Nav system sucks
03-08-2012, 08:42 AM
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Le Mans Master
03-08-2012, 09:13 AM
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03-08-2012, 09:15 AM
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The reason it's taking you back to your starting point is that you never finished your last trip to that point so the current destination in your NAV is the one where your starting from. If you never saw "you've reached your destination" on the screen, you'll need to cancel guidance by going to menu-options-cancel guidance. Now you can start a new destination.
It's really not that bad of a system. It gets a pretty bad rap.
It's really not that bad of a system. It gets a pretty bad rap.
03-08-2012, 12:29 PM
#47
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Ok, if you get one that displays in the HUD and has all of the great iPod integration I'm in!
I really like the HUD integration. It is nice with the radio station and iPod song selection but the navigation directions were extremely useful. I used it in heavy traffic and I never had to look down at the display.
I really like the HUD integration. It is nice with the radio station and iPod song selection but the navigation directions were extremely useful. I used it in heavy traffic and I never had to look down at the display.
03-08-2012, 12:38 PM
#48
Le Mans Master
I hope you're not referring to the Pioneer aftermarket that doesn't interface with the HUD but rather hangs a big piece of plastic down in front of your face. I would love to see an aftermarket unit that ties into the cars data network because there is a lot more on that network than just HUD information. I just haven't seen any signs that GM is willing to give up the interface.
03-08-2012, 12:50 PM
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I hope you're not referring to the Pioneer aftermarket that doesn't interface with the HUD but rather hangs a big piece of plastic down in front of your face. I would love to see an aftermarket unit that ties into the cars data network because there is a lot more on that network than just HUD information. I just haven't seen any signs that GM is willing to give up the interface.
This will be Kenwood exclusive and will work off the radio.
I am just waiting for more info in regards to how its going to work(if possible to retain hud features) and when they will be available
03-08-2012, 01:04 PM
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Le Mans Master
OK. I LOVE the factory Nav because of its features but I would always be interested in something better. Let us know when you have something ready to sell.
03-08-2012, 01:13 PM
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I just cant say to much without Kenwood getting mad at me again like they did when I released the new 2012 units 2 weeks before CES
03-08-2012, 01:35 PM
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I find it astounding that in over 8 years in production GM has not seen fit to upgrade the Nav/HU in the C6. And I doubt the 2013 will have ANY improvements.
GM needs to design and build a system that is easily upgradable. I mean no real iPod interface after 8/9 years of production or BT for the first 5 years???
Tom
GM needs to design and build a system that is easily upgradable. I mean no real iPod interface after 8/9 years of production or BT for the first 5 years???
Tom
03-08-2012, 07:16 PM
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Huh!
A couple of days ago,I went to the desert to visit one of my Army buddys.That Nav system kept taking me different routes back to my original starting point.The Nav system in my opinion is a piece of junk.I have studied the manual and one of the forum members wrote a great supplement manual which I printed out and leave in the car.I am going back to my Magellan GPS.Sorry guys,I am just venting.For the price we pay for this accessory it should work.Rod
03-08-2012, 08:01 PM
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03-10-2012, 04:40 PM
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Just because it is GM and Corvette, doesn't make it good!
Good thing I don't count on GM as others.
03-11-2012, 09:49 AM
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Le Mans Master
Or maybe you're this guy - http://www.abc57.com/news/local/berr...133044628.html
If you do a search you have a lot of company. There are a lot of people who think a GPS should be infallible and always smarter than they are.
I trust the factory nav far more than my own instincts as long as the directions don't look totally wrong. I've had paper maps tell me there is a road though open pastures. 4 blocks from my house here every map and GPS tells me there is a street though the swing set area of a park. When the factory nav tells be to run over the 4 year old running through the park I'm smart enough to know that probably isn't a good idea and to stay on the street. The factory nav recalculates in just a few seconds and gets it right the second time. No nav or paper map is perfect. The factory nav is far better than guessing but you have to use that thing between your ears for more than just keeping hair out of your throat.
03-11-2012, 10:02 AM
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Never been a fan of the bulky screen or the inflated cost of map up grades. If I need a GPS which I usually don't I use a Garmin. The $ I saved paid for NPP and J55 and the Garmin.
03-11-2012, 10:27 AM
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03-11-2012, 10:34 AM
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I've never purchased a factory Nav system but there's a great one for the iPhone....MotionX-GPS. With live voice guidance, constantly updated, current traffic incident info, etc. and you can pipe it through your existing in-car display if you want. I believe, it's rated higher than the Garmin navigation app. In a few comparisons I got more accurate information from this iPhone app than my friend did using his expensive, dedicated Nav system. I'm not sure if there's an Android version but if you have an iPhone I recommend you check out MotionX-GPS. If only as a backup system it's worth having.
