Originally Posted by Terinox
Alright, like I said in my other thread, I did get the Talon, but now there needs to be some work done. Now as much as I love cars, I don't know JACK about them or details and such.
First off, I will install an MP3 player (or take out the one in my previous car and put that one in). The MP3 player is no real problem I'll just get that installed someplace.
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Yah, that's what I'd do . . . too much hassle to tear the dashboard apart and do the job right . . . I've done it before, twice I think, and that was two times too many.
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Next to the MP3 player, I was thinking of buying some speakers, but I'm not too sure if I will or not. I don't like the original, because they aren't loud enough, and when you go too loud, the sound gets distorted and you can hear rattling/shaking, which annoys me very much.
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The distortion might be from the current amplifier . . . (long technical explanation deleted) can't really tell without seeing what you have, but if it won't cost you any extra $$$, I'd wait and see how your current speakers get along with the new system. If you need to replace 'em, you can always do it later . . .
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Now, they have a bunch of different sizes, and how do I know which size I need? Like they have 3 1/4" speaker, and 4 1/2", etc... How are they measuring this? Do I just measure AROUND the speaker for the circumfrence? Or is it diaganol ACROSS the speaker, from it's farthest points?
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The measurement is the diameter of the speaker. Sometimes it's the diameter of the paper cone (the better quality manufacturers), and sometimes it's the whole dang thing--from the edges of the metal frame (the cheap stuff). If you're gonna replace your current speakers, the folks at the shop can tell you what size you're gonna need (I think they have a book that tell's 'em).
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Also, alot of these speakers I see, they say "2-Way" and what does that mean exactly?
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Usually it means the manufacturer has added a smaller cone on the center of the speaker, right on top of the voice coils. It doesn't really do all that much, it's just there as a marketing gizmo.
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Also, do they always sell these speakers in sets of two? I have two speakers in the front (on each door), and two in the back. When you buy new speakers, don't you replace all of them? Or do people just buy two and that's enuff? ANY info on this would help, cuz I dunno nuttin.
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The last stereo I installed had four outputs. I had the option of installing both fronts, both backs, or all four. I put in all four 'cause I was a masochist for stereo installation hassle . . . Gotta use both fronts and/or both backs and not one front and one back for technical reasons (screws up the circuitry). You'll have your choice.
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Lastly, I might also install an alarm + keyless entry. Now I remember hearing that you have to have auto lock to get alarm/keyless entry. Now my car DOES have auto door locks, but there is no button to press to unlock or lock the doors. When you use the key to open the door from outside, BOTH doors open. And when you turn the lock inside by hand (actual lock on handle), it will lock or unlock BOTH doors. So is this the same as having "auto door lock"? And therefore, can I still get keyless entry alarm installed?
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I dunno nothin' 'bout alarms. My truck came with some sort of wireless chip gizmo in the key that the ignition switch looks for everytime ya go to start it. Between that and my insurance, personally, I don't think I need no stinkin' alarm. Everyone ignores 'em, anyway, least they do here in Texas.
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Thanks a ton boyz,
T.