car audio help

[glock21]

Haha. And getting them started without the need for keys Haha.

[Irving]

I could do that install Inless than 30min if you need a hand. Those are the only kind of trucks I've had. Plus I'm Mexican lol.

Think you'd be able to help me install my CB radio some time? It'd have to be a little custom I think since it is so narrow, but only a little.

[mcantar18c]

I can do that for ya Irving.
I mean if you're gonna have someone install a CB, may as well have a redneck do it

[Irving]

I figured I'd have lots of resources available when the time comes. I'll make a thread when I'm ready. In the mean time, I don't want to derail this thread so Sniper doesn't have to suffer his crappy radio any longer than he has to.

[sniper7]

I figured I'd have lots of resources available when the time comes. I'll make a thread when I'm ready. In the mean time, I don't want to derail this thread so Sniper doesn't have to suffer his crappy radio any longer than he has to.

I've waited waaaay too long. I've had the truck almost a year. It is just finally really starting to piss me off instead of just be annoying. If you were driving near me you would think I was nuts sometimes...tapping on the dash...then hiring the dash
..then beating the hell out of it!

[sniper7]

okay I am thinking this one now:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDHD...-KD-HDR40.html

it has HD radio as well as all the required install gear.

I have never listened to HD radio. anyone have any input on it?

There was also another cd player that was $120 with bluetooth for hands free calling...although I have that in my new truck and don't use it now, so not really sure if it is worth it.

[glock21]

Thats chraper than Walmart, that's where I get my stereo's from. I might have to go that route also.

[onedeadpirate]

I used to manage retail store warehouses for Ultimate/Soundtrack years ago. I would recommend still going with the Kenwood. It is an entry level unit but I feel that Kenwood makes a more reliable product than JVC. Think about it. You get more extras for the same price. Something has got be be cheaper on the inside. I have a similar Kenwood unit in my car now. Had my 5 year old Alpine deck stolen last year. Audio quality is nowhere near the Alpine but its acceptable. All in all I have seen bad units come back from every brand but in my opinion the Kenwood is better quality. I would offer to help install also but don't think we can fit 6 people in your cab.

[JackImpact]

You are cheap...Jk man I just put a $80 sony deck in my F150 with remote. Has good sound. you will be able to use the stock ant but the harness is what sucks but I say $100 plus tax and you should be golden at BB. If you want some help hit me up I have done a few in my time. Or you can say screw it and pay the kid (not bb) in the in the bay to install it and get it done that same day for maybe $150 (I have done that also).

Id do this. We got a bunch of decks for under 100 in Best Buy.

[sniper7]

okay I got the radio in and I screwed up. cut my antenna wire. I didn't know it could be pulled out so I cut it....

I tried to reattach the male connector, and the fm works decent but has static still because i my screw up.

anyone know if I can make it work, or if I just need to get a new antenna wire. if so, what do you recommend I do.

got everything else installed and it looks really good, need to tighten it up a little bit, but the CD player actually works!


also, in my 1997 silverado, the CD player was separate down on the bottom and I pulled it out, but there is a void there. any idea if there is a piece I can install in there for a storage compartment?