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classicrockr · 06-13-2014, 08:17 AM

I need advice....

I Love my 45th, but I want that new head unit with the backup camera in the Nav screen & color HUD. It's pretty much been said that that head unit CAN'T be put into older versions.

- What year did the color HUD & new head unit start?
- Was it the same year they changed the tail lights?

Too many options here...get a new head unit from a different company, trade up for a newer model, wait for the 16's.....

What would anyone here do?

taf21979 · 06-13-2014, 09:57 AM

2013 is the first year for the my link radio./backup camera.

velocity149 · 06-13-2014, 10:03 AM

2013 for mylink with B/U camera
2014 for the color HUD and DIC

I would wait fro the 16's, trust me. going from a 2012 to a 2014, you would kick yourself unless you are also upgrading to a higher model. The color HUD is only the tach (green) and the shift lights. not worth an upgrade. If you want, you can get an after market stereo, though I am sure they hurt the value of the car more than help it. Wait for 2016, JMHO

Ragnar · 06-13-2014, 10:09 AM

If I was in that position, I would wait until I saw what the Gen6 really looked like. If you don't like it as much, you would still be able to find a '14/'15 model and get the options you wanted!

sscamaro · 06-13-2014, 11:03 AM

5thGenDIY is making some kind of kit for that.

Fieryfight · 06-13-2014, 11:05 AM

I would either get the mylink and the HUD/DIC kit from gen5diy or wait to see what the 2016 looks like

MLAZ1990 · 06-13-2014, 11:30 AM

I'd get a 14' or a 15' since we don't know how the 16' model is going to look.

Ringo64 · 06-13-2014, 11:36 AM

You sound like someone who wants the latest and greatest tech in their car. IMO wait for 2016, if none of it appeals to you 2014/15's will be had a good prices at that point

NJBourne23 · 06-13-2014, 01:00 PM

you CAN put in a Nav and 7" screen head unit in all cars down to 2010. Just buy the OEM and wires, take your time and do it. Who really cares about the HUD, they are pointless IMO. Just something to say you have in your car that most others don't. If you want something like that, just change the horn sound or something to make it different. waste of money and not worth changing your car for it

Fastcat3 · 06-13-2014, 04:27 PM

My 45th 2SS auto just got traded for a 2014 2SS/RS M6 with NPP and I love it compared to the 2012. Never had a second thought after I traded it and it is sitting at the dealer facing the road I often travel. The 2016 may look like a Malibu on the new ATS platform with the generic common front end they like at GM.

06-13-2014, 08:17 AM	#1
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Can't decide on what to do I need advice.... I Love my 45th, but I want that new head unit with the backup camera in the Nav screen & color HUD. It's pretty much been said that that head unit CAN'T be put into older versions. - What year did the color HUD & new head unit start? - Was it the same year they changed the tail lights? Too many options here...get a new head unit from a different company, trade up for a newer model, wait for the 16's..... What would anyone here do?

06-13-2014, 10:03 AM	#3
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	2013 for mylink with B/U camera 2014 for the color HUD and DIC I would wait fro the 16's, trust me. going from a 2012 to a 2014, you would kick yourself unless you are also upgrading to a higher model. The color HUD is only the tach (green) and the shift lights. not worth an upgrade. If you want, you can get an after market stereo, though I am sure they hurt the value of the car more than help it. Wait for 2016, JMHO __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

06-13-2014, 11:03 AM	#5
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	5thGenDIY is making some kind of kit for that. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

06-13-2014, 11:05 AM	#6
Fieryfight Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT IBM Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cabot, Arkansas Posts: 146 View My Garage	I would either get the mylink and the HUD/DIC kit from gen5diy or wait to see what the 2016 looks like __________________ ...........................................2011 2LT IBM Convertible

06-13-2014, 11:30 AM	#7
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	I'd get a 14' or a 15' since we don't know how the 16' model is going to look. __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

06-13-2014, 09:57 AM	#2
taf21979 Drives: 2013 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: grand blanc mi Posts: 244	2013 is the first year for the my link radio./backup camera.

06-13-2014, 10:09 AM	#4
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	If I was in that position, I would wait until I saw what the Gen6 really looked like. If you don't like it as much, you would still be able to find a '14/'15 model and get the options you wanted!

06-13-2014, 11:36 AM	#8
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	You sound like someone who wants the latest and greatest tech in their car. IMO wait for 2016, if none of it appeals to you 2014/15's will be had a good prices at that point __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

06-13-2014, 01:00 PM	#9
NJBourne23 Master of Nothings Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 692 View My Garage	you CAN put in a Nav and 7" screen head unit in all cars down to 2010. Just buy the OEM and wires, take your time and do it. Who really cares about the HUD, they are pointless IMO. Just something to say you have in your car that most others don't. If you want something like that, just change the horn sound or something to make it different. waste of money and not worth changing your car for it __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS

06-13-2014, 04:27 PM	#10
Fastcat3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS manual tranny Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tampabay Posts: 93	My 45th 2SS auto just got traded for a 2014 2SS/RS M6 with NPP and I love it compared to the 2012. Never had a second thought after I traded it and it is sitting at the dealer facing the road I often travel. The 2016 may look like a Malibu on the new ATS platform with the generic common front end they like at GM.