Message from @Papa Pizzagate
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@Mark Vandal I'd try something like this:
Lots of great resources, mark
This guy's channel is great
Replaced my 12v center console charge port with dual USB today
Plug was proprietary, but it had the right connections, so I sawed the plastic piece in half
To make it fit. Red wire contains small fuse to protect cars electronics, just in case
Bonus, vinyl wrap overtop of plasti chrome accents. A feature on most modern cars that looks cheap and gross
Nice!
Anyone ever put cheap sound deadening materials in their car before?
Going to try it this week when I replace my speakers.
Never used it before, and I've had nice subs in all my vehicles. Never had that horrible rattling from the outside either.
It's just loud in the cabin. I think a nice pair set of new tires will solve a lot of the noise. I did place some material on the doors since I had the front door panels off.
It reduced noise by 3db on average. Certainly not a ton, but worth the extra 5 minutes per door.
Drilled out rivets
The product I used is called "frost king duct seal" $18 a roll at lowes
Got good coverage everywhere I could reach inside
New speakers required brackets. Brackets were semi universal. Some cutting on perforations required
Mounted bracket
Replacement speaker in
Ordering from crutchfields will guarantee that you receive perfectly fitting speakers, brackets, plug and play wiring harnesses and anything else. It's cheap too, only about 5% more than amazon, but really knowledgeable staff.
I definitely second that. Crutchfield is the only place I'll ever order from. They've got parts, brackets, mounting options, etc for every application.. and phenomenal customer service.
By the way, nice job @Papa Pizzagate, looks very clean 👌
TY bruv. $40 and 2 hours. Well worth the investment
@DeusVolk Sorry to hear about your head unit being stolen. Crutchfield's website should have what you need to get rolling again.
Thanks I’ll check them out.
I'd give them a phone call first @DeusVolk one of the very few modern companies that speaking to over the phone will be time/cost saving and helpful.
While I’m here, can anybody recommend anti theft devices, whether they be alarms, steering wheel / brake locks, etc. for a 90s Camry?
I found a useful comment on YouTube:
@Tanner - SC interesting. This seems to corroborate your comment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctpVCWjd8b4
<@&435155863217504256> is hitting a starter with a wrench a valid method of preventing this?
This is the starting motor from a Honda air compressor engine. During a cold start the starter remained engaged after the engine started and the key was turned to the off position. Apparently this was my fault because I didn't hit it with a wrench.