Rocket Man's 2008 Bagged CC Silverado Build AKA "THE MACHINE"
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Yes, SWC, Onstar, amp or not, etc. plus it hooks into the OBDII port (actually you hardwire it into 2 wires from the back of the connector) so the HU can display tons of info (which a full-screen HU might but IDK because mine just had an AM/FM/CD). Through the maestro, it can display screens like full engine gauges, vehicle info screen with TPMS, climate control, parking assist, etc. Things that are controllable can be done through the HU. The Pioneer has a data connector on the back just for the Maestro. All in one box that's about the size of a PAC SWC. Plus it's programmable so if you want to do things like bypass your factory amp, delete OnStar or not use parking assist you can do that. You hook it to your computer and go to their website, then it sees what unit you have and asks for your vehicle info and what HU you have and walks you through your options. It's pretty damn nice.
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Actually the pocket back there is a perfect fit to slide the Maestro in and then tuck the wiring harness in. After doing it the second or third time I realized it was perfect if I did it right. On another note, I ended up using one of my old installer tricks to get the wiring down on the driver side- a speedo cable. Anybody ever use one of these for fishing wires down?
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Today was pretty productive. I started by replacing the rear bumper step pads with the aftermarket ones I bought. I was a bit worried they wouldn't fit right since all 3 pieces were the same price as one piece of the OEM stuff but they fit perfect. It was a bit hard but I marked on top where the clips were underneath so I knew where to push down. I think it looks good with the black parts. I dressed them up with Silk Shine and they really shine. Nothing like new parts. Plus it's awesome that the tailgate works and actually lays all the way down.
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While I was working, my stubby antenna showed up but of course the threads were wrong so I drilled and tapped it to fit. Then I decided to install the backup cam and found a hole through the passenger floorboard that the builders had used, so the cable went through there. Then I just aired it up and climbed under and used some zip-tied it all the way back. I wired power and ground off the backup light. Then it just came down to mounting the camera. I cut the back off the spare tire hoist access and shoved the cam in, then did my best to center a small hole in the center of the lens, through the cover. Once I got the small hole in the right place, I drilled it out to 5/8" and used some wood shims to temp the cam in. Then instead of using the stupid ring thing to hold the assembly in, I screwed it to the truck. The screws can't be seen when the cover is closed. Then I leveled the truck and adjusted the cam until it was perfect, and then filled the areas around the cam with black silicone and left the shims in place until that cures, then I'll pull the cam and finish siliconing the back. It came out nice; pretty stealthy and it works perfect.
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Here's the cam views at ride height and aired out.
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Also my Tech II showed up today. Looks like I'll be able to troubleshoot my airbag and abs problems. There goes that crazy turn-my-pic-sideways crap again. I'll leave that one.
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Tonyrodz
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Which one did you get?
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It's one of the clones but I bought it from a US Ebay seller. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tech2-II-s...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
