Guys, so I am going to meet with my avionics guy in a couple weeks regarding a GTX345 install. I am already in the 8K range...I know...buy a plane that already has a nice panel rather than blowing your money with upgrades.... 
I'm wondering if since he is installing the transponder, should I ask him to do anything else that isn't going to break the bank. My 2 issues right now are:
-My AI is very loud and could give out at any time. I'm not IFR..yet, but I don't know if it is worth replacing right now.
-My radios have seen better days. I don't trust my COMM/NAV 1, they have given me issues in the past, my KX170 is bulletproof, but ancient.
Eventually I want to add an engine monitor, a gps down the line, then way down the line, an autopilot. Plan on keeping the plane and plan on being IFR equipped later on.
I'm wondering if since he is installing the transponder, should I ask him to do anything else that isn't going to break the bank. My 2 issues right now are:
-My AI is very loud and could give out at any time. I'm not IFR..yet, but I don't know if it is worth replacing right now.
-My radios have seen better days. I don't trust my COMM/NAV 1, they have given me issues in the past, my KX170 is bulletproof, but ancient.
Eventually I want to add an engine monitor, a gps down the line, then way down the line, an autopilot. Plan on keeping the plane and plan on being IFR equipped later on.
