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what mistakes did you guys make when you installed your first system???

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Hellbilly429 Newbie

Hellbilly429

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Yeah, forgot to mention that whoever it was was smart enough to use a wiring harness when they installed the deck, but they still connected the red wire to the yellow and the yellow to the red....

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2018 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback (build in progress)

NVX Sound Deadener (Front Doors)
Stinger FAST Rings

Stock Electrical

SSA Evil 6.5's Front Speakers
Stock rear speakers

MB Quart ONX4.80 speaker amp
Rockford Fosgate T-1500bdcp
DC Level 4 12" D1 @ 2-ohm
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alaskanzx5 Newbie

alaskanzx5

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Yeah, forgot to mention that whoever it was was smart enough to use a wiring harness when they installed the deck, but they still connected the red wire to the yellow and the yellow to the red....

My 2003 focus had to have those wires switched around like that. Maybe the person read that it needed to be done on his car to

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2 t2d4 15"

1 t600.4

1 t400.2

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singer alt, tons of wiring, smd vm-1, 80prs, back seat delete, still in the works, aiming for a 145-147 with the ability to play 25hz up to 50hz.

Hellbilly429 Newbie

Hellbilly429

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On a Chevy truck? Nope, there were bare wires twisted and a cb radio and led lights were tapped into the power and ground on this thing, wires put in there that went to nothing, speaker wires cut for no reason, a rats mess. They didn't know what they were doing, and I don't know why you are so hellbent on sticking up for this person, or if you are just picking a fight with me for no reason...

Either way, you are wrong, I just posted up another mistake that I know has happened, so drop it

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2018 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback (build in progress)

NVX Sound Deadener (Front Doors)
Stinger FAST Rings

Stock Electrical

SSA Evil 6.5's Front Speakers
Stock rear speakers

MB Quart ONX4.80 speaker amp
Rockford Fosgate T-1500bdcp
DC Level 4 12" D1 @ 2-ohm
Box In Design Stage
Stock Radio
My Build Log

alaskanzx5 Newbie

alaskanzx5

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Wasn't trying to stick up for anyone. Was just saying that sometimes when the cars are going through the assembly line they mess up on simple things. It happens. All you said is the 2 wires were mixed around. I was just saying they could have read or thought they heard something about needing to do that bit didn't double check their facts. The only one bent outta shape here is you.

t1500bdcp

2 t2d4 15"

1 t600.4

1 t400.2

1 set p1 tweets

singer alt, tons of wiring, smd vm-1, 80prs, back seat delete, still in the works, aiming for a 145-147 with the ability to play 25hz up to 50hz.

95neon_thumper82 Newbie

95neon_thumper82

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I'm learning a lot from this one. I have a couple questions though.

I saw one dude mentioned not fusing the lead to his volt meter. what size fuse does that need? its a cheaper auto meter that I have but I don't wanna mess anything up.

oh and a big mistake I made with my first install. bad ground. I thought the ground should have been awesome! I bolted it to an uncleaned seat mount on my back seat. the pioneer amp didn't work. so I went and down graded to a dual(more powerful but crappier brand) xpe amp. found out the ground was crappy then kicked my self in my own butt! lmno.

oh and trying to use a prefab box that came with the used subs I bought. I found out the box is tuned to 50hz! WHO THE HELL WANTS A BOX TUNED TO TO 50 HZ? my god! when it does hit its annoying as hell. makes My skin crawl so a new sealed box is much needed! :D

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Growing old is necessary... growing up is an option! Have fun or you might as well fall into a 6 foot deep hole. Its much easier to be smart and act stupid then it is to be stupid and act smart! You're only limited by your imagination! Stop limiting yourself! Optima yellow top6 guage cableJVC KD S36 headunitPower acoustik 1600w 750w rms @2 ohmsTwo MTX thunder 7000 10"sSealed box @4.04 ft^3Mojo Mat in the trunk Coming soon:1/0 awg cablebig 3... in 6 gauge(till i can get the money for 0)planet audio Crossover.2- 3.5's for the front.2- 6.5's for the doors2- 6x9's for the rear3- MB Quartz amps to power it all.1- 6" aeroport...soon! <p>My Log!

Sutliff Newbie

Sutliff

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First, & BIGGEST mistake, ... Letting SOMEONE ELSE do the install (a new, local shop - 1992) ... the WHOLE system got stolen out of the vehicle in my driveway 6 weeks later ... with not even a scratch on the car ... & removed with the proper tools, & NOTHING "ripped" out ...I wonder if in the 7 days they had the car if they had time to make a door key ...

Hmmm, ...

PS: I learned REAL QUICK to do everything myself soon after ... & am glad I did.

Zeke

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2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

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Vehicle Details & Mod List: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/1703-chevrolet-monte-carlo-ss/

Audio Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/143276-2003-chevy-monte-carlo-ss-audio-build-ib-build

Pioneer FH-P8000BT

Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1

Fi IB3 (Two 12", 2-ohm SVC)

RF T400-2 & T500-1bdCP

MechMan S Series 240A

XS Power D3400 & D975

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Azagtoth502 Newbie

Azagtoth502

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listening to the dipshit Crapfield child "tech" long ago

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