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abu Grand Master

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Hey

I am looking at getting a basic custom boot install done in my R32.

I have all the audio gear and have run all the wiring so all I need is the fabrication of the actual sub box and panels, as well as the carpeting.

Just wanted to know if anyone can recommend a place which does good work?

I called a place in Melbourne and they quoted me $500 for a custom sub box and panels, which I thought was a bit steep as I have already done all the wiring and am supplying all the audio equipment.

Anyways if someone could recommend a place they have used/seen work done at, it would be much appreciated.

Audio gear to be installed is 2 x amps and 2 x 12" subs, just need fake floor, and dual sub box, and side panels all carpeted and installed in an R32 boot.

Thanks,

Abu

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Adelaideprosound Proficient

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$500 Steep.

You gotta be kidding me mate. Panelling and trimming takes time and running your cables only takes an installer a half an hour at the most.

Sorry to say but if u got quoted $500 take the offer, because custom boots normally end up costing thousands.

Trooper Experienced

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$500 Steep.

You gotta be kidding me mate. Panelling and trimming takes time and running your cables only takes an installer a half an hour at the most.

Sorry to say but if u got quoted $500 take the offer, because custom boots normally end up costing thousands.

Second that

I am getting a basic install done next week at a cost of $2500

I am supplying all wiring/amps/sub/sound deadening and I was quoted for a very basic install (two amp racks built into a false floor and a MDF sub box) all flat panels, no fibreglass etc with just a plexiglass panel showing each amp.

abu Grand Master

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$500 Steep.

You gotta be kidding me mate. Panelling and trimming takes time and running your cables only takes an installer a half an hour at the most.

Sorry to say but if u got quoted $500 take the offer, because custom boots normally end up costing thousands.

Nup, $500 I believe is still a bit to much for the work I need done.

I understand that labour takes time + cost of materials, but $500 was a minimum quote and I'd rather just do it my self or get it done privately if I'm paying that much.

Second that

I am getting a basic install done next week at a cost of $2500

I am supplying all wiring/amps/sub/sound deadening and I was quoted for a very basic install (two amp racks built into a false floor and a MDF sub box) all flat panels, no fibreglass etc with just a plexiglass panel showing each amp.

$2,500?

Well judging by what your getting done that seems like a straight out rip off, considering I was quoted a minmum of $500 for pretty much the same work.

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abu Grand Master

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mate clearly you don't know much about custom installs... I'd jump at gettin it done for $500.... like seriously think about the time involved let alone materials and stuff...

if u wan2 spend less than that do it yourself...

Nup, $500 I believe is still a bit to much for the work I need done.

I understand that labour takes time + cost of materials, but $500 was a minimum quote and I'd rather just do it my self or get it done privately if I'm paying that much.

Trooper Experienced

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Nup, $500 I believe is still a bit to much for the work I need done.

I understand that labour takes time + cost of materials, but $500 was a minimum quote and I'd rather just do it my self or get it done privately if I'm paying that much.

$2,500?

Well judging by what your getting done that seems like a straight out rip off, considering I was quoted a minmum of $500 for pretty much the same work.

Mate there is almost that just in a sub box alone

Then plexiglass is not cheap

Sound deadening is around the $300 mark for installation

Painting the installation $200 odd

Boot install is between $800-$1500 including amp racks, then on top of that is sub box and sound deadening.

Most shops charge on average $70-$100 per hour plus materials, I would like to see quality work done , from start to finish for $500.

FHRX is doing my car - i dont like cheap dodgy crap in my car.

$2500 is reasonable considering the time, and quality finish I am after.

Did you get your quote from autobarn?

DRD-00F Grand Master

DRD-00F

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Paid $1400 for mine... Was actually a pretty good deal, when i got it back, I just stared at it, and it wasn't even finished :P

I still love the look of it and it has a little bit left to finish too :)

If it had cost me only $500, I would have been f**king ecstatic!

I took it apart as soon as i got home, had a look at it, realised that if i had tried to do it (my original plan) I would have been at it for well over 3 months just trying to figure out all the tricks and skills they used... I was really impressed at how easily it all came apart... i was scared shitless at first... It looked so complete, I figured it would take me ages to get it apart and back together :)

But I asked for easy accesability/install/uninstall, and that is what I got :)

Chris Rogers Grand Master

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$500 - are you kidding !! FFS take it! (dont bitch about hte quality though.) hell I wouldnt even look twice at that for under $1500.

for the $500 you want me to supply MDF, CARPET,VINYL,PERSPEX and time - ahh -- NO!

FATAZZ Grand Master

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If you(yourself) have the wiring part coverd....Just find a good local cabinet maker(what i used to do) to make the boxes,cut out holes for your subs,mount brackets to hold your amps....its just time consuming.

Done & Done!

abu Grand Master

abu

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You get what you pay for, so for $500 you can't expect much. That'd be basic materials (MDF+carpet) and a couple hours labour only?

Well basically yeah, that’s all I was after.

No glass or perspex and shit, just a basic install for 2 x subs under the parcel shelf in custom box, 2 x amps on the floor with fake walls and floor.

Labour + MDF + carpet = $500, thats what I'm trying to price up.

The place that quoted me is a well known Audio shop, and they do very quality work from what I have seen.

But like I said, starting price was $500, so could be more depending on specifics such as perspex and glass additions.

If you(yourself) have the wiring part coverd....Just find a good local cabinet maker(what i used to do) to make the boxes,cut out holes for your subs,mount brackets to hold your amps....its just time consuming.

Done & Done!

Yeah my uncle is a cabinet maker for JAYCO carvans, so free MDF and cutting.

Will just need to pay for carpet, glue etc. Thats what I have always done in the past, but this time around I CBF as I am working full time Monday - Friday and don't want to spend weekend after weekend getting a boost install finished while the car sits in the garage taking up space. Plus I will give up half way :D

Well thats not a custom boot is it.

Well it's not stock is it? Making it custom!

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abu Grand Master

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I don't want any fancy shit with neons and glass and crap, just want a custom box under the parcel shelf with 2 x 12" subs, and fake walls and fake floor with 2 x amps on the floor.

All carpeted and mounted neatly.

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abu Grand Master

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Come to Auto Salon to see it...

Only a very small handful of people have seen it yet... and it's not finished technically...

Not that keen to see it, plus your in NSW and I am in VIC...

Thanks anyways.

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