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Greenhornet2 · 08-30-2019, 10:06 AM

I would like to get people's input on what they have done to upgrade the radio. I have a 2011. I don't need better speakers or anything I just want a Bluetooth radio. I don't want to spend $1400 on a mylink upgrade. What have you used for a double din (I think its called). I found decent pricing on the housing for them but want an easy install on a decent head unit that is cost effective!

cfosceola · 08-30-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

I would like to get people's input on what they have done to upgrade the radio. I have a 2011. I don't need better speakers or anything I just want a Bluetooth radio. I don't want to spend $1400 on a mylink upgrade. What have you used for a double din (I think its called). I found decent pricing on the housing for them but want an easy install on a decent head unit that is cost effective!

Pioneer AVH2550-NEX with the CAM1 Idatalink/Maestro dash conversion

BAD DAB · 08-30-2019, 11:55 AM

I have the P A C unit with a Kenwood deck.

Greenhornet2 · 08-30-2019, 11:57 AM

So what did that run you? About $700 all together? How was the install?

BAD DAB · 08-30-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

So what did that run you? About $700 all together? How was the install?

Yep, the P A C unit was $299 and Kenwood was around $400. The install was a too complicated for me because I also had a new 4 channel amp and a sub amp plus new speakers installed in the factory locations. I let the pros do it.

Greenhornet2 · 08-30-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cfosceola

Pioneer AVH2550-NEX with the CAM1 Idatalink/Maestro dash conversion

Price? Install difficulty?

Army of Wuzzy · 08-30-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cfosceola

Pioneer AVH2550-NEX with the CAM1 Idatalink/Maestro dash conversion

Does your AC system still work properly? I have an aftermarket head unit/kit and it has caused my AC to not switch to heating or change the location the air comes out of. Basically I can now only choose how much air comes out of the front facing vents...

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated

cfosceola · 08-30-2019, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

Price? Install difficulty?

$760.00, got it thru Crutchfield. Install was quite easy, didn't think it would be, took about 4 hours total. I had already replaced my stock speakers.

cfosceola · 08-30-2019, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Army of Wuzzy

Does your AC system still work properly? I have an aftermarket head unit/kit and it has caused my AC to not switch to heating or change the location the air comes out of. Basically I can now only choose how much air comes out of the front facing vents...

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated

AC works just like it should, no problems. It's a very nice set up, I like not having the big knobs

lemontwist · 08-30-2019, 06:25 PM

i did the pac with a pioneer around for 650 you can add the mastro i data link to the pac kit. the install is hard for some the camaro dash kit is not the easiest no matter what kit or radio you go with,it is doable harder if you have the gauge pack on the console.i did mine but i was a installer in another lifetime and have done MANY radio upgrades in the past.if you have a few extra bucks i think i would have it done or go for it.
i went with this and am quite happy i also added a back up camera.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
best buy sells the pac kit and will do the install most the double din radios have free installation
stay away from the alpine ilx w650
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kenwood...?skuId=6330049
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pac-int...?skuId=6037430
700 installed +tax

Fonse · 08-31-2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

I would like to get people's input on what they have done to upgrade the radio. I have a 2011. I don't need better speakers or anything I just want a Bluetooth radio. I don't want to spend $1400 on a mylink upgrade. What have you used for a double din (I think its called). I found decent pricing on the housing for them but want an easy install on a decent head unit that is cost effective!

Bought the PAC Radio Package on Amazon for 495, comes with everything you need. Install is straight forward, its a 2 day job

Oneflyenyceguy · 10-13-2020, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cfosceola

$760.00, got it thru Crutchfield. Install was quite easy, didn't think it would be, took about 4 hours total. I had already replaced my stock speakers.

Where did you hide the big cable?

SIM GhostrdrZ · 10-14-2020, 03:10 AM

If you purchase a non cd/dvd unit at about half the stereo depth, the wires all can sit directly behind stereo.
If you question how difficult the job is, please take it to a professional. It’s fairly easy but that is relative.

Ksanders6226 · 05-08-2023, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Army of Wuzzy

Does your AC system still work properly? I have an aftermarket head unit/kit and it has caused my AC to not switch to heating or change the location the air comes out of. Basically I can now only choose how much air comes out of the front facing vents...

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated

Did you ever get anything fixed on this? My ac quit working after I upgraded to the PAC head unit with the Grundig radio. Just curious if any fix For it.

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08-30-2019, 11:57 AM	#4
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	So what did that run you? About $700 all together? How was the install? __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

08-30-2019, 06:25 PM	#10
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i did the pac with a pioneer around for 650 you can add the mastro i data link to the pac kit. the install is hard for some the camaro dash kit is not the easiest no matter what kit or radio you go with,it is doable harder if you have the gauge pack on the console.i did mine but i was a installer in another lifetime and have done MANY radio upgrades in the past.if you have a few extra bucks i think i would have it done or go for it. i went with this and am quite happy i also added a back up camera. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 best buy sells the pac kit and will do the install most the double din radios have free installation stay away from the alpine ilx w650 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kenwood...?skuId=6330049 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pac-int...?skuId=6037430 700 installed +tax Last edited by lemontwist; 08-30-2019 at 10:16 PM.

10-14-2020, 03:10 AM	#13
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	If you purchase a non cd/dvd unit at about half the stereo depth, the wires all can sit directly behind stereo. If you question how difficult the job is, please take it to a professional. It’s fairly easy but that is relative.