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NightfallSS · 08-09-2019, 01:52 PM

So I was researching ways to add a backup camera to my 2014 Camaro and I came across a module that takes over the Mylink screen and displays CarPlay or Android Auto. It looks pretty cool! Does anyone have any experience with this? I'd jump on this, but I'm broke :(

https://www.gm-navigation.com/shop/2...aro-auto-play/

bandier · 08-09-2019, 02:51 PM

Interesting, but at that price... Might as well get an aftermarket unit.

Leo72793 · 08-09-2019, 07:59 PM

Yeah lets have ofer from gen5 do it. ill get the upgrade from him xD i did the mylink kit. might as well do this too

hammdo · 08-09-2019, 08:09 PM

Ditto...

-Don

NightfallSS · 08-12-2019, 10:10 AM

It is rather pricey. I've found a few Asian vendors that sell similar boxes, so I think this could be had for cheaper. I just can't find the specific box for the Camaro. The box in this link looks like the one Gm-Navigation (MVI) is using but it states it's for a Ford: https://www.dhgate.com/product/car-a...403586983.html

I found a similar product that others have posted on the forum:
https://indiworkshop.com/shop/all-in...for-chevrolet/
But this would require two boxes to accomplish the same thing.

608RS · 08-12-2019, 11:16 AM

pretty neat for an OEM-like solution, but i agree hopefully Gen5DIY can get a kit together for less too.

Leo72793 · 08-13-2019, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 608RS

pretty neat for an OEM-like solution, but i agree hopefully Gen5DIY can get a kit together for less too.

asked gen5. got this

"Hi ------ this is not something we have played around as of yet. I do know that it consists of an aftermarket module and extra wiring that must be added in to the mylink."

NightfallSS · 08-13-2019, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo72793

asked gen5. got this

"Hi ------ this is not something we have played around as of yet. I do know that it consists of an aftermarket module and extra wiring that must be added in to the mylink."

I'd love to figure out what Aftermarket Module that is. I've found some searching but none that lists compatibility with 5th Gen Camaros.

mr_honez · 08-13-2019, 04:56 PM

That is super spendy, but I do like the fact that I can retain the OEM head unit and bezel

NightfallSS · 08-15-2019, 08:12 AM

Actually, I don't think the pricing is that bad. It's about the same as buying a new head unit and installation kit. Plus I think all the current Dash kits are ugly. Why does the head unit have to be recessed into the dash?

mr_honez · 08-15-2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NightfallSS

Actually, I don't think the pricing is that bad. It's about the same as buying a new head unit and installation kit. Plus I think all the current Dash kits are ugly. Why does the head unit have to be recessed into the dash?

True. I am currently researching this and may pull the trigger

Cheap Guy · 08-16-2019, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NightfallSS

Actually, I don't think the pricing is that bad. It's about the same as buying a new head unit and installation kit. Plus I think all the current Dash kits are ugly. Why does the head unit have to be recessed into the dash?

I was like you - I really wanted the factory look so I actually did a cost comparison and it really wasn’t close after all the necessary programming and harnesses. Plus I have a 2011 and I’d have to redo the door lock. The kit and HU I bought was right at $600, with the added benefit of CarPlay. If I recall, the MyLink starts around $1000, not including the miscellaneous stuff.

NightfallSS · 08-17-2019, 07:37 AM

Yeah I would agree, if you don't already have a MyLink, a new HU would be cheaper. I have the MyLink (w/o nav or back up) so in either case I'm looking at $600 for a new HU or this upgrade.

Daubucho · 08-25-2019, 09:38 AM

Has anyone here purchased this and have any feedback about it?

08-09-2019, 01:52 PM	#1
NightfallSS Drives: Still Waiting... Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 40	Apparently, you can add CarPlay/Android Auto to Mylink So I was researching ways to add a backup camera to my 2014 Camaro and I came across a module that takes over the Mylink screen and displays CarPlay or Android Auto. It looks pretty cool! Does anyone have any experience with this? I'd jump on this, but I'm broke :( https://www.gm-navigation.com/shop/2...aro-auto-play/ Last edited by NightfallSS; 08-15-2019 at 08:15 AM.

08-09-2019, 02:51 PM	#2
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,300	Interesting, but at that price... Might as well get an aftermarket unit. __________________ Camaro lover since 1984 when I got my first car a 1978 Camaro LT with a 2 barrel carb on 305 V8... yes I put in a 350 with a 4 barrel.

08-09-2019, 07:59 PM	#3
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,190	Yeah lets have ofer from gen5 do it. ill get the upgrade from him xD i did the mylink kit. might as well do this too __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

08-09-2019, 08:09 PM	#4
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Ditto... -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

08-12-2019, 11:16 AM	#6
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carol Stream IL Posts: 638	pretty neat for an OEM-like solution, but i agree hopefully Gen5DIY can get a kit together for less too. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2ss, NicKey Performance built/tuned

08-12-2019, 10:10 AM	#5
NightfallSS Drives: Still Waiting... Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 40	It is rather pricey. I've found a few Asian vendors that sell similar boxes, so I think this could be had for cheaper. I just can't find the specific box for the Camaro. The box in this link looks like the one Gm-Navigation (MVI) is using but it states it's for a Ford: https://www.dhgate.com/product/car-a...403586983.html I found a similar product that others have posted on the forum: https://indiworkshop.com/shop/all-in...for-chevrolet/ But this would require two boxes to accomplish the same thing.

08-13-2019, 04:56 PM	#9
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 Crystal Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,540 View My Garage	That is super spendy, but I do like the fact that I can retain the OEM head unit and bezel __________________

08-15-2019, 08:12 AM	#10
NightfallSS Drives: Still Waiting... Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 40	Actually, I don't think the pricing is that bad. It's about the same as buying a new head unit and installation kit. Plus I think all the current Dash kits are ugly. Why does the head unit have to be recessed into the dash?

08-17-2019, 07:37 AM	#13
NightfallSS Drives: Still Waiting... Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 40	Yeah I would agree, if you don't already have a MyLink, a new HU would be cheaper. I have the MyLink (w/o nav or back up) so in either case I'm looking at $600 for a new HU or this upgrade.

08-25-2019, 09:38 AM	#14
Daubucho Drives: 2014 camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 4	Has anyone here purchased this and have any feedback about it?