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[millerscents 10+ year member]

You will need the harness to bypass the factory amp. Its probably about 17 foot long and is going to run from the dash to the trunk.
The install price is about what I would have charged to do it with parts.

no the jumper wire is only a couple inches long.

here it is

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/232

and here is a link to the whole kit.

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/251

you can also use this one if it is more to what you want

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/250

good luck

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

no the jumper wire is only a couple inches long.here it is

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/232

and here is a link to the whole kit.

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/251

you can also use this one if it is more to what you want

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/250

good luck

Indeed... all it does is bridge the gap between the input/output of the amplifier.

The superlong harness is for cars like the Taurus...

nG

 

[richierich75 10+ year member]

HU: $50 (Parts: $30)4Speakers: $70

Sub/amp: $70

Factory Amp bypass/harness: $30-50

$250-280 retail shop cost...

nG

for everthing else there's Mastercard

 

[Canaan 10+ year member]

Well guess what, you don't make the prices.
Labor isn't cheap man, this is how people make their living.

At most shops, installers are commission based... getting 40-50% of the labor rate charged. Depending on how quick/quality of an installer you are, how long you've been installing, and how many of certain cars you have done... you can make great money somedays and next to nothing the next. Also, the shop has to make something on what is installed. On everyday installs, most shops charge a flat rate for the task regardless of how long it takes. Custom jobs and installs, or more involved installs may be charged hourly or on a per application basis.

I hope you NEVER want anything truly custom... or you'll shit your pants. A LOT of time goes into it.

Think of ANY labor intensive profession or shop you go to... Mechanic, Painter, Artist, Photographer, etc, etc, etc...

You're paying for convenience, warranty, and experience.

Sure you can do it yourself, but it is going to take you longer, and if something goes wrong it's on you.

I've been on both sides of the table here, enthusiast and installer.

nG

This man speaks the truth.

You have no idea how many people show up at shops wanting installs...then when they hear the price, they talk trash about how 'their boy' can do it for $25.

A few days (or even hours) later, they are back w/ fried equipment and a higher install bill than originally quoted due to all the ****ups made in 'their boys' install.

I will tell you like I tell alot of people that walk through to doors at the shop:

-Its not all that hard to install correctly, but it is VERY easy to make a mistake and destroy your equipment.

I repair nearly as many 'installs' as I do start new ones.

I know someone on here has an avatar w/ the "we fix installs done by friends" sign...that is for real in an audio shop.

 

[tonkpils 10+ year member]

dude thats a decent price for what all you are doing,,if you dont have the time or know how to do it then just pay it. i doubt you are going to find a (good) shop to go lower