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<blockquote data-quote="TouchMyTweeter" data-source="post: 8691132" data-attributes="member: 678614"><p>I suppose I could ask around about local shops and see if any would be able to make something happen the way you describe. I have a low trust of local proprietors in general in this city- its not the easiest place on earth to find quality work.</p><p></p><p>Reading up on CDT now- thanks for that recommendation. I have seen some lower-end focal and Hertz available in my range. I just hate the China aspect- nothing against China per se, but I've had enough bad experiences with things manufactured there that my trust is lacking. That said, most of the made in USA stuff is just screwed together here using Chinese parts anyhow so perhaps I am kidding myself.</p><p></p><p>As for the under-seat amp- the good thing in the element is the rear seats are elevated, and on the Gen 1 Element there's damn near 6 inches of wide open space under there, so hopefully airflow will be adequate. I was thinking of mounting hangars and having the amp float like 2 inches down from the seat and an inch up from the ground to really give it some breathing room.</p><p></p><p>On the deck, yeah- having Android Auto will make the navigation mirror the way it works on the phone, and my wife will be happy. Keeping her happy is a key to my success. After all, this whole process started because I am going to be stealing her car to tow a small trailer to the racetrack on weekends and she asked for a backup cam on the Element. I had to explain that a backup cam meant a new deck, and a new deck wouldn't work right without an amp and new speakers. Lol.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TouchMyTweeter, post: 8691132, member: 678614"] I suppose I could ask around about local shops and see if any would be able to make something happen the way you describe. I have a low trust of local proprietors in general in this city- its not the easiest place on earth to find quality work. Reading up on CDT now- thanks for that recommendation. I have seen some lower-end focal and Hertz available in my range. I just hate the China aspect- nothing against China per se, but I've had enough bad experiences with things manufactured there that my trust is lacking. That said, most of the made in USA stuff is just screwed together here using Chinese parts anyhow so perhaps I am kidding myself. As for the under-seat amp- the good thing in the element is the rear seats are elevated, and on the Gen 1 Element there's damn near 6 inches of wide open space under there, so hopefully airflow will be adequate. I was thinking of mounting hangars and having the amp float like 2 inches down from the seat and an inch up from the ground to really give it some breathing room. On the deck, yeah- having Android Auto will make the navigation mirror the way it works on the phone, and my wife will be happy. Keeping her happy is a key to my success. After all, this whole process started because I am going to be stealing her car to tow a small trailer to the racetrack on weekends and she asked for a backup cam on the Element. I had to explain that a backup cam meant a new deck, and a new deck wouldn't work right without an amp and new speakers. Lol. [/QUOTE]
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