Dennis can help you out.
Head unit options
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
From: Glendale CA
Head unit options
hey guys,
I'm looking to upgrade my head unit to something that looks better than the stock option. I know many people have changed their head units so I'd like some pics and reviews of what current forum members have. I'm looking for something that looks good, can connect to my iPod, and has bluetooth. Thanks in advance
I'm looking to upgrade my head unit to something that looks better than the stock option. I know many people have changed their head units so I'd like some pics and reviews of what current forum members have. I'm looking for something that looks good, can connect to my iPod, and has bluetooth. Thanks in advance
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,463
Likes: 24,620
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,718
Likes: 2
From: Flower Mound TX
Cruise-In V Veteran
St. Jude Contributor
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 406
Likes: 1
From: Tulsa OK
I did the install myself, BUT, Donna or Dennis will guide you if you need more help (their instructions are included) The most important thing is to send in your bezel so Dennis can mod. it to a Double Din. This may take a couple of weeks but ckeck with Dennis first.
I installed the Pioneer x920bt, Also I added the XM radio.
What I have is Nav, I-Pod, XM, FM,AM, also you can add back-up camera.
Call Dennin and Donna, they are great people, and will not leave you hanging. If you need install help, E-Mail me and I will send you instructions and pictures.
I installed the Pioneer x920bt, Also I added the XM radio.
What I have is Nav, I-Pod, XM, FM,AM, also you can add back-up camera.
Call Dennin and Donna, they are great people, and will not leave you hanging. If you need install help, E-Mail me and I will send you instructions and pictures.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
From: Killeen (Fort Hood) Texas
i bought i pioneer unit with bluetooth, ipod connection, usb connection, remote & has 2 amp hook ups. sounds great & looks good in there. the pics of the one above though is awesome.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 206
Likes: 9
From: Springfield, MO
I bought a Clarion FZ501 last Friday from Crutchfield. I got the Metra adapter to coordinate with the Bose powered subwoofers. It was 1/2-price as a combo with the head unit ($45.) They also threw in the adapter faceplate and the antenna adapter.
Sonic Electronix was about $8 cheaper but then I found a coupon code 3A325 for $20 discount or one 3A385 for a $25 gift card. I am not sure when I would use the gift card so I did the discount. I also linked in from American Airlines eshopping site for 554 frequent flier miles. I think final price was about $185.
The Clarion has a clean front-end instead of the video game look so common today. It has Bluetooth and I can plug in a flash drive on the front to play thousands of MP3s.
I really like the EXTREMELY clean look of the double-DIN conversion that Dennis does but I wanted something economical and I am new to the forum and didn't know about his work. Perhaps in the future.
Sonic Electronix was about $8 cheaper but then I found a coupon code 3A325 for $20 discount or one 3A385 for a $25 gift card. I am not sure when I would use the gift card so I did the discount. I also linked in from American Airlines eshopping site for 554 frequent flier miles. I think final price was about $185.
The Clarion has a clean front-end instead of the video game look so common today. It has Bluetooth and I can plug in a flash drive on the front to play thousands of MP3s.
I really like the EXTREMELY clean look of the double-DIN conversion that Dennis does but I wanted something economical and I am new to the forum and didn't know about his work. Perhaps in the future.
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,293
Likes: 137
From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
You should really use the PAC harness with your install. the metra is known to go bad. That's why we do not use it in our packages. just saying so you not surprised one morning when you have a dead battery
If you would like more info on this just send me a message
If you would like more info on this just send me a message
I bought a Clarion FZ501 last Friday from Crutchfield. I got the Metra adapter to coordinate with the Bose powered subwoofers. It was 1/2-price as a combo with the head unit ($45.) They also threw in the adapter faceplate and the antenna adapter.
Sonic Electronix was about $8 cheaper but then I found a coupon code 3A325 for $20 discount or one 3A385 for a $25 gift card. I am not sure when I would use the gift card so I did the discount. I also linked in from American Airlines eshopping site for 554 frequent flier miles. I think final price was about $185.
The Clarion has a clean front-end instead of the video game look so common today. It has Bluetooth and I can plug in a flash drive on the front to play thousands of MP3s.
I really like the EXTREMELY clean look of the double-DIN conversion that Dennis does but I wanted something economical and I am new to the forum and didn't know about his work. Perhaps in the future.
Sonic Electronix was about $8 cheaper but then I found a coupon code 3A325 for $20 discount or one 3A385 for a $25 gift card. I am not sure when I would use the gift card so I did the discount. I also linked in from American Airlines eshopping site for 554 frequent flier miles. I think final price was about $185.
The Clarion has a clean front-end instead of the video game look so common today. It has Bluetooth and I can plug in a flash drive on the front to play thousands of MP3s.
I really like the EXTREMELY clean look of the double-DIN conversion that Dennis does but I wanted something economical and I am new to the forum and didn't know about his work. Perhaps in the future.
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,293
Likes: 137
From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Sure do
These are links to PAC website to tell you specs on the harness
the PAC roem-vet1 is what you want
The Metra harness will work. They have been know to just sometime not shut off as the RAP features this unit has simply stays on and the radio will then be on causing battery drain.
http://www.pac-audio.com/productSear...word=roem-vet1
You cna retain the RAP feature if you really must have it with the roem-vet1 by using the gmrap
