New Metra Dash Kit 99-3028S

[NOVAK]

New Metra Dash Kit for 5th Gen Camaro's w/ Touch Tronix. This kit is similar to the PAC but looks a lot nicer with laser etching. Works with factory NAV equipped 5th Gen's:











Metra Product Page

99-3028S Product Sheet

99-3028S Instructions

Description:

• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
• ISO DDIN radio provision
• Painted silver to match the factory finish
• Re-purposes the factory climate knobs for a factory look and feel
• Includes an Axxess interface, wiring harness, and antenna adapter
• Wiring and Antenna Connections
• Harness
• Axxess Interface Included
• Antenna Adapter
• Included with kit
• Steering wheel control interface
• Included with kit
• Backup Camera Retention
• BACKUPCAM-2 (sold separately)
• Personalization Menu LCD
• AX-LCD (sold separately)

[BAD DAB]

That’s tight!

[Snoman]

Looks great!

"This is a great product for your 3rd gen Camaro!"
- Sonic Electronics

[Marty Z]

Still has that "Sunken" look. Can't anyone move the opening a bit forward, or at least soften those edges, make it more flowing?

[paulsandhu]

Originally Posted by Marty Z

Still has that "Sunken" look. Can't anyone move the opening a bit forward, or at least soften those edges, make it more flowing?

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553940

I feel this is more of a flush design, less "after-markety"

[RenegadeXR]

What the heck, after all these years we're now getting all these dash kit options? Not that I'm complaining.

Here's a comparison I made incase it helps anybody make a purchasing decision:

Originally Posted by paulsandhu

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553940

I feel this is more of a flush design, less "after-markety"

To each their own, but the massive amount of exposed ports with HDMI front and center screams "aftermarket" to me. The fact that it's flush and not recessed is indeed nice, though.

[Marty Z]

I personally don't care about looking after-markety. Anything will look after-markety on the camaro since the design is so unique. I care more about it looking nice, having all needed functionality, and being a quality product. All these dash kits with the sunken HU just look wrong to me, even though I was about to buy the PAC unit since it was the least ugly. But now I will definitely be getting the maestro.

[paulsandhu]

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

What the heck, after all these years we're now getting all these dash kit options? Not that I'm complaining.

Here's a comparison I made incase it helps anybody make a purchasing decision:





To each their own, but the massive amount of exposed ports with HDMI front and center screams "aftermarket" to me. The fact that it's flush and not recessed is indeed nice, though.

Thanks for that graphic. Now that you mention it, the ports do stick out. I do like how the new Metra uses the original knobs, just not a fan of the recession. Guess we cant have everything.

[Cheap Guy]

Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

What the heck, after all these years we're now getting all these dash kit options? Not that I'm complaining.

Here's a comparison I made incase it helps anybody make a purchasing decision:





To each their own, but the massive amount of exposed ports with HDMI front and center screams "aftermarket" to me. The fact that it's flush and not recessed is indeed nice, though.

Thanks for posting the comparison. It’s not that I expect an aftermarket kit to look exactly like stock, but the Maestro kit is just plain ugly, IMO. If I were buying today I’d probably go with the Metra with the concern about them working the bugs out. But it’s definitely not enough for me to change from my PAC kit.

[RenegadeXR]

Originally Posted by NOVAK

This kit is similar to the PAC but looks a lot nicer with laser etching.

I just realized that the guy from the Sonic Electronix video misspoke quite a bit. He was commenting on how the HVAC controls feel stock when in reality... they are stock. You transplant them from your stock radio just like the PAC unit.

So far, not entirely sold on this Metra kit. It also looks a little over-stylized for my tastes. But still, good to have another option out there.

[Dizzy82]

After all the issues with previous Metra kits I’m hard pressed to trust this iteration.

[Leo72793]

Why cant they find a way to mimmick the mylink positioning. its fantastic. I would absolutely love that. Im hoping PACs integration of the elev8 from stinger being molded (not floating) will be nice in our cars.

[RenegadeXR]

Originally Posted by Leo72793

Why cant they find a way to mimmick the mylink positioning. its fantastic. I would absolutely love that. Im hoping PACs integration of the elev8 from stinger being molded (not floating) will be nice in our cars.

Because it's not technically a DIN form factor, at all. The screen on both the standard radio and MyLink is able to sit so high because it uses a proprietary faceplate that connects to the actual radio via a ribbon connector. As you said, to even make an aftermarket enclosure similar to the MyLink, it will require something similar to an Elev8 system where the screen and radio are separate.



Because PAC saw very healthy interest in this community due to how stock the RPK5-GM4101 looked, I would not be surprised if they are indeed making a MyLink clone. If you look at the Elev8 and compare it to a MyLink, it's an extremely similar button and knob setup except flipped upside down. They could easily adapt this into a new design and re-use a lot of internal parts.

[hammdo]

Sonic guy is off — keeps saying 3rd gen Camaro. Also it does not come with the knobs...

Kinda hard to take them seriously about products/support knowledge if you run into issues. I’d be looking for a different seller.

Also, Maestro kit uses the obd2 port - which makes it an issue for those of us who have that port in use.

Glad to see more options for sure...

Gotta see if Metra has their issues sorted out..

-Don