Has anybody had a full ice install from a company?

From start to finish where they install it all and have your car for about a week?

Looking to get this done so would be interested in opinions and where you got it done...

Cheers

What exactly do you want fitting?

Head unit , CD Changer , amps , speakers , screens etc?

Has anybody had a full ice install from a company?

Get the tools out and do it yourself, ya lazy git !!

Most of it's fairly easy to do , especially if you have someone willing to assist.

It's only if you want to do custom boot builds or speaker pods that it gets tricky.

I did some pods to mount 17cm speakers in the door of my AX and it was a hell of a lot of work involved and plenty of trial and error

Nothing too big, just sub, 2 amps, components, hu, and sound deadening...

I dont know why I just like it when things are done properly... Dont trust myself :(

You'll have a lot of satisfaction in doing it yourself. Besides, you'll be the first to investigate if anything goes wrong or if you want to upgrade.

Get yourself a friend who has done it beore and both of you install the system.

I paid my dealer to run the wiring (power, RCAs and remote) into the boot and did the rest myself. Found it a lot more enjoyable and satisfying than simply paying someone to do the lot, even if they would have put together a better install in my boot - I still have the false flat floor in a |_| shape around the sub. Not overly flashy, but it's still working... (although I never finished wiring up the neon wire... )

Just reading a lot on talkaudio and theirs a lot involved... guess I am just trying to figure out where to start

It isn't that hard. Do some research and give yourself plenty of time. IMO no one does a job as careful and well as the owner of the car, you maybe a bit slower thats all. Can always get help on here

Can always get help on here

True, expect plenty more post's on here asking for help

Think i'll start with sound deadening

Get yourself a friend who has done it beore and both of you install the system.

Well said, i'd be more than happy to help Walkie, done a few systems myself in my time.

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I will help where I can mate. Chavy posted my guide on running the amp wire maybe of some help If not just send a PM.

The fabia was quite easy to install. IMO you should give some thaught on where you want to mount the amp and sub and plan it before you start. E.G

will it fit in the location you have chosen?

Will it get hit by items if you use the boot

can you still get to the boot for the spare?

can you still put the seats down?

Does any of the above matter to you?

Just some thing to think about

I can help if you want some help catch me on msn...

Jowl

I paid my dealer to run the wiring (power, RCAs and remote) into the boot and did the rest myself. Found it a lot more enjoyable and satisfying than simply paying someone to do the lot, even if they would have put together a better install in my boot - I still have the false flat floor in a |_| shape around the sub. Not overly flashy, but it's still working... (although I never finished wiring up the neon wire... )

how much did it cost you to get the wires run down the car

K and M ACOUSTICS OF WIGAN DID A GREAT JOB ON MINE ALPINE SCREEN, DVD PLAYER, 6x9"s ON SHELF THEY ADAPT YA OWN SHELF, CD CHANGER, 2 AMPS ONE POWERING 4 SPEAKERS THE OTHER POWERING THE 12" SUB WHICH IS BOXED AND CARPETED TO MATCH YA BOOT. THEY WILL FIT FREE IF YOU BUY FROM THEM.

Broken caps lock key, Tony?

Nope. Dont No Why Just Allways Write In Caps. Allways Have.

Walkie, you're only an hour's drive away from me. I'll happily help you do the basics over a weekend if you want.

As doer1 said though it pays to have everything planned out so it's just a matter of throwing the kit in the car. You don't want to get half way through the install to realise something won't fit / work as you intended

If you're just going down the "HU, pair of amps or bridged amp for comps and sub" route, it's what I've done. Sound deadening is worthwhile doing and that can take some time on its own to do it properly...

Lots of us are only a conversation away

We could make it a Briskoda meet , and get a whole bunch of us over to do the car in a day.

Kind of a scrapheap challenge thing but with a better car.

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I'm sure myself and Mr Clarke could give you a hand.

Blimey! Cheers for all your replies and offers, much appreciated

I'll keep you informed on the equipment I purchase, probably over the next few weeks

If you are after wiring kits, subs or amps I might know where to get some at a special Briskoda price.....

If you are after wiring kits, subs or amps I might know where to get some at a special Briskoda price.....

Interesting...

You have pm.

And check out the group buys section for some nice subs and components

Pete

here's a couple of piccies of my efforts, all done in my garage with only basic power tools. if i can do it anyone can!!