Scosche intall kits. GM1590B vs GMT2409B

[zzyzzx]

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:

http://www.scosche.com/ecom/images/product/86.9454.300x200.GM1583B.jpg




Scosche GMT2409B:

http://www.clarityelectronics.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/GMT2049B.jpg


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]

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

[zzyzzx]

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


http://www.scosche.com/ecom/images/product/150.9582.300x200.SKGMT49-4.jpg

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]

C2;382295']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]

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

[zzyzzx]

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]

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]

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]

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]

richie i need an antenna adapter how much shipped?

[Nate's Alero]

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

[adam337]

...because its shit?

[AftermathAlero]

richie i need an antenna adapter how much shipped?

pm sent!

[AftermathAlero]

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
http://www.bnotions.com/photos/GM1583B-2T.jpg




I looked up the GM1509B
This is GM1509B

http://www.electronicsporium.com/ProductImages/SISGM1509B.jpg

This is GM1590B as in the thread title
http://www.wholesaleconnection.com/site/media/images/8862.jpg

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

[Nate's Alero]

...because its shit?

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

[zzyzzx]

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]

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]

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]

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

[AftermathAlero]

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

[Malix]

Ehem,

I vote for stock lol >_<

PS- Malix got his stereo stolen T_T...replaced with stock :P

[zzyzzx]

I know I still think the stock ones look the nicest. But even with the 1" high pocket, I don't see fitting in a standard 1.5" auto gauge. I'll have to find something rectangular shaped.

Maybe something like this mounted in the pocket area:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STINGER-SVMB-BLUE-DIGITAL-VOLTAGE-METER-GAUGE_W0QQitemZ150284875245QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m150284875245&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

http://a763.g.akamai.net/7/763/1644/2/app.infopia.com/img/image/fp/VPID/1458839/img2/img.jpg

I'm not sure if I'd want something with the stupid company name so prominent though.


Or maybe something like this if it happens to fit.
http://www.bbburma.net/HowTo/TimeVoltageTempGauge_Install/100_1973_Gauge_AsPurchased.jpg

[AftermathAlero]

i did that already. U'll cut out the pocket tho.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/Aftermathalero/interior%20shoot/DSC01792.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/Aftermathalero/interior%20shoot/DSC03085.jpg

[itsbmw]

^^ that's hot ;) I want that :)

[zzyzzx]

^^ that's hot ;) I want that :)

I want that too. I was wondering if AftermathAlero took any pics while they were doing it.

[meadus101]

I want richie's Car.


hehe.

[zzyzzx]

I'm also thinking that without the pocket, there is more room there for the wiring as well. Seeing how there isn't much depth there.

[AftermathAlero]

I'm also thinking that without the pocket, there is more room there for the wiring as well. Seeing how there isn't much depth there.

No matter what kit you buy.. you still need to cut out the pocket if u want to put gauges there.

[zzyzzx]

No matter what kit you buy.. you still need to cut out the pocket if u want to put gauges there.

Yeah, but is there a nice way to cut out the pocket and cover it up before I mount something on it?

[zzyzzx]

If all the Scosche stuf has a pocket or the CD thingy, how come a few of the pics in the single din section don't have the pocket?

[zzyzzx]

I'm referring to some of the pics in this thread:
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22280

That do not show a pocket:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p70/rheabarb/Myheadunitin99Alero.jpg


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c89/itsbmw/P_070608_003.jpg

What install kit are they using?

[AftermathAlero]

thats the metra install kit.

[zzyzzx]

Then I'l get the Metra instead. JC Whitney and eBay seem to have it.

[zzyzzx]

OK, but now there are two Metro kits!

ZX293394
http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/I_293394_CL_1.jpg


ZX292829
http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/I_292829_CL_1.jpg


So what's the difference? And neither appears to have a plate instead of the pocket.

[zzyzzx]

OK, JC Whitney's webpage is wrong. Even meteronline's webpage has what looks like the wrong pictue until you look at the PDF instructions. The one without the pocket is Metra 99-2001 and the plate is really the "Equalizer Dummy Plate"
http://documents.victorytechnologies.com//documents/product/886.pdf

[joserivas19]

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
http://www.bnotions.com/photos/GM1583B-2T.jpg




I looked up the GM1509B
This is GM1509B

http://www.electronicsporium.com/ProductImages/SISGM1509B.jpg

This is GM1590B as in the thread title
http://www.wholesaleconnection.com/site/media/images/8862.jpg

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



the GM1509B, does that center the stereo on the dash or how does that one work? i have an indash dvd and would like to have the dvd player not block the a/c vents. will this one work or what do you suggest?

[itsbmw]

yeah I got the metra kit and wiring harness for 23 dollars :p I like it, the pocket would be nice but I'd rather mount switches on the 1/2 din slot that has nothing, or digital gauges. hmmm