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Burning Brakes
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From: Bay Area CA
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2014
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From: Yukon Oklahoma
There are a number of different posts on this topic in this forum and you will find that you may lose some wanted functions if you have a Z51. As for earlier than 2014, I believe the answer is NO, it can't be done unless it's possible to install a non-OEM, aftermarket system.
Anyway, I did the upgrade to my 2014, non-Z51, 1LT car and have had no problems. Here's my post from back in November 2016, if you're interested:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-for-nav.html
Anyway, I did the upgrade to my 2014, non-Z51, 1LT car and have had no problems. Here's my post from back in November 2016, if you're interested:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-for-nav.html
Last edited by monicatomokc; May 9, 2020 at 11:18 AM.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: AZ
Tom, it is a pain on the ***. I did it , and then took it right back out because I lost a lot of other things (depends who programs it ), like my back up camera lines, my engine management selection , and my steering wheel controls for music. It is expensive , and just not worth it. Hope that help .
Le Mans Master
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The engine sound management thing on the 2014s is the only known issue, assuming it's programmed correctly. There's a couple different ways to do it, and different price points. There's plenty of threads on it. It's an absolute must-have for any car I own.
As far as C6 and earlier, you can just get a whole aftermarket head unit and an adapter module. I've got a Kenwood unit and a Metra Axxess adapter in my 2008 H3. It works great. We added a similar system to my wife's Mazda, and I'm eventually going to put one in my old pickup if I ever get the engine swap done.
As far as C6 and earlier, you can just get a whole aftermarket head unit and an adapter module. I've got a Kenwood unit and a Metra Axxess adapter in my 2008 H3. It works great. We added a similar system to my wife's Mazda, and I'm eventually going to put one in my old pickup if I ever get the engine swap done.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Kansas City, MO
Factory nav is a waste of money unless you're just dead set on having directions on the cluster and HUD.
You do need a nav module if you've got a 2015 with PDR though. The PDR software is a package deal with the nav software, and it won't load on the non-nav module.
You do need a nav module if you've got a 2015 with PDR though. The PDR software is a package deal with the nav software, and it won't load on the non-nav module.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Boston, MA
I went the gm-navigation.com route with our 2015 Z06 w/NAV & PDR. Totally plug and play and everything works as if the car came with it from the factory. A side bonus was the addition of HD FM Radio by going to the newer modules.
Last edited by scorp508; May 11, 2020 at 09:48 PM.