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Joe.G · 10-06-2022, 08:43 PM

Why do all of these aftermarket radios look terrible, Don't take offense but in my opinion that thing is huge and does not belong in a muscle car. I have not seen one that I like yet.

bottletalk · 10-06-2022, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Why do all of these aftermarket radios look terrible, Don't take offense but in my opinion that thing is huge and does not belong in a muscle car. I have not seen one that I like yet.

you could run the app torque on it(if u have idatalink) and display all the gauges u want on it, no need for analog gauges in ur heater vent or anywhere else....plus u can watch football on it after the wife kicks u out for spending too much money on car parts!

fireraptor99 · 10-06-2022, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Why do all of these aftermarket radios look terrible, Don't take offense but in my opinion that thing is huge and does not belong in a muscle car. I have not seen one that I like yet.

what does it being a muscle car have anything to do with it lol
I just wanna be able to do more technologically with my car, like maps, carplay, music etc that the stock unit cant do that well

Joe.G · 10-06-2022, 09:20 PM

Just doesn't fit in my eyes, Everyone has different taste and I respect that, I would like to upgrade to a better performing system at some point but I have found nothing that fits the look I would like.

fireraptor99 · 10-06-2022, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Just doesn't fit in my eyes, Everyone has different taste and I respect that, I would like to upgrade to a better performing system at some point but I have found nothing that fits the look I would like.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of look are you going for?

Joe.G · 10-06-2022, 09:29 PM

LoL I honestly can't answer that, I don't mind the way the factory touch screen Radio looks, I like how it blends in with the dash and the controls. Everything thing I have seen so far looks like bit either doesn't fit well or takes over the dash.

Valkyrie14 · 10-06-2022, 09:55 PM

Man the big screen is cool. Hope you enjoy it, Sony has made a great unit!

fireraptor99 · 10-06-2022, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

LoL I honestly can't answer that, I don't mind the way the factory touch screen Radio looks, I like how it blends in with the dash and the controls. Everything thing I have seen so far looks like bit either doesn't fit well or takes over the dash.

Consider getting a standard 7” unit with the PAC dash kit homie
It keeps all of the knobs and functions, basically for people that wanna keep the same look

fireraptor99 · 10-06-2022, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Man the big screen is cool. Hope you enjoy it, Sony has made a great unit!

In love with it so far

Joe.G · 10-07-2022, 07:01 AM

Yeah don't take offense, Everyone has different taste, Maybe I am getting old lol Last sony I had in a car was a cassette player in my 3RD Gen lol. The 7 inch sounds like the way to go, Eventually I will start my own thread as I do want to add a better sound to the music.

chevy pilot · 10-07-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Man the big screen is cool.

This is the biggest.

fireraptor99 · 10-07-2022, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy pilot

This is the biggest.

I was looking at that Digital Octopus and was actually considering it, but

a) I’m not a big fan of head units running Android, they can be super sluggish and look outdated

and b) I found the same units being sold on like 8 different Chinese websites (like Ali Express or Ali Baba) under 8 different “companies”. Kinda sus

chevy pilot · 10-07-2022, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fireraptor99

Android
Ali Express or Ali Baba

Yep,both sucks.

Joe.G · 10-07-2022, 11:02 AM

That's huge definitely doesn't fit the look I'd like.

10-06-2022, 08:43 PM	#15
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10-06-2022, 09:20 PM	#18
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Just doesn't fit in my eyes, Everyone has different taste and I respect that, I would like to upgrade to a better performing system at some point but I have found nothing that fits the look I would like. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-06-2022, 09:29 PM	#20
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	LoL I honestly can't answer that, I don't mind the way the factory touch screen Radio looks, I like how it blends in with the dash and the controls. Everything thing I have seen so far looks like bit either doesn't fit well or takes over the dash. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-06-2022, 09:55 PM	#21
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Man the big screen is cool. Hope you enjoy it, Sony has made a great unit! __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

10-07-2022, 07:01 AM	#24
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Yeah don't take offense, Everyone has different taste, Maybe I am getting old lol Last sony I had in a car was a cassette player in my 3RD Gen lol. The 7 inch sounds like the way to go, Eventually I will start my own thread as I do want to add a better sound to the music. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-07-2022, 11:02 AM	#28
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	That's huge definitely doesn't fit the look I'd like. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.