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MrFreeman · 04-09-2012, 08:41 PM

Hello all. I'm planning on replacing the factory radio in a 2012 Camaro but before I did that I wanted to get some recommendations along with a better idea of what exactly was needed and any possible downsides. I've read a lot of threads and seen some mention of some issues that may come up but wanted to just make sure.

So I suppose for recommendations (I was really hoping to spend about $1k or less). I saw some different options but wasn't sure if there was anything cheaper. So what I'm looking for was:
1. Backup camera support
2. GPS support (not the Garmin iPhone app. An actual GPS)
3. HD radio (nice but not required if it makes a large jump in price)
4. Bluetooth (Both Handsfree and streaming (A2DP))
5. XM
6. Onstar
7. Steering wheel controls

Now on to the most important part. What all I would need. I just want to make sure I take everything into account.
1. Scosche kit (obviously)
2. Radio (again obvious)
3. Backup camera
4. Onstar module for the radio
5. Steering wheel control module (I saw an alpine kit on crutchfield which supposedly had this included. I'm just assuming that's based solely on the radio?)
6. Antenna adapter (Included with the kit? Or is this separate?)

Now the questions:
1. The shark fin XM antenna. Is there an adapter that would allow you to use that or would you have to run a different antenna? (Such as this http://www.myradiostore.com/antennas...gm-single.html)
2. The factory microphone. Can you use that? It seems as though you have to use the one that comes with the radio. How big are those generally? Best place to put them?
3. You can't control the Onstar volume except with the sterring wheel controls correct?
4. Are there any other little quirks or gotchas?
5. Recommendations for the best prices? Crutchfield only seems to have the Alpine kit which is a little more than I wanted to spend but some ideas on what works best would be awesome. DoubleD Mods seems to have a good selection as well along with all the required parts (I think).

Basically any thoughts, inputs, and experience would be appreciated. I just want to make sure I know what I'm going to get myself into before I put the money down. Thanks in advance.

04-09-2012, 08:41 PM	#1
MrFreeman Drives: a Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: a Posts: 26	Scosche/Alpine kit questions and recommendations Hello all. I'm planning on replacing the factory radio in a 2012 Camaro but before I did that I wanted to get some recommendations along with a better idea of what exactly was needed and any possible downsides. I've read a lot of threads and seen some mention of some issues that may come up but wanted to just make sure. So I suppose for recommendations (I was really hoping to spend about $1k or less). I saw some different options but wasn't sure if there was anything cheaper. So what I'm looking for was: 1. Backup camera support 2. GPS support (not the Garmin iPhone app. An actual GPS) 3. HD radio (nice but not required if it makes a large jump in price) 4. Bluetooth (Both Handsfree and streaming (A2DP)) 5. XM 6. Onstar 7. Steering wheel controls Now on to the most important part. What all I would need. I just want to make sure I take everything into account. 1. Scosche kit (obviously) 2. Radio (again obvious) 3. Backup camera 4. Onstar module for the radio 5. Steering wheel control module (I saw an alpine kit on crutchfield which supposedly had this included. I'm just assuming that's based solely on the radio?) 6. Antenna adapter (Included with the kit? Or is this separate?) Now the questions: 1. The shark fin XM antenna. Is there an adapter that would allow you to use that or would you have to run a different antenna? (Such as this http://www.myradiostore.com/antennas...gm-single.html) 2. The factory microphone. Can you use that? It seems as though you have to use the one that comes with the radio. How big are those generally? Best place to put them? 3. You can't control the Onstar volume except with the sterring wheel controls correct? 4. Are there any other little quirks or gotchas? 5. Recommendations for the best prices? Crutchfield only seems to have the Alpine kit which is a little more than I wanted to spend but some ideas on what works best would be awesome. DoubleD Mods seems to have a good selection as well along with all the required parts (I think). Basically any thoughts, inputs, and experience would be appreciated. I just want to make sure I know what I'm going to get myself into before I put the money down. Thanks in advance.