Now you have me thinking about one for my 05. 
Bluestar 2010
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Racer
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From: Genoa Nevada
Bluestar 2010
I was ready to purchase the Bluestar for my 2005 last year but I held off because of the echo and battery drain issues.
I still think it's a great idea however, before I buy I would appreciate hearing from those who currently have this feature.
Thanks...
I still think it's a great idea however, before I buy I would appreciate hearing from those who currently have this feature.
Thanks...
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Prairie Village Kansas
It is a replacement module for Onstar that enables bluetooth functionality but disables Onstar. Onstar is supposed to have a replacement mirror coming out this spring that will add bluetooth to an existing car but the details on it are sketchy atm. I am kind of waiting to see what shakes out in the next 6 months.
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Racer
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From: Genoa Nevada
The BLUESTAR 2010 is an integrated communications system designed to allow bluetooth communications in your GM vehicle. It works by utilizing the onstar equipment in your vehicle (microphone and mirror keypad) to communicate to a hands free car kit which connects to your cellphone.
There are NO EXTRA CHARGES to pay EVER. You use YOUR phone with YOUR minutes as you see fit.
Better yet, the BLUESTAR is invisible in your vehicle. There are no wires to run, no speakers to install, no microphone to route, and no ugly chrome keypad glued to your dash. And since the BLUESTAR takes advantage of the high quality sound equipment already installed in your vehicle, the audio quality is far superior to other bluetooth options including car kits and headsets.
Make calls, answer calls, mute calls, and transfer calls all using the existing onstar mirror buttons. And if your phone is equipped with voice dialing, you can do it all with the touch of a button.
There are NO EXTRA CHARGES to pay EVER. You use YOUR phone with YOUR minutes as you see fit.
Better yet, the BLUESTAR is invisible in your vehicle. There are no wires to run, no speakers to install, no microphone to route, and no ugly chrome keypad glued to your dash. And since the BLUESTAR takes advantage of the high quality sound equipment already installed in your vehicle, the audio quality is far superior to other bluetooth options including car kits and headsets.
Make calls, answer calls, mute calls, and transfer calls all using the existing onstar mirror buttons. And if your phone is equipped with voice dialing, you can do it all with the touch of a button.
Drifting
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From: The Great Pacific Northwest...........I carry a gun cause a cops too heavy.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Kissimme now from LI,NY
I'll wait for the onstar one... I'd rather not disable the saftey part of Onstar.. Driving like I stole it with my music blasting is all I want to do.. If I need to be on the phone that bad I'll pull over...
Melting Slicks
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From: Kissimme now from LI,NY
The "Aftermarket" OnStar Mirror is designed for cars without OnStar.
It probably won't mount to the Corvette (since it uses a non-standard mirror mount).
Also even if it did, the internal OnStar module and Antenna would be superseded by the new ones in the unit (the OnStar system is self contained in the mirror).
It probably won't mount to the Corvette (since it uses a non-standard mirror mount).
Also even if it did, the internal OnStar module and Antenna would be superseded by the new ones in the unit (the OnStar system is self contained in the mirror).
Pro
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From: New Port Richey FL
St. Jude Donor '11, '13
Bluestar sounds great but can I get something similar with an upgrade to the sound and navigation system? If I upgrade my sound to a navigation system, do I need Bluestar?
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Racer
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From: Genoa Nevada
On the other hand, if you installed an after market system, such as Pioneer of Kenwood, which came with a Bluetooth feature, no need for Bluestar.
Bluestar simply uses the On Star system and converts it to a Bluetooth hands free system for your cell phone.
Hope that answers your question
Instructor
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From: Iowa
Burning Brakes
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From: Saint George, UT
I installed the BlueStar about 6 months ago in my 2008. It works pretty well. When I tested it after I first installed it, I was not happy because of feedback issues. Then, when the feedback was in check, the other party could not hear me. The solution was to load the software from CoStar and tweak the mic input/output parameters. On my 2008, volume to hear the other person is controlled by the radio volume. So, if I have the tunes cranked up and someone calls, if I forget to turn the radio volume down, there will be feedback at the beginning of the call (until I turn the volume down). Physical installation involves unplugging the stock OnStar unit (just to the front of the right side cubby hole under the hatch on a base 2008) and plugging in the BlueStar unit. And, then tweaking the software parameters if necessary. Since I got it dialed in, I have been very happy with the BlueStar unit. Do a search on BlueStar or CoStar for more info.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Dallas TX
well I just took the plunge and ordered one of these, installed in about 2mins and works a treat, call quality is excellent. Much better than my rubbish tomtom iphone cradle I had been using previously.
It will be even better when they release the ATDP software update to allow you to stream music to the stereo, until then i'll keep using the aux-in adaptor purchased from KAWAL into the headphone port.
It will be even better when they release the ATDP software update to allow you to stream music to the stereo, until then i'll keep using the aux-in adaptor purchased from KAWAL into the headphone port.
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From: Orlando FL
BlueStar Install and Operation
I ordered and received my Blustar from Costar Technologies. I installed it in my 2008 Corvette Coupe this morning.
The Onstar module in the 08 is located in the right rear storage box, behind the front wall carpeting IN THE WELL of the storage box. There's not alot of room in there, so as a temp fix I just made a slice in the storage box carpet, so I can leave the module in the storage box. (I'm thinking some velcro might give it some support)
Afterwards, I followed the included directions to pair the Bluestar with my iPhone4. So far I'm extremely pleased. The Onstar buttons work as advertised in their instructions, and the radio mutes when a call comes in, and unmutes when the call ends.. The clarity of my voice as heard by the folks I called was excellent, as was their voices coming through the Onstar speaker.
I'm sure some challenge will pop up as I use the system, but right now I'm very pleased!
Rick
The Onstar module in the 08 is located in the right rear storage box, behind the front wall carpeting IN THE WELL of the storage box. There's not alot of room in there, so as a temp fix I just made a slice in the storage box carpet, so I can leave the module in the storage box. (I'm thinking some velcro might give it some support)
Afterwards, I followed the included directions to pair the Bluestar with my iPhone4. So far I'm extremely pleased. The Onstar buttons work as advertised in their instructions, and the radio mutes when a call comes in, and unmutes when the call ends.. The clarity of my voice as heard by the folks I called was excellent, as was their voices coming through the Onstar speaker.
I'm sure some challenge will pop up as I use the system, but right now I'm very pleased!
Rick
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Florida
Bluestar 2010 Available
I am trading my 2008 and had the Bluestar 2010 installed and it worked great.
Just unplugged it form the Onstar module and am willing to sell it as am buying a new 2012 and do not need the Bluestar 2010 module anymore.
Let me know if interested.
They are currently selling on eBay for $279, so make me an offer.
Just unplugged it form the Onstar module and am willing to sell it as am buying a new 2012 and do not need the Bluestar 2010 module anymore.
Let me know if interested.
They are currently selling on eBay for $279, so make me an offer.
