Kenwood DNX Navigator Mod

I have just installed the Kenwood DNX 7320 in my car last week at Pin Liang. The GPS is Garmin based. As it didn't come with Bluetooth, I had the Bluetooth module separately installed.

The Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth module enables the phone functions in the navigation unit to integrate with my iPhone seamlessly, and that includes the phone book. The Bluetooth enabled hands-free function is a life-saver. It allows me to talk through a mic and the opposite party's voice comes through the car audio speakers. There's no echo nor lag on either side.

So far, I'm absolutely delighted with the Kenwood navigation unit. Directions are spot on, and easy to comprehend. The screen resolution is great, and the voice navigation also warns me of traffic cameras and speed cameras. It also alerts me of likely traffic police spots, and speed limits.

Here's what I did:

After extensive online reading and searches mainly on UK sites and this forum, I brought in the following:

1. I brought in the original Kenwood kit (frame) from the UK.
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk.../fitting_kits/

I bought the above from http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/. Wasn't sure if they were a legit business but took the risk anyhow. Glad to say I was not conned. The website says that they only ship within the UK only but I wrote to them about it and they agreed to ship to Singapore. Shipping time was decently fast and it came well packed.

Pin Liang would probably quote you around $200 for a after-market kit. Mine, including shipping cost less, and the colour blended perfectly with the Kenwood HU.

2. Depending on your car make and model, Kenwood does have the stalk control adaptors. But unfortunately they did not have it for mine.

So I bought the Canbus PAC SWI-CAN from the buy.com, and that allows me to retain the steering wheel control functions.

(I had written to Kenwood UK about it and they referred me to connects2).

3. I bought the Kenwood DNX 7320 Navigator from buy.com. The unit was shipped to me within a week in perfect condition.

4. I also bought the bluetooth module Kenwood KCA-BT200 from buy.com. It's way cheaper than buying it from the workshop.