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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 10:49 AM
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I've decided to upgrade my 99 with a new audio setup this summer. I'll be buying the new center console (Double Din) from VetteNuts, and replacing everything from the head unit to speakers. Recommendations?
- Head until
- Front Speakers
- Rear Speakers
- AMP
-Etc?

The biggest "wants" are MP3 player, SD card reader, USB, rear camera, front camera if it can record, navigation is a "would like", but not necessary.
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 11:34 AM
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I recently installed a Android radio and love it !!!!!!
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Originally Posted by jamesbii
I've decided to upgrade my 99 with a new audio setup this summer. I'll be buying the new center console (Double Din) from VetteNuts, and replacing everything from the head unit to speakers. Recommendations?
- Head until
- Front Speakers
- Rear Speakers
- AMP
-Etc?

The biggest "wants" are MP3 player, SD card reader, USB, rear camera, front camera if it can record, navigation is a "would like", but not necessary.
VetteNuts has a special this week.
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 07:36 PM
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Recently replaced door 3.5 and rear 6.5 to JL audio coaxial speakers
clearer sound
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 11:48 PM
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What’s the special at Vette nuts?
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Old Feb 12, 2019 | 09:55 AM
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Consider a head-unit-less system using your smartphone, i did this recently and not looking back. amazin
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ss-system.html
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Old Feb 12, 2019 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Drice0217
What’s the special at Vette nuts?
Hey, me too.. Want to do this change soon..

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My mistake. Need better glasses. Old link.
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Originally Posted by laurent_zo6
My mistake. Need better glasses. Old link.
Damn, I ran to his site hoping to find a discount on his sub enclosure...I like the fact that his enclosure doesn't take up much room, but it's hard to justify $379 for one without a sub, when I can buy an enclosure that fits in the center cubby for $75.

I did buy his 2 din bezel and having it installed with a Pioneer Avic-8400 Nex this Sat.

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Please post pics after you get it installed. Considering doing the same head unit as well
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I kept the stock head unit added bluetooth capability and upgraded to alpine speakers...
Sorry i just replied to the post title not your wish list...i hate it when others do that... yikes

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Please post pics after you get it installed. Considering doing the same head unit as well
I sure will. I purchased the unit, brand new, for $722.00 delivered. There are some good deals out there on these flagship units.
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Old Feb 16, 2019 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 73Corvette
I kept the stock head unit added bluetooth capability and upgraded to alpine speakers...
Sorry i just replied to the post title not your wish list...i hate it when others do that... yikes
I'm interested in learning how you accomplished adding Bluetooth to the stock head unit. I saw something on Youtube a while back and need to search for that again. Thanks
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Good luck with all you guys' installations.

The payoff is worth it to have semi-modern electronics in the end

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Originally Posted by jdmvette
Good luck with all you guys' installations.

The payoff is worth it to have semi-modern electronics in the end

Nice!
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Originally Posted by run1fsr
I'm interested in learning how you accomplished adding Bluetooth to the stock head unit. I saw something on Youtube a while back and need to search for that again. Thanks
I used something similar to this, but older technology...
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 07:29 PM
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If you have a convertible you might re-think your options. With the top down I could not see the display at all. Went with a boat single din. Water proof and could read it in bright sunlight
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If you have a convertible you might re-think your options. With the top down I could not see the display at all. Went with a boat single din. Water proof and could read it in bright sunlight
I use the double din Pioneer AVH-4200NEX in my vert with top down all the time without issue.
It has a power screen that tilts and you can adjust brightness.
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Originally Posted by jamesbii
I've decided to upgrade my 99 with a new audio setup this summer. I'll be buying the new center console (Double Din) from VetteNuts, and replacing everything from the head unit to speakers. Recommendations?
- Head until
- Front Speakers
- Rear Speakers
- AMP
-Etc?

The biggest "wants" are MP3 player, SD card reader, USB, rear camera, front camera if it can record, navigation is a "would like", but not necessary.
The first thing would be your budget. personally I like the size of a double din screen I like audible turn by turn navigation and a screen l;arge enough. I like hands free audible phone and texting. It also brings your 20 year old car's interior into the 21 century. I had a guy argue with me that there is no way my car was 20 years old.. his point of argument was that my in dash factory looking navigation screen was not available 20 years ago. You can load all your music right into your phone and have hands free operation via apple car play or andriod auto. I like the upgraded look of a big screen head unit.


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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
The first thing would be your budget. personally I like the size of a double din screen I like audible turn by turn navigation and a screen l;arge enough. I like hands free audible phone and texting. It also brings your 20 year old car's interior into the 21 century. I had a guy argue with me that there is no way my car was 20 years old.. his point of argument was that my in dash factory looking navigation screen was not available 20 years ago. You can load all your music right into your phone and have hands free operation via apple car play or andriod auto. I like the upgraded look of a big screen head unit.


Is that dash modified? Looks almost stock
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