Anyone have experience pulling the AMP on a LIMITED?

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IMO, Crutchfield is overpriced. If you are willing to be hands on, I don't think it's worth it. Just picked up a Kenwood X 395 on ebay for $90. Good headunit.

I think a couple months back I got the sleeve and the wiring kit for $17 shipped, also from ebay.

Get some crimp style connections and a crimper. I would also get some extra wire and make add on in between the factory harness and the metra harness, so you can set the radio down on the seat. And also easily take it in and out.

Anyone can order that Kenwood X 395 at Crutchfield right now for $99.99 DELIVERED after $20 coupon and that comes with the wiring kit and sleeve AND Crutchfield's unmatched support line.
 
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Don't know what you are getting at.

But congrats on your purchase!

Thanks! I'm just showing that Crutchfield can be overpriced, but it can also be the best deal sometimes.
I'm PSYCHED to dump the stock stereo and make these Infinitys SING!!!

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Agreed.

I already had the wiring kit and sleeve so all I needed was the HU.

Post pics when you install the JVC. I'd also be interested to see how the BT works. I was going to go with a X695, but I was unsure how the BT would really work.
 
Agreed.

I already had the wiring kit and sleeve so all I needed was the HU.

Post pics when you install the JVC. I'd also be interested to see how the BT works. I was going to go with a X695, but I was unsure how the BT would really work.

UPS just delivered it tonight and I'll install it Thursday or Friday!
 
Brown takes their time getting stuff there!

You should add this to the mix.

Alpine MRP-F300 V-Power Series 4-channel car amplifier 50 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield.com

I did (not from them, $60 more than on ebay :D), and really make the infinities sing. Now that I put the new head unit in, I can't turn it past 22/35 without it being seriously painful.

Brown is only fast when it's coming from somewhere on/near the West Coast, but I'm not going to complain about FREE delivery.

Where did you mount that amp? Seems like it would be kinda overkill with just door speakers. I'm going to see how it sounds with just this head unit's power first. I had plenty of thumping systems back in my single days (I sure loved my Pioneer 3-way 6x9's and when I had room: a box of 12" Cerwin Vegas), but now my fiance doesn't like music very loud in the truck anyway.
 
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This has probably already been said but you might want to consider running new wiring for the door speakers, deck ground and power. At least you wont have to worry about the factory setup interfering, loose wires ect.

One of those Alpine amps will fit perfectly under the drivers side front seat.
 
This has probably already been said but you might want to consider running new wiring for the door speakers, deck ground and power. At least you wont have to worry about the factory setup interfering, loose wires ect.

One of those Alpine amps will fit perfectly under the drivers side front seat.

New wiring is a good idea, especially if you're running a lot of electronics, adding an amp, etc. But not necessary in most cases.

And he's right about the amp, under the driver's seat is a perfect place for one. Good airflow and out of the way. Add a kill switch in the remote line so you can kill the amp if you ever need to.
 
New wiring is a good idea, especially if you're running a lot of electronics, adding an amp, etc. But not necessary in most cases.

And he's right about the amp, under the driver's seat is a perfect place for one. Good airflow and out of the way. Add a kill switch in the remote line so you can kill the amp if you ever need to.

Thanks for all the tips guys! I used to install and play around with my systems a lot, back in the day before wiring harnesses. Now I just wanted to do a simple upgrade, for better than stock sound. I just threw in 4 door infinity 6 1/2's and am putting this new stereo in tomorrow. Done in seconds flat, for cheap!
 
I'm finally getting around to installing it today! The 'how to' thread is for a 2000 and he talks about needing to know about your car alarm when hooking the battery back up.

Do I need to know/do anything with the stock alarm system in my '98 Limited? Doesn't really seem like a real alarm to me, just remote power door locks. What else does it do??
 
Answer is: Nada. Alarm goes off and just resets when battery is reconnected, no problems. Stereo install was a snap, they really made it easy to take apart the dash!
 

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