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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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Hi All,

I just picked up my first Vette She's a Torch Red 2012 6-speed coupe and so far I'm loving it.

Is there any particular nav unit you recommend for a non Bose system? Should I just pick up a factory unit? I'm not a big fan of aftermarket radios that "look" aftermarket if that makes sense.

Your help is greatly appreciated, and thanks for having me!

Walt
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One word Kenwood.
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Check out the sticky thread in this section "What do you run" to see how they look installed, but I'd definitely recommend Pioneer or Kenwood over all others.



My current Pioneer:

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Markcz, nice set up. But what is that little (rectangle / oval) thing sitting on the console right behind the shift boot?
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I went with Kenwood and never looked back.
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My Kenwood with my Garmin.


All the goodies it can do, someday I'll have it all down.
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My Kenwood with my Garmin.


All the goodies it can do, someday I'll have it all down.
Looks great!!
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Markcz, nice set up. But what is that little (rectangle / oval) thing sitting on the console right behind the shift boot?
That's a controller for the Escort 9500ci - Mine's mounted on my console too.

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Markcz, nice set up. But what is that little (rectangle / oval) thing sitting on the console right behind the shift boot?
That's the control module for my 9500ci radar unit. I did an install thread HERE, I love this thing
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