3800 New stereo system - DONE *pics*

[Ten32]

I posted this up at ClubGP, too, but I know that a lot of you don't make it over there very often... the new stereo far from "competition" grade, but the sound quality is so much better than stock and I am really thrilled with the final results. I used a Pioneer DEH-P6800MP head unit, PAC wiring harness w/ OEM adapter, PAC SWI-X steering wheel adapter, Pioneer 6.5s in the doors, Pioneer 3-way 6x9s in the rear deck (all powered by a 200w Alpine amp), and a self-powered 10" Kenwood subwoofer. What do you all think?

My installer was Lee Garber of Cook County Customs and he did an EXCELLENT job at a price that was more than fair. You can check out more of his work at www.cookcountycustoms.com

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[phat_ridegt]

looks like a very clean setup man.

 

[FilsGTP]

how do you like the headunit...i've been contemplating getting that exact one for some time. Thanks...looks good by the way

 

[PANDA]

Not bad... Looks nice!

 

[SaturdaysGS]

Nice! Very clean install too.

 

[Ten32]

Originally posted by FilsGTP@Mar 26 2006, 09:29 PM
how do you like the headunit...i've been contemplating getting that exact one for some time.  Thanks...looks good by the way

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I love the head unit. I had the same speakers with the stock HU before I got the Pioneer and it's amazing how much difference it made. I can definitely recommend it! One warning, though... you can adjust the brightness of the screen, but not the backlighting on the controls and they can be a bit bright for night-time driving. I'm already completely used to it after a couple days, but if you are easily distracted it could be an issue.

 

[chipmonk212121]

It looks good John. Did your installer fabricate the plate himself? I would like one of those for my car. And what did he charge you for installation?

 

[sslaymon]

Looks like a nice clean install. I love my Pioneer headunit but I have the DEH-P8400MP. Pioner > stock any day of the week.

 

[syP]

Originally posted by FilsGTP@Mar 26 2006, 08:29 PM
how do you like the headunit...i've been contemplating getting that exact one for some time.  Thanks...looks good by the way

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what the fuck you been up to Phil?

 

[Ten32]

Originally posted by chipmonk212121@Mar 26 2006, 11:51 PM
It looks good John.  Did your installer fabricate the plate himself? I would like one of those for my car.  And what did he charge you for installation?

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The mounting bracket/plate was custom made by Mark Penny of www.humount.com and my installer gave me an extra-special "my-buddy-helped-him-out-of-a-jam-so-he-owed-us-one" rate, but even his normal rates are pretty low. Be warned, though... his hourly rate is low, but it's a lot of hours. He estimates roughly 10-12 hours for a complete install (we did mine in parts). If you're interested in seeing his work, check out www.cookcountycustoms.com (his company) or email him at [email protected]

 

[TonzKnock-G]

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@Mar 26 2006, 11:51 PM
It looks good John.  Did your installer fabricate the plate himself? I would like one of those for my car.  And what did he charge you for installation?

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The mounting bracket/plate was custom made by Mark Penny of www.humount.com and my installer gave me an extra-special "my-buddy-helped-him-out-of-a-jam-so-he-owed-us-one" rate, but even his normal rates are pretty low. Be warned, though... his hourly rate is low, but it's a lot of hours. He estimates roughly 10-12 hours for a complete install (we did mine in parts). If you're interested in seeing his work, check out www.cookcountycustoms.com (his company) or email him at [email protected]

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Nice setup!

10-12 hours to install a head unit, amp, and all wiring is CRAZY!!..... regardless of how clean of a setup it is.

 

[Ten32]

Originally posted by tonzcompg04@Mar 27 2006, 03:02 PM



Nice setup! 

10-12 hours to install a head unit, amp, and all wiring is CRAZY!!..... regardless of how clean of a setup it is.

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I would agree except that I was there for the most of the installs and our cars are just a bitch to work on. Fighting with the rear deck especially is a pain. I'm sure that he could get it done faster now that he's done my car and is more familiar with Grand Prixs, but there were a lot of issues that kept popping up from alternator wine to bad grounds.