Mowgli1647545497 Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Looking to pick up a Valentine1. But I don't want that sloppy cord hanging down, and actually I'd prefer to use the concealed display add-on. Does anyone know a good place in town that can install this without a) Horking up my car's wiring b) Horking up the interior panels c) Taking all day to install it I'm looking for a place that guarentees their work, and takes some pride in professional installation and work. I also will need to be present when they do it. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted March 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 EDIT: This can also be an individual, I don't need a brick and mortar shop, though I'd prefer an establishment. I just don't want to waste my time with amateurs or incompetence. I'll pay for quality work that doesn't take forever. Time is money smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Give Kelly a call at creative custom. He has been doing custom installs and wiring on cars for 15 years - he takes great pride in his work. (740) 362-0694 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 are you not comfortable to do it yourself? if you just dont want the hassel i woudld say columbus car audio would do it but not sure of what they would charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted March 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I've been reading thru the caddy forums post from folks who've installed this in in a permanent fashion. Doesn't look too hard. May just do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Nothing like taking pride in your own work. I would get ahold of somemone with Mitchel On Demand or All Data if you want to hard wire it into the car. Most GM's usually have an accessory power drop somewhere around the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Yeah, it's not too hard if you're comfortable with wiring and pulling trim panals off. A friend of mine installed my Blinder for me along with most of the wiring on my AFC and gauges. He does nice work. He did all the wiring on his race car and got quite a few compliments on it. If you decide not to do it yourself let me know if you want me to ask him for you. (He hard wired his own V1 a few weeks ago too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.COS Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I don't know jack about wiring and I was able to do a concealed install in the TA. It's pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted March 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 The wiring is not what bothers me either, its taking care of the interior panels during the install. May be psycho-somatic, but they always seem to squeak or rattle after they're taken off once... Kind of a "break the seal" syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Originally posted by Mowgli: The wiring is not what bothers me either, its taking care of the interior panels during the install. May be psycho-somatic, but they always seem to squeak or rattle after they're taken off once... Kind of a "break the seal" syndrome. Understandable: I was like that too when I did stereo installs. I talked with a few local shops and they say knowing the location of any screws, or door panel plastic thingies, was crucial. They also recommend either using a rubberized undercoating on the panel prier, screw drivers, and etc. You can get it at napa for like 5$ or so. Another option is to tape up the tools with electrical tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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