Installation costs?? help me out
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Silver Member Username: Trey4sportsPost Number: 445 Registered: Sep-06 | well i just got off the phone with my dad and he said hes not really comfortable with me doin my own install, but since he payed for my range rover i guess i better listen. so my Q is how much should i expect in installation fees from a decent store for the following. 4-channel amp subwoofer amp 2 sets of 5.25 components big 3 rewired to 0 GA 2 15" subs (i have built my enclosure but they will have to cut the OD and put subs in and put terminals in) head unit i have all wiring and amp kits so the only fees i am looking at are for the install and the enclosure terminals + the cutting of the OD for the subs. any guess guys? i got 240 and i fuKKing hope that covers it cuz im tired of no bass. |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 3396 Registered: Feb-06 | guessing, and everywhere is different, i'd say at least another $100, probably more. i know near me places charge quite a bit for the components install. that'll be a little more than half of your money. expect $40-60 for the mono amp, no more than $75? for the 4 channel, maybe $30 for the big 3. and they might try to screw you on the box cutting and the terminals. try to buy the terminals now, www.partsexpress.com is a good place for them. and if they even try to charge for putting the subs in the box and wiring them tell them to fuc_k off. |
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Silver Member Username: Skibum12189Cleveland Post Number: 267 Registered: Mar-06 | i'm not gonna lie, it's gonna be a shitload if you pull up in the range rover, make sure to get a quote over the phone and then bring it in. Unfortunately, I don't think 240s gonna cut it, maybe 350-400 |
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Gold Member Username: Matt12490California USA Post Number: 1687 Registered: May-05 | What year range? |
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Silver Member Username: Trey4sportsPost Number: 446 Registered: Sep-06 | 98 on boss 20's, goin limo tint soon |
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Gold Member Username: ShortysetniesRock Vegas, NC US Post Number: 1049 Registered: Mar-06 | yeah. they're gonna rip your @ss hole open on that. I guess you have no choice though |
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Silver Member Username: Trey4sportsPost Number: 447 Registered: Sep-06 | i really wanna do it myself. im not sure why he is doin this, but i dont blame him really im only 17, im sure i could screw sumthin up lol |
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Bronze Member Username: •cam•Post Number: 86 Registered: Nov-06 | if i was you i'd try and negotiate it with him. like you install some of the stuff or sumthing. im 14 and I just installed my headunit and comps with no problems. just waiting for my fukkin nine.4 and my ehqs12. |
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Gold Member Username: StnorrisDavenport, IA US Post Number: 2018 Registered: Apr-06 | id have to say that payin for the install is a waste of money. installing yourself is not only free, but you gain knowledge from doing it, which is why you are here on the forum. Try negotiating and install it yoruself..im sure people on the forum and people on AIM can help you with questions...my sn is lifelessinabox if you need it. |
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Silver Member Username: Nd4spd18Post Number: 315 Registered: Jul-06 | Where are you located trey? |
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Gold Member Username: Extrmndor3Sit and Look pretty Post Number: 3789 Registered: Feb-06 | because u have that kind of car they are gonna think ur have some cash so they are gonna charge alot of money mroe than 250 easily they are gonna start sayin range rovers are expensive to do and all that b.s |
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Gold Member Username: DrivingrecklessDD 9515f, USA Post Number: 2908 Registered: Apr-06 | do it yourself for free  |
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Gold Member Username: CarguyPost Number: 5955 Registered: Nov-04 | If you're not experienced and timid, then ask the shop to install the power wires and speakers for you. Depending on the shop, they might charge $50 - $250 for "Big 3" upgrade. The reason is due to their lack of knowledge when it comes to electronics. If you ask those same guys to install an alternator, it'll be a standard charge of $100. As soon as you say it's HO alternator, it's $300 cause it's a custom part. As for your install, once the power wires and speakers are done, you should be able to install the amps and sub yourself easily. It's like connecting the dots. |
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Gold Member Username: JohnfiacIL Afghanistan,... Post Number: 1440 Registered: Mar-06 | if its anything like the audio stores around my area... the like to r@pe u where the sun dont shine  like 500$.. |
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Gold Member Username: JohnfiacIL Afghanistan,... Post Number: 1441 Registered: Mar-06 | "any guess guys? i got 240 and i fuKKing hope that covers it cuz im tired of no bass." No kidding i been bassless for the last 3 weeks or so... my subs need to hurry and get here  id say talk to them about the install and when they give you a price im guessing its going to be more then 250..... tell them its all you got.. |
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Silver Member Username: BasssquaredPost Number: 175 Registered: Nov-06 | At my local car audio store they told me they would charge me 60 bucks just to hook up my amp and subs even though all of my wires are allready ran its just that if i install it i dont get the warranty for my L7s that sucks but 60 bucks just to hook up the wires to my amp with a screwdriver is bullsh!t |
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Silver Member Username: Trey4sportsPost Number: 452 Registered: Sep-06 | yeah my massive audio equipment has to be pro installed for the warranty to be good. but i did talk to a shop im comfortable with. The owner really knows what hes doin, he is a 5th place world record holder in some event...forget which but right know he has 2 diamond 12s that he hit 148 with, off of 1200 watts total. he also was very framilar with underground brands like pierce audio, RE, and Fi. so i knew he was more than one of those dumbas's who only knows mainstream equipment. he quoted me at 250 so im pretty damn happy |
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