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Tell me about your aftermarket head-unit! (Advice Welcome)
Im currently in the market for a new head unit for my 05 C6 Base, I cant handle not having an AUX cord for another day. So I figured who better to ask than the community!? Im only looking for 3 things.
1. Has Blue Tooth/Aux Input
2. Relatively quick to respond
3. Doesnt look like trash and has a pretty nice fit
3 1/2 Android auto would be a real plus... if it fits the price range.
Ive also heard that replacing the car stereo will result in losing the vehicles 'Dings' and warning sounds. Any way to get around that?
You should contact Dennis at Double D Mods. Tell him your needs and your budget and he will hook you up with the best head unit to satisfy both. He can also prewire with the GM controller to keep your factory chimes and such working. He did this for mine, and it also works with my steering wheel controls.
608-854-2033
Last edited by Corvette_Ed; 01-03-2017 at 07:22 AM.
As previously suggested, call or email Dennis at DoubleDMods and tell him what you want and he'll take care of you. I got a Kenwood DDS9903S and installed myself in my '08 with a little help from Dennis and a great pic tutorial here on the forum. Like many of the current head units, it has Bluetooth, USB, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, etc. I got the XM tuner and backup camera and utilized all the existing antennas. I use the maps in my iPhone with CarPlay on the 7" screen so opted for non-GPS head but you may want one with it. Many nice units from Pioneer, Kenwood, etc. The pre-wired harness that Dennis does has the chime included so all your dings are still there plus it has an adjustable volume pot to set the chime loudness you want. Also, steering wheel controls are retained. Give him a call and see what he has for you.
Last edited by Rockgeezer; 01-03-2017 at 09:44 AM.
As previously suggested, call or email Dennis at DoubleDMods and tell him what you want and he'll take care of you. I got a Kenwood DDS9903S and installed myself in my '08 with a little help from Dennis and a great pic tutorial here on the forum. Like many of the current head units, it has Bluetooth, USB, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, etc. I got the XM tuner and backup camera and utilized all the existing antennas. I use the maps in my iPhone with CarPlay on the 7" screen so opted for non-GPS head but you may want one with it. Many nice units from Pioneer, Kenwood, etc. The pre-wired harness that Dennis does has the chime included so all your dings are still there plus it has an adjustable volume pot to set the chime loudness you want. Also, steering wheel controls are retained. Give him a call and see what he has for you.
Where in the world did you get that spec plate??? I have been looking for one. I had on on my C5. Need one for my C6 now.
Where in the world did you get that spec plate??? I have been looking for one. I had on on my C5. Need one for my C6 now.
Not sure if you can see in the pic but it's the one for the NPP equipped car with 436HP rather than regular 430HP. Those can be found most everywhere that sells Corvette accessories for around $30 as the post above references, but not the 436HP one. I found this image on a google pic search, saved it, edited to fit, printed it, laminated it and attached with double sided tape. I have too much time on my hands...lol.
Last edited by Rockgeezer; 01-03-2017 at 02:42 PM.
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AVH4100-NEX
There is a module for this that keeps BOSE ,chimes ,and steering wheel functions and Onstar if you like . This is the Unit I will be using yes it has andriod auto and Car play
Not sure if you can see in the pic but it's the one for the NPP equipped car with 436HP rather than regular 430HP. Those can be found most everywhere that sells Corvette accessories for around $30 as the post above references, but not the 436HP one. I found this image on a google pic search, saved it, edited to fit, printed it, laminated it and attached with double sided tape. I have too much time on my hands...lol.
Genius idea! lol thank you and sorry to hijack your thread! i realized that after i asked you.
As previously suggested, call or email Dennis at DoubleDMods and tell him what you want and he'll take care of you. I got a Kenwood DDS9903S and installed myself in my '08 with a little help from Dennis and a great pic tutorial here on the forum. Like many of the current head units, it has Bluetooth, USB, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, etc. I got the XM tuner and backup camera and utilized all the existing antennas. I use the maps in my iPhone with CarPlay on the 7" screen so opted for non-GPS head but you may want one with it. Many nice units from Pioneer, Kenwood, etc. The pre-wired harness that Dennis does has the chime included so all your dings are still there plus it has an adjustable volume pot to set the chime loudness you want. Also, steering wheel controls are retained. Give him a call and see what he has for you.
Do you have a link to the tutorial you mention above?
As previously suggested, call or email Dennis at DoubleDMods and tell him what you want and he'll take care of you. I got a Kenwood DDS9903S and installed myself in my '08 with a little help from Dennis and a great pic tutorial here on the forum. Like many of the current head units, it has Bluetooth, USB, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, etc. I got the XM tuner and backup camera and utilized all the existing antennas. I use the maps in my iPhone with CarPlay on the 7" screen so opted for non-GPS head but you may want one with it. Many nice units from Pioneer, Kenwood, etc. The pre-wired harness that Dennis does has the chime included so all your dings are still there plus it has an adjustable volume pot to set the chime loudness you want. Also, steering wheel controls are retained. Give him a call and see what he has for you.
After some research about the Kenwoods, ive read that there is a pretty annoying "Warning Screen" that pops up and you have to manually close it every time you start the car. Is that an option you can somehow remove? Or has there been an update that allows you to set a Timer on the warning screen? Im really attracted to the Kenwood models, but God that would get annoying if I had to close it every time I started my car.
After some research about the Kenwoods, ive read that there is a pretty annoying "Warning Screen" that pops up and you have to manually close it every time you start the car. Is that an option you can somehow remove? Or has there been an update that allows you to set a Timer on the warning screen? Im really attracted to the Kenwood models, but God that would get annoying if I had to close it every time I started my car.
Yes, you tap the "agree" each time it starts up, no way to bypass it. After a few times, it's just kind of a mindless tap that I don't even think about anymore.
Last edited by Rockgeezer; 01-04-2017 at 04:08 AM.
This particular feature isn't on your list, but have you considered looking into a head unit with 1 or more USB ports? I bought one specifically for listening to music: I can store gigs and gigs on a 1 cm.sq. and it's all sorted by folders/files, etc. The USB also charges the phone without need for a "car charger."
Thanks for all the quick feedback everyone! Ill be sure to do some research on what yall recommended and give Dennis a call in the next few days!
thanks
i am leaving for CES tomorrow morning in Vegas. All the new radios will be released tomorrow
with this said the Kenwood DDX9903S is my suggestion for everything you will want.
Has the Linux based OS so startup time is the quickest of any radio currently on market
has Android Auto
Has dual usb
Has Capacitive touch screen
can run front and rear cameras
the only new Kenwood option coming I can give you model number for starting tomorrow is a mexhless CarPlay and or Android Auto Unit that will allow for a new front drive recordered to be connected and co trolled via radio.
This radios ships end of Fed and recorder In April
the 9903 to me is still the way to go for the capacitive touch screen.
http://shopddmods-com.3dcartstores.com/Kenwood-DDX9903S-C6-CORVETTE-INSTALLATION-PACKAGE-_p_300.html
call me as well and I can answer all your questions.
Will be around yet today. Then back Monday.
Thanks everyone above above for the recommendations.
Dennis
After some research about the Kenwoods, ive read that there is a pretty annoying "Warning Screen" that pops up and you have to manually close it every time you start the car. Is that an option you can somehow remove? Or has there been an update that allows you to set a Timer on the warning screen? Im really attracted to the Kenwood models, but God that would get annoying if I had to close it every time I started my car.
All radios have this no matter which brand have this.
With everyone bypassing safety features on radio it's a way to make sure You agree that if you are messing with radio or watching movie while driving it's your fault should something go wrong and Not the manufacturer or place purchases as you agreed to the warning.
01-03-2017, 06:25 AM
Tell me about your aftermarket head-unit! (Advice Welcome)
Im only looking for 3 things.
