Scosche intall kits. GM1590B vs GMT2409B

zzyzzx · 08-25-2008, 03:55 PM

There seesm to be 2 diferent Schosche kits for my car (1999 Alero). I am having trouble deciding why I would want to pick one over the other:

Scosche GM1583B:

Scosche GMT2409B:

The pricing of the 2409B is more (not by much) and appears ot have more parts. But I'm having trouble understanding why. It's refered to as a "multi-purpose" kit. In so far as I can tell, it also doesn't include the wiring harness or antenna adapter so I'm having trouble understanding why it even exists.

Quite frankly, I'd prefer a covered area where the pocket is, if it matters.

[ion] C2 · 08-25-2008, 03:59 PM

top one is what i have, looks best IMO. got mine free with my order from Crutchfield

zzyzzx · 08-25-2008, 04:12 PM

And there is also the SKGMT49-4, which cost several times what the above to cost, and is even different:

It says that it holds 4 CD's, but there isn't enough info or better pics for me to get a good idea as to why it costs so much more.

zzyzzx · 08-25-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by [ion] C2

top one is what i have, looks best IMO. got mine free with my order from Crutchfield

How do you know that? From what I can tell, they would look the same except one has extra parts for something I can not identify.

[ion] C2 · 08-25-2008, 04:22 PM

the visual design looks different, top one's right for sure

zzyzzx · 08-25-2008, 04:26 PM

One difference, just from the pictures is that the top oneonly seems to mount from the front where as the other two seem to mount in the back as well. That would seem to be sturdier.

rowdygls · 08-25-2008, 04:54 PM

The bottom one is most likely for more then one vehicle..hence why it looks like a tree with all of the extra mounting points

adam337 · 08-25-2008, 05:26 PM

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Description:
1992-up M-3000 Installation kit including 2002-up Pontiac Vibe / Toyota Matrix with 4 CD SK Drawer

are you sure that will fit the alero? if so im probably going to buy it sometime lol.... the 4 drawer one that is

AftermathAlero · 08-25-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zzyzzx

How do you know that? From what I can tell, they would look the same except one has extra parts for something I can not identify.

Mounting in the back? The instructions will tell you to cut those mounts off. We dont have mounts in the back. So the extra tabs will be useless.

I have an extra install kit. The first one you posted up; the Scosche GM1583B. I also have an antenna adapter & wiring harness. Looking for $20 shipped? (will separate for single item as well)

Let me know

adam337 · 08-26-2008, 12:30 AM

richie i need an antenna adapter how much shipped?

Nate's Alero · 08-26-2008, 01:00 AM

damn...why does not anyone like the stock radio!?!?! i think it sounds good

adam337 · 08-26-2008, 01:29 AM

...because its shit?

AftermathAlero · 08-26-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by adam337

richie i need an antenna adapter how much shipped?

pm sent!

AftermathAlero · 08-26-2008, 01:40 AM

Your part number is wrong for the first one. It is GM1583B. I have it sitting right here in front of me.

The correct GM1583B pic

I looked up the GM1509B
This is GM1509B

This is GM1590B as in the thread title

Let me know if u want the GM1583B install kit. $12.50 shipped to ur door.

Nate's Alero · 08-26-2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by adam337

...because its shit?

i dont think its bad.....better than most....way better than ford....and Wayyyyyy better than chevy... just my .02

zzyzzx · 08-26-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate's Alero

damn...why does not anyone like the stock radio!?!?! i think it sounds good

It does sound good, when it works.

And I'll probably take someone up on their offer on the the kit, but I have to pick out the stereo first. That and install a bunch of parts on my Escort (my Alero is my backup car). And if I'm going to buy a new one, I'm at least going to give serious consideration to getting one with HD radio.

Since a bunch of you do already have the 1583, can you give me measurements on the pockets? I'm thinking that it would be a good palce to mount a voltmeter gauge. I'm mostly interested in the height.

zzyzzx · 08-26-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by adam337

are you sure that will fit the alero? if so im probably going to buy it sometime lol.... the 4 drawer one that is

According to Scosche it does, for what that's worth. I'm not sure if anyone here has one like that (run over to picks of head units thread). I'd get one if I wasn't already looking for a place to put a voltmeter.

zzyzzx · 08-26-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AftermathAlero

Your part number is wrong for the first one. It is GM1583B. I have it sitting right here in front of me.

Thanks. It's been fixed. That's what I get for using a reseller's wrong picture instead of going directly to the manufacturer's site.

Trickyslick · 08-26-2008, 10:43 AM

Thats a damn good deal richie is offering I paid 70 just for the harness...I still need and antena extender....

AftermathAlero · 08-26-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zzyzzx

Since a bunch of you do already have the 1583, can you give me measurements on the pockets? I'm thinking that it would be a good palce to mount a voltmeter gauge. I'm mostly interested in the height.

The pocket measures out to about 1" height by 6 7/8" length