Aftermarket dash kit advice (PAC vs Scosche vs Metra) - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Cheap Guy · 06-14-2018, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N954

posting to follow and to ask: do you lose the chimes when you install an after market HU? I am in the same boat (2012 no mylink, boston acoustics & backup cam + sensors)

With the PAC kit you get a separate chime module to replace the factory turn signal and door chimes. It sounds a bit chintzy compared to the stock chime but it does the job.

Low Saturn · 06-14-2018, 04:06 PM

I'm pretty sure you retain the chimes with all three install kit options. The Scosche kit has them built-in, no separate module. They don't sound the same as stock, but not terrible either. The tone for the backup sensors is emitted through the same little speaker as the chimes. The clicking for the turn signals is as well.

ShadowYYZ · 06-16-2018, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRyder

My vote is for the Scosche 2.0 kit. Everything works well, love all the touch screens, and it looks the best imo.

How did u do push to start!? Please share where u got it

Cheap Guy · 06-16-2018, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N954

posting to follow and to ask: do you lose the chimes when you install an after market HU? I am in the same boat (2012 no mylink, boston acoustics & backup cam + sensors)

I can only speak for the PAC kit. A separate chime module comes with the kit.

mchaggis · 06-19-2018, 08:28 PM

I have PM'd Low Saturn about his install and am also keen on the Scosche 2.0 kit. I was going to go PAC but I like the look of this. One question.. It looks like it restricts the view of the lower gauges. Is this the case?
Anyone else used this kit?

Low Saturn · 06-19-2018, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mchaggis

I have PM'd Low Saturn about his install and am also keen on the Scosche 2.0 kit. I was going to go PAC but I like the look of this. One question.. It looks like it restricts the view of the lower gauges. Is this the case?
Anyone else used this kit?

I think it depends on how tall you are and how your seat is adjusted. I've read of all three install kits restricting the view of the gauge in one way or another. But in my case, it barely blocks them at all. I'll see if I can get a picture, keeping the camera lens where my eyes would be.

mexiken · 06-21-2018, 02:57 PM

I ended up going with the Scosche 2.0 (ITCGM01B) kit and a Kenwood Excelon DDX9905s head unit. Couldn't be happier!!!! It looks and works great!!!!

farm rat · 06-21-2018, 03:52 PM

Will either of these work in a 2011 1LS and will they give me the option to Bluetooth through them?

mexiken · 06-23-2018, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farm rat

Will either of these work in a 2011 1LS and will they give me the option to Bluetooth through them?

Yes and yes

mchaggis · 06-23-2018, 03:50 PM

Are the double touch screens adjustable for brightness? I hate bright interior lights at night.

salva · 06-23-2018, 11:46 PM

The scosche kit looks like after-market crap. The PAC looks 100% better.

Low Saturn · 06-24-2018, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salva

The scosche kit looks like after-market crap. The PAC looks 100% better.

I disagree.

mchaggis · 06-25-2018, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Saturn

I disagree too. This install doesn't look cheap, aftermarket or crappy.
As much as I like the PAC unit, coz it does look great, I too went with the Scosche 2.0 kit. I just liked the clean modern look of the touch screens. And it's different. Anyway parts are on the way, a new Kenwood DDX9018DABS is coming so all I need now is a decent well priced rear view camera.

mexiken · 06-25-2018, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mchaggis

Are the double touch screens adjustable for brightness? I hate bright interior lights at night.

Yes. You can adjust the color scheme (day or night) and also, the brightness of each one.

06-14-2018, 04:06 PM	#16
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	I'm pretty sure you retain the chimes with all three install kit options. The Scosche kit has them built-in, no separate module. They don't sound the same as stock, but not terrible either. The tone for the backup sensors is emitted through the same little speaker as the chimes. The clicking for the turn signals is as well. __________________

06-21-2018, 02:57 PM	#21
mexiken Drives: Sofia: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 409 View My Garage	I ended up going with the Scosche 2.0 (ITCGM01B) kit and a Kenwood Excelon DDX9905s head unit. Couldn't be happier!!!! It looks and works great!!!! Attached Images __________________ Interior: 2-tone gray interior, Blue Dome and trunk lights, L.A. Dodgers floor mats (to come: footwell lighting) Exterior: Sunroof, custom painted gray stripes, vinyl Bowtie emblem decals, Holographic Transformer decals, white license plate LED lights Sounds: Stock highs, Alpine MRX-M100 amp mated to a 12" JL Audio W3 in a ****** Stealth enclosure Engine/Performance**: Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Rx Catch Can painted IBM, (to come: JacFab CAI, muffler delete/Flowmasters)

06-21-2018, 03:52 PM	#22
farm rat Drives: 2011 Vistory Red 1LS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 487	Will either of these work in a 2011 1LS and will they give me the option to Bluetooth through them? __________________ The Original Farm Rat 2011 1LS M6 Victory Red Sold 1967 Coupe Green and White 1969 SS 396 Hugger Orange 1969 Z/28 All original White with deluxe interior 1970 RS Blue 1978 Coupe Fugly Green 1978 WS-6 Trans-Am Factory 4 speed 1985 IROC-Z Red

06-19-2018, 08:28 PM	#19
mchaggis Drives: 2011 L99 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 120	I have PM'd Low Saturn about his install and am also keen on the Scosche 2.0 kit. I was going to go PAC but I like the look of this. One question.. It looks like it restricts the view of the lower gauges. Is this the case? Anyone else used this kit?

06-23-2018, 03:50 PM	#24
mchaggis Drives: 2011 L99 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 120	Are the double touch screens adjustable for brightness? I hate bright interior lights at night.

06-23-2018, 11:46 PM	#25
salva Drives: 2014 LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 95	The scosche kit looks like after-market crap. The PAC looks 100% better.