Radio Installation Help! - Lone Star Stangs

divad82 · 05-26-2007, 07:53 PM

I have a 06 with a shaker 500 and want to install a dvd/mp3 and a motorized lcd. Every I go people say that it is real difficult to do considering I have the skaker 500. They say since the subs are amped to the factory radio that you will have to rewire the whole thing. I need some help guys on what to do or someone that can hook me up.

David

travis5049 · 05-27-2007, 12:09 AM

have you tryed crutchfield? Bet they have a complete kit with wiring and phone support.

JCSGT · 05-27-2007, 10:04 AM

Do a search on themustangsource.com for exactly what you talking about. I have thes shaker 500 as well and changed the head myself. The metra harness from crutfield comes with the adapter to convert the sub plug from the factory harness to RCA. All you need after that is a Y-rca plug to go mono on the subs (500 only uses 1 input, 1000 uses both). The subs will pop due to the 12 volt on source, the fix for that is radio shack 5v resister. Wire it in series with the remote wire for the amps and no more pop!

I know this shounds confusing but it really is simple. I'm a perfectionist and wired my amp subs and headunit into the car in 3 or 4 hours. Do the search I recommended and you'll get all the info you need.

If you still can't figure it out I can help you install it as well, it really is simple!

divad82 · 05-27-2007, 08:06 PM

Hey Jeff I sent you a email basically saying that I could use your perfectionism. Check your email. Thanks!

David

JCSGT · 05-29-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by divad82

Hey Jeff I sent you a email basically saying that I could use your perfectionism. Check your email. Thanks!

David

David,
Never got an e-mail???

divad82 · 05-30-2007, 12:08 AM

I was wondering if you can help guide me through the process or it would be better if I could meet you since you have already messed with the shaker and know exactly what to do. Im in no hurry to install considering I have not yet bought the items you told me but as soon as I do I want to install as soon as possible. You can email me back with exact items I need. I would appreciate any help you give. My email is sith_limon@yahoo.com

Thanks!
David

blwn306 · 05-30-2007, 07:51 AM

whoa...I just bought a motorized head unit for my 07, and I didnt think it was going to be diff to install...shit..I havent done it yet..im installing on friday...where can I get all this stuff?? I thought I just needed the wire harness, and the install kit...btw my unit is a dvd/mp3 and all that good stuff...well I could let you know how it goes for me man...seeing were doing the same thing.. damn shaker 500!!!..lol

JCSGT · 05-30-2007, 12:22 PM

I'm actually going to be around all day Friday if you guys want to get together for a mini-install party?

Just let me know.

thatdavidkid · 05-30-2007, 04:32 PM

ok normally when someone asks for my help on something like this, they dont just ignore me afterwards and ask for help again.. I CAN INSTALL THESE RADIOS... blkstang87 can verify that i can install car stereos.. but it's all good 'cause if my help isn't wanted, it wont be offered anymore in the future

blwn306 · 05-30-2007, 07:56 PM

cool well hey anyone that wants to help out im willing to donate my pad, but shit I just remembered I have to ref on friday dammit!!!! ill get back to you guys when im free I think sat im free...

divad82 · 05-30-2007, 07:58 PM

Please don't take any offense about the help thatdavidkid. JCSGT was the first person to respond when I posted for the help which was sometime last week. I havent heard from him since the post till yesterday. Then you responded couple of days ago. JCSGT already worked on the shaker 500 and knew exactly how to do it. It really doesnt matter who helps me. Im more then sure you guys know what your doing. I soon as I get what I need i will let you guys know.

afraven · 05-30-2007, 09:46 PM

If you are thinking of just taking it to an audio shop, think twice, I did it when I got mine installed and before the installation they told me it would be rough but they would get it done. On a short note I had to take mine up there 5 times to get it right, For some reason the couldnt get the door subs to operate and lied to me every time saying its good. Damn shakers!!

blwn306 · 06-02-2007, 05:29 AM

just got it installed yesterday, looks great, but my subs arent hitting as hard when im playing a cd, but sound very good when im playing a movie, so ima have to see whats up with that?? any suggestions??? I have the pop too, but ima fix that stupid tech guy was like you dont need that with this harness it will work....yeah no, and only reason I didnt get it is cause there was no damn radioshack anywere near me..so ima pick that part up today if I have time, man my schedule is swamped..lol but ill post pics soon...

d4rkpri35t · 06-03-2007, 09:26 PM

get rid of stock wiring, stock deck, stock amp, stock speakers.. wire new speakers and tweeters to the back to one amp and hook up another amp for you subs.. all ran to the deck.. fat ass wire and fat ass amps are the only way to go... im a stereo guy so that' s just my 2 cents

blwn306 · 06-04-2007, 02:27 PM

^^^ yeah thats what im gonna do...I already have two amps, just doing research on some good speakers....

05-26-2007, 07:53 PM	#1
divad82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 28	Radio Installation Help! I have a 06 with a shaker 500 and want to install a dvd/mp3 and a motorized lcd. Every I go people say that it is real difficult to do considering I have the skaker 500. They say since the subs are amped to the factory radio that you will have to rewire the whole thing. I need some help guys on what to do or someone that can hook me up. David

05-27-2007, 12:09 AM	#2
travis5049 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: new braunfels Posts: 24	? have you tryed crutchfield? Bet they have a complete kit with wiring and phone support.

05-27-2007, 10:04 AM	#3
JCSGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Converse, TX Posts: 239	Do a search on themustangsource.com for exactly what you talking about. I have thes shaker 500 as well and changed the head myself. The metra harness from crutfield comes with the adapter to convert the sub plug from the factory harness to RCA. All you need after that is a Y-rca plug to go mono on the subs (500 only uses 1 input, 1000 uses both). The subs will pop due to the 12 volt on source, the fix for that is radio shack 5v resister. Wire it in series with the remote wire for the amps and no more pop! I know this shounds confusing but it really is simple. I'm a perfectionist and wired my amp subs and headunit into the car in 3 or 4 hours. Do the search I recommended and you'll get all the info you need. If you still can't figure it out I can help you install it as well, it really is simple! __________________ Jeff 01 M6 Vette

05-27-2007, 08:06 PM	#4
divad82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 28	Radio Help! Hey Jeff I sent you a email basically saying that I could use your perfectionism. Check your email. Thanks! David

05-30-2007, 12:08 AM	#6
divad82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 28	Radio help! I was wondering if you can help guide me through the process or it would be better if I could meet you since you have already messed with the shaker and know exactly what to do. Im in no hurry to install considering I have not yet bought the items you told me but as soon as I do I want to install as soon as possible. You can email me back with exact items I need. I would appreciate any help you give. My email is sith_limon@yahoo.com Thanks! David

05-30-2007, 07:51 AM	#7
blwn306 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 255	whoa...I just bought a motorized head unit for my 07, and I didnt think it was going to be diff to install...shit..I havent done it yet..im installing on friday...where can I get all this stuff?? I thought I just needed the wire harness, and the install kit...btw my unit is a dvd/mp3 and all that good stuff...well I could let you know how it goes for me man...seeing were doing the same thing.. damn shaker 500!!!..lol

05-30-2007, 12:22 PM	#8
JCSGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Converse, TX Posts: 239	I'm actually going to be around all day Friday if you guys want to get together for a mini-install party? Just let me know. __________________ Jeff 01 M6 Vette

05-30-2007, 04:32 PM	#9
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,948	ok normally when someone asks for my help on something like this, they dont just ignore me afterwards and ask for help again.. I CAN INSTALL THESE RADIOS... blkstang87 can verify that i can install car stereos.. but it's all good 'cause if my help isn't wanted, it wont be offered anymore in the future __________________

05-30-2007, 07:56 PM	#10
blwn306 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 255	cool well hey anyone that wants to help out im willing to donate my pad, but shit I just remembered I have to ref on friday dammit!!!! ill get back to you guys when im free I think sat im free...

05-30-2007, 07:58 PM	#11
divad82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 28	thatdavidkid Please don't take any offense about the help thatdavidkid. JCSGT was the first person to respond when I posted for the help which was sometime last week. I havent heard from him since the post till yesterday. Then you responded couple of days ago. JCSGT already worked on the shaker 500 and knew exactly how to do it. It really doesnt matter who helps me. Im more then sure you guys know what your doing. I soon as I get what I need i will let you guys know.

05-30-2007, 09:46 PM	#12
afraven Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: el paso Posts: 68	If you are thinking of just taking it to an audio shop, think twice, I did it when I got mine installed and before the installation they told me it would be rough but they would get it done. On a short note I had to take mine up there 5 times to get it right, For some reason the couldnt get the door subs to operate and lied to me every time saying its good. Damn shakers!! __________________ 07 stang 03 Stang sold 05 Stang sold 04 Stang 68 Stang RIP

06-02-2007, 05:29 AM	#13
blwn306 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 255	just got it installed yesterday, looks great, but my subs arent hitting as hard when im playing a cd, but sound very good when im playing a movie, so ima have to see whats up with that?? any suggestions??? I have the pop too, but ima fix that stupid tech guy was like you dont need that with this harness it will work....yeah no, and only reason I didnt get it is cause there was no damn radioshack anywere near me..so ima pick that part up today if I have time, man my schedule is swamped..lol but ill post pics soon...

06-03-2007, 09:26 PM	#14
d4rkpri35t '87 LX 'n '95 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweetwater Posts: 351	get rid of stock wiring, stock deck, stock amp, stock speakers.. wire new speakers and tweeters to the back to one amp and hook up another amp for you subs.. all ran to the deck.. fat ass wire and fat ass amps are the only way to go... im a stereo guy so that' s just my 2 cents __________________ 95 GT 5.0 w/ some bolt-ons, 2" Drop Eibach Suspension, C/C Plates, 17" Steedas 87 LX 306ci Forged w/ bolt-ons, 4.10's, Built T5, Weld Rodlites, BBK Headers, O/R X, Magnaflow Dumps.

06-04-2007, 02:27 PM	#15
blwn306 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 255	^^^ yeah thats what im gonna do...I already have two amps, just doing research on some good speakers....

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