what is this plug for?
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Racer
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what is this plug for?
i just bought a 07 C6 with 2500 miles. kinda excited and this is my first vette. anyways, i dont have the navigation stereo or satelite radio but i would like to add both. can i put the stock nav and satelite radio in? are all the necessary wiring there to do so?
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there is a corver in front of the arm rest. (pic above) there is a plug under it. anyone know what this is for? satelite radio maybe? thx, shawn
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[/IMG]there is a corver in front of the arm rest. (pic above) there is a plug under it. anyone know what this is for? satelite radio maybe? thx, shawn
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If you have the F55 option (magnetic ride), that is where the selector switch would be
(in Vette parlance, that is the "tombstone")
(in Vette parlance, that is the "tombstone")
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Check your glovebox for the label with the option codes id'ing the options installed on your car.
Does the tombstone have a switch or maybe a little window?
From the pic it looks like the F55 switch connector.
Congrats on the new car.
Does the tombstone have a switch or maybe a little window?
From the pic it looks like the F55 switch connector.
Congrats on the new car.
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2500 miles!? WOW! You got yourself almost a brand new car there! I have had my '11 GS for 2 months, and I already have 1000. Anyways. I have nothing to contribute. Just wanted to say congrats on your 1st Corvette. This is my 1st as well. ENJOY!
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Racer
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thanks guys for the congrats. i am pretty excited about the car. i even got a hell of a deal on it. it was a lease return. got it for 6500.00 below retail!
yea i dont have that switch of course. thx guys for all the help, Shawn.......
yea i dont have that switch of course. thx guys for all the help, Shawn.......
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Any ? you have, these guys and gals are MORE than willing to help! Enjoy your new ride!
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As far as the stereo and navigation, I would probably look aftermarket (i.e. Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer, etc.) Stock stuff may run a premium and from what I heard not really worth the money. All wires in the dash can be used for aftermarket stuff, but will need a harness for the new radio and some converter boxes to keep onstar and beeping warning system.
Check the electronics forum for further advice. Good luck and welcome to the club!!
Deiger
Check the electronics forum for further advice. Good luck and welcome to the club!!
Deiger
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For an aftermarket nav/radio/DVD player you might want to contact C5BearsFan. He's a member here and an authorized vendor. He'll get you what you want at a decent price.
Kenwood Excelon DNX-9980HD is their top-of-the-line unit, and very importantly it uses the Garmin nav system. Be sure that you don't get a nav system that's difficult to understand and use, and really you'd be well advised to only get a Garmin based brand.
The GM nav isn't worth the high price because it's so hard to use and the interface is unintuitive. Unless you use it frequently you'll have to refer to the manual most of the time. It does use the the HUD to provide turn by turn directions, and aftermarket systems don't do that, but that's the sole advantage. If you don't have the HUD on your car then it doesn't matter.
Kenwood Excelon DNX-9980HD is their top-of-the-line unit, and very importantly it uses the Garmin nav system. Be sure that you don't get a nav system that's difficult to understand and use, and really you'd be well advised to only get a Garmin based brand.
The GM nav isn't worth the high price because it's so hard to use and the interface is unintuitive. Unless you use it frequently you'll have to refer to the manual most of the time. It does use the the HUD to provide turn by turn directions, and aftermarket systems don't do that, but that's the sole advantage. If you don't have the HUD on your car then it doesn't matter.
