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snaphappy · 06-12-2013, 11:18 AM

Got a good deal on rear tires at a local shop, OEM Pirellis. Couple days later took it out on the freeway, back end is shaking violently. So obviously they didn't balance the tires. So on my way back over there today I decided to stop by Chevy and just have them balance the tires. Why trust the other guys to balance them if they didn't do it right the first time.

Anyway, while I'm waiting, checked out the new 13's. MyLink looks seriously fancy and expensive in person. Still prefer my retro steering wheel on the 11. I know nobody else likes it haha. But don't knock the MyLink til you see it. New RS wheels are pretty decent too.

TastyBake · 06-12-2013, 11:28 AM

The other guys probably forgot to do it due to a lot of orders. That shop probably needs a cleaner process.

I saw it in a '14 Impala and I was very impressed. However, car reviews and folks have mentioned there is a lag when you use it. Which isn't cool.

Ringo64 · 06-12-2013, 11:45 AM

Read this as "MyLink is a nice person"... orly?

Yeah, it looks very cool but I am happy with my 2012 radio. Does USB connect and BlueTooth, don't want to spend any extra $$$ getting the whole shabang.

David53 · 06-12-2013, 12:24 PM

I upgraded from a 2011 1LS to a 2013 1LT with Mylink and I love it.
I can now keep all my music on a thumbdrive, plugged into the USB and never have to deal with my ipod or phone.

OzzySS · 06-12-2013, 01:22 PM

Overall, I like my MyLink. It's pretty slick for a factory radio, by which I mean it's also the only one I've had that I haven't planned on replacing within the first few months. I've only played with the nav once, but I was impressed with how much better it was than the nav in my Pioneer deck from a few years back.

the bad: I have noticed some lag when trying to select folders/lists from my ipod, sometimes it's pretty bad. but the one that drives me nuts is the lag in my volume button in the wheel. not a huge deal, i know, since i can move my hand a foot and change volume immediately. but still, if the wheel can mute immediately, why is there a delay in changing the volume?

Kleeeb · 06-12-2013, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TastyBake

The other guys probably forgot to do it due to a lot of orders. That shop probably needs a cleaner process.

I saw it in a '14 Impala and I was very impressed. However, car reviews and folks have mentioned there is a lag when you use it. Which isn't cool.

I have heard some people say that there is a lag, but I have also heard other people state that It works flawlessly. I think It may be a software issue with some of them. It'll all be worked out with a few more software updates, I am sure. A little lag is expected to give it time to think, but it shouldn't be as bad as some people say that their's is.

wakespeak · 06-12-2013, 01:30 PM

I like MyLink. The phone integration and voice commands work for me. The Sonic/Malibu steering wheel is another thing. Its rental car and doesn't seem to be angled properly for the steering column. For the SS at least I wish they didn't reach into the parts bin.

nyrfan · 06-12-2013, 01:42 PM

It's got a few bugs (as do many new products) but overall I really like MyLink.

suzook · 06-12-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TastyBake

The other guys probably forgot to do it due to a lot of orders. That shop probably needs a cleaner process.

I saw it in a '14 Impala and I was very impressed. However, car reviews and folks have mentioned there is a lag when you use it. Which isn't cool.

My gf has a 2014 impala...no lag...much nicer than the my link in my camaro.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-12-2013, 02:34 PM

The 2014 Impala's MyLink system is upgraded from what's in Camaro. It has tricked-down features from Cadillac's CUE systems.

Silverado's getting it next.

RonnieG · 06-12-2013, 03:11 PM

it's been a love/hate for me and mylink.. i love that it's a screen in my car(a first for me) and that i can use my phone with it, but i hate the problems I've run into:

-lag

-sometimes when hooking up my iPhone it will display information on the screen, but the sound only comes through phone speakers... no idea

-on navigation i cancel route and try to input a new address but the icon is ghosted and unselectable.. i haven't figured out what makes it do this yet, and i resort to using my phone gps hooked up to mylink to guide me

-I've had a display message something along the lines of "unable to sync with device" it would only play the songs in alphabetical order and you couldn't skip... all you could press was the steering wheel volume control.. anything else would send it back to radio... this crap drove me crazy for a month... i had just downloaded a new song off iTunes and this popped up.. i tried to reboot my phone, upgraded iOS nothing... until the month was over and i found that i could change the songs on the phone itself, but not through car controls (haven't had this happen yet on my SS)

--end rant--

I've heard that the 2014's are going to be integrated with Apple systems... i'm super jealous already not even knowing the details

LuSe4 · 06-12-2013, 05:00 PM

I love mine. Everything so far has worked flawlessly.

RedWingsZL1 · 06-12-2013, 05:10 PM

Love the mylink, no lag for me.

2Muchmark · 06-12-2013, 06:04 PM

Mylink isn't that good. It does alot but the controls are strangely placed. I keep hitting the SOURCE button whenever I want to change the volume because they are so close together. And the voice recognition is junk. A Software update that connects mylink to Apple SIRI is due for the Camaro soon I heard. I can't wait.

06-12-2013, 11:18 AM	#1
snaphappy Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Olive Branch, Ms Posts: 742	MyLink is nice in person Got a good deal on rear tires at a local shop, OEM Pirellis. Couple days later took it out on the freeway, back end is shaking violently. So obviously they didn't balance the tires. So on my way back over there today I decided to stop by Chevy and just have them balance the tires. Why trust the other guys to balance them if they didn't do it right the first time. Anyway, while I'm waiting, checked out the new 13's. MyLink looks seriously fancy and expensive in person. Still prefer my retro steering wheel on the 11. I know nobody else likes it haha. But don't knock the MyLink til you see it. New RS wheels are pretty decent too.

06-12-2013, 11:45 AM	#3
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Read this as "MyLink is a nice person"... orly? Yeah, it looks very cool but I am happy with my 2012 radio. Does USB connect and BlueTooth, don't want to spend any extra $$$ getting the whole shabang. __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

06-12-2013, 01:22 PM	#5
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Overall, I like my MyLink. It's pretty slick for a factory radio, by which I mean it's also the only one I've had that I haven't planned on replacing within the first few months. I've only played with the nav once, but I was impressed with how much better it was than the nav in my Pioneer deck from a few years back. the bad: I have noticed some lag when trying to select folders/lists from my ipod, sometimes it's pretty bad. but the one that drives me nuts is the lag in my volume button in the wheel. not a huge deal, i know, since i can move my hand a foot and change volume immediately. but still, if the wheel can mute immediately, why is there a delay in changing the volume? __________________ Build thread linked in the pic...

06-12-2013, 01:42 PM	#8
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	It's got a few bugs (as do many new products) but overall I really like MyLink. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

06-12-2013, 02:34 PM	#10
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	The 2014 Impala's MyLink system is upgraded from what's in Camaro. It has tricked-down features from Cadillac's CUE systems. Silverado's getting it next. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

06-12-2013, 11:28 AM	#2
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	The other guys probably forgot to do it due to a lot of orders. That shop probably needs a cleaner process. I saw it in a '14 Impala and I was very impressed. However, car reviews and folks have mentioned there is a lag when you use it. Which isn't cool.

06-12-2013, 12:24 PM	#4
David53 Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: O'Fallon, IL Posts: 44	I upgraded from a 2011 1LS to a 2013 1LT with Mylink and I love it. I can now keep all my music on a thumbdrive, plugged into the USB and never have to deal with my ipod or phone.

06-12-2013, 01:30 PM	#7
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	I like MyLink. The phone integration and voice commands work for me. The Sonic/Malibu steering wheel is another thing. Its rental car and doesn't seem to be angled properly for the steering column. For the SS at least I wish they didn't reach into the parts bin.

06-12-2013, 03:11 PM	#11
RonnieG Drives: 2013 AGM 1LE/2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 289 View My Garage	it's been a love/hate for me and mylink.. i love that it's a screen in my car(a first for me) and that i can use my phone with it, but i hate the problems I've run into: -lag -sometimes when hooking up my iPhone it will display information on the screen, but the sound only comes through phone speakers... no idea -on navigation i cancel route and try to input a new address but the icon is ghosted and unselectable.. i haven't figured out what makes it do this yet, and i resort to using my phone gps hooked up to mylink to guide me -I've had a display message something along the lines of "unable to sync with device" it would only play the songs in alphabetical order and you couldn't skip... all you could press was the steering wheel volume control.. anything else would send it back to radio... this crap drove me crazy for a month... i had just downloaded a new song off iTunes and this popped up.. i tried to reboot my phone, upgraded iOS nothing... until the month was over and i found that i could change the songs on the phone itself, but not through car controls (haven't had this happen yet on my SS) --end rant-- I've heard that the 2014's are going to be integrated with Apple systems... i'm super jealous already not even knowing the details

06-12-2013, 05:00 PM	#12
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	I love mine. Everything so far has worked flawlessly. __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

06-12-2013, 05:10 PM	#13
RedWingsZL1 Drives: 2013 AGM M6 ZL1, 2008 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 372	Love the mylink, no lag for me. __________________ 2013 ZL1

06-12-2013, 06:04 PM	#14
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 857	Mylink isn't that good. It does alot but the controls are strangely placed. I keep hitting the SOURCE button whenever I want to change the volume because they are so close together. And the voice recognition is junk. A Software update that connects mylink to Apple SIRI is due for the Camaro soon I heard. I can't wait.