hey guys,

i just wanted to share my lasted adventure in the world of modding. i finally upgraded my audio system to a pioneer system. many thanks to dave2010gt for helping me out with the system package! great guy and gave me some real good advice.

I did the install with the help of a friend (thank the lord i have a good buddy!)

package included:

AVH-P4400BH - 7" DVD double din
TS-A1604C - front 6.5" comp speakers
TS-A6874R - rear 6x8" 3 way spearkers
GM-D7800M - mono amp for sub
TS-SWX251 - 10" preloaded shallow mount sub
4 gauge amp kit





Decided to run the amp power through the cluch pedal grommet. I have to say it was fun pulling out the battery and then practicing my yoga poses under the steering wheel. I now know why labour cost as much as it does. Running through the grommet was easy and it made a nice tidy look in the engine. However, i need to drill through the battery holder so that i can put the top back in.


pic is upside, sorry! i did cover it up with the carpet
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before


look mom no battery!


behinde the battery


leading to the firewall



tidy setup, you can see the hold that i drilled for the power



engine finished





Removing the door panels was easy because i had a schoches stereo kit. didn't break one screw!!! however, you just need to get physical with the door other wise it takes forever. Had to drill a hole in the plastic to hid all the wires because i didn't use the factory adaptors.

The biggest issue that we had on the install was that the new speakers have massive magnets and kept grounding out, due to the side impact beams. Covered them up with some dynamat and a lot of electric tape.

These speakers are really crisp and full. Loving it!

door panel removed


stock speakers



front door speaker


rear door speaker






for me this amp + sub combo is great! the sub really pounds!!!

amp, not pretty but its hiden under the floor


sub





this deck is pretty and really easy to use. bought it for the bluetooth capability due to the fact that i am not part of the apple cult! the bluetooth is better than the factory one. the steering wheel controls are really quick, thanks to dave2010gt for wiring up that for me. oh, hooked up the dvd parking brake bypass and that works well too. overall very happy with this set up, no complaints.

DECK!!!!


usb and blue LEDs