Metra Kit Installs

[phenixdragon]

Originally Posted by GJG

For those that have installed the Metra.....how well does it match the stock interior trim?

Looks as good as stock. have you seen the pictures posted?

[Nitroman28]

Originally Posted by phenixdragon

Took me awhile to get the steering wheel controls to work too. I had to manually set each button to get it to work.

My biggest complaint is that the LCD is terrible at night. I like to have my dash as dim as possible and I just have it with 1 tick up where the doors just light up. But the Metra LCD I couldn't tell half of the icons on there so something like AC, I can't tell if it's on or off. I had to change it to a greenish color which works but doesn't match as I would like it. If I turn up the dash brightness all the way, the LCD looks great, but everything else is bright too.

I got the the lcd to match, It's the blue buttons I don't like.

For the steering wheel controls, It says a red led will flash in the main box but I dont see an led coming on. I called and they told me the same thing as the directions. I took the box apart and still no light.

[phenixdragon]

Originally Posted by Nitroman28

I got the the lcd to match, It's the blue buttons I don't like.

For the steering wheel controls, It says a red led will flash in the main box but I don’t see an led coming on. I called and they told me the same thing as the directions. I took the box apart and still no light.

I can get the blue to match, I just can't see most of the icons on the LCD at night. I just wish the LCD could be changed on the brightness independently of the rest of the dash.

A few weeks ago for some reason my steering wheel controls just stopped working. I know that I did have to manually configure each to get the LCD to show up. Took me like 30 minutes just to get that LCD to show up, maybe even longer since I couldn’t even find the LCD on the box. But I would image calling them for help would get it solved for you but I guess it didn’t. Maybe you got a bad kit? My first kit was bad on the bezel, the door lock (or unlock) would stick but got an RMA as quickly as new kits came in stock from the place I bought it from. I think I have a lifetime warranty. I'd be upset if I couldn't them to work. I am so use to having those controls and they are there and supposed to work. I just wish GM put them on the other side of the steering wheel and the cruise control controls on the right side, like every other car I have ever owned. My left hand is always on the wheel and I like having that quick access to the controls since my hand is always touching next to them, but that's just my personal preference.

[GJG]

Originally Posted by phenixdragon

Looks as good as stock. have you seen the pictures posted?

i have....just wanted some first hand opinions....

i ordered my Metra and Kenwood this week......should have ordered last week so i'd have a project for the long weekend....

btw.....can u email the boot up logo to me?

thanks!

[xxlbeerz]

Originally Posted by phenixdragon

You should have wiring harness with your radio. If not, than you need to buy one as you would with any other kit.

I think what he means is...

The radio will have a harness that plugs into the back of the radio with wires sticking out.
Does the metra kit include a harness to connect these wires to the stock plugs?

[GJG]

i haven't seen the kit yet,,,,but i did sleep at a holiday inn express once so.......

i am guessing the Metra plugs up to a/c etc harness and only houses the radio.....the radio will plug up to the Camaro's radio harness.....

[augustst8607]

harness for the radio and heat/ac controlls are in the kit, you don't have to cut any wires in the dash the harnesses plug directly into them, you will need an antenna adapter for the radio.

[GJG]

Originally Posted by augustst8607

harness for the radio and heat/ac controlls are in the kit, you don't have to cut any wires in the dash the harnesses plug directly into them, you will need an antenna adapter for the radio.

i should have stay'd another nite....

[phenixdragon]

Originally Posted by torresfebles

Hey phenixdeagon. Where did u get the wallpaper for the radio " camaro ss"?

Made it myself. PM me your email addy if you want me to email it to you. It's too large to upload it to the forums.

[phenixdragon]

Originally Posted by GJG

i have....just wanted some first hand opinions....

i ordered my Metra and Kenwood this week......should have ordered last week so i'd have a project for the long weekend....

btw.....can u email the boot up logo to me?

thanks!

Sorry for the delay, I just sent it via email.

[GJG]

Originally Posted by phenixdragon

Sorry for the delay, I just sent it via email.

Thanks!
Question...is it good to go as is? Ie: formated etc correctly?

[GJG]

Originally Posted by augustst8607

more of the infamous metra and kenwood install shots. definitely make sure you have the antenna adapter before you start. part number: 40-eu55. also installed the sirius receiver.

i am getting ready to do the Kenwood/Metra install and have a question.

What does the electrical lead on the 40-eu55 adapter connect to? is there a lead off the radio?

I have not studied the install manuals yet, so forgive me if this is a simple answer!

[phenixdragon]

Originally Posted by GJG

Thanks!
Question...is it good to go as is? Ie: formated etc correctly?

That is correct.

[augustst8607]

40-eu55 adapter for your radio antenna....