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BigBOSS · 06-11-2010, 01:56 PM

For reference, my original sub/amp install can be found: Here

Yesterday, 6-10-10 I had the Metra Kit installed with a Kenwood DNX9960, here are a few pics with more to come that are better quality as well as showing the mounting locations of the GPS Receiver Dongle, PTT Button, Microphone, USB Cable, and the iPod Cable!

BigBOSS · 06-12-2010, 05:18 PM

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-13-2010, 07:24 AM

Very nice!

A REAL NAV screen. After having 3 Acura TL's with an 8" touchscreen NAV

system, I haven't even considered using my 2SS/RS cheesy NAV/Blutooth

set-up.

alssiri · 06-13-2010, 08:34 AM

Wow

Nice setup

Ahmad

booenson · 06-13-2010, 03:44 PM

Very clean install, only problem is now you've got me interested in doing this to my car! I'm with JEFF2010SSMANUAL on this one here, my last car was a 300C and I loved the nav on it, forget the poor excuse that's with our cars. Paying for a subscription every year for an inferior unit... it just doesn't make much sense to me.

Does anyone know if the stock usb port in the center console is usable with the Kenwood unit?

BigBOSS · 06-13-2010, 05:15 PM

Stock USB is unusable, I have the new Kenwood iPod cable running to the same location though.

booenson · 06-13-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBOSS

Stock USB is unusable, I have the new Kenwood iPod cable running to the same location though.

Ah ok, and what about onstar compatibility?

BigBOSS · 06-13-2010, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booenson

Ah ok, and what about onstar compatibility?

Still works like a charm, as well as the steering wheel controls. I can't find anything that DOESN'T work stock.

jrpimp00 · 06-13-2010, 05:52 PM

Not a fan of the Metra kit, but I love your HU. Good job

1badtie · 06-13-2010, 06:38 PM

thats sick where did u find that kit?

markgoodson · 06-16-2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBOSS

Still works like a charm, as well as the steering wheel controls. I can't find anything that DOESN'T work stock.

I have a 9960 on the way as well now and I was wondering if your hands free calling still works with name tags? You know, “call”, please say the name tag ect ect ect...

BigBOSS · 06-16-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markgoodson

I have a 9960 on the way as well now and I was wondering if your hands free calling still works with name tags? You know, “call”, please say the name tag ect ect ect...

Not sure, never used them on the stock radio. The 9960 lists your entire phonebook when the Bluetooth connects and you can just use the 9960 voice recognition.

ITGuy11 · 07-30-2010, 09:20 PM

How do you set the vehicle settings/preferences that you do with the stock head unit with the Metra kit? Are there any other interfaces/adapters required to make an aftermarket head unit work?

Almost forgot - your setup looks badass!

Bistem · 07-31-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITGuy11

How do you set the vehicle settings/preferences that you do with the stock head unit with the Metra kit? Are there any other interfaces/adapters required to make an aftermarket head unit work?

Almost forgot - your setup looks badass!

According to my local car audio shop, this is the functions you would lose with the conversion. There is, however an add on module that retails for around $80 that will allow you to set these options. I hear that if you have them set like you want them and unplug the factory radio that your choices remain so I'm not doing the additional box when I swap mine in a couple weeks.

06-11-2010, 01:56 PM	#1
BigBOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS, 6M, IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 480	Metra/NAV/Sub/Amp Install Pics For reference, my original sub/amp install can be found: Here Yesterday, 6-10-10 I had the Metra Kit installed with a Kenwood DNX9960, here are a few pics with more to come that are better quality as well as showing the mounting locations of the GPS Receiver Dongle, PTT Button, Microphone, USB Cable, and the iPod Cable!

06-13-2010, 08:34 AM	#4
alssiri Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,250	Wow Nice setup Ahmad __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 SW (SOLD) Whipple 2.9 with 3.2 Pulley, Weapon-X Stage 3 Cam, FIICHILLER ,LG Motorsports LT, Borla S type, ROTFAB Big Gulp, Big 3 Reservoir Glassskinz rear window valance . 2012 ZL1 A6 (SOLD) Forged 376 CI, LSA HeartBeat, Mast Medium Bore Heads & JDP ZLR Cam, ARH LT , MagnaFlow Resonated X + Borla Atak Catback, ADM 102mm Snout, CAI, NW102MM TB, ID850, Fore Triple Fuel Pump, MSD Wire's, Moroso CC. Alky Control, FIICHILLER.

06-13-2010, 05:52 PM	#9
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 530	Not a fan of the Metra kit, but I love your HU. Good job __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)

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BigBOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS, 6M, IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 480

06-13-2010, 07:24 AM	#3
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	Very nice! A REAL NAV screen. After having 3 Acura TL's with an 8" touchscreen NAV system, I haven't even considered using my 2SS/RS cheesy NAV/Blutooth set-up.

06-13-2010, 03:44 PM	#5
booenson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 115	Very clean install, only problem is now you've got me interested in doing this to my car! I'm with JEFF2010SSMANUAL on this one here, my last car was a 300C and I loved the nav on it, forget the poor excuse that's with our cars. Paying for a subscription every year for an inferior unit... it just doesn't make much sense to me. Does anyone know if the stock usb port in the center console is usable with the Kenwood unit?

06-13-2010, 05:15 PM	#6
BigBOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS, 6M, IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 480	Stock USB is unusable, I have the new Kenwood iPod cable running to the same location though.

06-13-2010, 06:38 PM	#10
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	thats sick where did u find that kit?

07-30-2010, 09:20 PM	#13
ITGuy11 Burning up tires Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb Twp, MI Posts: 717	How do you set the vehicle settings/preferences that you do with the stock head unit with the Metra kit? Are there any other interfaces/adapters required to make an aftermarket head unit work? Almost forgot - your setup looks badass!