kcsgtmajor

looking to upgrade my stock 04 Z06 sound system with something with nav, bluetooth. any recommendations?

laurent_zo6

Many threads on this subject. I suggest you go to the C5 general page and "search this Forum" and enter Nav for search item.

GCG

To properly replace just the head unit leaving the rest of the system in place you will need an adapter (not just a harness) to provide the required interface. This is due to the way the factory system was designed.

The 2 most common adapters are:

• Axxess XSVI-2004
  Axxess XSVI-2004
• Pac Audio ROEM-VET1
  Pac Audio ROEM-VET1

Replacing the head unit should be just plug-and-play by using either one. Both have setup adjustments to customize sound/levels. After tweaking them to your liking, they shouldn't require any further touching.

Built-in navigation is double DIN territory, but in case you want to consider a single DIN, then you would need an adapter plate to secure the new unit in place and provide a nice finish.

Here is an adapter plate that matches the interior very well. It has the word "Corvette" engraved in it that can be set up with backlighting (or you can customize the lettering).

From their website:

Rob 02

+Metra bezel DP-3021B (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...3021B&_sacat=0) and the head unit of your choice. Probably Pioneer.
Polk Audio DB series is a good budget speaker otherwise the sky is the limit.
For a sub, a JL audio 10" in a stealth box. A Rockford Fosgate or JL class D mono amp.

StrangelovesM6Vert

I like Kenwood with Garmin Nav

Their latest models about 900.00 with the new interface have a decent size clock and text

kcsgtmajor

Thanks to all who responded........

"Semper Fi"

StrangelovesM6Vert

Its a Kenwood DNX893S the N for Nav

Way better than than previous tiny interface
with some swipe functions and front camera easy
to access right off the Menu button.

This refurbished one 549.00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenwood-eXc...oAAOSw9GhYZrms

joezr2

If we are talking double DIN- Most of the newer units will support carplay or android auto. They can use your phone app for the navigation (displayed on head unit touchscreen) reducing the cost of the head unit- some of which may require map updates in the future, etc. My Kenwood even has it's own GPS antenna to help out the phone's GPS.

Preference depends on which phone family you have though. We have only company-issued iPhones so we are stuck with ONLY Apple's version of maps- no google maps & no Waze. Apple's map program is getting better but still not as good as the other two IMO. I'd be happier with an android for this reason alone but hey....free phones....


There is a ton of info here on the forum about this if you are up to tackling the job yourself. I found the C5 very easy to work on and I replaced every bit of the factory system. Also check out the audio section of the forum.