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Sapposably I suck at installs, can you guys comment plz?!

Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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Here are a bunch of pictures from installs I have done in the past and I will be posting more as time goes on from what I complete, but I have been told I am not a good installer and it annoys me to the end.


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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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some are really nice like the ps2 control inputs but he rest is nasty looking in my opinion , sorry bro.
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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xbox my friend ^^^^^^^^
there ok theres nothing to fancy about any of them, I think cleaning up some of your wiring would make it look a little better, the xbox is unique, i would have made some sort of cover plate for it
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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well, since you asked....
first maybe a little more planning,before the action would generate a better end product...

and ( sorry) you should try introducing a dictionary to your life.
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:43 AM
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Default Re: Sapposably I suck at installs, can you guys comment plz?

Originally Posted by bluenjsciontc
Here are a bunch of pictures from installs I have done in the past and I will be posting more as time goes on from what I complete, but I have been told I am not a good installer and it annoys me to the end.
Originally Posted by peteyd
god i hate april fools day
unless of course you weren't kidding. then, meh...., they're not that bad. certainly though, installation is less of the problem than photography....jk.
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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If you did the springs that lowered the rear end, I would need a picture of those. If the car is just lower because you have that much weight in the car, you might think about getting different springs/struts.(some people still call the rear ones shocks, but they really aren't). The interior installs were very hap-hazard. As if they were just put where-ever you had an inkling to set it up at the time. I great install looks like it is part of the car when it's done. As far as wire handling, try some zip ties and wire tamers till you can feed the wire behind a panel. that looks much more professional. use electrical tape wound in an even fashion around the ends where they spread out for the wire harness. Hopefully, when you tapped into the power under the hood, you didn't leave the wiring all over. it NEEDS to be secured so it won't burn, short, or cause any number of problems. Any penetrations through metal panels need to have a rubber electrical grommet to prevent the wires from getting cut. I always seal the extra space with silicone to keep the 2 sides separate.
I'm not saying it's a bad install, but it does need cleaning up.
The equipment looks nice, but it needs to be integrated more. that is when you can start calling it a custom install.
I'm not trying to tear you down, but a bit more fore-thought into your projects is needed. Ask the people on here if you aren't sure about how to do something. A lot of us do our own work and don't mind sharing our knowledge. Helping each other is what we're here for.
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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The installs are... mediocre...

I think it's your picture-taking that might need the most help.
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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rushing to take pics in the cold isnt fun stuff lol
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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As long as the stuff works, it's fine. But you gotta make it a little cleaner by hiding the wires and such.
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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scikotics and scion nrg? can youdo that?
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Not trying to be mean =( But you would not touch my car!! Sorry =( Try taking more time and hiding the wires and zip tieing stuff!! It is all a learning process, every istaller started where you are.... GOOD LUCK!!
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