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Old 02-02-2013, 08:30 PM
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I am looking to see if there is a back-up camera kit for a 2013 Grand Sport with factory navigation? Thanks in advance with any help available.
Old 02-02-2013, 08:40 PM
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Sorry to be the first to tell you the bad news but you will not be able to add a rear camera to the stock NAV system.
You will need to change out to an aftermarket radio to do this.
If changing to aftermarket radio is an option we will be glad to help assist you with all the info and items to do this


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Old 02-02-2013, 11:07 PM
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Google this: LockPick GMX-360 C6 Corvette

It is pretty pricey and you may be better off upgrading to an aftermarket nav unit.
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Originally Posted by intheboost
Google this: LockPick GMX-360 C6 Corvette

It is pretty pricey and you may be better off upgrading to an aftermarket nav unit.
I also heard the Lockpick is unreliable. Aftermarket is probably your best option and Dennis is a good choice to go with.
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I don't know if this is still the case but when I contacted them in oct-nov they told me it wont work on a 2013 via email
Old 02-03-2013, 06:01 AM
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It will be a federal law that cars will have to come equipped with rear cams so you can just wait for your next car purchase or get a new Corvette when this becomes law or use a Garmin or Magellan GP S selected unit.
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Originally Posted by intheboost
Google this: LockPick GMX-360 C6 Corvette

It is pretty pricey and you may be better off upgrading to an aftermarket nav unit.

The Lockpick 360-2 is no longer available and was a 350.00 waste of money. If we sent out 10 of them 9 would come back with issues.

I in the end would refuse to sell one of these to a customer. Major pain to install and they just did not work. This is why Coastaltech does not offer them anymore.
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Originally Posted by tonysrep
I don't know if this is still the case but when I contacted them in oct-nov they told me it wont work on a 2013 via email

radio is same from 2005-13
so this was wrong info
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Originally Posted by phileaglesfan
I also heard the Lockpick is unreliable. Aftermarket is probably your best option and Dennis is a good choice to go with.

Thanks
Old 02-03-2013, 01:28 PM
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How about the new mirror from GM that has it in the mirror.
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Originally Posted by z51vett
How about the new mirror from GM that has it in the mirror.
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The GM mirror with the monitor built in is nearly $600 (just for the mirror). For that much money, you can get a brand new stereo system from Double D with the rearview camera fully integrated and do a whole lot more.

Not 100% certain the GM mirror with monitor will integrate seamlessly into the Corvette.
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Originally Posted by ssmith512
The GM mirror with the monitor built in is nearly $600 (just for the mirror). For that much money, you can get a brand new stereo system from Double D with the rearview camera fully integrated and do a whole lot more.

Not 100% certain the GM mirror with monitor will integrate seamlessly into the Corvette.

Thanks for recommendation
especially when you take into consideration the selling of your stock nav unit to offset the price


example
Kenwood DNX690 package 900.00
add ipod and camera for 70.00
that's 970.00
Sell your stock unit for say 500.00
that's 400.00 out of pocket.
The Lockpick was 350.00
camera was 70.00
that's 420.00 out of pocket
20.00 more than the Kenwood would be and you get more features and much better NAV
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Originally Posted by Double D Mods
radio is same from 2005-13
so this was wrong info
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Thank you so much for your inquiry. Unfortunately at this time your 2013 Corvette is not on the approved list of vehicles that work with the LockPick product. However, we are always adding new makes and models to the lineup. I would recommend checking back with us within a couple of months to ensure compatibility with your particular vehicle. Thanks again and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

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Originally Posted by tonysrep
Well thats what the folks from lockpick sent me in reply,maybe they were just covering the fact it didn't work

They even still have them listed for purchase on their own website
http://www.coastaletech.com/corvettelockpicks.htm
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Someone here mounted the screen for a backup camera on or near his sun visor, looked like it worked well.
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Originally Posted by phileaglesfan
I also heard the Lockpick is unreliable. Aftermarket is probably your best option and Dennis is a good choice to go with.
Dennis is a super choice!....helpful, professional and great to deal with...you best choice is to change out that 'dawg' of a navigation unit.

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Originally Posted by phileaglesfan
I also heard the Lockpick is unreliable. Aftermarket is probably your best option and Dennis is a good choice to go with.

lockpick is very unreliable I had in in few of my corvettes and couldn't be more disappointed, its a money pit they dont' last more than few month, and always had to go back and pay my installers to replce for a new one.
Aftermarket navigation didn't seem like an option as for some weired reason I liked the original navigation system, So for my 2013 corvette camera solution, I had sent my navigation radio out to navtool and I couldn't be more happy, not only the radio was done in one day I have reiceved the radio back form navtool already modified with a video interface for camera and that inteface is made in USA, finally not CHINA

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Originally Posted by corvette4eva
So for my 2013 corvette camera solution, I had sent my navigation radio out to navtool and I couldn't be more happy, not only the radio was done in one day I have reiceved the radio back form navtool already modified with a video interface for camera and that inteface is made in USA, finally not CHINA
What did the navtool modification cost, if you dont mind me asking?
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Originally Posted by ssmith512
What did the navtool modification cost, if you dont mind me asking?
$800 but its worth every penny, and it included overnight shipping back with insurance
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Originally Posted by Double D Mods
Thanks for recommendation
especially when you take into consideration the selling of your stock nav unit to offset the price


example
Kenwood DNX690 package 900.00
add ipod and camera for 70.00
that's 970.00
Sell your stock unit for say 500.00
that's 400.00 out of pocket.
The Lockpick was 350.00
camera was 70.00
that's 420.00 out of pocket


20.00 more than the Kenwood would be and you get more features and much better NAV
Why would anyone purchase a (used) stock NAV unit for $500???.... Much better alternatives for less...

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