Hi Dico...I very recently had my entire 360 panel redone and am very, very happy with the results.  I am on the road right now but off the top of my head...I now have a dual screen G3X with every option offered (XM radio and weather, traffic, etc). I traded out my Sorcerer and went with the new GX Pilot which was co-developed by Garmin and TruTrac.  I removed my WAAS GNS 530 and installed a GTN650.  I traded out my 327 transponder and went with the 330 so I would be ADS B capability (not good coverage in my part of the country, but not too bad).  I am short on time so I will stop there but with you being in Florida, may I suggest you contact Todd or Tom (owners) of Southern Avionics in Mobile AL?  I have used them exclusively for the past 12 years.  They have done many, many upgrades, partial and full panel.  I have never been anything but totally satisfied.

Best of luck however you decide to go.  If you would like to discuss live with me please do not hesitate to call my cell...228 342-2521.

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Berni Breen

Bbreen@cableone.net

On Nov 9, 2012, at 7:45 AM, Dico Reijers <dico@internetworks.ca> wrote:

Hi All,

A friend of mine is looking at perhaps upgrading his panel and installing a G3X system.  He also needs to get a new nav/com (or perhaps gps) as his current one is on its last legs (apollo 60).  Also, his transponder needs to be replaced.

They're telling him (or recommending)

• GTN750 gps
  
• GTX330 transponder

Now, my friend doesn't fly IFR nor will he ever... so I told him that he only really needs a NAV/COM since the G3X unit has built in GPS and you can build your flight plans in there (rather than in the GTN750 and have it crossfill to the G3X).   I would suggest that perhaps an SL30 or some other nav/com is all he'll need. 

Also, the GTX330 they quoted at $4000 (even though you can get it yourself at Aircraft Spruce for $3485)... but you can get the GTX23 transponder for half the price -- its remote mounted and will save some panel space.

They also quoted $2000 for a blank panel (I had mine done for about $300, laser cut, painted and engraved/decaled)... plus $2000 to swap out the old panel and place in this new one (this is outside of all the labour to do the other work). 

Finally, they wanted $160 for the pilots guide --- a free download from the Garmin web site.

Needless to say, I'm thinking they want to take advantage of him so I thought I would check in with you folks to see if you can offer any recommendations for a good and reasonable shop in Florida.

Regards,

Dico