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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Default I need help on TV install!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My girlfriend just bought me a 17'' Flipdown tv and the local shops are wanting to charge alot on the install how hard is it to do????????

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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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I have an appointment on monday for install but my cancle it if i can do install???!!!!
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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Holy crap, a 17" flip down......That is a damn big TV. Sorry can't help you with install info. I guess it would depend on your knowledge of electrical installation. For me, I wouldn't attempt it and I would shop around for the best install price. Good luck and make sure you post pics when you get it installed...
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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who have you asked to install and how much are they wanting.
Where did you get a 17 in. flip and how much did that bad boy cost? I am wanting to put one in my car but havent looked much just on my want to do list.
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Well my girlfriend bought it for my used but like new for $400 but i found the same one on ebay for bout $1000 after shipping.

I placed it in there last night and man was it massive it touches both front headrest on the way down!!!!

But man i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I am still new to SL and dont KNOW how to post PICS?? Sorry!!
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Did you find someone to put it in yet. I live around Rivergate and there is quite a bit of places that will probably put it in for you.
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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AudioMasters said $100 install and $225 for dvd player!
AudioVisions said $100-150 install and $179-199 for dvd player!
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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I don't know how much you want to spend but 100 dollars to install a tv and dvd player aint bad in my eyes. Cause i seen the dealer get one installed in their show vehicle and it took the place all day long to put it in and 100 ain't bad for a whole days work. now on the price of the dvd player it depends on the maker cause some i would not give 2 cents for.
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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I totally agree I Actually work fo Scion now just started Monday!!!!
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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Which one you work at.
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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Neilsandler Scion Murfreesboro
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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Yall post some Pics on the (post pics if your slammed) thread for me im tryin to get lots of pics goin in there.
Old Jul 24, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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please start posting threads in the appropriate forum. For example, this thread that you created should have been posted in the ICE forum.
100 for install is a great deal. I charge 150-200 to install the same thing at my shop.
Old Jul 25, 2005 | 04:29 AM
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I hope that 17" TV helps your car handle better.
Old Jul 25, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Hey the post was a mistake SORRY
Old Jul 25, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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moved to ICE
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 05:15 AM
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You can install it. Just take your time and thouroughly read the directinos. It's pretty straight forward.

Regardless, $100 is good for an install. I get minimum $175 for that install.
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 05:48 AM
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what exactly do you do there?

is it easy to get a job at a dealership? just curious i love cars and would love to work with them.
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Well get to know ppl and see what happens.
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