05 CTS-V Stereo/Nav Options??
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Hello,
I have been reading TONS of online threads about the stereo and nav. However, a lot are from a couple years ago and prior. Is there anything new out there that works with the CTS-V system so I do not loose ANY functionality within the DIC? I am really getting sick of the buttons and crappy nav system!
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I have been reading TONS of online threads about the stereo and nav. However, a lot are from a couple years ago and prior. Is there anything new out there that works with the CTS-V system so I do not loose ANY functionality within the DIC? I am really getting sick of the buttons and crappy nav system!
Thanks!
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Replace the buttons like I did and then use a Garmin. They were fairly easy to replace. The Nav is not a very good system in my opinion but if you still want it to look stock the buttons are $8 each. They can be had from Lindsay Cadillac. here is the how to.
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answe...ons/index.html
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answe...ons/index.html
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Us V owners only wish there was a better alternative!
I seen a write up where a guy took the radio dash out of a regular CTS & made it work to where he had all the user information & was able to put an aftermarket NAV headunit in there.
I seen a write up where a guy took the radio dash out of a regular CTS & made it work to where he had all the user information & was able to put an aftermarket NAV headunit in there.
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I just replaced my entire stereo system with aftermarket stuff and couldn't be happier. Everything still works properly. The on thing you lose is personalization/info stuff. I can figure gas mileage the "old fashion way", oil life by mileage or length of time, and if i need to know the outside temp ill watch the weather lol.
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I just replaced my entire stereo system with aftermarket stuff and couldn't be happier. Everything still works properly. The on thing you lose is personalization/info stuff. I can figure gas mileage the "old fashion way", oil life by mileage or length of time, and if i need to know the outside temp ill watch the weather lol.
Do you have any pics? What kind did you go with? I don't mind giving up a few things. I would miss the trip odometer as I use that for oil life, but the rest isn't a huge deal, the mpg's aren't that accurate anyways and oil life I go by mileage as well.
So really I am more concerned about competitive driving mode and stability control. Do you still know when you turn that on and off etc?
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I just replaced my entire stereo system with aftermarket stuff and couldn't be happier. Everything still works properly. The on thing you lose is personalization/info stuff. I can figure gas mileage the "old fashion way", oil life by mileage or length of time, and if i need to know the outside temp ill watch the weather lol.
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Then come do that to mine?
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Ill post pics of my install as soon as take some with a decent camera lol. You can see that tc is off (light on gauge cluster). Comp. and (as i call it) drive it like you stole it modes, you have to just get in hold the button and sling the car sideways a few times to see if the car gets pissy!! I went with pioneer 4400 series headunit. I have 2 sets of JL Audio C5 series 6.5" component sets on a jl audio 300/4 slash v2 series amp. 2 small batteries in the spare tire well. Dynamat the entire trunk. I plan on running 1 jl audio 12w7 sub on a jl audio 500/2 slash v2 series amp.
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I found this thread looking for that write up.
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Google fu needs work, grasshoppa:
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-07-cts-v.html
http://cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/a...dic/index.html
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ml#post1921190
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...wners-who.html
More out there, I am sure.
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-07-cts-v.html
http://cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/a...dic/index.html
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ml#post1921190
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...wners-who.html
More out there, I am sure.
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I found this kit on eBay. It may be of some help.http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-Double-D...lXLPjT&vxp=mtr
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