VX car audio redesign & system build

[biju]

Got the appointment on Wednesday @ Cartoys after your concerned 'nudges'. Thanks.

Between the new alarm on Wednesday, garage, my 'little friend' (*calling tony montana*, *calling tony montana*), and the Colorado 'Make My Day' law - I think she's covered.

-biju.

p.s. - Thanks for the kudo's on the table.

[Locomigo]

Got the appointment on Wednesday @ Cartoys after your concerned 'nudges'.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not Car Toys... or any other chain place for that matter.

I would much rather see an independent place or something of that nature. I have heard so many stories about those chain places that would make your head spin... In general, I dont trust them.

Good luck.

[biju]

I trust my fellow boardmembers...

Where to, then? Know of a good place around these parts?
-biju.

[Locomigo]

I have heard good things about these have and used to know some of the guys. Been a while, so I dont know if they are still there:

Western Radio
278 University Boulevard, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 320-4913

Same goes for these guys:
Sbs Electronics
6201 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-7032

And a buddy got his with remote start/security system (CompuSTAR) put in in Longmont.
Perhaps here:
Accent Auto Sound & Accessories
633 Kimbark St
Longmont, CO
Phone: (303) 772-3222

I would go to any of those and that Compustar is ROCKIN! One of the best alarm packages I have ever seen.
www.compustar.com

[biju]

Keith,

(Tried to PM you, but your mailbox is full).

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice on the stereo install joints, and the heads up with Compustar. I did spend lots of time tonight comparing various brands of security systems, etc. - and Compustar did seem excellent.

In short, I just purchased one of the high-end systems from CompuStar on eBay. Among a plethora of features, (remote start, 2-way paging, etc.) it comes with a dual zone impact sensor. In addition, I purchased two additional aux. sensors (dual zone motion and tilt sensors). I canceled the date with CarToys (found other forums that confirmed your feelings on CarToys). I'll take it in to one of the joints you listed and get it installed sometime next week.

Thanks again. See you, and everybody else, in a few days...

-biju.

[Ruflyf]

Biju,

Not sure what happened with the mailbox, it says I only have 8 in there currently and it holds 50, so might have to get with admin on that one.

Grats on the alarm system I am sure you will be very happy with it, mine is audiovox, (mainly went with that because its the brand Tad had installed, so upgrading to the 2-way paging was a pretty easy install) but i am sure you'll be very happy with it as well. If its not too late, you may want to see if they offer vehicle specific wiring diagrams for it, installation isnt that bad when you have the car wiring colors and locations. And if they dont, and you would still like to install it yourself, there are websites that will sell just the car specific diagrams for $5-10.

[Locomigo]

Keith,

(Tried to PM you, but your mailbox is full).

Interesting, it says I only have 10. Methinks we need to page Mr. WSG.

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice on the stereo install joints, and the heads up with Compustar. <snip> I canceled the date with CarToys (found other forums that confirmed your feelings on CarToys). I'll take it in to one of the joints you listed and get it installed sometime next week.

Thanks again. See you, and everybody else, in a few days...

-biju.

No worries. The Accent joint is the only certified CompuStar installation/service/sales within CO.
Glad you did, and definitely! I cant wait, this time two weeks from now, I will be on the road to Moab BABY!!!

[Ruflyf]

Ohh, Biju..I almost forgot, since you have the extra batteries already installed (if I remember correctly) for your system, you might consider having the alarm installer run a backup power wire to your other battery. That way if your car does get hit and they cut the battery cable under the hood, it will still function.

[biju]

The Accent joint is the only certified CompuStar installation/service/sales within CO.

Locomigo: Called the accent place several times and couldn't get anybody to answer or call me back. Strange...

I ended up going with the Western Radio reference ( no longer called Western Radio, they're now called 'speed of sound'). Glad I did - as the guy's mobile and comes out to your house to do the install. PERFECT! He'll be here on Tuesday.

Ruflyf: Sorry, but I don't have a spare yellow-top. The yellow-top is my only one! However, I do plan to upgrade alternators so maybe I'll have to do a spare batt. in parallel at the sametime? We'll see...

Bill Brown: LOL - thanks! There's no fib here, tho. I'm a professional graphic/web designer and have only 'tinkered' with this stuff since I was a young pup.

-biju.