Great audio installer in Chicago
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Great audio installer in Chicago
I live out on the coast of CA and had an issue with the installation of an Eclipse AVN5435. All was okay except the antenna wasn't powered up and I couldn't get the stations to come in that I wanted. Well, I posted my troubles on this forum and a forum member came to my rescue, long distance no less.
His name is Marty and he works for
"Soundzplus"
" your best choice for Car Electronics and Accessories"
I 88 and Rte59 in that area ...
He was able, through e-mail mind you, to diagnose my antenna problem and tell me how to fix it. Pretty darn good considering there is probably 2000 miles between us.
Can't tell you how well his installs look but if they are half as good as his technical knowledge, they must look awesome.
Thanks Marty, if we ever meet face to face, I owe you a beer, or more.
His name is Marty and he works for
"Soundzplus"
" your best choice for Car Electronics and Accessories"
I 88 and Rte59 in that area ...
He was able, through e-mail mind you, to diagnose my antenna problem and tell me how to fix it. Pretty darn good considering there is probably 2000 miles between us.
Can't tell you how well his installs look but if they are half as good as his technical knowledge, they must look awesome.
Thanks Marty, if we ever meet face to face, I owe you a beer, or more.
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From: Warrenville IL
Originally Posted by ByByBMW
I live out on the coast of CA and had an issue with the installation of an Eclipse AVN5435. All was okay except the antenna wasn't powered up and I couldn't get the stations to come in that I wanted. Well, I posted my troubles on this forum and a forum member came to my rescue, long distance no less.
His name is Marty and he works for
"Soundzplus"
" your best choice for Car Electronics and Accessories"
I 88 and Rte59 in that area ...
He was able, through e-mail mind you, to diagnose my antenna problem and tell me how to fix it. Pretty darn good considering there is probably 2000 miles between us.
Can't tell you how well his installs look but if they are half as good as his technical knowledge, they must look awesome.
Thanks Marty, if we ever meet face to face, I owe you a beer, or more.
His name is Marty and he works for
"Soundzplus"
" your best choice for Car Electronics and Accessories"
I 88 and Rte59 in that area ...
He was able, through e-mail mind you, to diagnose my antenna problem and tell me how to fix it. Pretty darn good considering there is probably 2000 miles between us.
Can't tell you how well his installs look but if they are half as good as his technical knowledge, they must look awesome.
Thanks Marty, if we ever meet face to face, I owe you a beer, or more.
Thanks for that -
Anytime -
We are in the Western suburbs of Chicago -
Soundz Plus
30 W 260 Butterfield Rd
Warrenville, IL 60555
630.393.3333
soundzplus@aol.com
...a beer it is ......
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From: Northern Virginia
Marty,
I am also looking to install a AVN5435 in a '05 1SA. I want to keep the factory amp and speakers (for now). It looks like the best harness to use is the PAC C2R-GM24?
It seems most of the wiring is pretty straightforward except tapping into the VSS wire. On the 1SB, it looks like it is already in the harness (according to the Helms manual I just got). But on my 1SA, where is the best place to tap the VSS wire?
Also, can you put the 5V audio outs on the AVN5435 directly into the U66 amp that comes with the car or do you need some sort of line leveler?
Thanks!
I am also looking to install a AVN5435 in a '05 1SA. I want to keep the factory amp and speakers (for now). It looks like the best harness to use is the PAC C2R-GM24?
It seems most of the wiring is pretty straightforward except tapping into the VSS wire. On the 1SB, it looks like it is already in the harness (according to the Helms manual I just got). But on my 1SA, where is the best place to tap the VSS wire?
Also, can you put the 5V audio outs on the AVN5435 directly into the U66 amp that comes with the car or do you need some sort of line leveler?
Thanks!
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From: Warrenville IL
Originally Posted by Red-C6
Marty,
I am also looking to install a AVN5435 in a '05 1SA. I want to keep the factory amp and speakers (for now). It looks like the best harness to use is the PAC C2R-GM24?
It seems most of the wiring is pretty straightforward except tapping into the VSS wire. On the 1SB, it looks like it is already in the harness (according to the Helms manual I just got). But on my 1SA, where is the best place to tap the VSS wire?
Also, can you put the 5V audio outs on the AVN5435 directly into the U66 amp that comes with the car or do you need some sort of line leveler?
Thanks!
I am also looking to install a AVN5435 in a '05 1SA. I want to keep the factory amp and speakers (for now). It looks like the best harness to use is the PAC C2R-GM24?
It seems most of the wiring is pretty straightforward except tapping into the VSS wire. On the 1SB, it looks like it is already in the harness (according to the Helms manual I just got). But on my 1SA, where is the best place to tap the VSS wire?
Also, can you put the 5V audio outs on the AVN5435 directly into the U66 amp that comes with the car or do you need some sort of line leveler?
Thanks!
Ok -- the VSS in the car you have is located under the car at the ECM - Green/White - Passenger side just behind the front wheel
The 5v out of the radio will work fine with the factory Bose system .. actually .. everyone we've ever done we added a Line Driver to (8v) and they sound great -- (well as good as Bose can sound any way)
FYI there is no Double DIN dash kit for this car .. We have Modified the Stock Metra Kit to fit .. takes alittle time .. but it mounts in there solid and allows the stock bezel to snap in nice ..
Hope this helps ...
Marty
soundzplus@aol.com
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From: Warrenville IL
Originally Posted by 01 SR-71
Marty is the best I have done a lot of business with him. My Vette, H2, and Trailblazer. 
I haven't been by in a while so I am do for a visit!!
I haven't been by in a while so I am do for a visit!!
Stop in soon --
We have moved --
New Location ....
1/4 mi west of Rte 59
30 W 260 Butterfield Rd.
same #
630.393.3333
Hope to see you soon ...
Marty
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From: lake forest ca
I am haveing the same power antenna problem, what was the resolve? and which Metra kit are you useing to fit the eclipse? thank you, never mind on fix, just did surh got my answer from you already 
, but I would still like the Metra kit number and if you ha pic of the mod on it to fit?
, but I would still like the Metra kit number and if you ha pic of the mod on it to fit?
Last edited by jbetanc; Jul 9, 2005 at 04:40 PM.
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From: Warrenville IL
Originally Posted by jbetanc
I am haveing the same power antenna problem, what was the resolve? and which Metra kit are you useing to fit the eclipse? thank you, never mind on fix, just did surh got my answer from you already , but I would still like the Metra kit number and if you ha pic of the mod on it to fit?
, but I would still like the Metra kit number and if you ha pic of the mod on it to fit?But its a Din plus pocket type kit ..
Takes some good mod-ing to get the Eclipse in there - Alittle filler and some Dye --
Ill try to get some pics
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