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<blockquote data-quote="Donnie W" data-source="post: 7088915" data-attributes="member: 627622"><p>I figure I'd post the start-to-finish build and install in our 2011 Ford Escape.</p><p></p><p>Here's my wish-list:</p><p></p><p>1. New head-unit. Touch screen, supports USB, iPhone, Bluetooth.</p><p></p><p>2. New speakers all around, components up front.</p><p></p><p>3. Subs.</p><p></p><p>4. Amps for above.</p><p></p><p>5. Reduce unwanted noise.</p><p></p><p>Here's my requirements:</p><p></p><p>1. One through four above.</p><p></p><p>2. Minimal modification to vehicle.</p><p></p><p>3. Minimal loss of space.</p><p></p><p>4. Retention of all factory audio/phone features (SYNC, SWC, etc).</p><p></p><p>5. Fit within my budget.</p><p></p><p>I'm not a dreamer, not a butcher, not interested in competition or otherwise displaying (dare I say 'showing off'). This is a one of our daily drivers. The car needs to sound great, look clean/professional, and remain practical.</p><p></p><p>There are some challenges in this car to be sure. I already know SYNC is a pita to work around, and the room for subs is not exactly great. But I'll do what I can and document it along the way so that others with these popular SUVs get an idea of what their up against. I am not all an expert in this field, rather I work in high-tech forensics. So bear with me as I build this out.</p><p></p><p>Speaking of what I'm up against, here's the factory dash and rear cargo area. This is what I have to work with.</p><p></p><p>Factory deck, no sub, no amps. I DO have the steering wheel controls (not shown)</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/67ieea.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Rear cargo area.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/aze0b8.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Donnie W, post: 7088915, member: 627622"] I figure I'd post the start-to-finish build and install in our 2011 Ford Escape. Here's my wish-list: 1. New head-unit. Touch screen, supports USB, iPhone, Bluetooth. 2. New speakers all around, components up front. 3. Subs. 4. Amps for above. 5. Reduce unwanted noise. Here's my requirements: 1. One through four above. 2. Minimal modification to vehicle. 3. Minimal loss of space. 4. Retention of all factory audio/phone features (SYNC, SWC, etc). 5. Fit within my budget. I'm not a dreamer, not a butcher, not interested in competition or otherwise displaying (dare I say 'showing off'). This is a one of our daily drivers. The car needs to sound great, look clean/professional, and remain practical. There are some challenges in this car to be sure. I already know SYNC is a pita to work around, and the room for subs is not exactly great. But I'll do what I can and document it along the way so that others with these popular SUVs get an idea of what their up against. I am not all an expert in this field, rather I work in high-tech forensics. So bear with me as I build this out. Speaking of what I'm up against, here's the factory dash and rear cargo area. This is what I have to work with. Factory deck, no sub, no amps. I DO have the steering wheel controls (not shown) [IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/67ieea.jpg[/IMG] Rear cargo area. [IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/aze0b8.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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