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lionssfan · 11-07-2019, 05:03 PM

I have a 2012 zl1 I want to replace the head unit. what is top of line brands and models. front and rear camara would be nice. maybe nav. input on face plate for playing music off my phone. any other options I missed thanks guys

Cheap Guy · 11-08-2019, 11:34 AM

I’d say no matter what brand you get, try to get wireless CarPlay if you’re an Apple IOS person. The new IOS 13 made some major improvements and I’d love to have it wireless now.

LillyPinon · 12-22-2019, 03:11 AM

Pioneers FH-X720BT could be a nice option, especially I like its sound controls and led display. You can also see one of the best double din head units here https://99carstereo.com/best-double-din-head-units-radio/ . On the other hand, if you want any head unit at a reasonable price then you should consider Kenwood KDC-255U. Due to the availability of a USB port, you can play music directly from your device.

However, if you want single din units and already have Alpine stereo then Alpine CDE-143BT Digital Audio Receiver could also be a good choice. Let's see what sound systems these companies offer in 2020.

lionssfan · 12-22-2019, 06:22 PM

Thanks guys, I just went for top of line I got the pioneer w8500nex double den. Front camera sounded appealing. I used the radio pro gm4101, with pak harnesses. Once I figured the wires out, watched a couple YouTube videos. Things went together well. Sounds better than stock. But going for a 5 channel amp and sub woofer now.

bumblebeecamaro · 12-22-2019, 10:18 PM

I just installed a Pioneer head unit using the iDatalink Maestro mounting system and it turned out awesome. It took me three days to do the install because I ran in to some issues with my OEM backup camera that normally displays the image on my rear view mirror which sucked big time. So I ended up buying a new camera and running the video feed from the back all the way to the new head unit. The Pioneer is awesome as it pretty much has everything I wanted including wireless Carplay which was a must have for me. The iDatalink Maestro system is sweet too. It gives my dash a whole new look while keeping all my original creature comforts along with adding an OBD2 feed that can display a ton of different engine parameters on my new Pioneer.

The project cost me about $800 in parts and about three days of work. It's been over 25 years since I've installed a car stereo so I was a little rusty. But the end result is well worth it.

imponte · 12-25-2019, 10:07 AM

Sony ax5000 and Pac rpk-5 would be nice ��

12oclockshadow · 01-30-2020, 07:00 AM

we need some pics here. I'm considering a new head unit on my 12 ZL1.

11-07-2019, 05:03 PM	#1
lionssfan Drives: 2010 2ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	whats new head unit is the hot one today to get? I have a 2012 zl1 I want to replace the head unit. what is top of line brands and models. front and rear camara would be nice. maybe nav. input on face plate for playing music off my phone. any other options I missed thanks guys __________________ 2012 zl1 stock 7000 miles 2010 TVS2300, BTR cam PD stage 3, ID1050 injectors, CHE bronze trunnions, 7.400" pushrods,.660" lift platinum springs, Titanium ret, Zl1 fuel pump, Kooks LT headers, High flow cats, Roto Fab CAI, Corsa exh., Mellings oil pump, HD chain, ls2 damper, all synthetic, BMR control arms, zl1 toe link, BMR cradle mounts, W/bottle relocation, air scoop deflector, Hennessy wheels, two piece rotor, morimoto fogs, DRL harness, coilovers, Heads up install, mgw shifter, slps splitter, slp spoiler, zl1 side skirts, painted strips, debadged, tinted, 2018 emblems. Edit Signature Last edited by lionssfan; 11-07-2019 at 09:13 PM.

11-08-2019, 11:34 AM	#2
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	I’d say no matter what brand you get, try to get wireless CarPlay if you’re an Apple IOS person. The new IOS 13 made some major improvements and I’d love to have it wireless now. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

12-22-2019, 06:22 PM	#4
lionssfan Drives: 2010 2ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	Thanks guys, I just went for top of line I got the pioneer w8500nex double den. Front camera sounded appealing. I used the radio pro gm4101, with pak harnesses. Once I figured the wires out, watched a couple YouTube videos. Things went together well. Sounds better than stock. But going for a 5 channel amp and sub woofer now. __________________ 2012 zl1 stock 7000 miles 2010 TVS2300, BTR cam PD stage 3, ID1050 injectors, CHE bronze trunnions, 7.400" pushrods,.660" lift platinum springs, Titanium ret, Zl1 fuel pump, Kooks LT headers, High flow cats, Roto Fab CAI, Corsa exh., Mellings oil pump, HD chain, ls2 damper, all synthetic, BMR control arms, zl1 toe link, BMR cradle mounts, W/bottle relocation, air scoop deflector, Hennessy wheels, two piece rotor, morimoto fogs, DRL harness, coilovers, Heads up install, mgw shifter, slps splitter, slp spoiler, zl1 side skirts, painted strips, debadged, tinted, 2018 emblems. Edit Signature

12-22-2019, 10:18 PM	#5
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	I just installed a Pioneer head unit using the iDatalink Maestro mounting system and it turned out awesome. It took me three days to do the install because I ran in to some issues with my OEM backup camera that normally displays the image on my rear view mirror which sucked big time. So I ended up buying a new camera and running the video feed from the back all the way to the new head unit. The Pioneer is awesome as it pretty much has everything I wanted including wireless Carplay which was a must have for me. The iDatalink Maestro system is sweet too. It gives my dash a whole new look while keeping all my original creature comforts along with adding an OBD2 feed that can display a ton of different engine parameters on my new Pioneer. The project cost me about $800 in parts and about three days of work. It's been over 25 years since I've installed a car stereo so I was a little rusty. But the end result is well worth it. __________________ Last edited by bumblebeecamaro; 12-22-2019 at 10:33 PM.

01-30-2020, 07:00 AM	#7
12oclockshadow Drives: 2012 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Conroe, Tx Posts: 221 View My Garage	we need some pics here. I'm considering a new head unit on my 12 ZL1. __________________ FBO. Cammed. Flex fuel.801whp/741wtq on e85

12-22-2019, 03:11 AM	#3
LillyPinon Drives: camaro v8 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 55	Pioneers FH-X720BT could be a nice option, especially I like its sound controls and led display. You can also see one of the best double din head units here https://99carstereo.com/best-double-din-head-units-radio/ . On the other hand, if you want any head unit at a reasonable price then you should consider Kenwood KDC-255U. Due to the availability of a USB port, you can play music directly from your device. However, if you want single din units and already have Alpine stereo then Alpine CDE-143BT Digital Audio Receiver could also be a good choice. Let's see what sound systems these companies offer in 2020.

12-25-2019, 10:07 AM	#6
imponte Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Turkey Posts: 62	Sony ax5000 and Pac rpk-5 would be nice ��