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Originally Posted by 92hoopty
hey man goodluck on the install im planning to do something similar to yours, it was good reading your thread answered some of my Qs, i have a few for you though did you have to buy the antenna adapteR? because in the audio forums it says that we need it to connect the antenna to an aftermarket stereo.... and also what system did you get, rear/front speakers, head unit,? and how hard was the install itll be my first time messing around with a car complete noob here lol.
And deff have some pics up of the new install
Thanks GOOD LUCK
fatty
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OT- I see your location and I have some friends driving in from there today.
back on topic.
it's VERY easy to install a new setup.
Do you have a BOSE stereo in the car now?
if yes, it makes my way a little tougher, but still easier than running new wires IMO.
if you don't have bose it's easier to redo.
1. Bose stereo is 3.5" front speakers and 6x9 rear
we recommend making/buying brackets to put larger speakers in up front. I made them out of 1/8" MDF with a jigsaw at home
2. Bose has a non-standard amp at each speaker, do not bother trying to reuse them with a non-bose head unit.
3. Non-Bose factory stereo has 4x6 front speakers and 6.5" rear speakers with an amp on the rear speakers (1 amp for both)
4. Yes you will need an antenna adapter, I also recommend getting an adapter harness. it will make hooking things in much easier.
5. When i did my bose swap I bypassed the amp by using it's connector to go straight into the speaker. made hooking it up easier for me.