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Joe.G · 10-06-2022, 09:43 PM

Why do all of these aftermarket radios look terrible, Don't take offense but in my opinion that thing is huge and does not belong in a muscle car. I have not seen one that I like yet.

bottletalk · 10-06-2022, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Why do all of these aftermarket radios look terrible, Don't take offense but in my opinion that thing is huge and does not belong in a muscle car. I have not seen one that I like yet.

you could run the app torque on it(if u have idatalink) and display all the gauges u want on it, no need for analog gauges in ur heater vent or anywhere else....plus u can watch football on it after the wife kicks u out for spending too much money on car parts!

fireraptor99 · 10-06-2022, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Why do all of these aftermarket radios look terrible, Don't take offense but in my opinion that thing is huge and does not belong in a muscle car. I have not seen one that I like yet.

what does it being a muscle car have anything to do with it lol
I just wanna be able to do more technologically with my car, like maps, carplay, music etc that the stock unit cant do that well

Joe.G · 10-06-2022, 10:20 PM

Just doesn't fit in my eyes, Everyone has different taste and I respect that, I would like to upgrade to a better performing system at some point but I have found nothing that fits the look I would like.

fireraptor99 · 10-06-2022, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Just doesn't fit in my eyes, Everyone has different taste and I respect that, I would like to upgrade to a better performing system at some point but I have found nothing that fits the look I would like.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of look are you going for?

Joe.G · 10-06-2022, 10:29 PM

LoL I honestly can't answer that, I don't mind the way the factory touch screen Radio looks, I like how it blends in with the dash and the controls. Everything thing I have seen so far looks like bit either doesn't fit well or takes over the dash.

Valkyrie14 · 10-06-2022, 10:55 PM

Man the big screen is cool. Hope you enjoy it, Sony has made a great unit!

fireraptor99 · 10-06-2022, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

LoL I honestly can't answer that, I don't mind the way the factory touch screen Radio looks, I like how it blends in with the dash and the controls. Everything thing I have seen so far looks like bit either doesn't fit well or takes over the dash.

Consider getting a standard 7” unit with the PAC dash kit homie
It keeps all of the knobs and functions, basically for people that wanna keep the same look

fireraptor99 · 10-06-2022, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Man the big screen is cool. Hope you enjoy it, Sony has made a great unit!

In love with it so far

Joe.G · 10-07-2022, 08:01 AM

Yeah don't take offense, Everyone has different taste, Maybe I am getting old lol Last sony I had in a car was a cassette player in my 3RD Gen lol. The 7 inch sounds like the way to go, Eventually I will start my own thread as I do want to add a better sound to the music.

chevy pilot · 10-07-2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Man the big screen is cool.

This is the biggest.

fireraptor99 · 10-07-2022, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy pilot

This is the biggest.

I was looking at that Digital Octopus and was actually considering it, but

a) I’m not a big fan of head units running Android, they can be super sluggish and look outdated

and b) I found the same units being sold on like 8 different Chinese websites (like Ali Express or Ali Baba) under 8 different “companies”. Kinda sus

chevy pilot · 10-07-2022, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fireraptor99

Android
Ali Express or Ali Baba

Yep,both sucks.

Joe.G · 10-07-2022, 12:02 PM

That's huge definitely doesn't fit the look I'd like.

10-06-2022, 09:43 PM	#15
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10-06-2022, 10:20 PM	#18
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	Just doesn't fit in my eyes, Everyone has different taste and I respect that, I would like to upgrade to a better performing system at some point but I have found nothing that fits the look I would like. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-06-2022, 10:29 PM	#20
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	LoL I honestly can't answer that, I don't mind the way the factory touch screen Radio looks, I like how it blends in with the dash and the controls. Everything thing I have seen so far looks like bit either doesn't fit well or takes over the dash. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-06-2022, 10:55 PM	#21
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Man the big screen is cool. Hope you enjoy it, Sony has made a great unit! __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

10-07-2022, 08:01 AM	#24
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	Yeah don't take offense, Everyone has different taste, Maybe I am getting old lol Last sony I had in a car was a cassette player in my 3RD Gen lol. The 7 inch sounds like the way to go, Eventually I will start my own thread as I do want to add a better sound to the music. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-07-2022, 12:02 PM	#28
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	That's huge definitely doesn't fit the look I'd like. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.