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Old Sep 30, 2024 | 05:05 PM
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Could someone suggest a head unit to replace the standard head unit in the 2014 C7 Corvette? I am looking for back up camera and Apple CarPlay along with necessary C7 icons. TIA
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This is going to be nearly impossible for you to do. Even crutchfield has no recommendations. The GM unit is such an intergral part of your car that the HMI and screen are just what your going to be stuck with. Your best bet is going to be to send your HMI unit to someone like WAMS for some programming work for the android auto/carplay updates. https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/pr...-retrofit-kit/

You can always add in a standalone backup camera system. There are some pretty decent wireless ones that could work, however you'll have to mount the camera screen elsewhere.

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Deleted.. did not pay attention thatbthis was on C7 forum

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Just recently learned that the Kenwood DAX800XR is a drop in replacement for the C7 factory radio. Crutchfield carries it.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by geewez
Just recently learned that the Kenwood DAX800XR is a drop in replacement for the C7 factory radio. Crutchfield carries it.
Details when able, please.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 10:32 PM
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https://www.elliottmotorsports.biz/c...y-android-auto
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 08:55 AM
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I think the Elliott unit is different from Kenwood?
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 09:24 AM
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Regarding aftermarket head units, if you do not obtain a "dual" head unit, you will loose all the features of the builtin HMI including settings. The Elliot unit is dual. The Kenwood is not.

To stay "original" and meet your goal, you can update the HMI module to get aa/carplay, and add something like a NavTool for front camera. Mr. Anthony Brush @ MVI can help you with this.




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