Recent content by karmakvisser

Thru the help of this forum I finally made a decision to replace the factory setup in my 04 Grand Marquis. I'm going with an Alpine ida-x305 and an alpine kce-400bt. I also bought a wireing harness for my Grand Marquis as well as the mounting kit. Before I jump into removing the existing...

I'm thinking about getting the x305. Is it necessary to get the bt option (Alpine KCE-400BT - Car audio Bluetooth adapter ) if you are going to hook up directly to the hu? And, if hooking directly to the hu, do you still need the ipod cable (Alpine KCE 422i - Digital player data cable - Apple...

Its not a low rider, it just has worn out springs!

remotely activated delayed shot with camera on tripod in back seat, taken about midnight, cruising Burtonsville.

30 second exposure with a flashlight manually lighting up the background

30 second exposure with flashlight lighting up the logos.

I am rather open to spending the right amount of money for the right speakers. I am totally open to suggestions on speaker manufacturers as well. Putting 6.5s up front I assume that a mounting plate would be in order. Would i have any clearance issues to keep in mind? thanks for the input.

I'm starting to figure out my install. There are some great tool available here that have allowed to better understand the process. I'm now looking at 2 sets of 3-way Rockford Fosgates 6x8's p1683. I'm now trying to figure out amps and such. I had an installer tell me that 5 channel amps are...

I like the specs of that amp. I don't need huge wattage, I don't want to go deaf but... that amp looks like it rocks. Just like anything you take seriously, this stuff can get seriously expensive. If I go that way with the amp, I'd probably wait a little while to get the sub. I'm looking for...

I assume with a bracket of some sort. Any difference in 6.5 vs 6x8? I haven't seen a bunch of choices in 6x8 so far. thanks ken

Budget is 'bout a grand not including install thanks

I just got an 04 Grand Marquis for commuting and hitting deer with. I want to upgrade the stereo, nothing nuts but with a decent head unit and new speakers, possible sub in trunk. I want the usual suspects, mp3, bluetooth/iPhone integration, HD and Sat possibilities. I know next to nothin'...