11-10-2011, 02:56 PM
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i speed up for corners
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well alpine makes really good car audio equipment it is top of the line stuff, pioneer makes some good stuff. When i think of sony i think of home audio systems and surround sound not car audio. But you are the one buying the headunit. I have had an alpine headunit for little over 3 years now it has been in two cars and i have never had a problem with it. But as i said it is your choice on what headunit you want.
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11-10-2011, 03:25 PM
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Alright. YEah, I just didn't know if you've had bad experiences with sony, or what. Thanks to everybody for all the help and input. Like I said, I probably won't do anything till at least christmas, if not January. When I do, there will probably be a few questions to be asked :P
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11-10-2011, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by K_Wall_24
Alright. YEah, I just didn't know if you've had bad experiences with sony, or what. Thanks to everybody for all the help and input. Like I said, I probably won't do anything till at least christmas, if not January. When I do, there will probably be a few questions to be asked :P
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i was gonna get a sony one but went with JVC it was only 99 bucks but for the dam harness at future shop it cost me a total of 300 fing bucks! Go figure eh? i even put it in myself with no experience in car audio at the time just follow the diagram on the harness you buy and the diagram on the deck harness (:
and i didnt even take the knob off on the shifter just slid it back popped everything off and worked from there, there is more then enough room  Alero is pretty much just snapped together and my jvc deck is good enough for all my aftermarket speakers and subs but once i have enough cash i will for sure upgrade to kenwood touch deck to match the rest of my kenwood
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11-10-2011, 03:32 PM
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I drive a JEEP!
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In a 2000 you shouldn't need a chime saver I thought? I have a 2000 and I didn't have to use one. I guess if your chimes come through the radio then that would make sense.
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11-10-2011, 03:33 PM
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I drive a JEEP!
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Originally Posted by Hellfire5670
i was gonna get a sony one but went with JVC it was only 99 bucks but for the dam harness at future shop it cost me a total of 300 fing bucks! Go figure eh? i even put it in myself with no experience in car audio at the time just follow the diagram on the harness you buy and the diagram on the deck harness (:
and i didnt even take the knob off on the shifter just slid it back popped everything off and worked from there, there is more then enough room Alero is pretty much just snapped together and my jvc deck is good enough for all my aftermarket speakers and subs but once i have enough cash i will for sure upgrade to kenwood touch deck to match the rest of my kenwood
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Sounds like you got screwed with no lube.
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11-10-2011, 03:50 PM
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Sounds like you got screwed with no lube.
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Yep i sure did so im trying to make sure no one gets that again at the devils workshop (futureshop) |
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11-10-2011, 03:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lonnie
In a 2000 you shouldn't need a chime saver I thought? I have a 2000 and I didn't have to use one. I guess if your chimes come through the radio then that would make sense.
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11-10-2011, 04:01 PM
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i speed up for corners
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Originally Posted by Hellfire5670
Yep i sure did so im trying to make sure no one gets that again at the devils workshop (futureshop)
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thats why u install the headunit ur self.
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
1999 black gls coupe R.I.P 130k
1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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11-10-2011, 09:44 PM
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So, 2000's don't need a chime saver? Sweet. $50 in my pocket  |
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11-10-2011, 09:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hellfire5670
i was gonna get a sony one but went with JVC it was only 99 bucks but for the dam harness at future shop it cost me a total of 300 fing bucks! Go figure eh? i even put it in myself with no experience in car audio at the time just follow the diagram on the harness you buy and the diagram on the deck harness (:
and i didnt even take the knob off on the shifter just slid it back popped everything off and worked from there, there is more then enough room Alero is pretty much just snapped together and my jvc deck is good enough for all my aftermarket speakers and subs but once i have enough cash i will for sure upgrade to kenwood touch deck to match the rest of my kenwood
and if you need anything else just PM me ill be glad to help |
...how did the harness cost $300? The one on amazon is like $15 on page 1 of this post...
EDIT: Sorry for double-posting. |
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11-11-2011, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by K_Wall_24
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hahah the harness was about 100 to 150 bucks :S and i did put it in myself I myself am a audio tech / welder so i know now that i paid a shit ton to much. |
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11-11-2011, 11:29 AM
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i speed up for corners
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Originally Posted by Hellfire5670
hahah the harness was about 100 to 150 bucks :S and i did put it in myself I myself am a audio tech / welder so i know now that i paid a shit ton to much.
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I worked at best buy for a year in high school installing systems. But i got everything for my system now at my local car audio store i have a friend who works there.
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
1999 black gls coupe R.I.P 130k
1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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11-11-2011, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lonnie
Sounds like you got screwed with no lube.
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12-02-2011, 10:40 PM
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Someone point me to the tools needed for crimping/uncrimping wires/butt connectors?
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12-03-2011, 12:25 AM
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click here sold at Canadian Tire for $20 or so.. (actualy kit sold might look different).
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