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driverjohn2005 Jan 16, 2008 05:55 PM

What to look for at an install shop?
 
I got a new headunit for christmas and I can't install electronic things worth a shit, so I am looking for a good place for an install? Is there anything in particular I should be looking for?

thanks for the help!

BoneZ Jan 16, 2008 06:03 PM

Best thing to do is make sure it's a reputable shop and make sure they've done your year and type of car before.

harofreak00 Jan 16, 2008 06:04 PM

right. the worst thing they can do other than not being able to do it, is destroying the fitment of your interior pieces.

honestly john, I guarantee you can do it yourself ;)

driverjohn2005 Jan 16, 2008 06:06 PM


Originally Posted by harofreak00
right. the worst thing they can do other than not being able to do it, is destroying the fitment of your interior pieces.

honestly john, I guarantee you can do it yourself ;)

Yeah, I take one look at all the fucking wires and it makes me shit my pants :lol:

harofreak00 Jan 16, 2008 06:11 PM

the wiring harnesses make it so simple. it is like a 16 wire matching game.

you don't have to cut any of the original wires in the vehicle. simply match the color of the wiring harness to the wiring color of the harness that comes with the head unit. crimp those colors together and then just plug everything together.

stock wiring connector >>> walmart harness connector >>> head unit wiring harness connector >>> head unit

https://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/pr...0705521-fp.jpg

2000SilverBullet Jan 16, 2008 06:11 PM

Do you know how to connect all those fucken wires :?:

Yes, that's right. One wire at a time.

It is actually very simple and you will take a lot more care than some of those installers.

Victor just had someone install the Sub and Amp in the T/A last week when I wasn't home. (If it didn't sound so good, I would have ripped it out)
The guy made a slopply mess of routing all the wiring and the battery connection was loose. :x

You CAN do it John. The question is, do you have time, since it is your primary driver.....and with school and work. :roll:

BoneZ Jan 16, 2008 08:39 PM

They make a wiring harness for your car that costs $15-$25 and will plug right into the factory wiring harnesses so that you don't have to cut and ruin the factory harnesses. Like mentioned above, you can do it and it shouldn't take you more than 45mins to an hour for a first-timer. It's very quick and easy. :D Now if you saw the wiring harness and stereo compartment on a 2000+ model :shock: where you actually have to cut the plastic wall out of the back of the stereo compartment to make room for an aftermarket stereo to fit. And then there's that harness. Be glad you have a '92! Cakework! :twisted:

PontiacDad Jan 16, 2008 08:44 PM

Why not bring the unit down with you to the mini meet?
I'm sure we could hack something together :D


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