SoBayC5

I'm interested in upgrading my stock in dash unit to a nav system, but initial research is showing this to be an annoyingly complex endeavor with limited options. I'd like to have a unit with all the common bells & whistles, if possible - touchscreen, nav, bluetooth, bluetooth STREAMING, iPhone connectivity, option for SIRIUS. I'm not interested in getting a mediocre unit.

Am I really limited to single din units, or is a double din install possible? I don't want to do a major dash modification.

Any answers/help is appreciated.

99MALLETT396

Talk to Dennis at Duble D Mods he goes by c5 BearsFan on this forum, he'll hook you up with duble din nav unit and anything else you need.

MSG C5

As you know, GM engineers decided to use the stock 1.5 DIN Bose headunit that was common at the time. As a result, we C5 owners have the option of going with an aftermarket single din unit which IMO sticks out like a sore thumb in an otherwise nice C5 interior design or go with a true double din modification. Below is the decision I made which does provide all the bells and whistles you listed.

If this is the direction you want to go, I predict you will meet a guy named "Dennis" in the near future.

RaW Z06

Call Dennis at Double D Mods. He is the goto guy here on the forum for Double din work.

My double din looks like it came from the factory. His work is exceptional and customer service is legendary.

sfc rick

I'm shocked the OP did any research and didn't have DoubleDMods pop up or Dennis.

olbear1962

then again did he search ......

Mr.Bill

Everything you need you can get here.
http://shop.doubledmods.com/Pioneer-...ages_c1281.htm

Vetteman Jack

and you'll get excellent service to boot.

SoBayC5

Thanks for the pix and referral. I am close to moving forward. Did you get the DNX-6990HD? If so, how do you like it? Did you install yourself, or have help? As I don't live in WI, I'm wondering if I'll need help installing the unit.

MSG C5

I purchased the Kenwood DNX 6980. Great unit, however like any other technology, they always improve on it every year. The good news is that with the DD bezel from Dennis, I can upgrade the head unit in the future as long as the dimensions are the same.

I had a local pro stereo and custom audio shop install my system as I also laid down some RaamMat sound absorbing material, swapped out the stock speakers and installed a custom sub-woofer in the trunk.

Dennis @ DD Mods may have some recomendations for an installer.

srs244

dennis is definitely the one to talk to. you outlined your options in your open. dennis can handle the bezel mod, then your only remaining function is to decide (with Dennis' input) which head unit meets your needs and pocketbook. most folks seem to go kenworth, but I chose the pioneer head unit and added a Sirius unit. it has all the items you mentioned as do many of the new head units. get in touch with dennis as a first step.

FrankLP

Just got my Clarion NX501 setup from Dennis at Double D Mods installed. I'm very happy with it.

OneBadGix

http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...559423434.html

I love this unit. It has everything you said, plus you can hook up a rear camera & iphone/ipad controls.

They make a double din and a single din, flip out version. I have the flip out version.