In Dash GPS
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Le Mans Master
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From: jackson nj
In Dash GPS
I'd like to install an "in the dash" GPS unit, but I'm told our cars have a 1.5 DIN radio and nobody makes one for it. The dealers/installers all say that they'd have to install a single DIN and an adapter kit with an external screen. I remember seeing a "full screen" unit on the forum one time in a C-5, does anybody know who's it it?
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I'd like to install an "in the dash" GPS unit, but I'm told our cars have a 1.5 DIN radio and nobody makes one for it. The dealers/installers all say that they'd have to install a single DIN and an adapter kit with an external screen. I remember seeing a "full screen" unit on the forum one time in a C-5, does anybody know who's it it?
I believe some of the guys in the audio forum have a writeup over it, and some may be willing to sell you one.
Drifting
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From: of mind, NY
I'd like to install an "in the dash" GPS unit, but I'm told our cars have a 1.5 DIN radio and nobody makes one for it. The dealers/installers all say that they'd have to install a single DIN and an adapter kit with an external screen. I remember seeing a "full screen" unit on the forum one time in a C-5, does anybody know who's it it?
couplu of guys building custom ones, I know a local vette guy who ows a sound shop who does them, PM me if you are interested
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Many of us have the Dbl din in our cars, Im pretty sure Ive seen a 1.5 din Nav as well....Maybe kenwood or jvc??
Take a look in the audio section like mentioned,....lotsa good help in there.
Take a look in the audio section like mentioned,....lotsa good help in there.
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My Pioneer AVIC X1 is a 1.5 DIN flip out unit with sat nav. the latest US version is the N3 I think. I posted a How To fit it in the C5 Tech DIY thread.
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The latest version of the Pioneer 1.5 DIN is the AVIC-N4, which has a flip-up 7" screen. Then it accomodates Blue-Tooth hands free phone (with an adapter), Ipod music, touch-screen operation, and a 200 watt amp, and you don't have to replace any speakers ao add a separate amp. I just had one installed, it fits where the old radio was, so no need to cut or re-fit anything. So far, I am very happy with it.
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Unfortunately the flip up screens cover the A/C ducts when open. Do a search and you will find vendors who modify the dash surround for a double din unit.
I'm going the other way and having a plate made (humount) that will fill the 1-1/2 din space and let me use a single din unit.
I'm going the other way and having a plate made (humount) that will fill the 1-1/2 din space and let me use a single din unit.
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A few of us have the eclipse AVN5435 or 5495 and it fits in with a little bit of trimming. I just had my bezel painted and no pics of it installed yet but this is a quick pic of when I was re-fitting prior to paint. You get the idea
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