Hey all...

I finally invested some big cash for a competition audio system with every bell and whistle I could think of and pay for...

Here is what I had installed so far on my truck...



Eclipse Navigation System...
AM / FM / CD / MP3 / DVD / GPS Navigation / TV Tuner

Rear Color Camera Mounted Next To My License Plate
( Comes on automatically when I shift into reverse )

6 1/2" MB Quart Component System For Both Of My Front Speakers
( Includes Mids And Tweeters, With Crossovers )

4 1/2" MB Quart Component System For Both Of My Rear Speakers
( Includes Mids And Tweeters, With Crossovers )

2 Kicker Solo Baric Subwoofers
( 12" Each Subwoofer, New 2004 Model )

2 EFX 600 Watt RMS Aplifiers
( 1,700 Watt Peak Power )

1 EFX 100 x 4 RMS Amplifier
( 250 Watt Peak Power )

Custom Molded Subwoofer Enclosure
( Under Rear Seat, Permanetly Mounted To The Floor )

2 Optima Yellow Top Batteries Under The Hood

1 Battery Isolator
( Prevents The Main Battery From Being Completely Drained )

Remote Engine Start Viper Alarm System
( Pager System Notifies Me If Alarm Goes Off Up To 4 Miles Away )

Motion Sensor For Viper Remote Start Alarm System
( If you look into the windows, the alarm will chirp, if you stick you hand inside the truck the siren will go off )

Dual Series 40 Flowmaster Exhaust Going Out The Rear





Here are some pics I took earlier today...

Before Navigation System...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC03617.JPG

After Navigation Installed...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04165.JPG

Viewing The TV Tuner With No TV Reception...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04167.JPG

Another Navigation Screen...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04164.JPG

Dual Flowmaster Exhaust Out The Rear...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04179.JPG

Another Angle...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/Copy%20of%20DSC04178.JPG

Rear MB Quart Component System...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04091.JPG

Viper Alarm System...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/Copy%20of%20DSC04181.JPG

Old Head Unit...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04087.JPG

Kicker Solo Baric Subwoofers...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04094.JPG

Dual Battery Setup In Engine...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04110.JPG

Another Picture Of My Custom Box...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04111.JPG

My HyperTech Programmer...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04169.JPG

TV Tuner Spearkers...
http://www.myhostingdeals.com/truck/DSC04170.JPG

Man, I need to move my shop to where you are and start selling. I did a very simular job and only got $3500 out of it and I felt lucky at that!

more pics of the duel battery ste up please iam interested in the same thing! looks good

Right now, that's pretty much all I got of the battery setup. If you want I can try to get some more pictures up tommorow of different angles of the setup.

Basically, one battery is is the origional factory position and the other one is located in the upper left corner near the hood mount.

ya i'd like to see more of the mounting of the battery up by the hood and the connectors umm they look neat!

I guess you really dont wanna get lost do you.... Looks good though. Just a lttle too much for my taste. Where did you get the box for your subs? My friend is building one for me, Hopefully ill have it by next weekend.

Man that looks sweet! Great choices in all the equipment.

Man that looks sweet! Great choices in all the equipment.

Thank you!


I'm still waiting to take some more pics of my battery setup for everyone to see. It looks pretty clean, the way they did it. Two batteries definately helped out powering 3 amps, and a navigation system. What's neat is that the battery setup is done so that the voltage meter in the dash is reading from both batteries, and not just the one battery.

I am going to buy the bypass switch next week, which prevents the factory "Battery Run Down Protection" from activating. It usually activates after 5 minutes, when I have at least 70-80 minutes of time left listening to the music at a loud volume with the engine off.

I am also waiting for the bypass switch will will activate my rear view color camera automatically when I switch into reverse... Right now I have to turn on the TV tuner, then put it into AV2 and be in reverse in order for the camera to activate.

I went 239 miles today, while watching 3 full TV episodes, 1 DVD ( The Fast And Furious ), probably 30 mp3s, and too much radio... Seriousely, the more I use my head unit, the more I love it. VERY HIGHLY recommended to anyone who has $2K to spare.

Regards,
-Ryan

Did you install the unit yourself. If so did you need an installation kit, and how hard was the install. Also, is there an adapter that can be used so that the steering wheel controls will still work. Thanks

Did you install the unit yourself. If so did you need an installation kit, and how hard was the install. Also, is there an adapter that can be used so that the steering wheel controls will still work. Thanks

I had the unit installed by my local audio shop, whom did just about everything for me. I did have to purchase a special installation kit, including two GM Bypass modules which allowed the aftermarket radio to work in my truck.

As far as the steering wheel controls are, to the best of my knowledge if you replace your factory radio you will no longer be able to use the steering wheel controls, however there may be another module to bypass this, but you should definately consult your local dealer to find out more, I just don't see how it is possible to retain the steering wheel controls.


Regards,
Ryan

P.S> Just got my K&N Cold Air Intake yesterday :=)