CD Player
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Were you on the C7 design team?
GM doesn’t offer an add-on, and the aftermarket won’t create one. Hence that answer.
That's a kind of answer but not the correct one. A CD player simply will not function within the limitations of the current Corvette infotainment system. Another note on this---the area behind the screen was designed and intended for CD players, not as "electric door stash bins".
That's a kind of answer but not the correct one. A CD player simply will not function within the limitations of the current Corvette infotainment system. Another note on this---the area behind the screen was designed and intended for CD players, not as "electric door stash bins".
Racer
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If you are still using CDs then you must have issues. Why carry all that junk around when literally every song in the history of mankind is on the apple and android store and and it wont "Skip" either like your scratched 20 year old CD. I think they need to stop putting CD players in cars. Complete Waste.
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So just because you have no interest in a cd player anybody who does has issues? Cd players are a complete waste? They do still sell cd's I believe. Kind of tough to play without a cd player don't you think. There are a lot of options for a C7 that I have no interest in that other people (maybe you) would be upset to see go away. Why is it that people feel the need to ridicule someone who still wants to utilize their cd collection? GM dropped the ball on this in my opinion. Make it optional at extra cost if you have to but offer a cd player.
Time moves on. Things change.
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I’ll pass on your suggestion to “move on” unless it’s against forum rules to disagree with you. Automakers sell what the majority of buyers want, not what a few people who hate progress want. That’s called reality.
Racer
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Yes. You can still buy vinyl records, should GM offer that as an option too?
I’ll pass on your suggestion to “move on” unless it’s against forum rules to disagree with you. Automakers sell what the majority of buyers want, not what a few people who hate progress want. That’s called reality.
I’ll pass on your suggestion to “move on” unless it’s against forum rules to disagree with you. Automakers sell what the majority of buyers want, not what a few people who hate progress want. That’s called reality.
Drifting
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Yes. You can still buy vinyl records, should GM offer that as an option too?
I’ll pass on your suggestion to “move on” unless it’s against forum rules to disagree with you. Automakers sell what the majority of buyers want, not what a few people who hate progress want. That’s called reality.
I’ll pass on your suggestion to “move on” unless it’s against forum rules to disagree with you. Automakers sell what the majority of buyers want, not what a few people who hate progress want. That’s called reality.
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So just because you have no interest in a cd player anybody who does has issues? Cd players are a complete waste? They do still sell cd's I believe. Kind of tough to play without a cd player don't you think. There are a lot of options for a C7 that I have no interest in that other people (maybe you) would be upset to see go away. Why is it that people feel the need to ridicule someone who still wants to utilize their cd collection? GM dropped the ball on this in my opinion. Make it optional at extra cost if you have to but offer a cd player.
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Trash CD players if you must, and I haven't purchased a CD in 10+ years but by FAR the best sound I got out of the stock sound system in my 2007 Corvette (the used C6 that was my first Vette that I traded on my current C7) was from .... the in-dash CD player. Go figure.
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That's a kind of answer but not the correct one. A CD player simply will not function within the limitations of the current Corvette infotainment system. Another note on this---the area behind the screen was designed and intended for CD players, not as "electric door stash bins".
GM decided they would rather have additional storage than using the space for CD Players. It was a packaging decision. In the ATS and CTS the CD Player was in the glove box. This was so when they removed it they wouldn't have to redesign the center stack.
So I'm not sure why you think what you do. It's not correct.
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I worked on the program as a supplier from Mule to half way thru IVER. I sat in some meetings as a supplier where they went over stuff like this.
Further I worked on about 10 GM programs in that 2.5 years. You can get a taste of how GM operates when you sit on site in their building (I was on the 6th floor in the VEC) and you understand their organization (and see their e-mails).
It's funny, GM gives suppliers GM computers, makes them fill out every part change on GM systems, and since we also have GM e-mails we got all the corporate "spam" letters. A lot of the things I generically know about GM came from reading that stuff.
Further I worked on about 10 GM programs in that 2.5 years. You can get a taste of how GM operates when you sit on site in their building (I was on the 6th floor in the VEC) and you understand their organization (and see their e-mails).
It's funny, GM gives suppliers GM computers, makes them fill out every part change on GM systems, and since we also have GM e-mails we got all the corporate "spam" letters. A lot of the things I generically know about GM came from reading that stuff.
Drifting
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Over the years, I have sat in many meetings at OEMs concerning packaging of the interior. Believe me, every bit of space is precious. OEMs aren't going to give up real estate and for something a small minority of people want. They believe that the physical space and engineering time can be used for other things.
As LT1 Z51 has said, CD players are going away as new vehicles are developed. It's just a fact.
As LT1 Z51 has said, CD players are going away as new vehicles are developed. It's just a fact.
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Over the years, I have sat in many meetings at OEMs concerning packaging of the interior. Believe me, every bit of space is precious. OEMs aren't going to give up real estate and for something a small minority of people want. They believe that the physical space and engineering time can be used for other things.
I believe it was scrapped after worries about engine heat affecting the player.
Also, CD players do put out some heat, albeit with modern players it is not much and they will fail if not properly allowed to vent.
As LT1 Z51 has said, CD players are going away as new vehicles are developed. It's just a fact.
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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Does the term ancient hoarder resonate with you? Are you trying to rival the Smithsonian? I can see keeping a dwell meter or an old holly double pumper for sentimental reasons but you seem to have excelled in "Keeping stuff".
I'm sorry to say, I have similar stuff as you getting dust in drawers and closets too. Hey! It might make a comeback!
Elmer
I'm sorry to say, I have similar stuff as you getting dust in drawers and closets too. Hey! It might make a comeback!
Elmer
Just needed some room in one area and donated two full boxes of ‘78 records we brought when we moved down South 35 years ago! A friend’s son has a collection and actually listens to them! Vinyl is coming back!
Last edited by JerryU; Nov 30, 2017 at 11:41 AM.
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Originally Posted by sunsalem
It was reported earlier on the forum by someone who seemed to have GM connections the original plan was to put one behind the screen.
I believe it was scrapped after worries about engine heat affecting the player.
Also, CD players do put out some heat, albeit with modern players it is not much and they will fail if not properly allowed to vent.That's OK...as long as it is still offered as an option or at least have someplace in the car to put an aftermarket unit.
I believe it was scrapped after worries about engine heat affecting the player.
Also, CD players do put out some heat, albeit with modern players it is not much and they will fail if not properly allowed to vent.That's OK...as long as it is still offered as an option or at least have someplace in the car to put an aftermarket unit.
I’d buy this was abandoned due to heat issues. But the reasons for “hiding” the CD Player was to be able to “decontent” it later. GM has strategically been removing CD Players.
Melting Slicks
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8 track - gone
cassette - gone
aux input port - gone
cd - gone
dvd - gone
usb drive - I see a trend
sd card - I see a trend
Yet the radio is still here from the day it was first put in a car.....Go figure!
Anybody remember or had a record player from the factory in any of their cars? Gone!
cassette - gone
aux input port - gone
cd - gone
dvd - gone
usb drive - I see a trend
sd card - I see a trend
Yet the radio is still here from the day it was first put in a car.....Go figure!
Anybody remember or had a record player from the factory in any of their cars? Gone!
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Likely the “temporary” spot for the CD Player in 2014 was behind the screen. Like the ATS/CTS used the glove box.
I’d buy this was abandoned due to heat issues. But the reasons for “hiding” the CD Player was to be able to “decontent” it later. GM has strategically been removing CD Players.
I’d buy this was abandoned due to heat issues. But the reasons for “hiding” the CD Player was to be able to “decontent” it later. GM has strategically been removing CD Players.
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This post was from my computer.
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