2009, 1:23 AM	#4
03TL_typeS Registered User 2003 Acura TL Trader Rating: (10) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal, S.Sac/Elk Grove, Ca Age: 20 Posts: 7,330	really the 700 sucks... maybe I should look into getting something else with navi built in...

11-02-2009, 1:26 AM	#5
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	Anyone try the metra 2 din kit for 2nd gen CL/TL ? Hows the fit/looks ? I see on ebay it's only 15.95 shipped

11-02-2009, 1:33 AM	#6
03TL_typeS Registered User 2003 Acura TL Trader Rating: (10) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal, S.Sac/Elk Grove, Ca Age: 20 Posts: 7,330	Ive only seen custom ones.....

11-03-2009, 7:50 PM	#8
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	I got the radio wired to play with it but, I'm still waiting for the installation kit. I do have to say this HU is amazing.SQ is sick.EQ is so flexible and has so many settings. The picture is awesome. Also I have to say this is wired to my factory speakers and sounds way beter than stock. I thought I was going to need new inside speakers cuz of the After market HU.Not right away. This is the best sounding HU I've ever heard.

11-04-2009, 2:12 AM	#9
03TL_typeS Registered User 2003 Acura TL Trader Rating: (10) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal, S.Sac/Elk Grove, Ca Age: 20 Posts: 7,330	thanks Norm im lookin into the kenwood now... hopefully I can get one for pretty cheap..

11-04-2009, 10:56 PM	#13
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	Ha,great choice. Have you tried changing to custom backrounds yet ? That you've loaded in?

11-05-2009, 12:53 AM	#14
03TL_typeS Registered User 2003 Acura TL Trader Rating: (10) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal, S.Sac/Elk Grove, Ca Age: 20 Posts: 7,330	RP wheres the dude in cali that has it for 450?

11-05-2009, 1:14 AM	#15
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	CA, car audio forum.

11-05-2009, 11:06 AM	#16
03TL_typeS Registered User 2003 Acura TL Trader Rating: (10) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal, S.Sac/Elk Grove, Ca Age: 20 Posts: 7,330	ok im on there too Ill go check it out

11-05-2009, 2:24 PM	#17
'03TL-S WDP FTW!!! Trader Rating: (6) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Age: 21 Posts: 1,974	Can i ask how much you spent on that HU? I'm looking to upgrade my avh-p4000dvd

11-05-2009, 4:16 PM	#18
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	^You can get refurb ones on ebay for 460.More if you want new. Couple of picks of 2 screens, I know I seen iit when I took the pics,I need to retuck a wire.No biggie Rear view will be getting deleted when the camera shows up

11-06-2009, 5:46 PM	#20
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	3rd is in temporary till I get the nuts to cut into the dash.

11-06-2009, 7:27 PM	#21
'03TL-S WDP FTW!!! Trader Rating: (6) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Age: 21 Posts: 1,974	You should use those 6.5" screens on the headrests.

11-06-2009, 7:46 PM	#22
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	It was a thought but,my son would've been trying to rip them out. This way he can see the upper one and can't touch anything.

11-07-2009, 11:53 AM	#24
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	^Thanks.It really looks sick at night...

11-09-2009, 12:03 PM	#26
richardparker Registered User 2001 Acura CL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,012	I'm gonna try to make it a little cleaner. Just got alot going on

11-09-2009, 9:44 PM	#27
NoLimitDeC DESI miern Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 21 Posts: 802	I'd be scared of getting jacked with TV's in those spots! very visable!! but def. a clean install and unique idea nonetheless.. to the OP, i have a DNX 7140 and got a dash kit off of ebay for around $25 i believe.. __________________ Amish - 2005 BMW M3 : 19" CSL Style Wheels : Front CSL Bumper : CF Hood Painted Body Color : CF Emblems : 20% tint Ajay - 1999 SSM TL : Tokico 5-Way Adjustable Shocks : H&R Lowering Springs : 18" Enkei LM1 : 2 12" Kicker L5's : 20% mirror tint Nimesh - 2003 NBP TL : Comptech Icebox : 19" ADR S07-r Gloss Black : Painted Engine Cover : A-Spec Style Grille : Blue Map/Dome/Door/Trunk LEDs : White License Place LED : Red LED Rear Turn Signals : Resonator Removed : 3.5" Exhaust Tips : 20% tint