Thinking about paying for install

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

Just bought a 03' Civic EX (Black, 5sp) to replace my 92 LX. Need to transplant all my equipment into the new ride.

I tried to get the cd player out the other day and could'nt get all the panels off without scarring them up with a flathead screwdriver. Don't want to go any further, as I'm scared I'll end up breaking some of the interior panels. The ONLY local stereo shop (30 minute drive) that offers installs, quoted me $425 to install the equipment in my sig, minus the subs (too big, prob be getting a couple 12" mags). $65 for each set of components, $50 for the deck, $60 or so for each amp, and a $80 kit which includes all the wire and fuses for the install. I really want all my stuff in, but it's too **** cold outside to do it in this weather as I don't have a heated garage. Add to the fact I will probably end up breaking half my interior plastic trying to install. I really don't have the time (only a couple days off a week, usually mon/tues) to do the install either. Was thinking about just having them install the deck, front speakers, and both amps with all the wiring and fuses, and having them run power to a distro block in the back. I could then install the sub amp, subs, and rear speakers from there on my own, when I have more time. What do you guys think?

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[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

drink liquor and you'll forget about the cold..

research the many civic forums to find out how to install your stereo w/o breaking anything...

get a knuconcepts wiring kit and a scoche install kit for the h/u...Prob get all that for under 100 bucks minus some little stuff....

edit: i too have a unheated garage and am comfortable in jeans a sweater and a thick hoody with a winter hat...keep installing and you'll forget about the cold

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

drink liquor and you'll forget about the cold..

research the many civic forums to find out how to install your stereo w/o breaking anything...

get a knuconcepts wiring kit and a scoche install kit for the h/u...Prob get all that for under 100 bucks minus some little stuff....

Actually got a whole install tutorial. Bolts are too tight, and plastic to flimsy for me to install safely in my current state (lots of stress from work and school, always tired). I'd rather have somone do it that will have to fix everything they break. I havent even made the first payment on this ride yet, and I'm not taking any chances.

 

[LUV2BHATED 10+ year member]

well if you have the money to waste then do it , i know i would save that 450 for something else

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

Actually got a whole install tutorial. Bolts are too tight, and plastic to flimsy for me to install safely in my current state (lots of stress from work and school, always tired). I'd rather have somone do it that will have to fix everything they break. I havent even made the first payment on this ride yet, and I'm not taking any chances.

i hear ya...I too would have that mind set if i had a car worthy enough.( and cash too

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[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

Arrgh! I know! Maybe I should just have the deck put in, and spend the rest of the cash on some rims. Sit on my euipment until summer comes around and I have better weather, and more time to invest. I'm just not used to not having a nice setup. I keep wanting to crank up the deck, but can't.

 

[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

Actually got a whole install tutorial. Bolts are too tight, and plastic to flimsy for me to install safely in my current state (lots of stress from work and school, always tired). I'd rather have somone do it that will have to fix everything they break. I havent even made the first payment on this ride yet, and I'm not taking any chances.

Installs relax me.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif

But if u can spend the green then thats ur call.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[acold7dusta 10+ year member]

have a knowledgable friend help you install it

or someone on the boards near you

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

Installs relax me.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif
But if u can spend the green then thats ur call.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

You wanna commute up to Western MD? I'll pay you and buy you a case of really good beer. Bundle up though, cause you'll be working in 30 degree weather. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Calikid 5,000+ posts]

if u have the benjamins , (yes BENJAMING thats how much is gonna cost lotsofbenjamins) then go for it.

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

Ah screw it. Ima see if they will put in the deck and attach the RCA's and remote wire and run them down to the carpet. If I can get to that point I'll be alright.

 

[crunktimes.com 5,000+ posts]

I doubt you are going to find many people here to tell you to go for it.. I am kind of in the same situation. I install my own deck but I am not looking forward to running the wires for my amp so I may just bite the bullet and pay someone local to run everything for me, I have the kit and everything ready to install it but the colder the days get the more I keep putting it off //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

You wanna commute up to Western MD? I'll pay you and buy you a case of really good beer. Bundle up though, cause you'll be working in 30 degree weather. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

U serious?

MD? Where the hell is that? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Its only 1,331 mi (about 1 day 1 hour) away... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/uhoh.gif.c07307dd22ee7e63e22fc8e9c614d1fd.gif

I doubt you are going to find many people here to tell you to go for it.. I am kind of in the same situation. I install my own deck but I am not looking forward to running the wires for my amp so I may just bite the bullet and pay someone local to run everything for me, I have the kit and everything ready to install it but the colder the days get the more I keep putting it off //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

ITS simple guys! Just grow some balls on teh first one and follow the directions...

thats what I did for my first time...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[bumpinne0n 10+ year member]

Just bought a 03' Civic EX (Black, 5sp) to replace my 92 LX. Need to transplant all my equipment into the new ride.
I tried to get the cd player out the other day and could'nt get all the panels off without scarring them up with a flathead screwdriver. Don't want to go any further, as I'm scared I'll end up breaking some of the interior panels. The ONLY local stereo shop (30 minute drive) that offers installs, quoted me $425 to install the equipment in my sig, minus the subs (too big, prob be getting a couple 12" mags). $65 for each set of components, $50 for the deck, $60 or so for each amp, and a $80 kit which includes all the wire and fuses for the install. I really want all my stuff in, but it's too **** cold outside to do it in this weather as I don't have a heated garage. Add to the fact I will probably end up breaking half my interior plastic trying to install. I really don't have the time (only a couple days off a week, usually mon/tues) to do the install either. Was thinking about just having them install the deck, front speakers, and both amps with all the wiring and fuses, and having them run power to a distro block in the back. I could then install the sub amp, subs, and rear speakers from there on my own, when I have more time. What do you guys think?

Having a heated garage ftw //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif.

I wouldn't pay that to have a shop install it for me. Wait until spring/summer if you're worried about being cold.

I would seriously rather have a few broken interior pieces that are replaceable then have my local shop *** **** me on the price, then do a half *** job that I have to end up correcting later. I'm not saying your shop is like that, but mine is. You should probably ask around and look at some of the installs first before you have them touch your car. At least then you'll know if you'd be better off doing it yourself or letting them do it.

 

[.::DuD3::. 10+ year member]

ill do it if you wanna drive to me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif. plus i wouldn't trust some punk kid throwing fuses and wires in my car with amps worth more than his life lol.