for me to install a system myself
with out having any experience at all
can't make it too easy

ok here what i want

radio / eq / 3ch. cross over / amps / sub's / kick panles / and the regular speakers


I went to a local shop and they wanted 1700 for everything installed and i've already found the parts half of thier price online
so it got me thinking...........................

 

Trust me, it's worth it to learn, and it's not terribly hard. You'll save lots. Just do searches and ask questions.

 

If you know anything about electronics, it shouldn't be a problem putting all that stuff in. Just read the directions, and read the message boards for info like running power and signal on different sides of the car.

You'll wind up saving probably 400-500 bux on install costs. Good luck, and if you need anything, you know where to ask!

 

thanks a lot guy's

1 more quick question

when i put all this in should i also upgrade my alt. at the same time?

 

Also, always remember to unhook the battery before doing any of that, lol. ZZZZZZZZZZZZ POW is not a sound that you want to hear, lol.

The alt really wont need to be upgraded unless you're going to be pushing tons of power unless you know it's on the way out. But a stock one will usually handle most basic systems fine.

 

Well, I've got the big alternator in my car (was in it when I bought the car), and it idles at about 14.4 That's better than stock, so even at idle the amps I have are receiving 14.4 (which means they'll turn out more power to the speakers.

I'm sure the stock alternator is just fine, and for the price of the heftier alternator, take that into consideration.

 

I just finished my system which sounded exactly like what you want. I've done simple radio and speakers before, but this was my first major install. Everything went smoothly, just take your time. You'll get a better sense of accomplisment if you do it your self.

 

BTW- here's a link to the thread showing pics and descriptions. I have a 140 amp alternator. I got it mostly for looks(chrome) because i did up my engine bay, but I wouldn't live without it now.https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=187178

 

where are you located? if you are in texas, close by, i can do that for you. in case you dont fell comfortable doing it yourself.

jacob

 

you work with fiberglass or build boxes at all...if so i may be interested...ive got lots of stuff i plan on putting in..just let me know..

 

i build boxes. that not that big of a problem for me. fiberglass i dont like too much. i can do it though. its just a bitch.

 

ok well ill talk about it at nttga...im there all the time so ill let you know...i might be getting a job at ultimate electronics so i might not even need it done...but ill keep you in mind