SIMPLE Audio Install needed, where to go???
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SIMPLE Audio Install needed, where to go???
Have the following that needs to be done to my Gcoupe
Install Infinity 4 channel amp
Install Diamond Audio 6.5 components and tweeters in stock front positions.
Disconnect 6x9s and rear fill speakers
Install JL 12inch sub I have with box I have
Bridge 2 channels of the amp for the sub, use the other two for my Diamonds
All I need is an LOC, which hopefully they can provide.
CarToys wants $525 for the install and I think they can go F themselves for that gouge of the year.
Where can I get this done for a much more reasonable price? Would much prefer an installer who has worked on other Gs.
DFW area bretheren unite! Help the newb!
Install Infinity 4 channel amp
Install Diamond Audio 6.5 components and tweeters in stock front positions.
Disconnect 6x9s and rear fill speakers
Install JL 12inch sub I have with box I have
Bridge 2 channels of the amp for the sub, use the other two for my Diamonds
All I need is an LOC, which hopefully they can provide.
CarToys wants $525 for the install and I think they can go F themselves for that gouge of the year.
Where can I get this done for a much more reasonable price? Would much prefer an installer who has worked on other Gs.
DFW area bretheren unite! Help the newb!
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Man the Car Toys in Hurst does all of our installs. They do Robert's show car and they just finished with my system today. I had custom everything and so does Robert they will get it done right. Plus if you tell them you are with us they may like you enough to give you a discount.
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Originally Posted by hyperlitesmu
Man the Car Toys in Hurst does all of our installs. They do Robert's show car and they just finished with my system today. I had custom everything and so does Robert they will get it done right. Plus if you tell them you are with us they may like you enough to give you a discount.
BTW, it was CarToys in Ft. Worth that wanted to suck me dry, so hopefully Hurst is more amenable! Thoughts?
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I'm no stereo install expert, but if you have all of the wiring and stuff the only thing I can figure is they are charging the premium to run the wire under the carpet all the way to the trunk for a clean install cuz that takes time and effort. Hooking that stuff up itself, shouldn't be all that difficult once the wires are run. However before you shut the door on Car Toys I would definately give the Hurst CT a call and ask for Robert or preferably Juan. They built everything that's in my car, and Juan did a ton of work on Robert's do a little name dropping and see what they can offer you.
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Originally Posted by hyperlitesmu
I'm no stereo install expert, but if you have all of the wiring and stuff the only thing I can figure is they are charging the premium to run the wire under the carpet all the way to the trunk for a clean install cuz that takes time and effort. Hooking that stuff up itself, shouldn't be all that difficult once the wires are run.
At $50/hour that would take 6 hours. I highly doubt it takes 6 hours for someone with experience, and that is assuming a $50/hour rate.
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I can't see how you want us to give you a price. It all depends on just what you want done. Go by the Hurst Car Toys, show them your club card and they should hook you up. Other Car Toys locations are not yet offering us the discount. If you are looking for just a basic install the cost should n ot be very much.
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Originally Posted by ScapGF
Have the following that needs to be done to my Gcoupe
Install Infinity 4 channel amp
Install Diamond Audio 6.5 components and tweeters in stock front positions.
Disconnect 6x9s and rear fill speakers
Install JL 12inch sub I have with box I have
Bridge 2 channels of the amp for the sub, use the other two for my Diamonds
All I need is an LOC, which hopefully they can provide.
CarToys wants $525 for the install and I think they can go F themselves for that gouge of the year.
Where can I get this done for a much more reasonable price? Would much prefer an installer who has worked on other Gs.
DFW area bretheren unite! Help the newb!
Install Infinity 4 channel amp
Install Diamond Audio 6.5 components and tweeters in stock front positions.
Disconnect 6x9s and rear fill speakers
Install JL 12inch sub I have with box I have
Bridge 2 channels of the amp for the sub, use the other two for my Diamonds
All I need is an LOC, which hopefully they can provide.
CarToys wants $525 for the install and I think they can go F themselves for that gouge of the year.
Where can I get this done for a much more reasonable price? Would much prefer an installer who has worked on other Gs.
DFW area bretheren unite! Help the newb!
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Originally Posted by theeggman
I can't see how you want us to give you a price. It all depends on just what you want done.
Originally Posted by ScapGF
Have the following that needs to be done to my Gcoupe
Install Infinity 4 channel amp
Install Diamond Audio 6.5 components and tweeters in stock front positions.
Disconnect 6x9s and rear fill speakers
Install JL 12inch sub I have with box I have
Bridge 2 channels of the amp for the sub, use the other two for my Diamonds
All I need is an LOC, which hopefully they can provide.
Install Infinity 4 channel amp
Install Diamond Audio 6.5 components and tweeters in stock front positions.
Disconnect 6x9s and rear fill speakers
Install JL 12inch sub I have with box I have
Bridge 2 channels of the amp for the sub, use the other two for my Diamonds
All I need is an LOC, which hopefully they can provide.
For the most oblivious post of the year.....
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Originally Posted by Melissa
I had the Car Toys in Irving (the one close to the mall) & the one in Frisco try to rob me too! JR Customs wanted about the same. I ended up getting my system installed at Tweeter in Frisco for way cheaper. The sales manager Justin is a D#$@, but the installer, Dan, is really cool. He takes really good car of the car. He doesn't put crap (equipment, parts, etc.) in the seats, so you're leather doesn't get messed up. He never has equipment anywhere near the outside of the car so you won't get scratches either. Good Luck!!!
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Originally Posted by theeggman
Go by the Hurst Car Toys, show them your club card and they should hook you up.
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If you are looking for just a basic install the cost should n ot be very much.
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Hey Scap,
I went by Car Toys in Plano just to get a quote. They said $125 for front speaker install, $125 to build an amp rack, and $250 for amp install. Pretty frickin rediculous if you ask me.
I'm going to try on my own. This weekend I cut some speaker mounting rings for the front components and installed the tweeters. I just need to get some screws to mount the midrange driver to the speaker rings I made. Also need to mount the crossover inside the door panel.
As far as my amps, I'm still deciding how I want to mount them, since I have two. Your single amp can probably mount on the rear seat if you want it there, which will make it pretty easy to install.
I went by Car Toys in Plano just to get a quote. They said $125 for front speaker install, $125 to build an amp rack, and $250 for amp install. Pretty frickin rediculous if you ask me.
I'm going to try on my own. This weekend I cut some speaker mounting rings for the front components and installed the tweeters. I just need to get some screws to mount the midrange driver to the speaker rings I made. Also need to mount the crossover inside the door panel.
As far as my amps, I'm still deciding how I want to mount them, since I have two. Your single amp can probably mount on the rear seat if you want it there, which will make it pretty easy to install.
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Originally Posted by Moog
Hey Scap,
I went by Car Toys in Plano just to get a quote. They said $125 for front speaker install, $125 to build an amp rack, and $250 for amp install. Pretty frickin rediculous if you ask me.
I'm going to try on my own. This weekend I cut some speaker mounting rings for the front components and installed the tweeters. I just need to get some screws to mount the midrange driver to the speaker rings I made. Also need to mount the crossover inside the door panel.
As far as my amps, I'm still deciding how I want to mount them, since I have two. Your single amp can probably mount on the rear seat if you want it there, which will make it pretty easy to install.
I went by Car Toys in Plano just to get a quote. They said $125 for front speaker install, $125 to build an amp rack, and $250 for amp install. Pretty frickin rediculous if you ask me.
I'm going to try on my own. This weekend I cut some speaker mounting rings for the front components and installed the tweeters. I just need to get some screws to mount the midrange driver to the speaker rings I made. Also need to mount the crossover inside the door panel.
As far as my amps, I'm still deciding how I want to mount them, since I have two. Your single amp can probably mount on the rear seat if you want it there, which will make it pretty easy to install.
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