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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001CamaroGuy
I've noticed that sometimes the radio is slow to power up.
My guess is the unit's boot time. It'd be way easier (no 'hacking' into the wiring) to use a Corvette Valet; one setting option is radio ON when unlocking the doors. It simply plugs into the OBDII socket.

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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by whalepirot
My guess is the unit's boot time. It'd be way easier (no 'hacking' into the wiring) to use a Corvette Valet; one setting option is radio ON when unlocking the doors. It simply plugs into the OBDII socket.
Any reason it can't be reprogrammed directly in the BCM?
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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 06:42 PM
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Won't having the Metra covered in leather end up more costly than the Vettenuts, even at full price?
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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by redzg
Won't having the Metra covered in leather end up more costly than the Vettenuts, even at full price?
Yes, but it will be leather wrapped rather than just "plastic".
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 06:20 PM
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I prefer modifying.the stock bezel. Options are only limited by your imagination. Just did this mod. Its off being hydro dipped in black carbon fiber and then will get a half leather wrap.
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Stealth02
I prefer modifying.the stock bezel. Options are only limited by your imagination. Just did this mod. Its off being hydro dipped in black carbon fiber and then will get a half leather wrap.
Did you do this yourself? If so, might I ask what you used? I've looked around & it seems like most people use some sort of body filler to create these. Looks really good. I'm looking into installing a Surface tablet into my car & creating a "Tesla" like look in the car. I never listen to the radio, pandora occasionally, but that's internet & not radio.
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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Stealth02
I prefer modifying.the stock bezel. Options are only limited by your imagination. Just did this mod. Its off being hydro dipped in black carbon fiber and then will get a half leather wrap.
VERY nice work

I suspect that many of us do not have the skill set that you do for this type of work
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 12:58 PM
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I would like to use this bezel, but the problem for me is the nitrous outlet switch panel most likely will not fit in the ashtray opening.

Any way for you to post some measurements?
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