Anyone concerned about longevity of the Scosch or Alpine dash unit? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OHIOSS · 01-29-2012, 08:06 PM

I've read about several failures of the Scosche touch screen dash kit. The last think I want to do is to install it and have to pull it back out again in a month or ever.

I have the Scosche unit on order but I'm not sure if I am going to install it right away. I want to see how many more failures there are the latest release.

Russ

OHIOSS · 01-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Thanks guys for the answer to my question. That's kinda what I was thinking is the OEM radio is part of an assembly.

Moderator's please delete this thread.

Russ

Double D Mods · 01-29-2012, 08:12 PM

I had a customer with a screen failure Russ
Scosche is sending them a new screen

Myself
The Metra kit is better quality and has all the features covered(on star)

Caddyroger · 01-29-2012, 08:55 PM

The Metra kits has been for awhile so it has a track record. It been reported here that the lcd backlight has stopped working. The Scosche kit is not even a month old so it can not have a track record. I know one one so far had it exchanged. You have to wait about 6 months to more accurate results. Mine should be here tomorrow and be installed in the next couple of weeks.

DJ UNKNOWN · 01-29-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D Mods

I had a customer with a screen failure Russ
Scosche is sending them a new screen

Myself
The Metra kit is better quality and has all the features covered(on star)

The metra kit is Not High Quality!!!

Double D Mods · 01-29-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ UNKNOWN

The metra kit is Not High Quality!!!

I said better not High quality

Its better than the Scosche I will say that

OHIOSS · 01-29-2012, 09:25 PM

I have read about 8 failures on start up with the Scosche touch screen. I think that says it doesn't have a good track record. I can't imagine getting it installed only to have to pull out again a month. I am having mine installed by a local car audio company. I would have to pay to have it removed, and pay again to have it re-installed.

Russ

Caddyroger · 01-29-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHIOSS

I have read about 8 failures on start up with the Scosche touch screen. I think that says it doesn't have a good track record. I can't imagine getting it installed only to have to pull out again a month. I am having mine installed by a local car audio company. I would have to pay to have it removed, and pay again to have it re-installed.

Russ

Where have you read this? I might have to rethink about installing the kit. Even if i am going to install it my self.

OHIOSS · 01-29-2012, 10:39 PM

There is about 4 people on Camaro5, a few more on another Camaro website.

Amarr014 · 01-29-2012, 11:52 PM

my scosche installed fine and is working well. i love it

Kevinshawnm · 01-30-2012, 08:17 AM

I know Scoshe developed the design of the Alpine kit, Did they do the electronics too, If so why?

DJ UNKNOWN · 01-30-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D Mods

I said better not High quality

Its better than the Scosche I will say that

That's highly debatable! Your talking to someone who's on his 4th metra kit in six months, I've made thread after thread of each failure

=Stephens= · 01-30-2012, 12:24 PM

I have the Alpine kit and it is working perfect.

DJ UNKNOWN · 01-30-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I have the Alpine kit and it is working perfect.

That's what I thought with my metra kits too! You need to atleast give it six months then get back with us. Maybe we can bump this thread back up then and see what everyone has to say......

01-29-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Anyone concerned about longevity of the Scosch or Alpine dash unit? I've read about several failures of the Scosche touch screen dash kit. The last think I want to do is to install it and have to pull it back out again in a month or ever. I have the Scosche unit on order but I'm not sure if I am going to install it right away. I want to see how many more failures there are the latest release. Russ

01-29-2012, 08:55 PM	#4
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	The Metra kits has been for awhile so it has a track record. It been reported here that the lcd backlight has stopped working. The Scosche kit is not even a month old so it can not have a track record. I know one one so far had it exchanged. You have to wait about 6 months to more accurate results. Mine should be here tomorrow and be installed in the next couple of weeks. __________________ Caddy

01-29-2012, 11:52 PM	#10
Amarr014 BAD BEE Drives: very fast! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Daytona Posts: 686 View My Garage	my scosche installed fine and is working well. i love it __________________ 2011 V6 LS M6 \| straight piped \| HIDs \| Injen CAI\| 75 Shot NX nitrous\|Trifecta Tune\|RX ported TB,IM and matched heads, Isolator\| RX Catch Can \| AAC Red Halos \| AAC Red interior lighting \| Red bowties \| 15% tint \| Tinted Tails \| SS wheels and tires \| SS tips\| Cat delete\| Arc audio 10's\| ******** box\|Scosche&kenwood\|

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01-29-2012, 08:12 PM	#2
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Thanks guys for the answer to my question. That's kinda what I was thinking is the OEM radio is part of an assembly. Moderator's please delete this thread. Russ

01-29-2012, 08:12 PM	#3
Double D Mods Drives: 2012 Grand Sport Convertible Vette Join Date: May 2011 Location: DD MODS Kieler, Wi Posts: 583	I had a customer with a screen failure Russ Scosche is sending them a new screen Myself The Metra kit is better quality and has all the features covered(on star)

01-29-2012, 09:25 PM	#7
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I have read about 8 failures on start up with the Scosche touch screen. I think that says it doesn't have a good track record. I can't imagine getting it installed only to have to pull out again a month. I am having mine installed by a local car audio company. I would have to pay to have it removed, and pay again to have it re-installed. Russ

01-29-2012, 10:39 PM	#9
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	There is about 4 people on Camaro5, a few more on another Camaro website.

01-30-2012, 08:17 AM	#11
Kevinshawnm Biggz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 567	I know Scoshe developed the design of the Alpine kit, Did they do the electronics too, If so why?

01-30-2012, 12:24 PM	#13
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	I have the Alpine kit and it is working perfect.