How to install a killer stereo for $500 (loads of pics)

[AndrewBird]

I saw on the first page of this thread that you were saying that soldering is not the way to go? but crimping is? I'm not trying to start anything here, because I want to know if melting friggin solder all over myself is worth it.

I'm way too OCD with soldering so it takes me like 3-5 times in order to make it look halfway decent in my standards. but shrink wrap makes everything beaaaauuuutiful

This has been discussed a bit in the past. See here:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=176790&highlight=soldering+crimping

I'm personally on the crimping side of these. I've seen a lot of solder joints in cars corrode, not to mention the common e34 problem of solder joints cracking on every god damn control unit in the car. A good crimp will never come apart or corrode internally.

[LJ851]

I'm personally on the crimping side of these. I've seen a lot of solder joints in cars corrode, not to mention the common e34 problem of solder joints cracking on every god damn control unit in the car. A good crimp will never come apart or corrode internally.

This is key.

A shitty connector (maybe even one the wrong size) smashed with a shitty set crimpers ,or better yet pliers, is not going to cut it in the long run. The beauty of an OEM quality crimp joint is the removal of oxygen (future corrosion) from the joint and requires quality parts and tools.

[325ix]

Im about to finish installing my 12in. box after work today. I really can't wait to see how it sounds. I just have to cut the holes in the rear deck and put it in now. I'll post back with my thoughts after that. I know i'll be thoroughly impressed though!

[StereoInstaller1]

Im about to finish installing my 12in. box after work today. I really can't wait to see how it sounds. I just have to cut the holes in the rear deck and put it in now. I'll post back with my thoughts after that. I know i'll be thoroughly impressed though!

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[Zeltar]

Finally got the $500 stereo installed today and all I can say is "Sweet Baby Jeezus". I cant wait to get the amp "tuned" and really start blowing some minds. thanks for a great product, amazing knowledge and sharing said knowledge with us here. Bravo....

if u are on the fence about one of these boxes, jump off and buy one. totally worth every dollar.

[DER E30]

Finally got the $500 stereo installed today and all I can say is "Sweet Baby Jeezus". I cant wait to get the amp "tuned" and really start blowing some minds. thanks for a great product, amazing knowledge and sharing said knowledge with us here. Bravo....

if u are on the fence about one of these boxes, jump off and buy one. totally worth every dollar.

I concur!

[iceman44]

For 500 .00 you can put four 10inch Pyle under the back deck with the same amp with stock radio and sound like a club riding down the street

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[iceman44]

You young guys are wasting space with these bullshit kicker boxes that sound like crap listen to a old gee I had a e30 325 I back in 88 I had four ten inch woofers on the back deck with two 15 inches behind the seat and murderd every dude sound system in newark nj making bet at 1,000.00 dollar a pop guess what I paid off my car in two months


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[randomtask37]

lol

when i read iceman i think of this

[DER E30]

...Or I can put one 10 inch and a lukebox in the trunk and keep most of my trunk for hauling stuff and still be loud inside!

[iceman44]

Cut the metal out behind the seat for that 10inch and you can put two instead of one have all of your truck

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[StereoInstaller1]

Cut the metal out behind the seat for that 10inch and you can put two instead of one have all of your truck

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How about some pictures of some of your installs?

Here is a shot of one of our systems, in a '99 540i/6. This does a solid 137db @28Hz. Not stupid loud, but considering it really isn't heard outside the vehicle, its pretty adequate for most enthusiasts. It shakes the car, but is also felt physically, as bass should be. Oh yeah, its also very musical and accurate.

The nice thing is that the average guy or gal can install this fairly easily in a few hours, even with zero experience.

[rahb]

LOolz @ iceman

Luke, do you have 10" Lukebox in stock?


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[StereoInstaller1]

Yessir, we have 4 on the shelf right now waiting for upholstery.

[rahb]

SWEET. will be contacting you


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