C6 Navigation
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Southeast TX
I feel the same way. I take my Garmin GPS with me even though I have a built in GM GPS in the dash.. I know how to use the Garmin and it just works. If I need a function I've never used before, I can figure it out. Not so with GM's built ins. Not having to stop your car to make a GPS adjustment is a plus too.
Team Owner
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From: Central PA. - - My AR15 identifies as a muzzleloader
I believe in the Beer Fairy
I will be picking up a Kenwood from Crutchfield soon. It'll be a whole lot nicer stereo as well and I'll have a backup camera. Anywhere from 500 to $1,000.
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From: SC
You have to replace the head unit, nothing can be done to just upgrade or improve it. Kenwoods have Garmin navigation, that would be my choice. Or anything with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto can use your phones navigation.
Other people will tell you just to learn how to use the system but I've watched numerous how to videos, read and re-read the manual and it's just bloody infuriating. Even when you get it programed it has serious short comings like poor route choice, lack of coverage of back roads, no speed limit indication, the list goes on and on. The only down side to a replacement unit is you will not get turn direction on the HUD. Small price to pay and I never see them anyway because I keep it in track mode to get the G meter.
Other people will tell you just to learn how to use the system but I've watched numerous how to videos, read and re-read the manual and it's just bloody infuriating. Even when you get it programed it has serious short comings like poor route choice, lack of coverage of back roads, no speed limit indication, the list goes on and on. The only down side to a replacement unit is you will not get turn direction on the HUD. Small price to pay and I never see them anyway because I keep it in track mode to get the G meter.
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4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2018
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From: Canal Fulton Ohio
I feel the same way. I take my Garmin GPS with me even though I have a built in GM GPS in the dash.. I know how to use the Garmin and it just works. If I need a function I've never used before, I can figure it out. Not so with GM's built ins. Not having to stop your car to make a GPS adjustment is a plus too.
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4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2018
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From: Canal Fulton Ohio
You have to replace the head unit, nothing can be done to just upgrade or improve it. Kenwoods have Garmin navigation, that would be my choice. Or anything with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto can use your phones navigation.
Other people will tell you just to learn how to use the system but I've watched numerous how to videos, read and re-read the manual and it's just bloody infuriating. Even when you get it programed it has serious short comings like poor route choice, lack of coverage of back roads, no speed limit indication, the list goes on and on. The only down side to a replacement unit is you will not get turn direction on the HUD. Small price to pay and I never see them anyway because I keep it in track mode to get the G meter.
Other people will tell you just to learn how to use the system but I've watched numerous how to videos, read and re-read the manual and it's just bloody infuriating. Even when you get it programed it has serious short comings like poor route choice, lack of coverage of back roads, no speed limit indication, the list goes on and on. The only down side to a replacement unit is you will not get turn direction on the HUD. Small price to pay and I never see them anyway because I keep it in track mode to get the G meter.
I think this is the way to go, thanks.
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4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2018
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From: Canal Fulton Ohio
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From: Central PA. - - My AR15 identifies as a muzzleloader
I believe in the Beer Fairy
It'll work a hell of a lot nicer and sound a lot nicer too.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Surprise, Az
The low resolution display is really dated, it's too bad GM does not offer an upgradeable unit without having to purchase a new vehicle, especially with the speed of advancing technologies. My main concern with aftermarket products is they all seem to be a compromise with how they fit into the dashboard, hence the question. The OEM product fits perfectly, as it should.
