NAV unit installation
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NAV unit installation
I have a 3LT (whatever that is in 2005), non NAV C6. I would like to put an OEM NAV in but need to know how hard it is to put in and if there would be any sound degradation in my Bose system?
Cajun
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do a search many have done it, IMO not worth it, you are better off going aftermarket
get the unit, an antenna, and bolt it in, hit up a gm dealer for the TECH II so they can flash ur radio to the car
get the unit, an antenna, and bolt it in, hit up a gm dealer for the TECH II so they can flash ur radio to the car
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I have heard that the stock unit will allow you to see info on the HUD? I have my eye on this unit.
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Double-DIN...9768187&sr=1-6
What other parts will I need? I know I need a dash kit but what antenna do I need? Thanks
Cajun
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Double-DIN...9768187&sr=1-6
What other parts will I need? I know I need a dash kit but what antenna do I need? Thanks
Cajun
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If you replace your stock unit with an aftermarket unit you'll need a dash kit, metra harness connector harness to plug into your vette radio harness so you don't ruin your stock radio harness, and a antenna adapter that will connect the existing radio antenna to the aftermarket unit.
If you decide to upgrade to a navigation unit there are features on the navigation unit that you'll have to check to see if your car have the components to uitlize the features of the navigation unit. For ex. XM radio, gps antenna, digital radio receiver, radio antenna modules to name a few.
If you have no need for xm you won't need those components.
If you decide to upgrade to a navigation unit there are features on the navigation unit that you'll have to check to see if your car have the components to uitlize the features of the navigation unit. For ex. XM radio, gps antenna, digital radio receiver, radio antenna modules to name a few.
If you have no need for xm you won't need those components.
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If you replace your stock unit with an aftermarket unit you'll need a dash kit, metra harness connector harness to plug into your vette radio harness so you don't ruin your stock radio harness, and a antenna adapter that will connect the existing radio antenna to the aftermarket unit.
If you decide to upgrade to a navigation unit there are features on the navigation unit that you'll have to check to see if your car have the components to uitlize the features of the navigation unit. For ex. XM radio, gps antenna, digital radio receiver, radio antenna modules to name a few.
If you have no need for xm you won't need those components.
If you decide to upgrade to a navigation unit there are features on the navigation unit that you'll have to check to see if your car have the components to uitlize the features of the navigation unit. For ex. XM radio, gps antenna, digital radio receiver, radio antenna modules to name a few.
If you have no need for xm you won't need those components.
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I forgot to add if you go to the aftermarket you'll need a General Motors Class II data bus interface. This will allow you to keep your factory door chime, and Bose system features with the aftermarket radio.
There is a really good DIY written by a forum member showing lots of pics and parts needed to do this type of install.
Two links of DIY removing the Bose system :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...a-2005-c6.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...-write-up.html
Your welcome
There is a really good DIY written by a forum member showing lots of pics and parts needed to do this type of install.
Two links of DIY removing the Bose system :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...a-2005-c6.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...-write-up.html
Your welcome
Last edited by eramos70; Dec 2, 2009 at 03:16 PM.
