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Old 08-31-2010 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Altair
MyGig is an option, you'll have to trim the bezel but behind that it slides right in. You'd need one designed for use with the low speed CAN-BUS and an adapter will make your install much less of a headache, I used this one: http://coastaletech.com/MYGIG_ADAPTER.htm

Hardest part of the install with that was cutting the bezel, adapter was plug and play after setting a few switches and the radio mounts up to the existing screw points. 20 gigs of MP3 storage in dash with a touchscreen and DVD capability, I'm adding a backup camera to it when I figure out where I hid the stupid box with the camera in it.



This is exactly what I am looking for. Very nice!!! What did you use to cut the bezel? I just looked at this so I am going to look at how much everything costs right now. You said DVD capability but can you play cd's? Thanks for your help!
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sbrochew
You said DVD capability but can you play cd's? Thanks for your help!
Yes, it will play cd's also!! Good luck!!
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 01:59 PM
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The unit you want is a low speed RER one. It has Nav as well as the other features of the REN mygig units. You will also need the special firmware to enable the clock to work.
Ping me for more info if you need help, it was a simple install (Altair is right, cutting the dash was the only hard part...not really hard, just time consuming).
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ericemery
we need the REN units right? I thought ren's didnt have nav? do I have some bad info?
Don't know why the nav wouldn't work, you'd just need the antenna for the GPS. I went for the REN because I stumbled on an insane deal that let me pick it up for around 100 shipped. RER is the nav code, either one can be high speed bus or low speed bus, you can determine which is which by the vehicle it was intended for (or taken out of if it was removed from a stock vehicle). I don't have the list handy at the moment but I believe they list some on the coastal tech page I linked for the adapter.

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This is exactly what I am looking for. Very nice!!! What did you use to cut the bezel? I just looked at this so I am going to look at how much everything costs right now. You said DVD capability but can you play cd's? Thanks for your help!
I used a scrollsaw for it, you could do it with a dremel if you have a steady hand. It will play CD's too. I think it will also play MP3 files off a CD or DVD but I haven't tested that. If you use that lockpick adapter I linked it also enables DVD while in-motion (has proven to be a lifesaver a few times in traffic jams where it crawls to a standstill).
 
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Old 09-01-2010 | 06:25 AM
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The only issue I have with my truck is with the ST Cloth Interior. Stains like an SOB and doesn't seem to come clean either.
 
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Old 09-01-2010 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Shibby927
The only issue I have with my truck is with the ST Cloth Interior. Stains like an SOB and doesn't seem to come clean either.
You called that right. I have two kids and it is usually hard to keep a car clean but this truck. Forget about it!!! Cloth interior sucks bad!
 
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Old 09-01-2010 | 09:16 AM
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Any help is greatly appreciated. Lovin the forum so far! Great info. just ordered a set of BFG All-Terrains in a 265/70/16 based on what I read on the forum. Can't wait to see what they look like on the truck.
well look at my signature on my truck...i have the same tires and thats what they look like!
 
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Old 09-01-2010 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Shibby927
The only issue I have with my truck is with the ST Cloth Interior. Stains like an SOB and doesn't seem to come clean either.
Sounds like my fiance' s Saturn... it stains, you clean it, and it stains from the cleaning. I prefer leather.
 
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Old 09-01-2010 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by WTEBOY703
well look at my signature on my truck...i have the same tires and thats what they look like!
Thanks for the post. i actually just mounted mine last night. I am running the stock wheels so yours looks better. the size really makes the truck look a whole lot better! i was going to upload a pic but i have to give it a URL first.
 
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Old 09-01-2010 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sbrochew
Thanks for the post. i actually just mounted mine last night. I am running the stock wheels so yours looks better. the size really makes the truck look a whole lot better! i was going to upload a pic but i have to give it a URL first.
Agreed! When I brought my truck home with the new tires, everyone was making comments on how it looks like a real truck now. The 245/70/16s just didnt do it for me, and obviously it took away from the looks of the truck. The ride is alot smoother with my new 265s, I just cant take corners as fast anymore. Lol Just make sure you dont run them with too much pressure or youll wear the centers out. I believe guys here are running theirs around 35psi. Im at 28psi for mine.
 


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