A few questions about Eclipse HUs
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Melting Slicks
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A few questions about Eclipse HUs
I'm thinking about upgrading my current set up to include DVD and NAV and am not that impressed with the units that Alpine has to offer, so I'm thinking of heading in the Eclipse direction and have a few questions:
1. Is overriding the DVD while driving feature as simple as just grounding the parking brake wire? On the Alpines, a PAC-TR7 will bypass the feature. On Pioneer, it is a gyro and not possible (unless you use the back up cam input)
2. Does Eclipse offer XM? I only see an ad on for Sirius. Most other companies offer you the choice. I already have an XM subscription and don't feel like converting.
3. How much is involved to get all features of NAV to work in the C6? I'm talking about the VSS wire, GPS antenna, and any other "gotchas"?
Appreciate in advance any info you can provide.
1. Is overriding the DVD while driving feature as simple as just grounding the parking brake wire? On the Alpines, a PAC-TR7 will bypass the feature. On Pioneer, it is a gyro and not possible (unless you use the back up cam input)
2. Does Eclipse offer XM? I only see an ad on for Sirius. Most other companies offer you the choice. I already have an XM subscription and don't feel like converting.
3. How much is involved to get all features of NAV to work in the C6? I'm talking about the VSS wire, GPS antenna, and any other "gotchas"?
Appreciate in advance any info you can provide.
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I'm thinking about upgrading my current set up to include DVD and NAV and am not that impressed with the units that Alpine has to offer, so I'm thinking of heading in the Eclipse direction and have a few questions:
1. Is overriding the DVD while driving feature as simple as just grounding the parking brake wire? On the Alpines, a PAC-TR7 will bypass the feature. On Pioneer, it is a gyro and not possible (unless you use the back up cam input)
2. Does Eclipse offer XM? I only see an ad on for Sirius. Most other companies offer you the choice. I already have an XM subscription and don't feel like converting.
3. How much is involved to get all features of NAV to work in the C6? I'm talking about the VSS wire, GPS antenna, and any other "gotchas"?
Appreciate in advance any info you can provide.
1. Is overriding the DVD while driving feature as simple as just grounding the parking brake wire? On the Alpines, a PAC-TR7 will bypass the feature. On Pioneer, it is a gyro and not possible (unless you use the back up cam input)
2. Does Eclipse offer XM? I only see an ad on for Sirius. Most other companies offer you the choice. I already have an XM subscription and don't feel like converting.
3. How much is involved to get all features of NAV to work in the C6? I'm talking about the VSS wire, GPS antenna, and any other "gotchas"?
Appreciate in advance any info you can provide.
As far as #2 goes, I've never seen Eclipse offer XM.
For #3, check out this installation thread that's linked in the C6 Audio FAQ:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1490531
It shows everything you have to do.
Melting Slicks
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XM and Sirius are in the midst of a merger pending government approval, so it is likely there will be some sort of dual broadcast option in the near future.
As far as the Eclipse units themselves, most people certainly like them. Lot of people have the Avic line in their vettes however. I can only speak to the SQ of the Eclipse units as I have not had any experience with the video units.
Fej
As far as the Eclipse units themselves, most people certainly like them. Lot of people have the Avic line in their vettes however. I can only speak to the SQ of the Eclipse units as I have not had any experience with the video units.
Fej
