I've taken apart the dash before to install an Ipod Cable, and I can tell you from that experience that 4 hours is not unreasonable. Especially if you are having them replace the speaker cables. The stock speaker wires use molex connectors that are a real pain to disconnect. DIY for that alone says ~1-1.5 hours. Getting the dash apart could easily take an hour as well. I'm assuming you also are getting the steering wheel cable which has to be programmed correctly to work the HU. I was looking at having some pretty high end installers do my car and they wanted it for a day or two to do the whole system based on their experience. If anything I would be worried because that time sounds too short. If they are saying 4 hours they've probably never done a G35 before. I can't say I'd trust BB to do it, find a real pro shop or two around and at least get a quote and estimate that you can trust. You can probably just do that over the phone. Definitely worth the 20 mins it'll take you to call.

 

well i went to best buy today and Chuck installed my JDM DD KIT and Pioneer Headunit.

i love it!!
yes i kno theres gaps on the sides and bottom but its okie for now.
it will get fixed in a few months when i have enough for my audio setup..




i still have to purchase
PAC SWI-PS (Steering wheel control)
(2) 10" JL W3
JL 500/1 Amp
Back up camera
DVD Player...

am i missing anything?

 

Well I want to thank you for allowing me to be of service to you today.

Allow me to introduce myself to the group. As previously posted I'm Chuck W.
I was the installer on that project. I have been installing professionally since May 20th 1989. ( I guess I am truly 'old school'). I'm kind of a laid back guy honestly and humble. I'm an MECP Advanced Certified Installer (working on my masters certification) and I'm an avid auto sound competitor (Db Drag,USACI,IASCA and MECA)- basically I get paid to have fun.

Allow me to clear the air about a few statements:

- In my years I have seen good and bad come from a lot of shops
BIG BOX and mom & pop. Many techs go from one to another...and its not fair
to just lump them in a category just because they work for one company. I have witnessed practices at a few marque shops of just butchering your pride and joy and putting a pretty bow it!!! Just remember this:

" A polished turd is still a turd "

If you are considering a shop...talk to the techs. How do they treat you...
Do they answer your questions honestly and sincerely or do they blow you off or leave a bad vibe. Remember these are they guys doing the wirk on your car.

If there are any questions I can answer for anyone...just drop me a line.

Also as I mentioned earlier---all hype aside - a quality 500 watt amp is still 500 watts. Your budget/goals decides your choice:

type A $210
type J $699

Thats $490 difference. Wonder what goodies you could do with that.

 

^Hello Chuck!
welcome to driver man, i really do appreciate you installing my JDM DD kit and Headunit!
you did a very nice job and i definetly trust you working on my car in the future

one thing though Chuck.
it seems like after i got my Headunit installed my OEM subs dont work.
is that normal?

i guess i have to purchase aftermarket subs asap?
b/c the sound coming out the speakers is clear but not as loud as it was
when i had the oem headunit.

just wondering..


oh yea you kno how i have gaps around my headunit
i was wondering if you could make something like this..

https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...cs-inside.html

 

I hope you keep logging on, ill need your help in the future

 

This is why i dont have giant vinyls saying my screen name and the website i frequent in big black letters down the entire length of my light colored car....

"I was driving next to Wannabe6mt down the freeway today and it was an awesome ride!"


Just kidding. Welcome to the forum man. Brian is our resident post *****

 

very funny Janik!!!

 

hella, i was looking into getting steering wheel controls for my unit, but i believe pac says their unit is not compatible with the avic-f700bt or am i not interpreting that right?

http://pac-audio.com/productDetails....&CategoryID=29

"Pioneer AVIC-Fxxx radios do not interpret radio preset seeking commands. This is a limitation of the radio not the SWI-PS. There is no correction for this unless it comes from Pioneer. "

 

^I believe you are right
this sucks

 

ive been looking around around online and it seems that people are using the swi-ps to control the avic unit. im getting confused and annoyed. have you had any luck figuring this one out? i think im going to contact pac and see where they stand on the matter

 

i just purchased a 10" Alpine Type-R Sub + Kenwood KAC-9104 1800w Amp
with a box.(thanks Naiverapture)



cant wait till i get this!

 

Tight..

My System was the first thing I did with my car. I hated the Factory stereo.

 

looks good man.

 

Pics does not work for me

 

^fixed