I got a free Scosche kit with my HU purchase. Should I just use it since it was free or is the Metra kit that much better?? I've got a Alpine 9885.

 

I used the Scosche and had no problems. Is it for a single or double DIN? I think the Metra is easier to integrate a double DIN, but I like the quality and finish on the Scosche.

 

Metra FTW!

 

Metra,
I tried to use a scosche at first on my 04, it was horrible. It would not even assemble properly

 

+1 on Metra!!!!!!

 

I've used Metra kits for my other cars and it fits like a glove.. NO probs whatsoever! Metra FTMFW!

 

...go Metra.

--Spike

 

Metra and I've had both. The pocket of the single DIN Scoshe kit kept falling out. The Metra single DIN part of the kit is all one piece. I was able to sell the single DIN piece that comes with the Metra kit.

 

what about the top portion of the single DIN metra set-up, it seems like most pictures I've seen on here make the receiver's steel sleeve visible. Is there any kit out there that iliminates this?

 

Here is a picture of my setup:



Configuration:
Clarion DXZ745MP
Metra double/single DIN mount with Metra bezel.

--Spike

 

Thanks Spike this picture cleared this issue for me. Guess the picture I saw was maybe a different kit. I see your set-up has the Metra-bezel; if you were to use the radio's bezel how would fitment look? & Another question is what about the depth of the radio, can this be adjusted?

 

This a 2003 Z so it's been awhile since the install. If I remember correctly, the radio depth can be adjusted. Looking closely at the picture you can see the fit isn't 100%, but it look pretty good.

--Spike

 

Metra for me. My single din fold out dvd HU looks good with the Metra.

 

Does either one sell a kit for two single din units instead of a whole double din?

 

I really wish there was a company that made a quality dash kit... Something that doesnt have any gaps and fits good. These $20 kits just dont seem to look good in our cars. I have tried the metra and it looks imo like crap, the AI creeks for some reason (maybe mine is defective?). Now im about to try the scosche, which i finally hope is atleast DECENT.

Maybe I am took picky, or should get a custom dash kit done. But for a $30k~ car, these $20 kits just are not cutting it imo

 

Yeah, fitment isn't perfect. I'm not sure what brand mine is. I bought it from Crutchfield.com...
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-8s61PSu...=120997602#Tab
Although, fitment on the HU kit isn't any worse than the fitment of the factory cubby door...

 

I had both on hand for my new HU install and ended up using the Scosche double din bezel over the metra. The figment was just a little bit better. If I was getting a single din radio I would have used the metra, It is a lot more robust then the Scosche single din kit.

My Advice, get both and try them they are cheap enough.