Anyone had a full install from a company?

walkie · 22-02-2005, 21:33

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

Dr Zoidberg · 22-02-2005, 21:37

What exactly do you want fitting?

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

MonkeyHanger · 22-02-2005, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

Has anybody had a full ice install from a company?

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

Dr Zoidberg · 22-02-2005, 21:43

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

walkie · 22-02-2005, 21:48

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

bpm · 22-02-2005, 21:56

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.

Stimps · 22-02-2005, 22:06

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...

)

walkie · 22-02-2005, 22:12

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

doer1 · 22-02-2005, 22:14

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

walkie · 22-02-2005, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by doer1

Can always get help on here

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

Think i'll start with sound deadening

Lummox · 22-02-2005, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpm

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.

doer1 · 22-02-2005, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

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

Think i'll start with sound deadening

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

Joel_vRS · 23-02-2005, 10:39

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

Jowl

octaviablack · 23-02-2005, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stimps

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

TONY VRS · 23-02-2005, 11:36

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.

Stimps · 23-02-2005, 12:03

Broken caps lock key, Tony?

TONY VRS · 23-02-2005, 12:28

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

**tfboy** · 23-02-2005, 12:56

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

Dr Zoidberg · 23-02-2005, 12:59

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.

boyced · 23-02-2005, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

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

Think i'll start with sound deadening

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

walkie · 23-02-2005, 13:34

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

Matt_vRS · 23-02-2005, 13:37

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

walkie · 23-02-2005, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_vRS

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.

icecavern · 23-02-2005, 19:51

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

Pete

marko · 25-02-2005, 19:19

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!!

22-02-2005, 21:33	#1
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Anyone had a full install from a company? 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 __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

22-02-2005, 21:37	#2
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	What exactly do you want fitting? Head unit , CD Changer , amps , speakers , screens etc? __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

22-02-2005, 21:43	#4
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	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 __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

22-02-2005, 21:48	#5
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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 __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

22-02-2005, 21:56	#6
bpm ------ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,052 Members Car: Black Octavia vRS Combi Thanks: 14 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	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. __________________ BPM This is a website , NOT a mobile phone. STP USNG TXT SPK

22-02-2005, 22:06	#7
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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... ) __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

22-02-2005, 22:12	#8
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just reading a lot on talkaudio and theirs a lot involved... guess I am just trying to figure out where to start __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

22-02-2005, 22:14	#9
doer1 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chester Posts: 686 Members Car: Fabia VRS-- Black Magic -- Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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 __________________ Black Fab-tastic VRS

23-02-2005, 10:39	#13
Joel_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,658 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can help if you want some help catch me on msn... Jowl __________________ Everyday car: Pimp Black Skoda Octavia VRS, 230bhp, 250lb custom remap, blueflame stainless exhaust, lowered, Hyperboost Dump Valve, ABD tip. 1/4mile in 14.99 secs Project Car: Vintage Mk2 Golf, to be turned in to a 1/4 mile beast, 1.8T 20v engine conversion! Watch this space!!!!

23-02-2005, 11:36	#15
TONY VRS Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NORTH WEST Posts: 183 Members Car: YELLOW FABIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

23-02-2005, 12:03	#16
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,091 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Broken caps lock key, Tony? __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

23-02-2005, 12:28	#17
TONY VRS Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NORTH WEST Posts: 183 Members Car: YELLOW FABIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nope. Dont No Why Just Allways Write In Caps. Allways Have.

23-02-2005, 12:56	#18
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,325 Members Car: "Fake" Black Magic vRS Thanks: 21 Thanked 76 Times in 66 Posts	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 __________________ Xavier

23-02-2005, 12:59	#19
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	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. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

23-02-2005, 13:34	#21
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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 __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

23-02-2005, 13:37	#22
Matt_vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 182 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you are after wiring kits, subs or amps I might know where to get some at a special Briskoda price..... __________________ Matt. Ex - Fabia vRS Now - MR2 roadster

23-02-2005, 19:51	#24
icecavern Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Berks UK Posts: 37 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And check out the group buys section for some nice subs and components Pete __________________ www.icecavern.co.uk UK's best independant ICE Forum [/url] My Platinum Cupra R

25-02-2005, 19:19	#25
marko Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 75 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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!! __________________ black octavia v-rs "black ice"

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