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I decided on a plan B, for those days when my built in Infotainment Navigation system just doesn't want to work right. (most days, most places)
Ok, so maybe it isn't what you were expecting, but you've got to admit, it makes sense! After over 2 months of speaking to Chevy phone customer service and forum customer service, and following their advice precisely (went to my local service manager, with a 2 page document that outlines the problems) - and no response! It seems like the most reliable way to be sure to get where I want to go is to provide an alternate solution. Under $100, works every time, AND loads POIS the way most GPS units do.
Out of frustration, I built a wooden base (visible at the bottom of the unit) that fits the floor of the secret compartment and holds the Garmin in a good spot. The dash provides some shielding from satellite signals but the Garmin works well enough to be more practical than the $795 "newly improved" GM Nav unit.
Truly disappointed in GM on 2 counts:
1) poorly designed user interface, not just eh Nav, but the whole Infotainment System
2) no response to documented issues from anyone associated with Chevrolet, after i was assured by our forum customer service people that they would make sure the problems were brought to the right people's attention and would get a response.
Love the car, but the people that support it need to step up to the plate, especially on some items that a simple software edit could resolve.
Not a bad idea, but I have to admit, I have no problem with the standard NAV system. It may take a little getting used to, but once you learn the system, it works great.
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Originally Posted by 2vette2
Not a bad idea, but I have to admit, I have no problem with the standard NAV system. It may take a little getting used to, but once you learn the system, it works great.
And it was MUCH easier to learn than the C6's was.....
Like it. I have the GM one for the expensive price, but I like this post as it show initiative and it can be up-dated so easily. Want a bigger one, just buy a bigger one when you up-date, and they are most always under $300 now for a good one. Like it. thanks.
Originally Posted by c5eddiem
I decided on a plan B, for those days when my built in Infotainment Navigation system just doesn't want to work right. (most days, most places)
Ok, so maybe it isn't what you were expecting, but you've got to admit, it makes sense! After over 2 months of speaking to Chevy phone customer service and forum customer service, and following their advice precisely (went to my local service manager, with a 2 page document that outlines the problems) - and no response! It seems like the most reliable way to be sure to get where I want to go is to provide an alternate solution. Under $100, works every time, AND loads POIS the way most GPS units do.
Out of frustration, I built a wooden base (visible at the bottom of the unit) that fits the floor of the secret compartment and holds the Garmin in a good spot. The dash provides some shielding from satellite signals but the Garmin works well enough to be more practical than the $795 "newly improved" GM Nav unit.
Truly disappointed in GM on 2 counts:
1) poorly designed user interface, not just eh Nav, but the whole Infotainment System
2) no response to documented issues from anyone associated with Chevrolet, after i was assured by our forum customer service people that they would make sure the problems were brought to the right people's attention and would get a response.
Love the car, but the people that support it need to step up to the plate, especially on some items that a simple software edit could resolve.
I really have not had problems with the NAV system but I do wish there was some kind of standardization of the user interfaces.. I have 2 cars with NAV and 2 standalone units, all different. It's maddening.
Our database seems to be outdated. Several addresses that are over a year old residences have not been found. And I've never been able to voice command the NAV. I can get it on, but it simply will not recognize 'Tucson'. If I wanted to got to Tumacacori I'm all set though. Of course there you don't need GPS. Population is 100 counting some folks twice.
I decided on a plan B, for those days when my built in Infotainment Navigation system just doesn't want to work right. (most days, most places)
Out of frustration, I built a wooden base (visible at the bottom of the unit) that fits the floor of the secret compartment and holds the Garmin in a good spot. The dash provides some shielding from satellite signals but the Garmin works well enough to be more practical than the $795 "newly improved" GM Nav unit.
IMHO,
Ed
For those of us that don't have the Nav (which it appears we are fortunate we don't) this is a great idea. I just need to figure how to build something for my TomTom.
For those of us that don't have the Nav (which it appears we are fortunate we don't) this is a great idea. I just need to figure how to build something for my TomTom.
Why reinvent the wheel, can't you just use a TomTom windshield mount for the few times that you will need it and then store the mount in your 'secret' compartment? Seems a little silly to "build something" when it already exists or do you not want a mount it on the windshield because it isn't 'clean' looking? That's another weird quirk among this group that fascinates me; can't have an EZ-Pass on windshield because it isn't clean, can't mount a radar detector on windshield because it isn't clean, god forbid installing a navi on windshield.. Very strange.
Why reinvent the wheel, can't you just use a TomTom windshield mount for the few times that you will need it and then store the mount in your 'secret' compartment? Seems a little silly to "build something" when it already exists or do you not want a mount it on the windshield because it isn't 'clean' looking? That's another weird quirk among this group that fascinates me; can't have an EZ-Pass on windshield because it isn't clean, can't mount a radar detector on windshield because it isn't clean, god forbid installing a navi on windshield.. Very strange.
Yes, I guess many of us do have our "quirks," as I believe most people do in some form.
As for using the windshield mount, sure, and I use it all the time when I have a rental car. Frankly, I just don't like it blocking my full view ahead (another quirk, I guess) and also having that power cord dangling down (getting tangled in or blocking something) to a power source that is always not exactly where you'd like it to be (yet another quirk!!). I will say though, the power source for the C7 is in a good location for this, but there is still the cord issue.
So, if you have a means to overcome these "quirks" thanks to the C7 interior designers coming up with this drop-down screen and storage compartment, including a USB port to use as a power source right behind it, why not take advantage of it??
New Solution for Navigation Issues!
Too funny! ...but you have to admit....this guy's
with C7 you are stuck for life with that thing!
