hahnn002

SLiCKYV,
Pm me, I can do it for free since it's a simple job to switch RCA's and run them right.

jdm_rsx,
I highly recommend Alpine, especially if you want an iPod interface. I use the CDA-9831 and love it, and they make an interface (Alpine KCA-420i) that is plug and play for the ipod. If you want some more info let me know.

jdm_rsx

im a complete noob when it comes down to decks

how much is all this going to cost?

any websites that sells decks?

thanks!

PAKS2K

When I was searching for a deck I looked for it on crutchfield and called there tech guy and asked them some questions. After I decided on the deck that I wanted I searched on bizrate and found the deck for a price that I was willing to pay. You should make sure that the store has a good score and is recommended and then purchase it. I can't remember what store I bought it thourgh but it only took 3-4 days to get to me.

I bought a Sony and then I had to buy the DCI gofastlab.com to get my dash controls to work. I still havn't figured out which wire is mute so my dash mute botton doesn't work but other then that they work. I really only wanted the volume control.

hahnn002

SLiCKYV,
One more thing, if the installer did a crappy job then have someone verify the system is grounded properly or you'll end up with noise issues too. The head unit should be grounded to the body and not the wire harness, just like the amp should be, and gold bolts should have been used as ground points.

jdm_rsx,
I don't know what your budget is, but here is what I used. I think it's the best bang for the buck and should be all that's needed for an open top roadster like an S2000. However, like PAKS2K said, it's your choice and I recommend reading up on whatever gear you choose.

Head unit: Alpine CDA-9831 $310.00 Shipped
---CD/MP3 player compatible with iPod interface
Speakers: Infinity Kappa 6.1 $280.00 Shipped
---Component (separate woofer and tweeter)
Amp: Audiobahn A4002T $173.00 Local purchase
---Rated at 100W x 2 @ 4ohms
iPod Interface: Alpine KCA-420i $100.00 shipped
---I don't have one but you said you wanted it
Power/Speaker wires: $100.00 Local purchase
---I used Monster speaker and Kicker power wires.

I don't have a subwoofer, but might put one in the trunk in the future. Also, I gave you average prices to buy and ship online, I acually paid a lot less but got lucky and found some deals. The Amp is sold at Circuit City for $199, however the Circuit City website price is 169.00, so buy it off the website or go into the store and ask them to price adjust it. If you want a shop to do the install that will also cost you, or I could do it if you want. Next time we get a cruise together I'll show you what I've done.

-Nate

PAKS2K

Sorry to hijack the thread but it seems like you're problem is solved or will be shortly. I just wanted to know who has a sub in there trunk? I need help getting rid of rattle noise.

SLiCKYV

hahnn002,

Yeah, they probably didn't ground it well either since I do have some noise. I'm just to lazy right now to have it redone and checked out. I work a lot since I'm in the car biz so it's hard to take my car to the shop.