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Topdown · 12-17-2010, 01:09 PM

seems like we have been hearing and waiting for the Scosche kit for a long while... which makes me take a "believe it when I see it" stance.

xxlbeerz · 12-17-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ D-REK

I have never had any issues with mine all my interior lighting is red and with the blue in the doors and on the Metra it looks great and the A/C girl is just cool

Yeah, I dunno what people are talking about with the LCD, I can see it fine all the time, even dimmed down some. Maybe because I made mine match the indiglo color instead of red.

I will need to fix the light leak though from the LCD when I finish up my install.

ITGuy11 · 12-20-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenWithEnvy

Scosche will be releasing a double din kit at the end of January or early February.
Here's a pic:

Damn, that looks good! Much better than the Metra.

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 12-21-2010, 04:03 PM

I just installed the metra kit with a double din screen. thing works great, much better than having the stock radio and knobs. The LCD really isn't that bad, you may not be able to read it perfect at a glance, but there's nothing on there that you don't know what it is... You can tell where everythings at. I have it set to bright red too so it's probably even harder to see but the whole kit looks great, functions great!

I worked with Dave who designed the interface for metra and he made the sound even better in my car by just plugging up to his software program. So, metra certainly can improve if they'd like too, but the kit is perfect, keeps the factory look which I love. That other new system coming out looks too big and unnecessary.

You will not be disappointed by the metra kit, hands down.

mcarney · 12-25-2010, 03:44 PM

Thanks for all the responses guys, I really appreciate it.

NFERGY 2011 RJT · 01-30-2011, 07:41 PM

what type radio`s did you guys buy??

2010_BumbleBee · 01-31-2011, 01:06 AM

Hmmmm. I have all the stuff and dreading the install. Looks like METRA assumes your installing amps and NOT using the factory setup. This might pose a problem for those who want a NEW head unit and NOT new amps, like me... I love the knobs though... Grrr

GJG · 01-31-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_BumbleBee

Hmmmm. I have all the stuff and dreading the install. Looks like METRA assumes your installing amps and NOT using the factory setup. This might pose a problem for those who want a NEW head unit and NOT new amps, like me... I love the knobs though... Grrr

not true.....OEM amps are accounted for....

zeedude · 07-24-2011, 08:56 PM

just ordered my metra kit

ChvyBoss · 07-25-2011, 08:01 PM

Have had my metra kit for almost a year. Loving it and no problems or complaints.

toyboy1980 · 07-25-2011, 09:27 PM

I installed mine a couple weeks ago. I've had no problems, and don't really get why people think it looks bad. I think it looks pretty damn good with my 7" Pioneer.

camaro2lt · 07-25-2011, 10:25 PM

i just got mine today all i need is a head unit

iMONEY · 07-26-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by toyboy1980

I installed mine a couple weeks ago. I've had no problems, and don't really get why people think it looks bad. I think it looks pretty damn good with my 7" Pioneer.

I agree. I just can't get my steering wheel controls to work. I installed it in the 3mm" spot above the usb port in the back. Read the instructions a 100 times, but no led light comes on on the display. And what display the metra display?

heres a diagram of where I plugged the steering wheel control to back of stereo in red

toyboy1980 · 07-26-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by iMONEY

I agree. I just can't get my steering wheel controls to work. I installed it in the 3mm" spot above the usb port in the back. Read the instructions a 100 times, but no led light comes on on the display. And what display the metra display?

heres a diagram of where I plugged the steering wheel control to back of stereo in red

Hmmm...that's weird. To answer your question, the red light is on the little black Axxess box, not on the actual Metra dash piece. I also had to do the force learn process, as it didn't detect correctly the first time. If that doesn't work out, I would have to assume that there is a wiring mistake somewhere. All you can really do is pull it back out and double check you wiring matches between the harnesses.

12-17-2010, 01:09 PM	#29
Topdown The wait is over! Drives: 2010 Camaro, IOM, L99, Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 1,081	seems like we have been hearing and waiting for the Scosche kit for a long while... which makes me take a "believe it when I see it" stance. __________________ Ordered - 4/17/2010 Delivered - 5/29/2010 AlphaDamp CLD Mat - Get more Sound Deadening with less Sound Deadener

12-21-2010, 04:03 PM	#32
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,398 View My Garage	I just installed the metra kit with a double din screen. thing works great, much better than having the stock radio and knobs. The LCD really isn't that bad, you may not be able to read it perfect at a glance, but there's nothing on there that you don't know what it is... You can tell where everythings at. I have it set to bright red too so it's probably even harder to see but the whole kit looks great, functions great! I worked with Dave who designed the interface for metra and he made the sound even better in my car by just plugging up to his software program. So, metra certainly can improve if they'd like too, but the kit is perfect, keeps the factory look which I love. That other new system coming out looks too big and unnecessary. You will not be disappointed by the metra kit, hands down. __________________

12-25-2010, 03:44 PM	#33
mcarney Drives: SSRS CGM LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 433	Thanks for all the responses guys, I really appreciate it. __________________ When you're really good in a past life, you come back as yourself.

07-25-2011, 08:01 PM	#38
ChvyBoss THAT BOOST TURNS HEADS Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SOCAL Posts: 2,084 View My Garage	Have had my metra kit for almost a year. Loving it and no problems or complaints. __________________ SoCal HT5 ENOUGH SAID

07-25-2011, 09:27 PM	#39
toyboy1980 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nashville, TN (Antioch/La Vergne) Posts: 359	I installed mine a couple weeks ago. I've had no problems, and don't really get why people think it looks bad. I think it looks pretty damn good with my 7" Pioneer. __________________ Mods: RX Catch Can / MRT Version 2.0 Exhaust / RotoFab CAI / Apex Motorsports Scoop + Windshield Washer Bottle Relocation / Hurst "HardDrive" Plate / Mud Guards / Heritage Grill + Street Scene Lower Valance / Metra Kit + Pioneer AVIC Z120BT / AAC "Ghosted" LED Concept Side Markers / P13W Plasma LED Bulbs + DRL Harness

01-30-2011, 07:41 PM	#34
NFERGY 2011 RJT Drives: 2011 2LT RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vinton,Va Posts: 1,150	what type radio`s did you guys buy??

01-31-2011, 01:06 AM	#35
2010_BumbleBee 2010 Camaro SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 155	Hmmmm. I have all the stuff and dreading the install. Looks like METRA assumes your installing amps and NOT using the factory setup. This might pose a problem for those who want a NEW head unit and NOT new amps, like me... I love the knobs though... Grrr

07-24-2011, 08:56 PM	#37
zeedude Drives: 11/SSRS 09/STANG GT 05 LOTUS ELISE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WEST PALM BEACH FL. Posts: 6	just ordered my metra kit

07-25-2011, 10:25 PM	#40
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	i just got mine today all i need is a head unit __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

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