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yescats · 08-22-2015, 07:56 AM

I've experimented with the usb access to music. Namely tried portable memory. I tried a 4GB flash drive and it worked perfectly. Then I tried a 500GB portable drive. It didn't even discover it.

I was thinking about buying a 128GB flash drive USB 3.0 but I'm worried it won't work. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-turb...&skuId=3198009

What do you think?

Sir Nuke · 08-22-2015, 09:42 AM

well there is a limit as to how many songs you can use, as the infotainment system on a 2011 (which is what you have) has a limit of 10,000 songs/files that it will detect, you can find that info in your manual, pg. 7-20, depending on what bit rate you used for your mp3's will depend on how big a drive you can fit them all on. At the standard bit rate for mp3's (128) you can easily put roughly 4500 songs/files on a 8 gig drive. SO with that in mind, you really don't need anything bigger than about a 16 gig flash drive.

Jackass · 08-22-2015, 09:51 AM

There you go SIR NUKE , once and for all you proved that bigger is not always better !!!

GVA 45TH 2SS · 08-23-2015, 12:36 PM

I have an older version of this 8GB but you are better off getting the low profile drive. it stays out of the way and only projects out about 1/4"
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-...&skuId=9090295

yescats · 08-23-2015, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GVA 45TH 2SS

I have an older version of this 8GB but you are better off getting the low profile drive. it stays out of the way and only projects out about 1/4"
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-...&skuId=9090295

This was he one I ended up ordering. http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-...378234&sr=1-10

Edit: Changed over to the 32GB one. Should be more than enough memory.

pickwithaustin · 08-23-2015, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yescats

This was he one I ended up ordering. http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-...uzer+fit+128gb

A 128GB Flash can hold 128,000 songs.
THAT'S A LOT OF MUSIC you carry!

Eric Baker · 08-23-2015, 05:40 PM

I have a 64G thumb drive with a mix of MP3 and FLAC and my 2010 won't even recognize the drive. I fear it may not see anything bigger than maybe 32G, but don't have one to try.

jeffrsho · 08-23-2015, 05:58 PM

I use a 64gb formatted in exfat format. It takes forever to read, but it works. I'm going to downsize to a 32g since it reads quicker. Right now it takes literally 10 minutes for the dice to read.

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Sir Nuke · 08-23-2015, 06:47 PM

well here is what I have done......I put the drive in my car and allowed it to load. I never take it out.....unless I need to add more music. This way.....when I get in my car, turn it on, it starts playing IMMEDIATELY....and never misses a beat. NOW, if I take it out, then it will a little while to read and start to play.....but it only does this once.

Michael Knight · 08-23-2015, 08:29 PM

I use a PNY 3.0 128GB usb. Works perfectly!

http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-128G.../dp/B00FE2N1WS

Michael Knight · 08-23-2015, 08:33 PM

I use a PNY 3.0 128GB usb. Works perfectly!

http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-128G.../dp/B00FE2N1WS

jshaf · 08-23-2015, 08:47 PM

have a few different ones, ranging from 8-32 GB, all work but the ones with a ton of songs take forever to index, usually just go with one of the 8's with all my favorite bands on each. Currently rocking out to Seether

angryv6 · 08-23-2015, 10:21 PM

My 13 drops the thumb drive every other drive cycle. I have to listen to my iPod classic using an aux cord because it takes forever to index. I recently rented a 15 Charger for our family trip and it took the Uconnect 10 mins to index. Come GM keep up!

KaBoom1701 · 08-24-2015, 12:23 PM

Anything over 300 songs takes forever to index......

I just keep my song count around 300 and it will start playing within a few secs.

08-22-2015, 07:56 AM	#1
yescats Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS L99 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: South Florida Posts: 285	Best Flash Drive for Camaro 2SS I've experimented with the usb access to music. Namely tried portable memory. I tried a 4GB flash drive and it worked perfectly. Then I tried a 500GB portable drive. It didn't even discover it. I was thinking about buying a 128GB flash drive USB 3.0 but I'm worried it won't work. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-turb...&skuId=3198009 What do you think?

08-22-2015, 09:42 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,332 View My Garage	well there is a limit as to how many songs you can use, as the infotainment system on a 2011 (which is what you have) has a limit of 10,000 songs/files that it will detect, you can find that info in your manual, pg. 7-20, depending on what bit rate you used for your mp3's will depend on how big a drive you can fit them all on. At the standard bit rate for mp3's (128) you can easily put roughly 4500 songs/files on a 8 gig drive. SO with that in mind, you really don't need anything bigger than about a 16 gig flash drive. __________________

08-23-2015, 06:47 PM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,332 View My Garage	well here is what I have done......I put the drive in my car and allowed it to load. I never take it out.....unless I need to add more music. This way.....when I get in my car, turn it on, it starts playing IMMEDIATELY....and never misses a beat. NOW, if I take it out, then it will a little while to read and start to play.....but it only does this once. __________________

08-23-2015, 08:47 PM	#12
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	have a few different ones, ranging from 8-32 GB, all work but the ones with a ton of songs take forever to index, usually just go with one of the 8's with all my favorite bands on each. Currently rocking out to Seether __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

08-23-2015, 10:21 PM	#13
angryv6 Lake Erie Monster Drives: 02 Hyundai Santa Fe and 13 300 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 917	My 13 drops the thumb drive every other drive cycle. I have to listen to my iPod classic using an aux cord because it takes forever to index. I recently rented a 15 Charger for our family trip and it took the Uconnect 10 mins to index. Come GM keep up! __________________ Everything I say is to be taken as an opinion and not fact so don't get upset over words that spill out of my head. GO CAVS!

08-22-2015, 09:51 AM	#3
Jackass Doing what I like to do Drives: 1963 Landrover Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Almost at the corner ! Posts: 667	There you go SIR NUKE , once and for all you proved that bigger is not always better !!!

08-23-2015, 12:36 PM	#4
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	I have an older version of this 8GB but you are better off getting the low profile drive. it stays out of the way and only projects out about 1/4" http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-...&skuId=9090295

08-23-2015, 05:40 PM	#7
Eric Baker Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 987 View My Garage	I have a 64G thumb drive with a mix of MP3 and FLAC and my 2010 won't even recognize the drive. I fear it may not see anything bigger than maybe 32G, but don't have one to try.

08-23-2015, 05:58 PM	#8
jeffrsho Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Auto Convertible Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida and New York Posts: 110	I use a 64gb formatted in exfat format. It takes forever to read, but it works. I'm going to downsize to a 32g since it reads quicker. Right now it takes literally 10 minutes for the dice to read. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE using Tapatalk Pro

08-23-2015, 08:29 PM	#10
Michael Knight Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 122	I use a PNY 3.0 128GB usb. Works perfectly! http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-128G.../dp/B00FE2N1WS

08-23-2015, 08:33 PM	#11
Michael Knight Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 122	I use a PNY 3.0 128GB usb. Works perfectly! http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-128G.../dp/B00FE2N1WS

08-24-2015, 12:23 PM	#14
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Anything over 300 songs takes forever to index...... I just keep my song count around 300 and it will start playing within a few secs. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.