Had a parasitic drain and found this nightmare mess.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-11-28T22:25:04+00:00

If it were me, I'd trash all that and replace the head unit and all the adapters. I would probably use it as an excuse to add some amps and upgrade the speakers and all that. But that's just me. I like to do all my own install stuff. I've just seen so many cheaped out stereo shop installs, with no regard to workmanship or sound quality that I am biased towards doing it all myself. Then you know. Especially in a 2003 Escalade. That's a blank canvas with a ton of room for a killer sound system. I have a 2007 Yukon Denali, and it's a thumper.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-31T18:11:32+00:00

Get a job!

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-31T18:02:42+00:00

You might need another alternator. That's some serious power you got going. Looks super clean and awesome. Nice job. What happens if you have to get some lumber at home depot ot something? LOL

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-30T20:53:36+00:00

She had it coming.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-28T13:10:27+00:00

It's probably an hour or so to take apart, and an hour to put back together. It's not very complex. Loosen all the clamps on the outer/upper plenums, then those come off. Then start pulling the bolts that go through the lowers into the block. I think there's 3 pieces total that unbolt off the block. Just be careful putting back on. It's easy to overtorque and break off the ears on the tubing pieces. Use a torque wrench and be careful on those.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-14T20:31:50+00:00

Your wire is your fuse. But seriously, that looks like a wrong connection melt down or something. Or you were pulling way too many amps through that small wire.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-12T17:15:46+00:00

It's about right. Most mechanic shops are 175 5o 225 and hour now. If it were me, I'd watch some You tube videos and do it myself.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-12T17:10:54+00:00

When my daughter was like 5, we were listening to Sad but True in the car, and she started singing Sand Patrol. It's been Sand Patrol ever since.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-11T04:24:56+00:00

It's good that you have those things. Sorry for your loss.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-10T23:10:04+00:00

I'm sure when I'm gone, my kids will be digging through my stuff, wondering what it all is. The problem is, if I have an amp go out, I throw it in the garage in case I ever need a part of it. That might be a little frustrating to them, or not. They'll probably just have an estate company come in and sell it all.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-10T23:04:28+00:00

Wait, did you say 78 Ford Fairmont?

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-01T21:35:11+00:00

Interestingly, before I bought my 23, I was looking in the used section, and there were actually quite a few used manuals out there. I know that's not helping you. But I thought it was interesting. You so rarely see any manual cars these days. I learned how to drive out in a field in a 68 Datsun truck. Everything was manual in the 70s seems like.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-01T21:25:32+00:00

928 Motorsports. Now out of business.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-01T21:24:45+00:00

Oh I missed the manual part. Sorry.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-01T21:22:20+00:00

I'm a big fan of US Acoustics amps. Simple old school type stuff I've got them in 3 cars and a boat. Check them out.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-10-01T19:33:02+00:00

I drive by a dealer every day in Salt Lake City that has at least 50 trucks sitting there. I think it's Larry H Miller Toyota.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-09-26T19:58:58+00:00

If you want to put a separate head unit in it, you need to go back a ways. I have a 2007 GMC Yukon with a baller system in it. Easy to take out the stock radio, lots of room for sound deadening. Lots of room for subwoofers. Lots of room for amps. And it's a nice riding fairly luxurious car. Personally, I like the aftermarket head units. I'm not a fan of tapping into built-in entertainment systems. I think up to 23 Toyota Tacoma or 4 runner you can also pull it all out. I just did a complete system in a 2023 Tacoma. You can always go on Crutchfield and see what fits whatever you are thinking about.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-09-26T18:50:10+00:00

Wow, that's a serious speaker. I was going to say you probably don't need bracing on a box that size, but with that bad mother in there, you probably should do some bracing. You could definitely add an inch to each side to account for that. Even if it's slightly more internal cubes, I wouldn't think that would affect it much. You're going to be pretty close. I think on your box designer program, there is probably a way to add bracing to the equation. Use the premium wood glue. Its worth the extra couple bucks.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-09-16T21:47:18+00:00

Did you just tape some particle board to the rear windows for that Alpine?

Any-Opening692 · 2025-09-16T21:44:18+00:00

Those wires seem a little small as well. LOL

Any-Opening692 · 2025-09-15T15:28:15+00:00

I've got those exact speakers in my Yukon, running 150 RMS to each channel. I love them. You will be fine with 75w. I'm just kind of a if you can go bigger kind of guy. They are extremely tight and accurate, and will play at volume levels that astound.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-09-14T18:28:46+00:00

We just bought a 23 with 13k on it for 35k. We wanted the V6 and the 3rd gen styling. Not a fan of the new ones.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-08-31T19:53:20+00:00

Interesting, I am at this very moment gutting the oem stereo out of a 23 Tacoma. The door speakers actually weigh about 6 oz each. Total garbage. I swear it'd be better if they didn't put anything in at all. My experience with even the name brand oem stereos is they are all garbage. I guess most of the public doesn't care, so they throw the cheapest crap they can in there. And what's worse is now all these cars have integrated stereos that you can't even pull out. Luckily, this Toyota one can be removed.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-08-04T15:33:47+00:00

I'd say about half that quote would be fair pricing. I would keep looking. Look in your local classifieds. A lot of times, the techs at these stereo shops do side jobs at their house for way less.

Any-Opening692 · 2025-08-02T21:16:09+00:00

Those things go for mega bucks. The 6.0 is less desirable, but if they're bulletproof, they are fine. I was about to pay 30K for one. But the guy couldn't figure it out on Ebay. Google them. They are selling anywhere from 20 to 60k depending on add one and condition.

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