C5 Corvette MAX-DIN Development | C6 Updates Discussion

[@corvette_mike]

Excellent work, it gives the c5 a modern look. No more welding resistors ahahah. In the same vein, it would be great if one day these engineers could work on a solution for the EBCM 1997-2000. Cheers from France

[@KnightDriveTV]

I think the EBCM situation can be addressed, to be quite honest. It's something on my radar.

[@wit2pz]

I'm totally stoked about the C5 unit's design! The snap-in overlay is simplistic, comprehensive, and such a great upgrade to what's available otherwise! I already cut my center bar from my bezel to fit my double-din head unit in years ago. I haven't invested in a custom bezel to date, and to be honest, I've been lying in wait for a product like this to become available. It's awesome to know that those ugly GM HVAC controls from that era will finally be replaced with a modernized product! Also, good on you for inspiring Emma to go shooting when she got home! Staying tuned for the latest greatest developments of this on the horizon!

[@jdmvette]

Thanks for everything you're doing for the Corvette community!

[@KnightDriveTV]

Tryin man...this wasnt really on my list at the start of KnightDriveTV, like I mentioned...someone asked if I could do it. Back to regularly scheduled products ahead shortly.

[@jdmvette]

@@KnightDriveTV bezels...🤔🤞

[@KnightDriveTV]

Emails are starting to go out this week. Video coming

[@904C5ZOSIX]

Hell yes, love this product. Can't wait for it to go on sale. 👍

[@JohnHeerhold]

I’m one of the beta users for the C6… I love the screen. It creates a totally different experience.

[@KnightDriveTV]

Thanks so much for your help, views and contribution! DevGru will be rewarded ahead!

[@every1ztio]

OMG!!! I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas lol , I can’t wait until the C5 unit comes out it really looks good!

[@spacetaz6]

You're the on informing me on information on my corvette. I just have always wished one of these days to meet you. I live in the Farmington Hills area in Michigan . I don't know really about Facebook or Twitter, but I really enjoy watching your show shows on KZbin . Please keep up the excellent work on informing me and the world on the corvette car industry and innovative. THANK YOU SO MUCH! AND MEETING WITH YOU ONE IS MY CORVETTE DREAM. BYE !😊

[@KnightDriveTV]

Workin on it!

[@BaggedFRC]

Thanks for using my clip at the beginning, I was just watching for an update so that was a cool surprise haha.

[@KnightDriveTV]

Never know what I throw.in these vids. When people miss entire giveaways for 2k products because they dont watch the vids...well, someone is gonna win...lol

[@jhowdenrockstheplane]

Can’t wait for the C5 unit to become available!

[@ou812morris6]

Matt here- that was me at the venetian. My son has already asked to be in the beta for the full screen panel on the c5 …

[@KnightDriveTV]

Hey, ya watched the video...good stuff!

[@drewkraus7158]

Definitely interested in this. I have not wanted to cut/modify the console of my 50th anniversary model. I have found that most aftermarket radios look out of place in comparison to the old school HVAC controls sitting right below them. Having an entire replacement option where everything looks consistent, that is easy to pop into place, is reversible and also should go well with my shale interior is a perfect solution.

[@KnightDriveTV]

Yes, this is 100% why I think the cutting/chopping solution should be avoided. I'm ENTERTAINING two mounting choice options here...but...I'm not sure I can make that work financially.

[@Turbo4SRT]

Thanks!

[@PootsGarage]

I’m so ready for the C5 unit! I can’t wait.

[@Addimotive]

C5 owner here! Just found all your videos. Definitely interested in this unit! Thank you for all that you’re doing!!

[@randydouglas9369]

Loving it!

[@harleymaybe2044]

Love it. Keep the content coming. Really looking forward to a screen in my c5 z06. Transparency is key

[@BasinMotorsports]

Hunter.. oof! I just never understand the lengths people go to prove how smart they think they are. How can us simpletons help get the word out more? Are "new releases" still a thing with the limited print magazines sold? Motortrend, Hot Rod, Corvette Magazine, Vette Vues, etc.? How can we help with getting more C6 press (and C5 in the future) to buyers that dont sit on social media? Hope to bump into you and Lace at SEMA this year.

[@KnightDriveTV]

Yeah, its a battle but instagram and facebook groups...its all about tagging KnightDriveTV and referring customers...it all helps

[@MCraigyboy7]

It's odd about the negative comments on the c6.. Maybe c5 owners are younger and c6 owners are a lot older? I love the c6 unit and I would love to own one in the future but living in the UK bit expensive to ship to me.. Keep up the great work and hopefully business wise you keep going with the c6 side of things

[@KnightDriveTV]

I am shipping internationals direct from our chinese assembler so it will save you a lot.

[@MCraigyboy7]

@@KnightDriveTV the only problem for us UK people is tax.. The unit will cost min of $2500 which is way to much for anyone in the UK.. Of course the UK import duty is not your problem. When I'm in NY in Dec I might order a unit to my hotel and save on the import duty of 20% and then 10% on the final price including the shipping fee. Yep UK gets screwed

[@Addimotive]

Just came across your videos and the max din project! Really excited to see this coming to the Corvette community, particularly for the C5! Thanks for doing all of this development work, I know how that is, and I’m sure it hasn’t been easy!

[@yourpststudios]

This is now on my list of things I need for happiness! Lol. Glad I found this channel. Thanks Josh.

[@KnightDriveTV]

Appreciate it man!

[@nolanlamb9917]

Very excited to see this in development! Defiantly wanting this for my C5 Z06👍

[@chrisdontkerr]

keeping up foreign relations like hunter 💀💀 thanks for the updates!

[@KnightDriveTV]

It was a risk...but I took it...lol

[@T_Smooth_]

@KnightDriveTV Is there anyway you can put volume buttons on that left side of the panel? Cause the C5 don't have the steering wheel control and the volume buttons on the screen might be blocked a bit by the stick shift or gear shifter. Thanks in advanced! Great progress! ❤

[@KnightDriveTV]

There will be volume buttons on the bezel AND we are working on a steering wheel control kit as well

[@T_Smooth_]

@@KnightDriveTV Always thinking ahead, I love it!

[@scoobedoo5243]

I'm looking forward to that C5 screen. Any ideas on weight savings between this and the stock systems?

[@KnightDriveTV]

The stock stuff is pretty light and simple so, not sure. If there is a difference, its minimal.

[@Viper3048]

Congrats on all of the success you've had with your business. I definitely plan on buying a set of your headlights when I buy another C5 soon. You have BY FAR the coolest design on the market. With that being said, I'm coming to you with this info because I think someone like you would be well suited to pick up where someone else left off on something great. There was a member on Corvette Forum that went by Full Beans Racing and even became a vendor for a brief period. He designed a really good looking set of infinity tail lights for the C6 Corvette. They are gaining popularity recently and utilize a regular mirror and a one way mirror along with an LED ring to create the illusion of an infinite row of lights within the lens. He manufactured quite a few sets and even had a set for the C5 in development, which he posted some pictures of, but due to a job switch and him moving he stopped making them. Someone really needs to pick up where he left off, because those tail lights look incredible and I would LOVE to have a set for the C5. I think you would do an amazing job if you gave it a shot.

[@babybugy1]

c5 awesome cant wait

[@KnightDriveTV]

Gettin there, one day at a time

[@johnmcclure4688]

Have a c6. Looking at this very seriously.

[@rharrison79]

So while I get what he's saying about the not trying to go for the OEM look on the C5 because of packaging reasons, I really think he's going to miss the boat ... maybe in the future someone will have a better idea. If It can be installed full recessed then I might get someone to modify and leather wrap the center console.

[@KnightDriveTV]

Its a prototype first. Second, you aren't going to see someone develop this any time soon, for a variety of reasons. As I state, if you want it fully recessed and are willing to cut/chop, then you can do that with my unit if you wanted to.

[@tarynbrent1]

Wow! This is incredible. 🔥

[@flyYyify]

I love the pop in idea. I'ts simple, quick, and honestly looks to reduce cost to the customer hopefully compared to the C6 version. Either way. This is a fantastic design. I'd love to beta test.

[@williamhogan6556]

Just got a 2002. Looking to upgrade the stereo. Would be nice to upgrade the hvac as well. When will there be an update for the c5s. Love the work you do.

[@geogeo3178]

Another great update sorry to here about your challenges with the c6 forum and that individual.. there's more ppl whom like what your doing and look forward your products... im a c5 for owner WITHOUT the triple control when will be able to place an order? And also when will we be able to order the cover for the headlights?

[@KnightDriveTV]

Emails are going out on the bezels...all the bezel stuff is in the next video. The C5 development has to continue, but I'll be updating on the first 30 beta tester opportunities, during the bezel update. It all ties together.

[@sgtsmif]

Where do I order? Lol......good job bud!

[@KnightDriveTV]

Follow KnightDriveTV yt channel ahead for details when ordering.opens and discounted rates are offered

[@1971AEDWARDS]

pm performance is probably trying to kick you out of the way so they can slid in through the back door( no pun intended). Keep on working

[@KnightDriveTV]

He may be that type of fella...good call...

[@antoniogonzalez5461]

I would definitely like to order one of those for my c5 are you doing production of this unit's now and selling them already also an update on the pricing would be nice thank you

[@rev.kevinmurphy1403]

Your product looks great! Kudos to you and your team. I have a 2005 C6 and I definitely want one of the units. Where do I purchase it and are the installation instructions included? In addition, what is necessary to install updates?

[@KnightDriveTV]

Install.pdf comes with it, its simple plug and play. We have a support group on facebook also. www.knightdrivetv.com

[@blazinwithjames8449]

Please release I need this

[@lamorriswagstaff]

When will the installation video be out for the c6

[@paulz4398]

I picking one, when available

[@ahmeda3050]

As always love your work, keep going, but I am one of those c5 guys who wants a c6 like flush smooth design, redesigning the center console all the way. In fact my stock unit is broken anyway so what do i do... I will need to buy an aftermarket double din.... and im hoping this will still work with it.

[@KnightDriveTV]

This wont mount into a double din console configuration I dont believe. It may but we would have to test it. Design isn't finalized and we are still discussing things. C5 has complex challenges with multiple hvac systems and an odd console, so its tough. Cost of everything has skyrocketed...so cost to make this, mold it, ship it, assemble it, has also gone up. People are looking at the world through 2019 glasses, but we cant even get a new base model corvette for under 100k or a Z06 under 250k. Its tough to take this venture on.

[@dailytransparencywithcovid4666]

Will you open source the drivers so people like me who want to run a different or more up to date version of android can? Also will you open source the packages for ac control so I can integrate it into my flavor of android (lineage os) also, will you have a usb port for the system as well? This would be awesome for hooking my phone up as well as flashing it.

[@davij2727]

I NEED THE C5 3knob 😂

[@KnightDriveTV]

Gonna be an uphill battle, but I'm workin on it.

[@jamesj5469]

I mean it still looks really good considering it's a beta lol

[@81C3Vette]

When do you think these awesome upgrades will be available for purchase and roughly how much?

[@KnightDriveTV]

About 1 more month

[@user-fm2jh3bs2p]

Whats the latest on the C5 platform?

[@KnightDriveTV]

We are still working on finalizing how it mounts to the car/console. Electronic development side is done

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

I know 99% of the aftermarket Android and Linux based head units fail miserably at one giant thing when it comes to the audio interface.... the audio. So you end up spending all this money, just for a screen, and then have to buy converters, DACs(yes, I know), DSPs, having to split signals, the Bluetooth is junk, the actual tuner is junk, ECT. It would be nice to at least have the bare minimum for those who actually enjoy audio and are wanting at least 6 channels of 4+v preamps, digital/optical output, good decoding of FLAC, ALAC, DSD, LDAC ECT, legitimate fading of the preamps, built-in phase adjustment, built-in time alignment, built-in assortment of highpasses, lowpasses, and bandpasses for each channel along with a competent 10 band parametric equalizer with gain and q-value, along with 4 channel hi level input for those still wanting to use their stock changers ... and of course, at least one USB-2.0(if not 3.0 or better) and a 3.5mm input for those with digital libraries. There's one "Android head unit" maker that does provide all this and more now , manufacturer's name is Joying, and their "top" units that list DSP have everything a simple to audiophile car guy would want in a replacement head unit.... including Qualcomm Snapdragon CPUs, good DACs, 48band equalizers, 4G LTE, GPS, and wireless Android Auto and the lesser Apple Carplay built-in....oh, and OBDII functionality. I'd highly recommend including this 👌🏻

[@casey5018]

Why is it edited right at the upfront costs lol

[@KnightDriveTV]

In edit I decided to go a different direction....lol.

[@mad7stringer]

It sounds like PM Performance suffers from CDS (corvette d-bag syndrome)😂

[@KnightDriveTV]

Yes, its a dangerous disease, that I have seen spread in recent times as well.

[@mad7stringer]

I ordered a MaxDin for my C6 yesterday. When can I roughly expect it to ship?