Re: Stereo install WAS: Re: Made it (was: The Big Trip)

From: Andy Levy (andy.levy@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Dec 28 2005 - 14:58:59 EST


On 12/28/05, Josh Battles <josh.lists@omg-stfu.com> wrote:
> > Like I said, I couldn't find any clear route to the rear hatch without
> > pulling up every piece of trim in hopes of finding a route. It was 30
> > degrees, wet and snowing - I wanted it DONE.
>
> Excuses, excuses... Next time maybe use a friend's garage?

Got no one around with an available garage.

> > As for the silicone, I got black gasket & seal GE Silicone II. In
> > exposed areas, it'll just be a couple small dabs to keep the wire
> > tacked down. It's not getting put on till the weekend most likely
> > (due to weather), and I have easy access to an semi-expert on the
> > product who seems to think it'll be OK.
>
> I guess that'll work. I've never been a fan of sticking anything (glue or
> otherwise) on the paint of any vehicle I cared about. You'll have to report
> back on longevity.

It's not going on the paint. There's a groove between the windshield
and the A-pillar and the wire is in there. inside the groove is the
gasket that holds the windshield in.

> > Next time it'll go better I'm sure. That won't be for a couple years
> > at least. If given a choice...I'd rather have Sirius built in when I
> > get a car.
>
> Always does, each time makes it easier. I'd thought about getting satellite
> radio on my nexct vehicle too but since I always rip the stereos out and
> replace them with whatever I want anyway it'd be a waste of money. If you're
> good with the factory stereo then it'll be a great solution for you.

Yeah, it does depend on what's in the vehicle. Given that we can't
exactly go out and buy something new for at least a year and a half
anyway, it's kind of a moot point right now.



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