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Old 06-19-2002, 07:28 AM
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I have a 2002 Suzuka Blue S2K and I want to upgrade the audio system (big surprise there)! I am DEATHLY afraid of turning it over to anyone to work on it for fear of massive stupidity. Does anyone have any primo recommendations for somewhere to take it? I asked the dealer if they would do the install (Alpine CD-changer that plays MP3s, amp, possibly sub) and they said they would only install their accessories which are limited to the ALPINE cd-changer they carry.
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The guy that did my system has done 3-4 S2000s by now. He knows our car pretty well. He works at Tweeter on 1960. When it comes to top quality, Custom Car Stereo on 59 is the best on town (probably pricey too).

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Custom Car Stereo... $$$ but worth it. They even worked on an Aston Martin. Can you sa $100K++
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If you can handle a screwdriver, you can do it your self. It was not that hard to do.

Are you only thinking of Adding to the Stock system? Or replacing the Stock system and adding the Changer/Amp/Sub?
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Originally posted by Kibro
Can you sa $100K++
Okay! $100K++

What do I get?

Custom Car Steroids is the place to get excellent work for mucho dinero!
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I saw a cool banner ad (on this site) for "stealth boxes" that fit in the trunk. Looked good, but I didn't save the link.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jshahan
[B]If you can handle a screwdriver, you can do it your self. It was not that hard to do.
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Originally posted by BlueIrishS2k
I'm planning on keeping the stock head (for now)...
So many people say that, but that's the very first thing you want to change out. You can wire the car to keep the side controls, look around in the Electronics forum, many many people have done it. If you were only going to do one thing, I'd say replace the head unit. If you get your stuff installed at Mobile One they have a deal where if you sell your car, they'll uninstall the radio in your old car and install it in your new car for free...so, just something to consider; it may not be as much of a hassle as you think.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wesmaster
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So many people say that, but that's the very first thing you want to change out.
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Currently I have:

Kenwood Head Unit
Diamond Audio Hex Components
Neo MP3 Player w/ 40 GB drive and LCD Remote
Lanzar 10" pair
Kicker 8" pair
Rockford Fosgate Crossover
MTX 800 Watt 5 Channel amp
Rockford Fosgate Cap


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