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maxperez · 08-21-2020, 01:12 PM

New 5th Gen Camaro radio, What do you think?
Came across this from a company called Digital Octopus CC10-15

drew peacock · 08-21-2020, 01:22 PM

wow looks amazing
how hard was it to fit.

NightfallSS · 08-21-2020, 01:40 PM

It's ok looking. I wish it had the tactile HVAC controls instead of the onscreen ones. These are available from multiple vendors on Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000184799371.html

I'd try it out if it wasn't soo expensive.

pyroguy · 08-21-2020, 04:05 PM

I wish they still had knobs for HVAC controls as well, but it looks rather interesting. I wonder who has tried this before.

SSkat · 08-21-2020, 04:29 PM

Yeah would like to see some reviews on it. I like the look of this a lot.

Cheap Guy · 08-21-2020, 07:17 PM

I like my HVAC controls like I like women - with big, grabbable knobs.

I’d rather go with the Maestro idatalink with a trusted brand HU before I’d risk Alibaba stuff if I didn’t care about knobs.

BAD DAB · 08-22-2020, 05:46 PM

That’s kind of cool.

InFiD3ViL · 08-22-2020, 06:11 PM

It's very nice visually, looks clean. I have been running a Chinese quad core Android head unit with a Scosche CanBus setup for a couple years. The problem with sets like this is that they are kinda underpowered for 2020 when it comes to software and hardware.

Mine is 2 years old and can't be updated past Android 8.0 reliably, and that requires quite a bit of knowledge on flashing custom ROMs to the head units. The CPUs and RAM also leave a lot to be desired. Once I get the funds I will ditch my Android and go with a Maestro kit and iDatalink compatible head unit.

The upside is that you can run damn near everything software wise that is compatible with Android on these head units. They are basically Android tablets with AM/FM tuners built in. Some have advanced CanBus features as well.

hammdo · 08-22-2020, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightfallSS

It's ok looking. I wish it had the tactile HVAC controls instead of the onscreen ones. These are available from multiple vendors on Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000184799371.html

I'd try it out if it wasn't soo expensive.

The vendor on eBay is almost $300 higher than aliexpress too...

-Don

maxperez · 08-25-2020, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew peacock

wow looks amazing
how hard was it to fit.

It was PLUG and PLAY. fit right in. took me less then 20 min

maxperez · 08-25-2020, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

The vendor on eBay is almost $300 higher than aliexpress too...

-Don

by time you buy on Ali Express, shipping and Tariffs the price will be almost the same. Plus, its the Chinese version. Good luck getting a warranty exchange from china.

GrandAmGT · 08-25-2020, 01:52 PM

I like it, it looks good!

ETWhite53 · 07-15-2021, 03:56 AM

Why did I buy a Gen 5 and love it and that goes to the stereo? Cus it's all old school. Don't want all that fancy screen. If I want it louder, 4 Robert Fosgate amps will do it

CamaroCracka · 07-15-2021, 06:25 AM

I got a 1SS because I felt the same way, but when I got my daughter a 2SS, the HUD was really nice to have. The rest of it...meh.

08-21-2020, 01:12 PM	#1
maxperez Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Homestead/Miami Posts: 4	New 5th Gen Camaro radio, What do you think? New 5th Gen Camaro radio, What do you think? Came across this from a company called Digital Octopus CC10-15 Attached Images

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pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,940 View My Garage	I wish they still had knobs for HVAC controls as well, but it looks rather interesting. I wonder who has tried this before. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

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Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 681	I like my HVAC controls like I like women - with big, grabbable knobs. I’d rather go with the Maestro idatalink with a trusted brand HU before I’d risk Alibaba stuff if I didn’t care about knobs. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current Last edited by Cheap Guy; 08-22-2020 at 06:36 PM.

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BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	That’s kind of cool. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-22-2020, 06:11 PM	#8
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,586	It's very nice visually, looks clean. I have been running a Chinese quad core Android head unit with a Scosche CanBus setup for a couple years. The problem with sets like this is that they are kinda underpowered for 2020 when it comes to software and hardware. Mine is 2 years old and can't be updated past Android 8.0 reliably, and that requires quite a bit of knowledge on flashing custom ROMs to the head units. The CPUs and RAM also leave a lot to be desired. Once I get the funds I will ditch my Android and go with a Maestro kit and iDatalink compatible head unit. The upside is that you can run damn near everything software wise that is compatible with Android on these head units. They are basically Android tablets with AM/FM tuners built in. Some have advanced CanBus features as well. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

08-21-2020, 01:22 PM	#2
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	wow looks amazing how hard was it to fit.

08-21-2020, 01:40 PM	#3
NightfallSS Drives: Still Waiting... Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 40	It's ok looking. I wish it had the tactile HVAC controls instead of the onscreen ones. These are available from multiple vendors on Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000184799371.html I'd try it out if it wasn't soo expensive.

08-21-2020, 04:29 PM	#5
SSkat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 268	Yeah would like to see some reviews on it. I like the look of this a lot.

08-25-2020, 01:52 PM	#12
GrandAmGT Drives: 2010 1LT & 2016 Cadillac CTS V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Danville, Virginia Posts: 369	I like it, it looks good!

07-15-2021, 03:56 AM	#13
ETWhite53 Drives: '2012 Camaro SS/RS 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2021 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 8	Why did I buy a Gen 5 and love it and that goes to the stereo? Cus it's all old school. Don't want all that fancy screen. If I want it louder, 4 Robert Fosgate amps will do it

07-15-2021, 06:25 AM	#14
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,770	I got a 1SS because I felt the same way, but when I got my daughter a 2SS, the HUD was really nice to have. The rest of it...meh. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.