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WeflyhereSS · 02-17-2016, 09:19 PM

Did it !!! only took 5 1/2 hours .... but I'm happy every thing works

Just got the kit so excited , !!

So just would like to ask for anyone who has done the swap, any pointers or tips to help it go smoother?

Rainbow1616 · 02-17-2016, 09:23 PM

Take your time, don't be in a hurry. Take your laptop with you and a power cord so you can watch and pause the DVD. Do it in steps, don't get frustrated, and most important take beer breaks once in a while. I did it by myself I think in about 4 hours.

hammdo · 02-17-2016, 09:23 PM

I did it, instructions were excellent. Has videos also. Make sure all the pins are on. Mine were missing some...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=385577&page=4

-Don

WeflyhereSS · 02-17-2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Take your time, don't be in a hurry. Take your laptop with you and a power cord so you can watch and pause the DVD. Do it in steps, don't get frustrated, and most important take beer breaks once in a while. I did it by myself I think in about 4 hours.

I love it beer breaks are very important!

DaFisch · 02-17-2016, 10:24 PM

Make sure car battery is disconnecred more than 15 monutes before you start. I waited 5 and it wiped my whole mylink. Paid another 250 to reprogram.

WeflyhereSS · 02-17-2016, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFisch

Make sure car battery is disconnecred more than 15 monutes before you start. I waited 5 and it wiped my whole mylink. Paid another 250 to reprogram.

Yea that would suck thanks for that tip!

Byron_7 · 02-18-2016, 02:44 AM

Nice! Mine is arriving friday as well hope the install goes smooth. I ordered the backup camera as well hope it is not difficult to install its the only thing I am thinking might be

WeflyhereSS · 02-18-2016, 10:17 AM

Did anyone have to remove the entire center console?

Rainbow1616 · 02-18-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WeflyhereSS

Did anyone have to remove the entire center console?

Yes The usb harness gets replaced.

HyperV117 · 02-18-2016, 11:39 AM

Damn I didn't know this was a mod that could be done. Will keeping an eye on this. It would be cool to have blutooth and a rear end camera setup.

WeflyhereSS · 02-18-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperV117

Damn I didn't know this was a mod that could be done. Will keeping an eye on this. It would be cool to have blutooth and a rear end camera setup.

Yea definitely can be done, kinda expensive but honestly I hate those aftermarket kits and the possibility of so many problems plus the my link has a clean factory look

WeflyhereSS · 02-19-2016, 08:27 AM

Anybody else got any advice all thoughts welcome!

robotfighter · 02-19-2016, 12:37 PM

Oh, man. You guys are trouble. Every time I think I'm done with mods, an amazing post like this appears.

So... how much is the unit? Can it only be ordered from GM or are there cheaper alternatives? I have the Schosche kit and a Kenwood, but would prefer the factory look, I think. As well as restoring features I lost previously by installing the unit (USB, Aux in, Bluetooth, etc.)

Byron_7 · 02-19-2016, 08:03 PM

You can buy it from Gen5diy.com that's where I & the OP bought ours. Cost was near $2,000 with the backup camera without is $225 less

02-17-2016, 09:19 PM	#1
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 883 View My Garage	Gen 5 diy my link arriving fri!! Did it !!! only took 5 1/2 hours .... but I'm happy every thing works Just got the kit so excited , !! So just would like to ask for anyone who has done the swap, any pointers or tips to help it go smoother? Attached Images __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA" Last edited by WeflyhereSS; 02-20-2016 at 07:23 PM.

02-17-2016, 09:23 PM	#3
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	I did it, instructions were excellent. Has videos also. Make sure all the pins are on. Mine were missing some... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=385577&page=4 -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

02-17-2016, 10:24 PM	#5
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,719	Make sure car battery is disconnecred more than 15 monutes before you start. I waited 5 and it wiped my whole mylink. Paid another 250 to reprogram. __________________ 2011 Victory Red 22/RS Forged 418 Ls3 from Texas Speed, LSX heads from Texas Speed, Tick Turbo cam, Jakes/PCM/Billet 4l80e, 3200 Stall converter from Circle D, DSS 750 hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, stock 3.23 gears, TSW Wheels Front 20x10 Rear 20x11.5, Fabberage Twin Turbo Supercharger Killer kit with Upgraded Turbos, Squash Dual fuel pump, Full BMR Suspension/bushings, Holly High Rise intake manifold, ID1300 Injectors, Megan Coilovers, PCM of NC plug and play trans kit. HP/TQ TBA

02-18-2016, 02:44 AM	#7
Byron_7 Drives: 2015 Bright Yellow 6-Speed Manual Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 117	Nice! Mine is arriving friday as well hope the install goes smooth. I ordered the backup camera as well hope it is not difficult to install its the only thing I am thinking might be __________________

02-18-2016, 10:17 AM	#8
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 883 View My Garage	Did anyone have to remove the entire center console? __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA"

02-17-2016, 09:23 PM	#2
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,372	Take your time, don't be in a hurry. Take your laptop with you and a power cord so you can watch and pause the DVD. Do it in steps, don't get frustrated, and most important take beer breaks once in a while. I did it by myself I think in about 4 hours.

02-18-2016, 11:39 AM	#10
HyperV117 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: CA Posts: 360	Damn I didn't know this was a mod that could be done. Will keeping an eye on this. It would be cool to have blutooth and a rear end camera setup. __________________

02-19-2016, 08:27 AM	#12
WeflyhereSS Drives: 2012 Black on Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 883 View My Garage	Anybody else got any advice all thoughts welcome! __________________ "How do u keep it under the speed limit? YOU CANT HAHAHAHA"

02-19-2016, 12:37 PM	#13
robotfighter Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 249	Oh, man. You guys are trouble. Every time I think I'm done with mods, an amazing post like this appears. So... how much is the unit? Can it only be ordered from GM or are there cheaper alternatives? I have the Schosche kit and a Kenwood, but would prefer the factory look, I think. As well as restoring features I lost previously by installing the unit (USB, Aux in, Bluetooth, etc.)

02-19-2016, 08:03 PM	#14
Byron_7 Drives: 2015 Bright Yellow 6-Speed Manual Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 117	You can buy it from Gen5diy.com that's where I & the OP bought ours. Cost was near $2,000 with the backup camera without is $225 less __________________