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instal amp myself?

Old Jan 30, 2002 | 09:56 PM
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instal amp myself?

should i install an amp myself?...or get it done at best buy?
Old Jan 30, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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Are you capable of doing it your self? If so then do it. If not have a pro do it. Next question, can best buy do it? I wonder some times.
Old Jan 30, 2002 | 11:15 PM
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Originally posted by max'n out
Are you capable of doing it your self? If so then do it. If not have a pro do it. Next question, can best buy do it? I wonder some times.
i can do it...but i don't have time to do it...best buy can do it...i get 1/2 off installs...so it's like $22 for labor
Old Jan 30, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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Originally posted by Llfe


i can do it...but i don't have time to do it...best buy can do it...i get 1/2 off installs...so it's like $22 for labor
It sounds like you answered your own question.
Old Feb 2, 2002 | 10:14 PM
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22 bucks including wireing???? - if so then i say go for it!!!!!! - if not......its still a good buy
Old Feb 2, 2002 | 10:40 PM
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expect problems

I know 2 friends who had stuff installed by best buy and both had to take it back for problems with installation. If you can do it yourself take the time, and do a good job. When i re did mine done by a customizing shop-I did a muhc better job.

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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 12:22 AM
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Re: expect problems

Originally posted by speednsound007
I know 2 friends who had stuff installed by best buy and both had to take it back for problems with installation. If you can do it yourself take the time, and do a good job. When i re did mine done by a customizing shop-I did a muhc better job.

PJ

heh...i work at best buy...in car audio...so...they do a good job...besides i'll be there watching them...like 4 gauge amp kit i can get for like $30-40
Old Feb 3, 2002 | 06:34 AM
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No offense but i'll never go back to BB for car audio installation ever. I have an entire page online dedicated to showing the photo's and my account of the installation process in my previous car... everyone i showed it to - including installers from other shops agreed that it was done hastily and w/o regard to the upkeep of the brand new condition of my car.

Your mileage may vary.
Old Feb 3, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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Originally posted by soundmike
No offense but i'll never go back to BB for car audio installation ever. I have an entire page online dedicated to showing the photo's and my account of the installation process in my previous car... everyone i showed it to - including installers from other shops agreed that it was done hastily and w/o regard to the upkeep of the brand new condition of my car.

Your mileage may vary.

So, what is the address of this page you have?
Old Feb 3, 2002 | 10:26 AM
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I took it down per the request of BB management (Headquarters) in exchange for their apology.

Originally posted by mzmtg



So, what is the address of this page you have?
Old Feb 3, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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this'll be different...i'll be watching them install it
Old Feb 4, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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Re: Re: expect problems

Originally posted by Llfe



heh...i work at best buy...in car audio...so...they do a good job...besides i'll be there watching them...like 4 gauge amp kit i can get for like $30-40
best buy near me does a terrible job.

PJ
Old Feb 4, 2002 | 11:41 PM
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well...i didn't have them do it...since...i just installed it today with another friend...and i'm still running off the stock deck...dammit...just waiting for the new pioneer 8400MP to come in...well...it sounds really nice...but i have like no mids...dammit...gotta buy speakers now
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