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Apr 25, 2008 | 03:04 PM

Dave98

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From: Noblesville IN

New head unit

It seems like I started this project eons ago, but I finally finished it. I added the Kenwood DNX7100 and since I had the center console out, I replaced the stock shifter with a C6 Z06 unit. I had Brian (C5 KIDD) modify the dash and he did an incredible job. There is only a slight difference in the textured paint and the original finish. My only regret is that I didn't spend the extra $$ and have it painted Mag Red to match the exterior. I do like the feel of the new shifter, the throws are shorted and it feels more precise.

Apr 25, 2008 | 03:13 PM

MagRedConv

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From: Miami Beach FL

Looks great.

Apr 25, 2008 | 03:56 PM

vettegator005

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From: Longmont Colorado

looks awesome.

Apr 25, 2008 | 03:57 PM

LMH4C5

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From: Rockledge Florida

St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10

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Looks really nice David. C5KIDD does outstanding work. He's so close to me that I think I'll put in a double din just for the heck of it.

Apr 25, 2008 | 04:04 PM

peter pan

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From: Converse TX

Awesome looking head unit and DD Bezel

Apr 25, 2008 | 04:08 PM

00 Rooster

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From: Oilerville Edmonton

St. Jude Donor '08

looks great...and factory which I like

Apr 25, 2008 | 05:01 PM

Dave98

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From: Noblesville IN

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Originally Posted by 00 Rooster

looks great...and factory which I like

That's why I did it. I have a friend with a C6 and I loved the look. I ran the IPOD connection into the center console, but the coolest feature is the backup camera.

Apr 25, 2008 | 05:03 PM

crazyv6

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From: Florida

Sweet stereo!

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Apr 25, 2008 | 06:29 PM

DRKMATTER

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From: Parkland Florida

St. Jude Donor '09-'10

LOVE the DNX...got it in my DD, you're going to get miles of smiles with that unit!

Apr 26, 2008 | 10:15 AM

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C5 KIDD

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looks great dave!!

was def. a pleasure doing business with you!! will be adding your pic to the website shortly!

enjoy the new toys!!

Apr 26, 2008 | 10:52 AM

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jorgito

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From: ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA

Nice job

Apr 26, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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VetteFTW

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I wanted to try to do my radio bezel mod myself, but seeing C5Kidd's good work all over the place makes me think I ought to just farm it out to him so its done perfectly as yours is. Seems to be worth the $$$ for such a perfect factory clean installation. Looks fantastic

c5Kidd is truely a master of his craft!