View Full Version : what kind of price for fitting?
backtothefuture
28-01-2003, 3:43 PM
what kind of price would you guys expect to pay for something (as below) to be professionally fitted :
1. 2 amps ( one dual channel, one 4 channel)
2. a crossover
3. 2 front speakers
4. couple of rear 6x9s , requiring holes to be cut into a board at the back
5. couple of front tweeters
6. all wiring associated with above, including fuse.
I might be changing cars and hence may need all that transferred :)
Nobber22
28-01-2003, 5:20 PM
From memory about 18 months ago I paid £100 to have similar kit fitted in London. Might cost less if you shop around. Buying all that kit from one dealer may get you a fitting discount (unless of course you own it all already). :rolleyes:
TooManyHobbies
28-01-2003, 5:55 PM
I think £100 to £150 including head unit plus any parts. It will of course cost much more if you want it custom installing.
Mark
backtothefuture
29-01-2003, 10:30 AM
;looks like i got ripped when i initially paid £200 for the above (ie when i first got the gear) :(
well next time I'm not going back to the same place!
50/50
30-01-2003, 12:00 AM
trying installing it your self. Its not as hard is it looks...
backtothefuture
30-01-2003, 2:02 AM
i would, but the amount of wires going into the back of the two amp and through the crossover etc is enough to leave any novice flabbergasted! :eek:
it may be worth a stab if I had diagrams of where the connections are supposed to be and how to run wires to front/back of car :)
stealther
06-02-2003, 6:14 AM
Originally posted by backtothefuture
;looks like i got ripped when i initially paid £200 for the above (ie when i first got the gear) :(
well next time I'm not going back to the same place!
£200 You were robbed mate! I agree with 50/50 why not do it yourself ICE installing only becomes tricky when custom builds are needed ie door pods, false floors etc.
The actual wiring of a system is easy as pie.
An alternative is try approaching the guy who fitted the system before and ask him if hes interested in making a few quid on the side.
There is a guy who works at my local ICE retailer but If the boss is not about will offer to do the job at his house for a lot less. When ever Ive bought kit he would say We charge £35 to fit this I will do it for a £10 and so on!
backtothefuture
06-02-2003, 10:13 AM
last job was a custom one, this time I think I'll stick to the standard sizes on the car ...
only problem is i think i'll need speaker adaptors for them to fit in the door;
anyone know of a decent ICE retailer who can give me a quote and fitting and also supply reasonably (ie not inflated) priced ICE, near North London ?
:smashin:
Dave20
09-02-2003, 3:18 PM
Originally posted by stealther
£200 You were robbed mate! I agree with 50/50 why not do it yourself ICE installing only becomes tricky when custom builds are needed ie door pods, false floors etc.
The actual wiring of a system is easy as pie.
like ....
http://www.david-bentley.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/cars/mywork.jpg
god i hate vinyl hehe
Oblivion
10-02-2003, 1:26 PM
Do it yourself - much better sence of achievement. Just take your time and plan it well and it will look great.
Paul