True or Not True????

bjblackout · 05-29-2012, 01:56 PM

So I went today to the audio shop to set up my appointment for my install next week of my HU, front speakers, amp, 10" sub and box. I ordered everything myself from various places and am just using this guy for the install as I have no idea what I am doing.

He said I have everything but the sub wiring kit. I asked how much that was and he said $100. Is this true or can I get it cheaper?? Like I said I am not familiar with audio installs so I am not even sure what comes in the kit but while i was there he did point to a kit.

Also said I need to get a piece also so my P3300BT works with my steering wheel buttons. Guess I can get that from Crutchfield??

nepali · 05-29-2012, 02:01 PM

Wirings should be part of your installation price. At least that's how it's been for me in the past at the shops I have been through.

bjblackout · 05-29-2012, 02:04 PM

Yeah I think it is when he quoted me the price for everything but I thought he said the kit was $100

Pauly · 05-29-2012, 02:12 PM

i know those 2 or 4 gage wires cost a lot and the 50 amp fuse, i had a set up once for a lot of power and the wires etc did cost like 90$

not sure i your gear requires that big of a wire / fuse..

bigaudiofanat · 05-29-2012, 02:20 PM

It could very well be true depending on the gauge of wire, also make sure he is not using a cheap bran of cable. Make sure its like rockford fosgate, kicker, stinger, knu, and not something like pyle or other crappy brand.

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Wicked CAS · 05-29-2012, 02:40 PM

You might want to buy some of your parts from the installer... Specialy the wiring... make sure it is good brand and make sure it has good quality parts in there...

Reasons:
Well you will be giving him some parts business.
If anything goes wrong with that wire he should warranty it for you and labor would be observed by him.
If you bring him the wire and something goes wrong or it is defective, lets say an rca cable goes bad. He has the upper hand to charge you the labor for replacing that wire.

Same with the steering wheel module. Buy it from him and have him install it... He will also feel a little better about doing the install since you are atleast buying some parts from him.

Rubidium · 05-31-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

It could very well be true depending on the gauge of wire, also make sure he is not using a cheap bran of cable. Make sure its like rockford fosgate, kicker, stinger, knu, and not something like pyle or other crappy brand.

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+1 on the knu konceptz, bought a two amp 1/0 awg kit from them and it was amazing. Great price and quality cabling.

BigNate · 05-31-2012, 08:10 PM

+1 Wicked ...don't hesitate to support your local businesses

MattP725 · 05-31-2012, 10:04 PM

The steering wheel module is extra and can be found online... I use the axxess kit. It is better than the PAC IMO.

You risk issues by buying parts online and bringing them to an installer though. I have seen and known installers that shrug their shoulders at a consumer when an install doesn't work because they blame the parts that came from outside the shop.

koffeegy · 06-01-2012, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked CAS

You might want to buy some of your parts from the installer... Specialy the wiring... make sure it is good brand and make sure it has good quality parts in there...

Reasons:
Well you will be giving him some parts business.
If anything goes wrong with that wire he should warranty it for you and labor would be observed by him.
If you bring him the wire and something goes wrong or it is defective, lets say an rca cable goes bad. He has the upper hand to charge you the labor for replacing that wire.

Same with the steering wheel module. Buy it from him and have him install it... He will also feel a little better about doing the install since you are atleast buying some parts from him.

Good Call, Wicked.

05-29-2012, 01:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
bjblackout Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 373 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	True or Not True???? So I went today to the audio shop to set up my appointment for my install next week of my HU, front speakers, amp, 10" sub and box. I ordered everything myself from various places and am just using this guy for the install as I have no idea what I am doing. He said I have everything but the sub wiring kit. I asked how much that was and he said $100. Is this true or can I get it cheaper?? Like I said I am not familiar with audio installs so I am not even sure what comes in the kit but while i was there he did point to a kit. Also said I need to get a piece also so my P3300BT works with my steering wheel buttons. Guess I can get that from Crutchfield??

05-29-2012, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 15	Wirings should be part of your installation price. At least that's how it's been for me in the past at the shops I have been through. __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

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Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	i know those 2 or 4 gage wires cost a lot and the 50 amp fuse, i had a set up once for a lot of power and the wires etc did cost like 90$ not sure i your gear requires that big of a wire / fuse.. __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

05-29-2012, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	It could very well be true depending on the gauge of wire, also make sure he is not using a cheap bran of cable. Make sure its like rockford fosgate, kicker, stinger, knu, and not something like pyle or other crappy brand. http://www.knukonceptz.com/kitreview.cfm __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

05-29-2012, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	You might want to buy some of your parts from the installer... Specialy the wiring... make sure it is good brand and make sure it has good quality parts in there... Reasons: Well you will be giving him some parts business. If anything goes wrong with that wire he should warranty it for you and labor would be observed by him. If you bring him the wire and something goes wrong or it is defective, lets say an rca cable goes bad. He has the upper hand to charge you the labor for replacing that wire. Same with the steering wheel module. Buy it from him and have him install it... He will also feel a little better about doing the install since you are atleast buying some parts from him. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

05-29-2012, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
bjblackout Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 373 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Yeah I think it is when he quoted me the price for everything but I thought he said the kit was $100

05-31-2012, 08:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigNate Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 87 Drives: 07 Element SC Rep Power: 13	+1 Wicked ...don't hesitate to support your local businesses __________________ MECP Master Certified Installation Technician Don't worry I've never done this before

05-31-2012, 10:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	The steering wheel module is extra and can be found online... I use the axxess kit. It is better than the PAC IMO. You risk issues by buying parts online and bringing them to an installer though. I have seen and known installers that shrug their shoulders at a consumer when an install doesn't work because they blame the parts that came from outside the shop.

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