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Bounty600 · 09-19-2014, 04:20 PM

This all looks very cool, if I had an external 1TB hd could I use it on this? Also, what was total cost for you guys? Has there been an official DIY install write up yet? Besides XM and voice calls what else should I know doesn't work? Will "Lim" try and make it where the phone can answer calls through the unit ?

Thanks!

bnorman · 09-19-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrobkc

Lim is sending me a new metal bracket, so in the meantime I ran the wires for the front camera.. Does anyone or has anyone installed the front camera? I'm looking to see how to wire it or what wires I need to splice into

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Didn't have to splice into anything. Powered from the fuse box. The video rca cable is plugged into auxillary I believe or maybe front. But I have done it without splicing

Yippee38 · 09-20-2014, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrobkc

It doesn't work with xm or onstar.. Some of the steering controls works.. Next song, volume, but you cannot place a call or voice command as the stock does.

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Since when can you not make calls via voice?

bigrobkc · 09-20-2014, 09:28 AM

It didn't work on mine when hitting the phone button on the steering wheel

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Yippee38 · 09-20-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrobkc

It didn't work on mine when hitting the phone button on the steering wheel

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Oh wow. I thought you meant you couldn't voice dial or something. I understand now.

Can anybody else with this unit confirm or deny that the steering wheel controls don't work for initiating a call?

goomba619 · 09-20-2014, 01:56 PM

How does the sound quality of this unit compare to other aftermarket radios? Is there an equalizer? Does it have preouts on the rear for a sub or only the speaker wires to connect to stock?

I have the ******** stealthbox setup along with JL Audio Speakers and amp but still running stock radio, the sound quality is lacking and I have been on the fence about this unit or going with the ugly Schoche or Metra setup...

Gelugon · 09-21-2014, 10:05 AM

I've had this unit for about 6mo's now and everything was working fine until a few days ago. I have a hot spot that I use for internet and it says that it is connected to the radio, but when I try to do anything using the internet the connection drops. i'm not sure why i have not changed any settings. the other issue is I can only get sound using the radio. i get no sound thru USB ports (my ipod) and when I can get it to connect to the internet I get no sound from Iheart radio or pandora..... Any suggestions? everything else still works fine. i haven't had time to take it out and check anything.

Low Saturn · 09-21-2014, 11:11 AM

The first thing I would try is a hard reset. This radio is basically just an Android tablet. And sometimes they need a reset when they start acting funky.

bnorman · 09-21-2014, 12:21 PM

That would also be my suggestion. If that doesn't work Lim may have to send you the flash file. Load it on a micro SD and do a reformat of the system. I have never had that issue though.

Gelugon · 09-21-2014, 08:20 PM

i've tried the reset button on the front... how do you do a hard reset on this unit?

bnorman · 09-21-2014, 08:22 PM

Ask Lim to send you the link to the OS. Once u download it, insert it into the front SD slot, turn on and follow the directions. It will wipe and rewrite everything

Gelugon · 09-21-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by luis550

An issue I have that nobody's posted yet is that my radio signal is extremely weak.

my radio signal is also very weak which is why i've been using my ipod or wifi for music.

is there a solution for the weak radio signal?

bnorman · 09-21-2014, 08:33 PM

Might have a bad adaptor. Think I saw them at radio shack for a few bucks. Someone else (maybe it was you) also mentioned they had a weak radio signal midway through the thread. Maybe that could help

rockrobb · 09-22-2014, 01:37 PM

This is interesting. It seems like bigrobkc is the latest one to purchase and has had a much easier time than those that purchased earlier. I love the design of this and don't understand why some us vendors haven't attempted to create this especially with the popularity of camaros these days. I have emailed "Lin" as well to acquire on purchase and see if many of the earlier issues are resolved. Only wish it was paintable but hey guess you can have everything your way. I will keep the thread posted if I purchase.

09-20-2014, 01:56 PM	#1168
goomba619 Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 33	How does the sound quality of this unit compare to other aftermarket radios? Is there an equalizer? Does it have preouts on the rear for a sub or only the speaker wires to connect to stock? I have the ******** stealthbox setup along with JL Audio Speakers and amp but still running stock radio, the sound quality is lacking and I have been on the fence about this unit or going with the ugly Schoche or Metra setup... Last edited by goomba619; 09-20-2014 at 03:07 PM.

09-21-2014, 10:05 AM	#1169
Gelugon Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 86	no sound or WIFI connection I've had this unit for about 6mo's now and everything was working fine until a few days ago. I have a hot spot that I use for internet and it says that it is connected to the radio, but when I try to do anything using the internet the connection drops. i'm not sure why i have not changed any settings. the other issue is I can only get sound using the radio. i get no sound thru USB ports (my ipod) and when I can get it to connect to the internet I get no sound from Iheart radio or pandora..... Any suggestions? everything else still works fine. i haven't had time to take it out and check anything. __________________ Gelugon 2011 2SS/RS Vert

09-21-2014, 11:11 AM	#1170
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	The first thing I would try is a hard reset. This radio is basically just an Android tablet. And sometimes they need a reset when they start acting funky. __________________

09-21-2014, 08:20 PM	#1172
Gelugon Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 86	i've tried the reset button on the front... how do you do a hard reset on this unit? __________________ Gelugon 2011 2SS/RS Vert

09-19-2014, 04:20 PM	#1163
Bounty600 Drives: 1989 Firebird GTA, 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 47 View My Garage	This all looks very cool, if I had an external 1TB hd could I use it on this? Also, what was total cost for you guys? Has there been an official DIY install write up yet? Besides XM and voice calls what else should I know doesn't work? Will "Lim" try and make it where the phone can answer calls through the unit ? Thanks!

09-20-2014, 09:28 AM	#1166
bigrobkc Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 141	It didn't work on mine when hitting the phone button on the steering wheel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-21-2014, 12:21 PM	#1171
bnorman Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 189	That would also be my suggestion. If that doesn't work Lim may have to send you the flash file. Load it on a micro SD and do a reformat of the system. I have never had that issue though.

09-21-2014, 08:22 PM	#1173
bnorman Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 189	Ask Lim to send you the link to the OS. Once u download it, insert it into the front SD slot, turn on and follow the directions. It will wipe and rewrite everything

09-21-2014, 08:33 PM	#1175
bnorman Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 189	Might have a bad adaptor. Think I saw them at radio shack for a few bucks. Someone else (maybe it was you) also mentioned they had a weak radio signal midway through the thread. Maybe that could help

09-22-2014, 01:37 PM	#1176
rockrobb Drives: 2012 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Chicago, IL Posts: 22	This is interesting. It seems like bigrobkc is the latest one to purchase and has had a much easier time than those that purchased earlier. I love the design of this and don't understand why some us vendors haven't attempted to create this especially with the popularity of camaros these days. I have emailed "Lin" as well to acquire on purchase and see if many of the earlier issues are resolved. Only wish it was paintable but hey guess you can have everything your way. I will keep the thread posted if I purchase.