Which one of all DUAL DIN mods is the best? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nickswe · 05-12-2013, 03:48 PM

So I have a Camaro 2012 with the original radio and now I want to install a touch screen and run a custom linux distribution in my car. The thing is I need to convert it to a dual DIN installation first.

Question is, which one should I choose from all the different ones?

To be honest, I do not think that any of them looks very quality-ish. So I need your advice to choose the one that has the best quality and that provides all functions.

These are the ones that I've found myself so far:

1. Metra Kit
2. Scosche Kit

Any inputs or reviews would be appreciated!

crashprime · 05-12-2013, 04:33 PM

Keep the stock head unit. Both look cheap as hell.

zkdreads · 05-12-2013, 04:45 PM

metra is my vote!

nickswe · 05-12-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by crashprime

Keep the stock head unit. Both look cheap as hell.

That has been my view on it so far too... But I would really like to have my Debian running in my car with all my stuff in it to feel like home

And then the stock is not an option anylonger.

nickswe · 05-12-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zkdreads

metra is my vote!

Could you develop that further? What are your own experiences regarding the both?

Hamilton2400 · 05-12-2013, 04:59 PM

I love my scosche kit. Metra kit looks cheap with all the buttons.
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Hamilton2400 · 05-12-2013, 05:00 PM

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zkdreads · 05-12-2013, 05:01 PM

i guess they both have there downfalls, i think the look of the schosce is too big and it kinda covers the gauges(if you have them). i have never had the schocse kit but i think the metra kit just looks and flows better with the car.

Dizzy82 · 05-12-2013, 05:09 PM

I want the Scosche Kit, however this thread discussing some of it's problems scares me.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246752

nickswe · 05-12-2013, 05:30 PM

Seems like neither Scosche or Metra is anything to have... They seem to have too much of issues. Very odd that nothing of quality exists... I guess I will have to wait for a while or figure out something myself.

Hamilton2400 · 05-12-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

I want the Scosche Kit, however this thread discussing some of it's problems scares me.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246752

For what it's worth, I've had my scosche kit for a year and a half now with no issues what so ever.

zkdreads · 05-12-2013, 06:12 PM

both have issues. just depends on the issue your willing to deal with. some people say with metra kit it doesnt work good with stereo controls, i have no stereo controls so i dont care, or you just use the volume on your dash. just all depends

Eich · 05-13-2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nickswe

Seems like neither Scosche or Metra is anything to have... They seem to have too much of issues. Very odd that nothing of quality exists... I guess I will have to wait for a while or figure out something myself.

I think that manufacturers of these things have determined a price point that they think people will pay and at that price point, high quality isn't possible.

My only hope for something of decent quality that looks like it belongs in the car is a retrofit of MyLink, which only one person that I know of (2SS on this forum) is working on. Otherwise, for now, I'm stuck with the Metra kit.

My Metra kit has been working well for 18 months now EXCEPT for the backlight, which has a mind of it's own. Most of the time, it changes to an awful looking orange color. Other times, it's the correct color that I set it to. And other times, it flickers like it's going to go out completely, which is what has happened to most people who have owned it. I purchased my Metra kit from Amazon. When the backlight started going nutz, I contacted Amazon. They told me to deal with the manufacturer for warranty claims. I then contacted Metra, who promptly told me that I have to deal with Amazon for all warranty claims. I gave up trying to force the hand of either party and am just living with it now (out of warranty) until I can put something better in the car.

Rizzo · 05-13-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nickswe

Question is, which one should I choose from all the different ones?

There are a number of us that have electrical issues with the Scosche:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246752

05-12-2013, 03:48 PM	#1
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 489	Which one of all DUAL DIN mods is the best? So I have a Camaro 2012 with the original radio and now I want to install a touch screen and run a custom linux distribution in my car. The thing is I need to convert it to a dual DIN installation first. Question is, which one should I choose from all the different ones? To be honest, I do not think that any of them looks very quality-ish. So I need your advice to choose the one that has the best quality and that provides all functions. These are the ones that I've found myself so far: 1. Metra Kit 2. Scosche Kit Any inputs or reviews would be appreciated! __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

05-12-2013, 04:45 PM	#3
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	metra is my vote! __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

05-12-2013, 05:01 PM	#8
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	i guess they both have there downfalls, i think the look of the schosce is too big and it kinda covers the gauges(if you have them). i have never had the schocse kit but i think the metra kit just looks and flows better with the car. __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

05-12-2013, 05:09 PM	#9
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	I want the Scosche Kit, however this thread discussing some of it's problems scares me. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246752 __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

05-12-2013, 05:30 PM	#10
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 489	Seems like neither Scosche or Metra is anything to have... They seem to have too much of issues. Very odd that nothing of quality exists... I guess I will have to wait for a while or figure out something myself. __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

05-12-2013, 04:33 PM	#2
crashprime Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 171	Keep the stock head unit. Both look cheap as hell.

05-12-2013, 04:59 PM	#6
Hamilton2400 Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra/2015 GMC Acadia Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cookeville TN Posts: 722 View My Garage	I love my scosche kit. Metra kit looks cheap with all the buttons.

05-12-2013, 05:00 PM	#7
Hamilton2400 Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra/2015 GMC Acadia Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cookeville TN Posts: 722 View My Garage	Sorry about that being sideways. My phone won't turn it the other way.

05-12-2013, 06:12 PM	#12
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	both have issues. just depends on the issue your willing to deal with. some people say with metra kit it doesnt work good with stereo controls, i have no stereo controls so i dont care, or you just use the volume on your dash. just all depends __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!