abu Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 (edited) 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 Edited November 1, 2007 by abu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaideprosound Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 $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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3445664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 $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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3445753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) $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 thatI 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. Edited October 31, 2007 by abu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3446236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redevil Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 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... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3446294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3446425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
battery Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 how many hours of work will be involved? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3446752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 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? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3446873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRD-00F Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 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 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3446909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rogers Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 $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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3447692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaideprosound Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Oh but he does man, cos he can do it himself otherwise. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRD-00F Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I thought about going into this kind of industry full time... I can install all sorts of crap and stuff, but doing it full time? FARK THAT! It's a shit of a job... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav33 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 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? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATAZZ Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaideprosound Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) Well thats not a custom boot is it. Edited November 1, 2007 by Adelaideprosound Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) 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 Well thats not a custom boot is it. Well it's not stock is it? Making it custom! Edited November 1, 2007 by abu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) 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. Edited November 1, 2007 by abu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 I thought about going into this kind of industry full time...I can install all sorts of crap and stuff, but doing it full time? FARK THAT! It's a shit of a job... Do you have any pictures of your boot install? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRD-00F Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Come to Auto Salon to see it... Only a very small handful of people have seen it yet... and it's not finished technically... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) 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. Edited November 1, 2007 by abu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/191474-custom-boot-install-r32/#findComment-3448965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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