C5 Nav Head Unit Question
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Drifting
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From: Crook County
C5 Nav Head Unit Question
Hey guys, Ive been so wrapped up in go fast performance stuff for the last several years that I have neglected the audio performance of my car 
... I am kind of out of touch about NAV systems that fit in my C5Z... I have done some research but basically what I am trying to do is find a head unit that would replace my factory one with minimal trimming to the bezel... I remember at 1 time guys were using the Eclipse AVN5435 because It allowed you to keep your A/C controls and ashtray in the stock position but I believe that unit is now gone. I need to keep it like this because My ashtray is gutted out and now holds my Line lock/trans brake.
What Options do I have where I can trim it up and squeeze a unit in there. A Flip up unit is out of the question since I do not want to block my center ducts or like the look. Im looking for a clean OEM finish, I would honestly just go with a basic CD player because I can care less about the nav but they look small and funky in the C5 console.
Thanks for any help
... I am kind of out of touch about NAV systems that fit in my C5Z... I have done some research but basically what I am trying to do is find a head unit that would replace my factory one with minimal trimming to the bezel... I remember at 1 time guys were using the Eclipse AVN5435 because It allowed you to keep your A/C controls and ashtray in the stock position but I believe that unit is now gone. I need to keep it like this because My ashtray is gutted out and now holds my Line lock/trans brake.
What Options do I have where I can trim it up and squeeze a unit in there. A Flip up unit is out of the question since I do not want to block my center ducts or like the look. Im looking for a clean OEM finish, I would honestly just go with a basic CD player because I can care less about the nav but they look small and funky in the C5 console.
Thanks for any help
Racer
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Winnetka, CA
I have been looking into this exact solution for a couple of days now (just lurking in this forum for info) and thus far have come to the conclusion that Double D Mods is the first and last place you should be looking. I'm actually interesting in going one step further than you by replacing the entire audio system (new speakers, adding an amp and sub), but you should check out their C5 bezel modification to accommodate 7" touchscreen navigation head units. But they also do bezel modification alone if that's all you're looking to purchase.
Personally I'm almost sold on the following Kenwood 992 (has the peerless Garmin navigation built-in) upgrade package. All you have to do is send in your stock bezel and they'll modify it to get everything fitted up perfectly and you can keep the ashtray...
http://shop.doubledmods.com/Rock-in-...2-RIBKW992.htm
Personally I'm almost sold on the following Kenwood 992 (has the peerless Garmin navigation built-in) upgrade package. All you have to do is send in your stock bezel and they'll modify it to get everything fitted up perfectly and you can keep the ashtray...
http://shop.doubledmods.com/Rock-in-...2-RIBKW992.htm
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Hey guys, Ive been so wrapped up in go fast performance stuff for the last several years that I have neglected the audio performance of my car ... I am kind of out of touch about NAV systems that fit in my C5Z... I have done some research but basically what I am trying to do is find a head unit that would replace my factory one with minimal trimming to the bezel... I remember at 1 time guys were using the Eclipse AVN5435 because It allowed you to keep your A/C controls and ashtray in the stock position but I believe that unit is now gone. I need to keep it like this because My ashtray is gutted out and now holds my Line lock/trans brake.
What Options do I have where I can trim it up and squeeze a unit in there. A Flip up unit is out of the question since I do not want to block my center ducts or like the look. Im looking for a clean OEM finish, I would honestly just go with a basic CD player because I can care less about the nav but they look small and funky in the C5 console.
Thanks for any help
... I am kind of out of touch about NAV systems that fit in my C5Z... I have done some research but basically what I am trying to do is find a head unit that would replace my factory one with minimal trimming to the bezel... I remember at 1 time guys were using the Eclipse AVN5435 because It allowed you to keep your A/C controls and ashtray in the stock position but I believe that unit is now gone. I need to keep it like this because My ashtray is gutted out and now holds my Line lock/trans brake.What Options do I have where I can trim it up and squeeze a unit in there. A Flip up unit is out of the question since I do not want to block my center ducts or like the look. Im looking for a clean OEM finish, I would honestly just go with a basic CD player because I can care less about the nav but they look small and funky in the C5 console.
Thanks for any help
We can modify the bezel so you retain the ash tray and have no worries with anything you have done to it now. It will all be same when you would either get it back or if getting a replacement bezel the ash tray area is stock
Couple examples
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AFTER
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Crook County
hey Dennis, thanks for the reply. We actually spoke today about that Kenwood with the Samsung mirroring so I think you answered my question, I'll be hitting you up very shortly here
