Head Unit Install.........

ToRqUe · 01-04-2005, 04:20 PM

OK well I got a new head unit ........and I take it to best buy to have it installed........They tell me it will be $300 to install, because I have the Mach 460 system......Which is wired to 2 amps from the factory(which have weird plug ins so he said)......So the whole system would have to be re wired....... Anyone ever had this prob with there mustang.........If you had yours installed somewhere else where? and how much?

thanks in advance
-Jaime

**Stealth** · 01-04-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by ToRqUe
OK well I got a new head unit ........and I take it to best buy to have it installed........They tell me it will be $300 to install, because I have the Mach 460 system......Which is wired to 2 amps from the factory(which have weird plug ins so he said)......So the whole system would have to be re wired....... Anyone ever had this prob with there mustang.........If you had yours installed somewhere else where? and how much?

thanks in advance
-Jaime

WOW, that is way too much!!!! I usually install everything myself...

**TIM TIM TIM** · 01-04-2005, 04:37 PM

i dont know about 300, but yeah they are a bitch to do.. when i replaced mine, i just went ahead and replaced the whole set up, speakers and all

**93ex** · 01-04-2005, 04:38 PM

http://www.mustangaudiosystems.com/M...udio_page2.htm

buy the appropriate adapter and install it yourself. then go tell him he's a fuck. Granted I dont think the mach system is that great.

and if you want it installed locally, john at sound advice (dale mabry) does great work

ToRqUe · 01-04-2005, 04:41 PM

thanks everyone I was going to do it myself but I needed an adapter and couldnt find one ..........So I just was going to give in a pay to have it installed...............thanks again
-Jaime

**93ex** · 01-04-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally posted by ToRqUe
thanks everyone I was going to do it myself but I needed an adapter and couldnt find one ..........So I just was going to give in a pay to have it installed...............thanks again
-Jaime

:bbb: Call sensuous sounds or divine or audio itch or sound advice and ASK ABOUT TEH GODDAMN ADAPTER

GsEclipse02 · 01-04-2005, 07:43 PM

just go to CCity down on gunn talk to mark "the black guy " or arron "taller white guy " they know what there doing pretty much and they both drive fords.....

xFactor · 01-04-2005, 08:26 PM

It isn't as bad as some people make out, if you know the secret!
Does your new head unit have a sub pre-amp or built in crossovers? That will make it a little better for integration. If not, no big deal. The new radio will make it sound better, no matter what. I know Clearwater may be a drive, but $48 for labor and $17 for a wire harness to make your life simple isn't that bad.
The only reason to re-wire the whole system is for a new amp.
Contact me is you are interested.

Later, x

ToRqUe · 01-04-2005, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by 93ex
:bbb: Call sensuous sounds or divine or audio itch or sound advice and ASK ABOUT TEH GODDAMN ADAPTER

I am getting the adapter......I was saying that before I couldnt find an adapter so I was going to give in and have it installed But when I heard it was 300 bills I was like f that.......But now I know where to buy the adapter so I am just gonna do it myself
thanks
-Jaime

01-04-2005, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
ToRqUe "Old School TR Member" Car: Something Slow My TRGarage tampa : 539368443	Head Unit Install......... OK well I got a new head unit ........and I take it to best buy to have it installed........They tell me it will be $300 to install, because I have the Mach 460 system......Which is wired to 2 amps from the factory(which have weird plug ins so he said)......So the whole system would have to be re wired....... Anyone ever had this prob with there mustang.........If you had yours installed somewhere else where? and how much? thanks in advance -Jaime

01-04-2005, 04:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
TIM TIM TIM could be worse Car: 99 ls teg, 04 rx8 My TRGarage carrolwood village : 1208826976	i dont know about 300, but yeah they are a bitch to do.. when i replaced mine, i just went ahead and replaced the whole set up, speakers and all

01-04-2005, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
93ex Just Ledoux it! Car: 2000 Ford Ranger My TRGarage Fort Myers : 64697689	http://www.mustangaudiosystems.com/M...udio_page2.htm buy the appropriate adapter and install it yourself. then go tell him he's a fuck. Granted I dont think the mach system is that great. and if you want it installed locally, john at sound advice (dale mabry) does great work

01-04-2005, 04:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
ToRqUe "Old School TR Member" Car: Something Slow My TRGarage tampa : 539368443	thanks everyone I was going to do it myself but I needed an adapter and couldnt find one ..........So I just was going to give in a pay to have it installed...............thanks again -Jaime

01-04-2005, 07:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
GsEclipse02 Registered User Car: 99 Eclipse GS no T My TRGarage tampa : 411244209	just go to CCity down on gunn talk to mark "the black guy " or arron "taller white guy " they know what there doing pretty much and they both drive fords.....

01-04-2005, 08:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
xFactor Registered User Car: 02 rex My TRGarage P.H. : 330	It isn't as bad as some people make out, if you know the secret! Does your new head unit have a sub pre-amp or built in crossovers? That will make it a little better for integration. If not, no big deal. The new radio will make it sound better, no matter what. I know Clearwater may be a drive, but $48 for labor and $17 for a wire harness to make your life simple isn't that bad. The only reason to re-wire the whole system is for a new amp. Contact me is you are interested. Later, x