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02-02-2012, 05:44 PM
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Drives: Black 2SSRS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Metairie, LA
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Metra vs Scosche
Im in the process of upgrading my stock radio for one these dashkits. Im really trying to keep it as stock as possible, meaning which dashkit offers features to retain onstar and xm radio, steering wheel controls and the vehice system configuration. Also on any of these dash kits are you able to change the color on them to set it to the stock ABL lighting. Thanks!
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02-02-2012, 11:16 PM
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Hey get Scosche kit man I work at a shop in Lake Charles and we recently did a metra kit and after a few weeks the buttons start to stick on the bottom of the kit..l
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02-03-2012, 04:15 PM
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Drives: 2011 Red Jewel RS Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Indpls, IN
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The quality of Metra kits suck! I don't know about the alpine's but i've really been thinking of going back to my stock radio...
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02-04-2012, 11:36 AM
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Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Ashen Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
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To answer your questions:
Both will retain the OnStar functions, The Metra kit has the module included, the Scosche kit has it as an option. The factory XM tuner will not work with any aftermarket radio. The Scosche kit allows you to program operating functions like door locks, climate control etc, just like the factory radio....the Metra kit does not. The Metra kit has three color options on it's LCD display, red, green and blue, none of which match the factory lighting. The Scosche kit does not have this option. I have played with both kits, and believe me, the Scosche kit is MUCH better than the Metra. |
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02-04-2012, 05:09 PM
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Drives: Black 2SSRS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Metairie, LA
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Thanks for the write up jeffa! Very helpful
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02-05-2012, 07:44 PM
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Drives: 2011 Red Jewel RS Join Date: Jul 2011
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Your wrong about the metra display not matching the factory lighting. You have to customize the display color, the red,blue and green are the primary color buttons and you blend them to make any color you want. You sir didnt read the instruction manual 
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02-06-2012, 02:26 PM
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Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Los Angeles
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It does suck that the Scosche kit doesn't match lighting colors. And that the chimes sound like that of a toy. The other day I experienced the issue someone here mentioned where the chimes go off for no good reason and you have to open and close the passenger door, then restart ignition, or something to that effect...
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02-06-2012, 02:49 PM
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There are pros and cons on both units. You have to buy what suits you the most. I went with the Scosche because of LCD screen other that I would have went the Metra kit.
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02-06-2012, 11:51 PM
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Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Ashen Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2011
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02-07-2012, 12:18 AM
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02-07-2012, 08:24 AM
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Metra can also calculate any math problem you want. Lol
 Go for scosche OP! 
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02-07-2012, 09:49 AM
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02-07-2012, 10:01 AM
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