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chevydude26 · 05-12-2009, 10:21 PM

I really really like the look of the camaro's interior...but i don't like that onstar crap...i would prefer to see maps and not have to deal with somebody giving me directions on the phone

perhaps if gm actually offered a regular navigation option instead of hiring telemarketers maybe they would have more reserves in the bank...just saying

but anyway what can i do custom wise that won't destroy the sleek look of the interior??? its going to have to be something like a pop up screen but that area is so small i can't see it being possible

viper612 · 05-12-2009, 10:22 PM

I added a simple Garmin GPS and mounted next to the mirror, it looks cool and if functional.

ArcAngel · 05-12-2009, 10:22 PM

Bro your gonna have a hard time doing anything custom with that stereo setup.

ArcAngel · 05-12-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by viper612

I added a simple Garmin GPS and mounted next to the mirror, it looks cool and if functional.

Sorry that would be a negative for me, shite i dont like radar detectors clogging up the look of my car or sat radio recievers

chevydude26 · 05-12-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by viper612

I added a simple Garmin GPS and mounted next to the mirror, it looks cool and if functional.

thats the thing i don't want want something clunky just sticking out...i'm a little bit of a freak when it comes to appearances

PQ · 05-12-2009, 10:27 PM

How bout an iPhone. Mine works better than my Tom Tom and my Magellan.

GoldBowtie · 05-12-2009, 10:33 PM

IMHO, GM was smart not spending any money on NAV. for Camaro. It's obsolete (vs. aftermarket units) before it's out -- not to mention lousy use of dash space. I've had GM systems in '03 CTS and 07 Tahoe -- not worth anything close to the $2500 price.

If you see a benefit in NAV, you're better off with a good aftermarket unit.

levi1922 · 05-12-2009, 10:34 PM

with on star, you can still SEE the directions!
just imagine the world as full of bent arrows.

PQ · 05-12-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by levi1922

with on star, you can still SEE the directions!
just imagine the world as full of bent arrows.

ArcAngel · 05-12-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldBowtie

IMHO, GM was smart not spending any money on NAV. for Camaro. It's obsolete (vs. aftermarket units) before it's out -- not to mention lousy use of dash space. I've had GM systems in '03 CTS and 07 Tahoe -- not worth anything close to the $2500 price.

If you see a benefit in NAV, you're better off with a good aftermarket unit.

Thats actually incorrect some automakers units now get OTA (or sometimes in house) software updates and are never obsolete, like Fords new navi with sync and I believe Audi as well.

chevydude26 · 05-12-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

How bout an iPhone. Mine works better than my Tom Tom and my Magellan.

thats what i meant...but my iphone screen is too small and requires me to look away from the road to view it correctly...with a proper sized gps all it takes is a quick glance to know the right turn is .5 miles away

i'd also like to integrate the whole iphone into the navigation system where you can go through individual songs and what not...

i know i know i'm picky...but this is literally my only gripe with the car

JDBeck23 · 05-13-2009, 02:37 AM

the iphone is the best all in one solution out right now between, music, internet and GPS navigation. As soon as they release the iPhone OS 3.0, the GPS nav available for the iPhone will go through the roof as far as peformance... That's what I plan on using!

Vole182 · 05-13-2009, 02:59 AM

iPhone? Just go straight to google with a G1

Matrix · 05-13-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

I really really like the look of the camaro's interior...but i don't like that onstar crap...i would prefer to see maps and not have to deal with somebody giving me directions on the phone

perhaps if gm actually offered a regular navigation option instead of hiring telemarketers maybe they would have more reserves in the bank...just saying
but anyway what can i do custom wise that won't destroy the sleek look of the interior??? its going to have to be something like a pop up screen but that area is so small i can't see it being possible

huh?

05-12-2009, 10:21 PM	#1
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,257	Navigation system with i pod integration options I really really like the look of the camaro's interior...but i don't like that onstar crap...i would prefer to see maps and not have to deal with somebody giving me directions on the phone perhaps if gm actually offered a regular navigation option instead of hiring telemarketers maybe they would have more reserves in the bank...just saying but anyway what can i do custom wise that won't destroy the sleek look of the interior??? its going to have to be something like a pop up screen but that area is so small i can't see it being possible __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

05-12-2009, 10:22 PM	#3
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Bro your gonna have a hard time doing anything custom with that stereo setup. __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

05-12-2009, 10:27 PM	#6
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	How bout an iPhone. Mine works better than my Tom Tom and my Magellan. __________________

05-12-2009, 10:33 PM	#7
GoldBowtie Drives: 2021 Yukon Denali, 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canton, MI. (Detroit Area) Posts: 241 View My Garage	IMHO, GM was smart not spending any money on NAV. for Camaro. It's obsolete (vs. aftermarket units) before it's out -- not to mention lousy use of dash space. I've had GM systems in '03 CTS and 07 Tahoe -- not worth anything close to the $2500 price. If you see a benefit in NAV, you're better off with a good aftermarket unit. __________________ 2018 ZL1

05-12-2009, 10:34 PM	#8
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	with on star, you can still SEE the directions! just imagine the world as full of bent arrows. __________________

05-12-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
viper612 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 19	I added a simple Garmin GPS and mounted next to the mirror, it looks cool and if functional.

05-13-2009, 02:37 AM	#12
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	the iphone is the best all in one solution out right now between, music, internet and GPS navigation. As soon as they release the iPhone OS 3.0, the GPS nav available for the iPhone will go through the roof as far as peformance... That's what I plan on using! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

05-13-2009, 02:59 AM	#13
Vole182 Drives: 2010 Mustang GT KonaB,GlsRf,TP Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 82 View My Garage	iPhone? Just go straight to google with a G1