Keeping value
Burning Brakes
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Funny , I heard the same things back when the C1's and C2's were the age that the C5's are now and everybody was putting fender flares on them. Nobody was thinking that they would be worth what they are today so the modded them to death. But even after that some people kept them stock and now are happy they did. Now they are hearing ca-ching ca-ching . 
Instructor
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From: Lompoc Ca
"The stock HU can be modified to do almost anything an aftermarket will do (mine has blue-tooth both for phone and streaming audio and aux input for less than $50). And unless your really serious about sound I think the stocker can give decent sound with replacement speakers and adding a sub."
I would be curious to learn more about this upgrade, with the exception of the sub and amp
I would be curious to learn more about this upgrade, with the exception of the sub and amp
Pro
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From: Huntsville, AL Relaxed!
Stock HU
"The stock HU can be modified to do almost anything an aftermarket will do (mine has blue-tooth both for phone and streaming audio and aux input for less than $50). And unless your really serious about sound I think the stocker can give decent sound with replacement speakers and adding a sub."
I would be curious to learn more about this upgrade, with the exception of the sub and amp
I would be curious to learn more about this upgrade, with the exception of the sub and amp
I'd also LOVE to hear (read) more about how to add bluetooth to my stock HU!! I agree w/ several of the previous posters that the single DIN HU's look.....less than desireable. I prefer the look of the stock unit, but don't play CD's. Everything I listen to comes from my phone...music, telephone, etc.
So...how'd you add BT to your stock HU?
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: Conejo Valley CA
These cars are not worth anything anymore, don't worry about the value. Having and OEM system vs an aftermarket one makes no difference (in terms of value), it's more of a personal preference.
As for sound, the stock system is less than desirable..but you will have to replace all the components to correct it.
As for sound, the stock system is less than desirable..but you will have to replace all the components to correct it.
I didnt buy my Corvette for the next owner... its mine and I am going to do anything I want to it and I am going to to enjoy it !! I have been a gear head all my life and in my opinion the C5 is one of the best value and fun per dollar cars out there. Have u seen what these cars are selling for nowadays ? Bottom line its your car, do whatever you want to do to it and enjoy owning it
On the other hand, if you keep it bone stock, garage it and never use it, in about 30 years it will probably be worth a lot of money.
Race Director
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From: oregon
the most popular upgrade for speakers with the stock system is to switch out the 3.5" twiddlers in the front. the JL c2 line or kicker KS are both inexpensive and sound pretty good, well as good as can be expected for an equalized signal. the bose use a full range speaker to produce highs and it's sorely lacking with many types of music
sub upgrade is also easy and you don't need much sub to blend with the factory system. i used a single jl audio 6w3 which is a only a 6.5" sub and it has more than enough output to blend with the bose+upgraded speakers.
sub upgrade is also easy and you don't need much sub to blend with the factory system. i used a single jl audio 6w3 which is a only a 6.5" sub and it has more than enough output to blend with the bose+upgraded speakers.
Safety Car
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I'd also LOVE to hear (read) more about how to add bluetooth to my stock HU!! I agree w/ several of the previous posters that the single DIN HU's look.....less than desireable. I prefer the look of the stock unit, but don't play CD's. Everything I listen to comes from my phone...music, telephone, etc.
So...how'd you add BT to your stock HU?
Thanks!
Drifting
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From: Orlando Florida
Bottom line is... Did u buy the car to enjoy it or just to tell everyone you have one that you can't drive for fear that it might not be worth as much ? I just have never understood how you can be a car guy and just let a car like this sit there. I drive mine and love every minute.
Burning Brakes
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Bottom line is... Did u buy the car to enjoy it or just to tell everyone you have one that you can't drive for fear that it might not be worth as much ? I just have never understood how you can be a car guy and just let a car like this sit there. I drive mine and love every minute.
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Originally Posted by .Originally Posted by KoreaJon:
I'd also LOVE to hear (read) more about how to add bluetooth to my stock HU!! I agree w/ several of the previous posters that the single DIN HU's look.....less than desireable. I prefer the look of the stock unit, but don't play CD's. Everything I listen to comes from my phone...music, telephone, etc.
So...how'd you add BT to your stock HU?
Thanks!
duramaxsky;1584144273
I'd also LOVE to hear (read) more about how to add bluetooth to my stock HU!! I agree w/ several of the previous posters that the single DIN HU's look.....less than desireable. I prefer the look of the stock unit, but don't play CD's. Everything I listen to comes from my phone...music, telephone, etc.
So...how'd you add BT to your stock HU?
Thanks!
duramaxsky;1584144273
I would like to know how that was done as well.
I'm thinking I should make a new one and post the link?
Last edited by rielcrazy; Jun 13, 2013 at 02:39 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
I might have a tin ear , but I see nothing wrong with the stock radios and with mine it has the cassette player which plays the tons of classic oldies that I have and I still have the multi disc player in the trunk. And I think that the original radios are much easier to use. Bigger buttons for us old guys to see.
Mine was the first mod I made because the sound was so bad. At speed and especially with the top off it was unintelligible. As for the buttons, my touch screen Kenwood is very easy to use and has big buttons for us old guys. My only problem with it is that the clock is quite small and my eyes aren't what they used to be.
To the OP, even if yours is a cheap single din, it cannot be worse than the Bose OEM.
Drifting
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I would never keep the stock unit. The C5 will not see an inrease in value and collectibility for at least 30 more years. The stock Bose system sounds like you are listening to a tuned potato. Its a turd that cant be polished.
Le Mans Master
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I'm willing to bet thats not going to happen with C4+ Corvettes. This is a completely different time era. There are far too many of them out there to be worth anything, Especially when there are better c6/c7 cars out there. A c5 will always be the car thats worth more than a C4 and less than a C6.
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Pro
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From: Huntsville, AL Relaxed!
Adding BT to stock HU
It would probly be better if you initiated a new thread....might make it easier to find it in the future.
Whichever way you choose, I'd like to see what you did!
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Couldn't agree more. It's an unfortunate reality but so many of these cars were, made they do not hold their value at all... so go to town with it (e.g. mods).
On the other hand, if you keep it bone stock, garage it and never use it, in about 30 years it will probably be worth a lot of money.
On the other hand, if you keep it bone stock, garage it and never use it, in about 30 years it will probably be worth a lot of money.
of your vette and enjoy it.
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