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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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Just purchased my 2007
After I purchased I realized I don't have the blue tooth option on my factory stereo/nav. unit, and not really found of the stock corvette nav. my question, is there an after market stereo/nav/ blue tooth unit available that is same size (fit in place of the factory unit, I am not a fan of cutting up the current dash)and will work with my factory steering wheel controls. If so where in the Southern Ca area can I get one and installed and what price range.
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All C6 Corvette have a standard Double DIN opening for the stereo. A dash kit is required to fill in the trim around the radio for any aftermarket unit. In addition you will need a PAC RP5-GM11 interface module to make the steering wheel controls work, interface with the factory amp and speakers and keep ON Star working.

Just about all current aftermarket stereos have the features you are asking about. I am partial to Alpine and am getting ready to install an ILX-207 into my 2011. I have done the full replacement of the head unit, speakers and amp in mine and added a reverse camera. I am changing out to the ILX-207 due to some minor issues withe the current system in my car.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

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Originally Posted by SilverC54me
All C6 Corvette have a standard Double DIN opening for the stereo. A dash kit is required to fill in the trim around the radio for any aftermarket unit. In addition you will need a PAC RP5-GM11 interface module to make the steering wheel controls work, interface with the factory amp and speakers and keep ON Star working.

Just about all current aftermarket stereos have the features you are asking about. I am partial to Alpine and am getting ready to install an ILX-207 into my 2011. I have done the full replacement of the head unit, speakers and amp in mine and added a reverse camera. I am changing out to the ILX-207 due to some minor issues withe the current system in my car.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

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If you're looking for a plug and play unit, consider the Pioneer Avic 8200nex.

Bluetooth, awesome maps, simple interface.

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Originally Posted by SocalChvy
If you're looking for a plug and play unit, consider the Pioneer Avic 8200nex.

Bluetooth, awesome maps, simple interface.
thanks i will look into it
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Originally Posted by SocalChvy
If you're looking for a plug and play unit, consider the Pioneer Avic 8200nex.

Bluetooth, awesome maps, simple interface.
Also returned to Pioneer unit after a series of flawed topline Kenwoods. I like the Nav a lot more than the garmin in the K-wood, which was a surprise.

In Mission Viejo, http://www.viejoautostereo.com/ is over the hill but a good shop. West Coast Autosound, not so much.
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Also returned to Pioneer unit after a series of flawed topline Kenwoods. I like the Nav a lot more than the garmin in the K-wood, which was a surprise.

In Mission Viejo, http://www.viejoautostereo.com/ is over the hill but a good shop. West Coast Autosound, not so much.
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