I want a new Radio

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by KTWillys

I would imagine that becuase you need to rewire your door locks to get the touch panel system to work you need to discuss the rewire..

guess I shouldnt have said anything about the supercharger either then..

guess this forum is no different than all the others.. cant have a reasonable discussion here ..

I was referring to your post asking about where to get 45th AE door panels.

[KTWillys]

Originally Posted by The Stig

I was referring to your post asking about where to get 45th AE door panels.

oh no worries.. I dont even remember the post.. if I got off track. I do try not to but it does happen.

[InsanelyyBored]

cool project! (sorry for the multiple posts, I was trying to test my signature)

[2SSRS@Gen5diy]

Originally Posted by Dexter42

Ofer,

Going through RPO codes and the info at the start of the thread, I believe I've figured out which bezel and radio I need to convert my '13 without Nav to Nav. Items show as available through at least one of the web-based dealer part sites. Would you be willing to sell me a faceplate and radio before you get the full kit together for the pre'-13 models?

LOL, so i opened the head unit box today, Wow looks like i have some more cabals to get, the old head unit has one large connector in the rear and 3 antenna points (this is for the 2SS cars that i have) but the new head unit has a second big connector and 3 more small connector i will post pics in the AM got done installing a ZL1 front end on a car, man it looks good.

[MARINE1991]

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

LOL, so i opened the head unit box today, Wow looks like i have some more cabals to get, the old head unit has one large connector in the rear and 3 antenna points (this is for the 2SS cars that i have) but the new head unit has a second big connector and 3 more small connector i will post pics in the AM got done installing a ZL1 front end on a car, man it looks good.

yea it looks great saw a pic of it...

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Man....this guy is ready.

Just goofed off with a MyLink today....I gotta have it.
Ivan

[StephenS_84]

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Man....this guy is ready.

Just goofed off with a MyLink today....I gotta have it.
Ivan

I'm ready also, but I'll wait for the price to go down.

[Dexter42]

The prices have come down. Check some of the part numbers on the dealer sites. The nav option is $800, purchased when delivered.

The flagship Kenwood Excelon navigation unit is about $1,600. Plus, you have to buy a car kit that includes electronic controls - at least $200, depending upon brand. Then you have to buy an OnStar module as well.

Thanks Ofer !

[CamaroSS45]

Originally Posted by Dexter42

The prices have come down. Check some of the part numbers on the dealer sites. The nav option is $800, purchased when delivered.

The flagship Kenwood Excelon navigation unit is about $1,600. Plus, you have to buy a car kit that includes electronic controls - at least $200, depending upon brand. Then you have to buy an OnStar module as well.

Thanks Ofer !

Listen - I've been all over this since Day-1 and even tried to do my own fab of a stock kit to house a double Din.... Ofer and I have spoken on this "many times" ... and know he's working it - but will absolutely be "tricky" ... My personal chat with Ofer even as early as (this morning) was - I can't believe GM won't allow sale of these for previous model users to help trim the OEM market - they lose nothing..... Some could argue that new car sales happen when new technology hits cars - but that's still a ways off ...

My point is I'd like to see the update parts list to show this "after the fact" possibly being less than most OEM Double DIN's.... Currently I run an Alpine 8" and have had every possible double din and bezel in my car - but wan't a stock look like all of you.... I know the hacks and the ability for me to pipe Gauges while at the track to a GM Double Din will be trickier with an OEM look - but will deal with it.

Also - The "Nav Option" - is that assuming you have the base Double Din System and "Nav Option" is the $ associated to the firmware / software upgrade to make the double DIN Nav Capable? .... I know that was happening early on.

Ofer - good luck .... But GM could have really helped with this one or perhaps one of the harness suppliers (Metra / Scosche) - but still want to see the update "official list and revised pricing".

[sonnydurden]

Originally Posted by CamaroSS45

Some could argue that new car sales happen when new technology hits cars - but that's still a ways off ...
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My daughter works for a Chevrolet dealership here and she stated that many people have traded in older Malibu's and Camaros just to have the MyLink...Of course one dealership in the greater metro Atlanta area doesnt represent the entire market...I cant see any other reason why GM wouldnt make this easier..

[CamaroSS45]

Originally Posted by sonnydurden

My daughter works for a Chevrolet dealership here and she stated that many people have traded in older Malibu's and Camaros just to have the MyLink...Of course one dealership in the greater metro Atlanta area doesnt represent the entire market...I cant see any other reason why GM wouldnt make this easier..

Trust me - I am hard core into the technology field and car technology and the "car of the electronic future platform" is something I had in depth discussions with the GM Brass about at CFest and the LSXShootout..... This is a nightmare for them due to the planning and ink stages of a car - and where the technology actually is by the time the car hits the road- and then compared to the competition.

Watch the next 5 car commercials...... How much of the Ad is technology and gadget based..... The major autos are hoping for SmartPhone mirroring technology to get them out of this mess and just allow a pretty display - with all intelligence in your hand much like Pioneer - Kenwood - and the others are doing and some standards body's created for this.

The Camaro brass really hoped to avoid this with the Camaro given it's heritage as a muscle car - and hoped this would not be an issue. I explained that the heritage of "buyer / consumer" is no longer the same and even an original 69 owner is now likely an avid technology user by nature and life.

With that said I am gutting my car to shreds for 8-9-low 10's at the strip... But still want the technology - and if I can get it in an OEM flavor - I like that....

My 1 cent but this is a monster hot topic within the auto's..... Monster....

[sonnydurden]

Originally Posted by CamaroSS45

Trust me - I am hard core into the technology field and car technology and the "car of the electronic future platform" is something I had in depth discussions with the GM Brass about at CFest and the LSXShootout..... This is a nightmare for them due to the planning and ink stages of a car - and where the technology actually is by the time the car hits the road- and then compared to the competition.

Watch the next 5 car commercials...... How much of the Ad is technology and gadget based..... The major autos are hoping for SmartPhone mirroring technology to get them out of this mess and just allow a pretty display - with all intelligence in your hand much like Pioneer - Kenwood - and the others are doing and some standards body's created for this.

The Camaro brass really hoped to avoid this with the Camaro given it's heritage as a muscle car - and hoped this would not be an issue. I explained that the heritage of "buyer / consumer" is no longer the same and even an original 69 owner is now likely an avid technology user by nature and life.

With that said I am gutting my car to shreds for 8-9-low 10's at the strip... But still want the technology - and if I can get it in an OEM flavor - I like that....

My 1 cent but this is a monster hot topic within the auto's..... Monster....

Good point... and I agree with you there that the heritage of Camaro consumer has changed...My parents had a 68' Firebird and when I was born they kept it because the loved the muscle car soo much that a baby wasnt gonna change that..lol...I love technology too...but has always had it in my previous cars...I have always owned Japanese cars, 350Z, IS300, Eclipse, Integra...but when I decided to purchase my first American muscle car I wasnt expecting or going for much technology...which is why the 1SS was enough for me..however, skipping the halos did affect me, which is why I ordered a set of RS headlights from Ofer ....but I would still think that GM would benefit more financially by letting us buy the MyLink than to bank on someone trading up to get it...my daughter says I'm wrong...

[Tysen]

Originally Posted by sonnydurden

Good point... and I agree with you there that the heritage of Camaro consumer has changed...My parents had a 68' Firebird and when I was born they kept it because the loved the muscle car soo much that a baby wasnt gonna change that..lol...I love technology too...but has always had it in my previous cars...I have always owned Japanese cars, 350Z, IS300, Eclipse, Integra...but when I decided to purchase my first American muscle car I wasnt expecting or going for much technology...which is why the 1SS was enough for me..however, skipping the halos did affect me, which is why I ordered a set of RS headlights from Ofer ....but I would still think that GM would benefit more financially by letting us buy the MyLink then to bank on someone trading up to get it...my daughter says I'm wrong...

A lot of people have sentimental attachment to their Camaros, so trading up (or down IMO because of that steering wheel) is never an option.

[sonnydurden]

Originally Posted by Tysen

A lot of people have sentimental attachment to their Camaros, so trading up (or down IMO because of that steering wheel) is never an option.

Man I love that 2010-2011 steering wheel...it separated the Camaro from the rest of the GM vehicles..I got the Cruze/Malibu/ATS/Verano steering wheel...