New Aftermarket Radio Possibilities!

[sealteem1]

Just wanted to let everyone know if you don't already, iDataLink has released the new software for our trucks. We can now replace the crappy radio's with an aftermarket one without losing ANY integrated functionality like steering wheel controls and dash info controls. It also comes with an external warning chime speaker so the chimes don't go through the radio anymore. http://maestro.idatalink.com/product/product/product_id/102 . Alpine has also released an entire radio cluster replacement that come with a 10" Display. Its pricey though! http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500X110SLV/Alpine-X110-SLV-In-Dash-Restyle-System.html .

[jamin87ss]

Only see a price on the second one, ouch!!! Any idea on the first setup

[SkippyG4]

Holy Carp!

[sealteem1]

Only see a price on the second one, ouch!!! Any idea on the first setup

The price on the first setup is about $149 but that's just the control module. You're going to have to get a head unit that's compatible with iDataLink. Most major brands like Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood, JVC are. I'm going with the Kenwood DNN992 head unit.

[f8l vnm]

I love the alpine one but too much money. That radio should be standard on Denali and HC models do differentiate a little more. But what a beautiful radio

[sealteem1]

I love the alpine one but too much money. That radio should be standard on Denali and HC models do differentiate a little more. But what a beautiful radio

I agree, not too many people can dump $3500, but it sure is a sweet looking unit.

[Doobs41378]

How come you cannot get it if you have Bose? It says without Bose....

[FishinJ]

Ouch on that Alpine!!! Sounds like that first option is the way to go with a head unit.

[sealteem1]

How come you cannot get it if you have Bose? It says without Bose....

I don't know... Maybe its because of the factory amp integrates so much into it. Like the chimes and such. I really have no idea. I bet if you bypassed all the factory stuff it really wouldn't matter.

[hirdlej]

Does anyone happen to know if the first item listed above would allow me to take a leather wrapped "LT" steering wheel and install it in my WT and have the volume controls on the backside work?

[Real_Tornadoes]

I'd like to see pics of this once someone goes through with it.

[oburgtiger]

This will be a sweet option if it retains the ability to do all the other customization handled through the current system like exit lighting, folding mirrors, etc...

[Dunc]

Yikes for $3.5K I'll definitely keep the stock unit. I'm not seeing what this one has to offer that my stock one doesn't do.

[risk235]

Couple of questions. Can you use the factory Sirius XM antenna to connect to the after market radio so you can still get Sirius XM? Also I seen receivers with an HDMI input. Can you mirror an iPhone with that?

[sealteem1]

Couple of questions. Can you use the factory Sirius XM antenna to connect to the after market radio so you can still get Sirius XM? Also I seen receivers with an HDMI input. Can you mirror an iPhone with that?

Yes, it can use the factory antenna but the XM and HDMI mirroring capabilities will be determined by the new head unit, not the iDataLink Maestro interface.