You get what you pay for, usually...
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From: Edina, Minnesota
Originally Posted by rotaryrocket7
Spike- Who did you have install your system?
Tuning can make a huge difference, however a minimal amount of tuning should result in significant gains from stock. If he spent ten minutes tuning and it doesn't sound better than stock, I'd say you better start reading and figure it out for yourself, or pay to get it done right.
Tuning can make a huge difference, however a minimal amount of tuning should result in significant gains from stock. If he spent ten minutes tuning and it doesn't sound better than stock, I'd say you better start reading and figure it out for yourself, or pay to get it done right.
I did it... And not very well. That's why I mention having a professional do it. --Spike
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My rule when finding an installer was simple, dude has to have worked on a Z before. I wasn't going to pay someone to work on a car they've never done before. Once he said they had done several it was all down to getting the right price on components. I paid a pro $150 to install a head unit and new component speaks and integrate it all with the stock Blowse sub, honestly sounds great took em about 3 hours, now I'm just decphering the sub upgrade, but I know whose installing it.
Not that I'm rich ( I wish) but when it comes to my Z I only do things one way....THE RIGHT WAY!!! My sound shop took good care of me. I talked to them about what I wanted and what I was looking to achieve. They gave me the option of buying through them or getting equipment outside. I told them what components I had and they told me what would be need to finish of the install. Point is you have to be a part of the process. Some guys just leave their car and say make it loud and flashy and never check up on what is being done. Just my2c
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From: Edina, Minnesota
Good advice. Same for what ZBigDog says. I spent more $$ than I needed to because of "Z ignorance" on the part of my installer and my own ignorance. Just a little more research on my part would have saved some dough and a couple of mistakes.
--Spike
--Spike
Originally Posted by 16psibrick
p.s.
my general rule:
mother of all f***-ups: Rushing
father of all f***-ups: installer doing something above his skill and experience
a less capable installer, working within his/her limits and taking the proper time, will almost always turn out a better product than a more capable installer pushing beyond his/her install envelope and rushing
my general rule:
mother of all f***-ups: Rushing
father of all f***-ups: installer doing something above his skill and experience
a less capable installer, working within his/her limits and taking the proper time, will almost always turn out a better product than a more capable installer pushing beyond his/her install envelope and rushing
There is nothing wrong with DIY, as long as you seek good advice and work with common sense. (Knowing a few people in the business would help too)
I had a friend (Audio fanatic) help me with my setup, which I am pretty proud of. DIY is a great way to better your knowledge with the Z.
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