5th gens! Let’s see those after market stereos!

[chevy pilot]

Does anyone have Stinger HEIGH10 ?

[Rob3D]

Originally Posted by chevy pilot

Does anyone have Stinger HEIGH10 ?

I was looking at this, but I’m not digging the look of the floating screen.

[DRC69]

Originally Posted by SIM GhostrdrZ

Short chassis Kenwood HU with idatalink

Looks GREAT. Very nice.

[Cheap Guy]

I wish they'd make the Idalink look a little better - maybe cover the the USB and other ports or eliminate them totally and connect them to the console ports. The PAC unit would look better if they could pull the head unit closer to the front - trust me, I tried but it couldn't be done without really hacking it up.

[Rob3D]

I’m reviving this because I’ll time to dedicate to it here the next couple of weeks.

Keep the advice and guidance coming. I’m still thinking a flush system and I want apple compatible, touch screen, Bluetooth, maps

Post pics!

[FasNuf]

This is an Alibaba head unit. Digital Octopus sells one similar and will have better customer support, but expect to pay a little more.
I'll eventually get to editing an install video. I liked this unit because I could see all the gauges on my quad cluster. Has Apple CarPlay. wifi, bluetooth, touchscreen, aux inputs, EQ, tons of stuff. Knobs feel cheap. I have the AUX connected to a front camera so I dont hit curbs. Had to buy a rear facing camera, the OEM one wont interface.





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[pcguy2u]

Originally Posted by FasNuf

This is an Alibaba head unit. Digital Octopus sells one similar and will have better customer support, but expect to pay a little more.

Do you have a link for the Digital Octopus?


TIA, Nick

[FasNuf]

Originally Posted by pcguy2u

Do you have a link for the Digital Octopus?


TIA, Nick

You could just Google it, but here's their main page.

https://digitaloctopusradio.com

Here is the model closest to what I have.

https://digitaloctopusradio.com/products/do10-15
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[Joe.G]

fast was this just a plug and play option? I am not a fan of most of the Aftermarket radios but this one to me looks better than most. Whats different about yours and the one you posted.

[FasNuf]

Originally Posted by Joe.G

fast was this just a plug and play option? I am not a fan of most of the Aftermarket radios but this one to me looks better than most. Whats different about yours and the one you posted.

Well let's see...When I got mine, there was zero instructions. I had to get creative on finding out how to connect it up. It was Plug and Play basically, but even that wasn't clear cut.

At the time I got mine, Digital Octopus didn't have this model on their website, but now it looks like the same one.

The biggest thing I see is they have Onstar. It looks like you have to replace the rearview mirror, but I'm not sure. I have Onstar from the factory, but only got some noise when trying to connect. Not sure if it's from the fact I don't subscribe or it's just not connected right. Like I said, zero instructions. Doesn't matter, I don't want Onstar and I love my rimless rearview mirror.

UPDATE: I just saw this from our forum that I didn't know.....

OnStar 2G ends in 2022 for 5th Gen- adapter coming
Received an email survey from OnStar Global Marketing Research which I nearly ignored. It was a sneaky way to inform owners that cell companies will do away with 2G in 2022. Any 2015 model years and older will lose OnStar service. Their solution is an adapter plugged into the OBD port. It will be available for purchase through your OnStar account. The results will be a 4G connection with no turn-by-turn directions, no calling with the onboard phone, buttons on the mirror that no longer work, but now you can get wifi. Your cell phone would have to be connected through the GM app for any of this to work. It will not work in all models.

This explains why I only got noise when I connected the Alibaba radio.. Oh well. My OBDII is cluttered enough without adding this crap to it. Between my HP Tuners dongle, Wideband sensors and my Aeroforce gauges, there's no room for non essentials.

There was no price given for any of this but they did ask if I expected to be compensated and would I be confident I could plug it in correctly.
I would pay the few extra hundred to buy from D.O. and get the support if you're not comfortable.

Alibaba would be a total horror show to get a refund or warranty.

[Joe.G]

Gotcha, I have the rimless mirror with Onstar but I don't use or need it. I read somewhere that DO is Chinese made junk but that was just one post I honestly have not done much research. I am in the very very early stages of thinking about this and I may just do speakers for now then look into an amp or something, I am not looking to shake houses like when I was a kid lol.

[FasNuf]

Originally Posted by Joe.G

Gotcha, I have the rimless mirror with Onstar but I don't use or need it. I read somewhere that DO is Chinese made junk but that was just one post I honestly have not done much research. I am in the very very early stages of thinking about this and I may just do speakers for now then look into an amp or something, I am not looking to shake houses like when I was a kid lol.

Mine from Alibaba is Chinese. There's really no major differences between mine and DO's except he might buy his from a different vendor and may have some custom features engineered. So far the unit is great and very versatile.

My unit is loud enough with the OEM Boston Acustics system. I find I have a little trouble with smooth take offs in my manual if I can't hear the engine so I run the volume low enough that I can hear the other beautiful music coming from my LSA.

[Joe.G]

Same here I like to hear the car, music is just for back ground, but I still want it to sound good.

[Rob3D]

The floating screen grew on me quick mostly because it’s adjustable… soooooooooo I’m going with the Kenwood Excelon DNR1007XR.

Thanks everyone that chimed in.