Tag: INSTALLATION HOW-TO

Adding a Remote Starter to a 2008 Honda Civic

Adding a Remote Starter to a 2008 Honda Civic

Mitch Schaffer of Mobile Edge in Lehighton, Pa., shows us around the cockpit of a Civic sedan to show how to successfully add a remote starter to this popular vehicle.

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Adding a Security System to a 2007 Honda CR-V

Adding a Security System to a 2007 Honda CR-V

Mike Harootunian of AudioMax in Walpole, Mass., gives us a basic look at the wiring for a remote starter, security install. This wiring is good for 2007 and later model years.

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Adding a Subwoofer to Nissan’s 2009 GT-R Racer

Adding a Subwoofer to Nissan’s 2009 GT-R Racer

At Sound FX in Lewes, Del., Dave Ellers takes us through the steps of installing an aftermarket subwoofer system on this rare vehicle.

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Adding a Receiver With a Motorized Screen to an ‘03-’07 Honda Accord

Adding a Receiver With a Motorized Screen to an ‘03-’07 Honda Accord

For this install, the customer wanted his radio position and factory controls to remain where Honda put them. Katz’s plastic, metal and electronics skills have been well documented in previous articles, so this article will give an overview of how Katz accomplished his goal of meeting the customer’s needs.

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Adding iPod Video to an Older Screen

Adding iPod Video to an Older Screen

It is easy to forget that even though the customer’s preexisting video monitor does not have built-in iPod interfacing, it’s still possible to improve the customer’s iPod experience. Here’s how.

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Radio Replacement for Chrysler and Dodge minivans

Radio Replacement for Chrysler and Dodge minivans

Curt Clayton of Auto Trenz in Independence, Mo., gives us a quick peek at removing the factory radio from the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The step-by-step also applies to the Town & Country.

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Bringing Video to a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Bringing Video to a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Sport Sedan’s 451-horsepower V8 engine is a performer. Sound FX in Lewes, Del., provides a peek at the new-body-style Mercedes C-Class while a video integration interface is being installed that will allow the driver to bring video to the factory screen. You’ll need to remove the radio to accomplish this install.

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Building an Enclosure for a Porsche 911 Turbo

Building an Enclosure for a Porsche 911 Turbo

 

With its 480-horsepower twin-turbo engine, the Porsche 911 Turbo is a performance machine, but the audio system is often in need of an upgrade. In this case, the customer wanted more “boom” in his trunk.
Michael Harootunian of AudioMax in Walpole, Mass., was more than happy to deliver those goods. In less than two days, Harootunian [...]

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