Philr56

Just got back from visiting my bud who got a super deal on a 16 Z51. Going over the infotainment display and got green with envy. Improvements on the 16 puts mine in the junior league. I know this probably qualifies for the Alpo award, but are there any after-market upgrades or is GM interested in making $$ by developing an OEM upgrade for the faithful 14 owners?

Rooster OG

Yes, for $999 you can upgrade your system. Add $400 for CarPlay/Android Auto.


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c7 bartlett

Same question if anybody know if we can update computer or buy a new one ( not vette )

Profit

digital-dash-solutions Ebay sale shows you get a 2016 Radio Receiver and HMI module

SASprof

I sprung for the $1399 package. Worth it to me to have the latest factory technology. The 2014 Nav is crap.

defaria

I don't know about a 2014 Nav as I have a 2016, however it was my understanding that the differences between 2014 and 2016 are not much. I mean vettes have the Nav software for 2.0. i hear there's a 3.0 but AFAICT that isn't available for vettes.

However, the 2016's have different hardware and thus are able to do CarPlay and Android Auto. However this is not the same as MyLink. You have MyLink and CarPlay/Android Auto (depending upon the phone attached). If, by better navigation, you mean MyLink I'd say 1) it's way not worth $1300 and 2) it probably is not much different that your current MyLink. If you're going for CarPlay/Android Auto, again my experience is only with Android Auto. I like it, but it could be better. I never use MyLink anymore ('cept to check the weather or to turn on the front camera or change Radio settings - but not for Nav). Not sure if even that is worth $1300 but I understand a large portion of that is for the hardware upgrade itself.

LT1 Z51

14 to 15 to 16, the base SW doesn't change much. However every year GM upgraded the hardware. On 16's the system runs smooth and fast. 14's are terribly slow.

SASprof

Is the upgrade just the Nav, or the entire infotainment system?

TheBobman

If you go the $1,399 route, it upgrades the XMRadio and all the infotainment system. I did it on my 2015, glad I did.

Scoobydoobydoo

I suggest you call digital dash solutions and talk to them. I bought the Nav unit for my '14 from them and they explained the differences between the years. For example, if you buy a Nav unit for a '16 you won't have the display showing which direction you're heading as well as a couple of other things. I bought a '15 unit and I now have a PDR icon on my screen which is obviously useless so I moved it to the second page where you don't see it. Also, the latter years let you display the Nav in the HUD but not so for '14's. Other than these small 'bugs' the unit works pretty good.

That being said I'd probably suggest getting a Navtool module where you can mirror the phone. This way you can use Waze, Google Maps, etc which is more accurate and it would be much cheaper.

SASprof

Yup. I went the full $1,399 route. Dealer installing now.
I look forward to an across-the-board upgrade. Thanks.

dmhines

So you are saying the later hardware is not 100% compatible in a 2014? Or are the things that don't work features that were removed ??

Scoobydoobydoo

I only opted for the 2015 Nav module because I had no use for the Carplay and such, also didn't feel like dropping $1300. On my unit I now have the PDR icon which is useless since you can't add it to the '14's. The '16 modules came with more goodies but again they're probably of no use if installing the unit on a '14. That's why I suggest calling Digital Dash Solutions to get all the facts before you buy.

SASprof

I sprung for the $1399 package. Several smart people here installed it themselves, but I wimped out and, for $350, had my dealer install it for me. Total parts and labor: $1750. Yes, a little pricey, but worth it to me to have the latest factory technology. The 2014 Nav is crap. The 2016 Nav is a vast improvement. Apple CarPlay seems promising.

Of course any aftermarket or phone Nav is better still, but I don't want anything suction cupped to my windshield with a dangling wire, or attached to the grab-bar or rear-view mirror, or stuck in the cup-holder. I like the big integrated screen and HUD integration. I also like to keep my Vette's interior clean and clear.

Everybody will have different preferences and priorities for spending their money. I am just happy to have a 2016 Nav in my 2014 Vette and was willing to pay for it. Cheaper than buying a whole new car!

Steve2150

Did yours come with the GPS antenna or the splitter to use the OnStar antenna. Having mine installed by the dealer on Monday, hopefully they will know how to use the splitter, bringing the instructions for them with me. Figure that having the GPS antenna might be better as it would be like original forbthem

SASprof

My 2014 had factory Nav, so we stuck with the original antenna.
I am very pleased so far. Good luck Monday.

Steve2150

Have you noticed much difference between the 2014 & 2015. Not sure if they sent me a 2015 or 2016 module but I did order the carpkay/android auto

SASprof

I now have 2016 nav on my 2014 vehicle. Very different. Great improvement. I also have Apple CarPlay which, of course, I didn't have before. I like it. Much easier to make phone calls. Alternative music and Nav interfaces.

ssidekickbp

I have a 2015 3LT with Nav/PDR but I want the car play. This full upgrade requires I take apart the entire dash to replace the module behind the stereo correct??

Doc750

I never use the car nav system, always off my phone connected to the car's bluetooth audio.