My Ultimate Stereo for new C6
#21
Safety Car
This is what one looks like installed, this particular one is the Pioneer AVIC-8201 NEX, as you can see no bezel modification needed, just the Metra face plate that's needed that screws into existing holes. You can find it here. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120953...-Dash-Kit.html
#22
Safety Car
Thread Starter
This is what I put in mine, it'll do everything you want and then some. https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/P...n/AVIC-8201NEX
#23
Safety Car
Thread Starter
This is what one looks like installed, this particular one is the Pioneer AVIC-8201 NEX, as you can see no bezel modification needed, just the Metra face plate that's needed that screws into existing holes. You can find it here. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120953...-Dash-Kit.html
#24
Race Director
#25
Safety Car
Thread Starter
It looks like it sticks out at the bottom - not only when it's on, but that's just the design.
Can the Pioneer Nex guys shed some light on ths?
#26
Safety Car
Yep, that's the design of it, there's no change of it being on or off. I think it looks good myself, if you want to see what the unit looks like for yourself, go to Best Buy and take a look at one.
#27
Race Director
I'll snap a couple of pics of my Kenwood today while I'm out continuing with my annual full detail with it both in the powered down mode and at my personal setting. I'll post them later this afternoon.
#29
You should build your system on the Crutchfield website. Then buy it on the Crutchfield website. They are the best bunch of folks out there for car stereo and supporting them keeps them in business to keep doing the good work they do. Their prices can be as competitive as those on Amazon and other discount places but one of the best reasons to buy from them is that you will get free tech support for the life of your product. And their customer support is second to none.
I am not affiliated in any way to their business. I am just a fan of their customer support.
I am not affiliated in any way to their business. I am just a fan of their customer support.
#30
Race Director
Last edited by Corvette_Ed; 03-24-2018 at 12:13 PM.
#31
Drifting
How difficult is it to install one of these head units and backup cameras in the C6 for someone with very limited experience? When ordering from Crutchfield do they include instructions to help with the process?
#32
Racer
YouTube and Crutchfield have multiple very good how-to install videos. Spend a few nights watching and see if it’s something you want to try. It’s really not to difficult when you can watch a step by step video while you are actually doing it. Crutchfield has really good customer service.
#33
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Thanks!
#35
I have the pioneer NEX. It’s flush and looks at home there. I did the speakers and a pair of amps....I’m a 16 year old kid again every time the stereo comes on. Very user friendly nav and operation.
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#36
Melting Slicks
Are the OEM nav units different year by year? I have a 2012 and have the interior gutted right now and thinking of a new HU.
What 2012 OEM functions would be lost, if any, in a new HU?
What 2012 OEM functions would be lost, if any, in a new HU?
#37
Safety Car
Thread Starter
^ ^ I like the vent bezels and around the control buttons on the dash.... Where's a decent place to get these?
The thing I seem to like about Kenwood is that that the buttons are at the bottom (and usually flush) - giving the screen a "Wide-screen" affect.
Although it seems Pioneer NEX is easier to install and operate, and they look good. I'm still on the fence about their location of buttons, and how the bottom sticks out on some. I'll have to see in person to see if I'll like the "Unflush" look...
The thing I seem to like about Kenwood is that that the buttons are at the bottom (and usually flush) - giving the screen a "Wide-screen" affect.
Although it seems Pioneer NEX is easier to install and operate, and they look good. I'm still on the fence about their location of buttons, and how the bottom sticks out on some. I'll have to see in person to see if I'll like the "Unflush" look...
#38
Burning Brakes
It's not hard to remove the OEM head unit. Once it's out you'll find it easy to reinstall witch ever HU you chose. Remove HVAC controls then the HU. Of course remove the bezel first.
http://csgbenefits.org/C6_Console_and_Radio_Removal.pdf
http://csgbenefits.org/C6_Console_and_Radio_Removal.pdf
Last edited by jeffs64; 03-25-2018 at 11:46 PM.