GPS Nav in 2008

I have the NAV systen in my C6 also. I like the integration with the HUD and
am very pleased with the unit overall. Will I order the next new Corvette
with it? For sure.

"Dale" > wrote in message
...
> On or about Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:40:51 -0700, Andrew DeFaria
> > wrote or did cause to be written:
>
>>Any thoughts about the GPS/Nav option in a 2008? I have one on order.
>>Meantime I've been trying to download/read the manual to become familiar
>>with the options available before the car arrives (truth be told I'm
>>chomping at the bit and I figured that perhaps this might help me make
>>it through the wait). I have not been able to find out much about the
>>GPS/Nav unit, how it works, how you program it, what options are
>>available, etc. Any pointers would be helpful.
>>
>>Thanks.
> I LOVE the nav on my 2007. Yes, you have to read the manual because
> it isn't as intuitive as some simpler systems but I find it FAR better
> than my Garmin. Be sure to read up on the voice commands. Lots of
> people complain they don't work but mine works 95% of the time. You
> just have to know how to enunciate (no chewing gum while talking) and,
> most importantly, speak words it understands instead of what you think
> it should understand. For example, "Turn off all the d*&^ icons"
> doesn't work. "POI OFF" works every time.
>
> It also integrates with the HUD very well. When a turn is coming the
> HUD shows distance to the turn in tenths of a mile as well as the
> direction and street name. No need to be looking around inside to get
> directions. It's right there on the windshield in front of you.
>
> If you take the time to understand how it works I think, you will be
> very happy you bought it instead of trying to tie down a portable in a
> machine that easily pulls 1G in the turns or tearing the dash apart to
> install an after-market that isn't integrated with the rest of the
> electronics.
>
> You can download the manual here -
> https://www.mygmlink.com/pdf/go2cont...rvette_nav.pdf

Dale wrote:
> I LOVE the nav on my 2007. Yes, you have to read the manual because it
> isn't as intuitive as some simpler systems but I find it FAR better
> than my Garmin. Be sure to read up on the voice commands. Lots of
> people complain they don't work but mine works 95% of the time. You
> just have to know how to enunciate (no chewing gum while talking) and,
> most importantly, speak words it understands instead of what you think
> it should understand. For example, "Turn off all the d*&^ icons"
> doesn't work. "POI OFF" works every time.
>
> It also integrates with the HUD very well. When a turn is coming the
> HUD shows distance to the turn in tenths of a mile as well as the
> direction and street name. No need to be looking around inside to get
> directions. It's right there on the windshield in front of you.
>
> If you take the time to understand how it works I think, you will be
> very happy you bought it instead of trying to tie down a portable in a
> machine that easily pulls 1G in the turns or tearing the dash apart to
> install an after-market that isn't integrated with the rest of the
> electronics.
>
> You can download the manual here -
> https://www.mygmlink.com/pdf/go2cont...rvette_nav.pdf
See this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks much Dale...
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On Dec 4, 9:17 am, Andrew DeFaria > wrote:
> Dale wrote:
> > I LOVE the nav on my 2007. Yes, you have to read the manual because it
> > isn't as intuitive as some simpler systems but I find it FAR better
> > than my Garmin. Be sure to read up on the voice commands. Lots of
> > people complain they don't work but mine works 95% of the time. You
> > just have to know how to enunciate (no chewing gum while talking) and,
> > most importantly, speak words it understands instead of what you think
> > it should understand. For example, "Turn off all the d*&^ icons"
> > doesn't work. "POI OFF" works every time.
>
> > It also integrates with the HUD very well. When a turn is coming the
> > HUD shows distance to the turn in tenths of a mile as well as the
> > direction and street name. No need to be looking around inside to get
> > directions. It's right there on the windshield in front of you.
>
> > If you take the time to understand how it works I think, you will be
> > very happy you bought it instead of trying to tie down a portable in a
> > machine that easily pulls 1G in the turns or tearing the dash apart to
> > install an after-market that isn't integrated with the rest of the
> > electronics.
>
> > You can download the manual here -
> >https://www.mygmlink.com/pdf/go2cont...evrolet/2008co...
>
> See this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks much Dale...
> --
> Andrew DeFaria <http://defaria.com>
> SENILE.COM found . . . Out Of Memory . . .

One thing I'm seeing, or I guess missing, is apparently there is no
Bluetooth integration with things like phones. That's a shame. It
would have been nice...

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:41:01 -0700, Andrew DeFaria
> wrote:

>John Smith wrote:
>> Beware. I have a 2007 Cad and the GPS navigation sys. isn't worth a
>> plug nickle - and it was a $2,000.00 option.
>Well considering that the order was already placed and this was part of
>the order, the above doesn't help me at all...
>> Borrowed my sons $300.00 unit and it's good compared to the GM unit.
>> The big problem with the GM unit is that it can't find addresses and
>> streets that have been around for well over 20 years.
>>
>> My thinking is that the data based on a CD is not at all up to date.
>> I'm working with my dealer on this problem.
>Sounds like a data problem. My assumption is, and I believe I heard that
>one needs to periodically update the data CD. I also assume that I'd be
>starting off with up to date data.
>
>Then again I was really looking for the manual or an explanation of it's
>features - not just vague griping...


But I thought you asked for people's thoughts and now you don't want
them unless they suit you ????

On or about Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:52:41 -0800 (PST), Andrew DeFaria
> wrote or did cause to be written:
>
>One thing I'm seeing, or I guess missing, is apparently there is no
>Bluetooth integration with things like phones. That's a shame. It
>would have been nice...

No Bluetooth and no IPod. An Aveo has an IPod connector!!! :[ But
MP3 makes up for it a little. If you choose to make MP3 discs, there
are several gotcha's. Variable Bit Rate plays but is flakey. Filenames
are 30 character total and not 32 as the manual says and no special
characters. Displays come from ID3 version 1.x tags while Windows and
Macs want to produce ID3 version 2.x tags that are not readable in the
car. And Windows Media Plays says it will make MP3 discs but the car
won't read them. You need a program that makes real MP3 discs such as
Nero or ITunes.

Since it is a touch screen, you might want to consider a cover to
protect the screen. Nushield.com makes one for it. Inexpensive
insurance and it doesn't change operation at all.. Doesn't help that
much with the glare problem if you have a vert or coupe with
transparent top.

observer wrote:
>> Sounds like a data problem. My assumption is, and I believe I heard
>> that one needs to periodically update the data CD. I also assume that
>> I'd be starting off with up to date data.
>>
>> Then again I was really looking for the manual or an explanation of
>> it's features - not just vague griping...
> But I thought you asked for people's thoughts and now you don't want
> them unless they suit you ????
Again (for the dense among you), vague griping was not requested -
thoughts yes - vague gripping no. IOW surprisingly enough I was looking
for information - not bitching. And even above I did say "I was really
looking for...". Did you not see/get that or are you just being
argumentative? Cause if you want an argument I'd be happy to oblige....
--
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I hit the CTRL key but I'm still not in control!

On Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:57:37 -0700, Andrew DeFaria
> wrote:

>observer wrote:
>>> Sounds like a data problem. My assumption is, and I believe I heard
>>> that one needs to periodically update the data CD. I also assume that
>>> I'd be starting off with up to date data.
>>>
>>> Then again I was really looking for the manual or an explanation of
>>> it's features - not just vague griping...
>> But I thought you asked for people's thoughts and now you don't want
>> them unless they suit you ????
>Again (for the dense among you), vague griping was not requested -
>thoughts yes - vague gripping no. IOW surprisingly enough I was looking
>for information - not bitching. And even above I did say "I was really
>looking for...". Did you not see/get that or are you just being
>argumentative? Cause if you want an argument I'd be happy to oblige....

Grow up.

observer wrote:
> On Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:57:37 -0700, Andrew DeFaria
> > wrote:
>> observer wrote:
>>>> Sounds like a data problem. My assumption is, and I believe I heard
>>>> that one needs to periodically update the data CD. I also assume
>>>> that I'd be starting off with up to date data.
>>>>
>>>> Then again I was really looking for the manual or an explanation of
>>>> it's features - not just vague griping...
>>> But I thought you asked for people's thoughts and now you don't want
>>> them unless they suit you ????
>> Again (for the dense among you), vague griping was not requested -
>> thoughts yes - vague gripping no. IOW surprisingly enough I was
>> looking for information - not bitching. And even above I did say "I
>> was really looking for...". Did you not see/get that or are you just
>> being argumentative? Cause if you want an argument I'd be happy to
>> oblige....
> Grow up.
Wow. I guess you really told me! I mean such a sophisticated,
intelligent and well thought out response!! I'm shocked!!! I mean how
can I argue with that? Well I'll try...

Did it ever occur to your little pea brain there sonny that 1) I am
grown up already, 2) I was asking for information - something a grown up
seeks and 3) griping and bitching are the dominion of immature,
non-grown up (actually not matured yet - age is not always a sign of
maturity or intellect) people?

Probably not. I mean after all you don't even have a real name yet!
--
Andrew DeFaria <http://defaria.com>
Assassins do it from behind.

On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:04:18 -0700, Andrew DeFaria
> wrote:

>observer wrote:
>> On Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:57:37 -0700, Andrew DeFaria
>> > wrote:
>>> observer wrote:
>>>>> Sounds like a data problem. My assumption is, and I believe I heard
>>>>> that one needs to periodically update the data CD. I also assume
>>>>> that I'd be starting off with up to date data.
>>>>>
>>>>> Then again I was really looking for the manual or an explanation of
>>>>> it's features - not just vague griping...
>>>> But I thought you asked for people's thoughts and now you don't want
>>>> them unless they suit you ????
>>> Again (for the dense among you), vague griping was not requested -
>>> thoughts yes - vague gripping no. IOW surprisingly enough I was
>>> looking for information - not bitching. And even above I did say "I
>>> was really looking for...". Did you not see/get that or are you just
>>> being argumentative? Cause if you want an argument I'd be happy to
>>> oblige....
>> Grow up.
>Wow. I guess you really told me! I mean such a sophisticated,
>intelligent and well thought out response!! I'm shocked!!! I mean how
>can I argue with that? Well I'll try...
>
>Did it ever occur to your little pea brain there sonny that 1) I am
>grown up already, 2) I was asking for information - something a grown up
>seeks and 3) griping and bitching are the dominion of immature,
>non-grown up (actually not matured yet - age is not always a sign of
>maturity or intellect) people?
>
>Probably not. I mean after all you don't even have a real name yet!


It's because of people like you I choose to keep my real name off the
net but you already knew that and thanks for making my previous post
look correct.

observer wrote:
>> Wow. I guess you really told me! I mean such a sophisticated,
>> intelligent and well thought out response!! I'm shocked!!! I mean how
>> can I argue with that? Well I'll try...
>>
>> Did it ever occur to your little pea brain there sonny that 1) I am
>> grown up already, 2) I was asking for information - something a grown
>> up seeks and 3) griping and bitching are the dominion of immature,
>> non-grown up (actually not matured yet - age is not always a sign of
>> maturity or intellect) people?
>>
>> Probably not. I mean after all you don't even have a real name yet!
> It's because of people like you I choose to keep my real name off the net
IOW you're a ****ing coward. I understand.
> but you already knew that
Another invalid assumption.
> and thanks for making my previous post look correct.
Indeed, you looked like a little cry baby to start with...
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Andrew DeFaria <http://defaria.com>
Alzheimer's advantage: New friends every day.