Grond Stereo Install finally completed (Pix - dialup beware)
04-03-2005, 06:43 PM
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Grond Stereo Install finally completed (Pix - dialup beware)
For all of you that have been following my torturous stereo install over the last 2 months (yes, it has taken more than 2 months!!), it is finally completed. And what a relief it is after all the frozen extremities, twisting, grunting and general frustration.
All the tedious details are chronicled here in excruciating detail for those interested - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1009771
It was well worth the effort. First, Reflectix on the tunnel and Frost King EVERYWHERE else (even the overhead hoop), then DynaMat Extreme in the doors, then the fabrication, painting, fitting, wiring, refitting, rewiring, breaking things, fixing things......... it was all worth it to me.
It kicks and I'm very pleased with the results of my labour of love.
Here are the pics without further preamble and drivel.
EG
All the tedious details are chronicled here in excruciating detail for those interested - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1009771
It was well worth the effort. First, Reflectix on the tunnel and Frost King EVERYWHERE else (even the overhead hoop), then DynaMat Extreme in the doors, then the fabrication, painting, fitting, wiring, refitting, rewiring, breaking things, fixing things......... it was all worth it to me.
It kicks and I'm very pleased with the results of my labour of love.
Here are the pics without further preamble and drivel.
EG
04-03-2005, 06:44 PM
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More Pix..
One of my criteria was that I must be able to store the roof - DONE!!
Window Shade for stealth
Stealth from the rear
Stealth from the front
Thanks again to Z06-JIM for this wonderful idea!
Installed garage door opener under console while I had everything apart. Other button is for surface to surface missiles for "45 in the fast lane" drivers
One of my criteria was that I must be able to store the roof - DONE!!
Window Shade for stealth
Stealth from the rear
Stealth from the front
Thanks again to Z06-JIM for this wonderful idea!
Installed garage door opener under console while I had everything apart. Other button is for surface to surface missiles for "45 in the fast lane" drivers
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04-03-2005, 06:47 PM
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Very nice Stephen - but those 2 golf bages we're supposed to be able to carry are going to be jumpin back there now! 
04-03-2005, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by stangkiller18
Looking good! Congrats on the finished mod! What are the little led's in your arm rest?
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04-03-2005, 06:51 PM
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Looks great EG 
What is in the center console of the last picture?
Nevermind, I see your answer
Do the Exocets add more RWHP?
What is in the center console of the last picture?
Nevermind, I see your answer
Do the Exocets add more RWHP?
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04-03-2005, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by C52K04dsw
Looks great EG
What is in the center console of the last picture?
What is in the center console of the last picture?
04-03-2005, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
Very nice Stephen - but those 2 golf bages we're supposed to be able to carry are going to be jumpin back there now!
04-03-2005, 06:55 PM
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Nice, how well did everything go back together? Any extra squeks and creeks? I am going to do some upgrades to the stereo, which is to say the whole thing, next winter and will be using the same flush mount kit for the head unit, looks sweet.
Great post
Darion
Great post
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04-03-2005, 06:57 PM
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Outstanding Stephen! Very clean install. Job well done chap! 
Paul
Wanna do one for me? I don't have the intestinal fortitude to embark on such a journey.
Very clean install. Job well done chap! Paul
Wanna do one for me? I don't have the intestinal fortitude to embark on such a journey.
04-03-2005, 06:57 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Great Job!!! I have been following the post, and I know the new system must rock. Now you need to come up with a cost and do the install for others...HINT HINT But seriously thanks for sharing!!
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04-03-2005, 06:59 PM
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LOL! You coulda done the job in a week down here Stephen. We don't have all that white stuff on the ground all the time.
You DO know that you can never park it unattended again, don't you?
You DO know that you can never park it unattended again, don't you?
04-03-2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Darion
Nice, how well did everything go back together? Any extra squeks and creeks? I am going to do some upgrades to the stereo, which is to say the whole thing, next winter and will be using the same flush mount kit for the head unit, looks sweet.
Great post
Darion
Great post
Darion
So, I have to buy a couple of interior plastic bits now, but Oh well, it was very minor annoyances that can be replaced.
EG
04-03-2005, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NCSU SEE 5
Great Job!!! I have been following the post, and I know the new system must rock. Now you need to come up with a cost and do the install for others...HINT HINT But seriously thanks for sharing!!
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Components cost just over $2200. Labour was priceless. Don't know if I would do this again in the same way. Discovered many better ways to do things as I went through this exercise but I still wouldn't want to do it again
EG
04-03-2005, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
LOL! You coulda done the job in a week down here Stephen. We don't have all that white stuff on the ground all the time.
You DO know that you can never park it unattended again, don't you?
You DO know that you can never park it unattended again, don't you?
I have a Viper pager alarm that was professionally installed (read : NOT by me!!). That and with the Rear Window Shade and removeable face plate on the head unit, it just looks like a stock stereo. I'm careful not to have the music blasting while pulling into car parks anyway. Learnt those lessons in England where property crime is astronomical.
Stephen
04-03-2005, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Good job Old Chap!
