Scotsche Kit vs Metra Kit...Which is better

[Pkrimmer]

Hey All,

Just got my Scosche Kit today and installing with the metra radio that was with the one they were seeling with the metra kit. Anyone have trouble installing. I installed the rear camera and want to hook up to the radio kit. Is there any diagrams on the fourm for installation. Thanks Paul

Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

It's gonna be tricky. GM built the HVAC controls on the stereo. There isn't a great deal of room for a lot of buttons. Yes it blocks part of the two top gauges witch are trans temp and voltage. The touch screen is modern. I've followed the issues the Scosche had, that's why I waited till now to buy it. So far so good, all the controls work. If you think the styling sux, the Metra kit isn't any better. All in all these two kits are all we have for now. If something better comes out I'll get it. Might be me but painting the kit flat black makes it match the interior better.

[sherifdude]

I install my Scosche Kit and my pioneer 930bt and i cant my steering wheel control to work. everything is plug in and set on after market radio. any answer

[Inferno LSX]

Originally Posted by sherifdude

I install my Scosche Kit and my pioneer 930bt and i cant my steering wheel control to work. everything is plug in and set on after market radio. any answer

Try finding the new update for pioneer head units. One time I pushed the talk button in the wheel and everything stopped on the wheel. So I held the talk button down for 5 seconds then released and it was working again.

[=Stephens=]

The Alpine Dash kit is best IMO.

[Inferno LSX]

Is there a price difference between the Scosche and Alpine?

[sherifdude]

i see my radio has a Firmware Version 3.000 and i see pioneer has Update Version 3.001

[camarograna2]

Originally Posted by sherifdude

i see my radio has a Firmware Version 3.000 and i see pioneer has Update Version 3.001

Did u do the firmware update for the dash kit or do u know if it came with the latest and greatest?

[Inferno LSX]

If you update both the head unit and the kit let us know how it goes.

[Camarowguy]

Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

Is there a price difference between the Scosche and Alpine?

Ima have to go out on a limb and say by looking at your mod list....I don't think you really care if the alpine costs more!

[sherifdude]

yes, firmware been update from Scosche. i had to send my kit back to scosche because both fan buttons didnt lights

[Schmidty]

All three of them are . I would prefer the 2013 but if that doesn't come to fruition I would stick with my stock rather than ruin this beautiful car with one of those after market kits. But its all personal opinion. And you can install a sticker on your windshield and find a hate thread on it here. You will always hear from the nay-sayers.

[Caddyroger]

Originally Posted by sherifdude

yes, firmware been update from Scosche. i had to send my kit back to scosche because both fan buttons didnt lights

Did you wait about 10 before plugging the connectors in the scoshe dash unit? I have the Pioneer AVIC-130bt head unit and the steering wheels controls work ok.

[Matic]

The three kits may be hideous to some, but they aren't any worse than the disaster of the factory setup. at least with one of the kits you can have a really nice and functional head unit.

My scosch kit just came in the mail today. How do you do the firmware update? I am having this dealer installed, but I dont know if they will know to do that.

[camarograna2]

Originally Posted by Matic

The three kits may be hideous to some, but they aren't any worse than the disaster of the factory setup. at least with one of the kits you can have a really nice and functional head unit.

My scosch kit just came in the mail today. How do you do the firmware update? I am having this dealer installed, but I dont know if they will know to do that.

Just do like me and have the installer worry about it lol. Tech support for scosche is open Saturday so even if u do the install on Saturday ur installer could call them.