bcbrassard Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 My sons GF's "friend" tuned the radio up to loud and blew driver speaker. So after a stern tongue lashing he bought her a new HU and 4 speakers. Plus all the interface controls, ect. He doesn't know how to install anything yet and we where going to solder it up together so he could get some practice. And... It snow 10" in 12 hrs and he does snow removal so now i get to do everything. That's cool i like to any way. So i think he went cheap and i would have done it differently but he will learn so shop around better in the future or add to the budget. HU: Boss He paid $100, i know its the GF ride but he drives it a lot so hopefully he happy with it. The wife was cool about me spending time doing the install for them, they are getting married in August. The wife thinks i am nuts for taking on another project but i figure 6 hour install? HU + 4 doors to tear down and put back together. Time to solder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I sure love using Tesa tape, makes for a clean look IMO. Parking brake by-pass relay didn't make in the order but will be here in a couple days and i will finish it up then. This HU claims 80watts x 4 on a 15 amp fuse. but even if it makes 15-20 watts clean it should make the RF 6x8's sound better than stock. And you guys know me... even in a simple install speaker performance and prep is super important so at the very least i had to get some 6x8 FAST RINGS to improve the sound. My son did this on his own, he talked about it then text me he ordered everything. I would have got a different HU, and different speakers. At least some components up front for a little better staging and quality. For $50 i think its a budget friendly way to get better sound without spending a ton of time deadening doors. I will review a before and after. The plan was to do the install this weekend but my son will be working the next 6-9 days dealing with this recent dumping of snow. It was getting into the high 30's and nice. Just another false breakup, still winter here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsoundguy Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Well if this install starts to "snowball" out of control I will understand. LOL 80prs Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier Incriminator IA 10.1 Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors) 4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash) DC Audio level 3 12" custom box designed by joex built by me AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear DC 180 alt 99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179476-my-small-build-turned-into-the-ongoing-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 NOPE...... lol simple upgrades. We thought about a small 4 channel amp but he didnt want to spring for one. I picked up the FAST RINGS because if i am installing it, improvement is the goal. Never backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted March 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 The parking brake by-pass switch came in yesterday so i was able to finish up the integration harness. I had to wire it up for all possible options because i have no idea what audio package the Mariner Premier has. I guess i will find out when we do the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsoundguy Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 That looks factory. Nice job man. 80prs Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier Incriminator IA 10.1 Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors) 4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash) DC Audio level 3 12" custom box designed by joex built by me AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear DC 180 alt 99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179476-my-small-build-turned-into-the-ongoing-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 4 hours ago, oldsoundguy said: That looks factory. Nice job man. Thanks man, i really like using it. It looks good too if you just taped it up in even increments along the harness rather the whole thing like i did. I will try it differently next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadeTreeMechanic Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Sorry for the noob question but what is the parking brake relay for? Tuned in. 91 C350 Centurion conversion ( Four Door One Ton Bronco) 250A Alternator (Second Alternator Coming Soon) G65 AGM Up Front / Two G31 AGM in Back Pioneer 80PRS CT Sounds AT125.2 / CT Sounds 6.5 Strato Pro component Front Stage CT Sounds AT125.2 / Lanzar Pro 8" coax w/compression horn tweeter Rear Fill FSD 5000D 1/2 ohm (SoundQubed 7k Coming Soon) Two HDS315 Four Qubes Each 34hz (Two HDC3.118 and New Box Coming Soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 5 hours ago, ShadeTreeMechanic said: Sorry for the noob question but what is the parking brake relay for? Tuned in. To watch movies on the go. Not that he is going to be watching movies while driver it's just a by-pass switch you wire into the harness instead of wiring up to parking brake switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 2009 Mercury Mariner Premier with higher end system but i think all that included was coax front speakers and a sub. But better than nothing to build off of. HU & RF Punch speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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