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Post by 'Roach on Jan 16, 2010 19:30:41 GMT -4
Yeah, I know, its heavy tech, but this thing went in so slick I had to share  So, this what the "right Person" got:  Time to install. So, this generation of Dodge, 1 screw, and the whole centre dash panel falls off. And behind the heater controls is:  Nothing. Perfect Mount the base unit here:  2 small holes for the 2 screws & nuts (plus a little lock-tite to keep it good) 1 big hole to run the mic wire and:  Overall look:  Wiring. The lower cig lighter is constant 12V, so a quick tap, and a solid gound on an existing screw to the floor:  External speaker instaled in glovebox. plenty loud  Mag-mount antenna on the roof:  And final interior shot:  When I unhook the mic, I can tuck the wire into the under-radio pocket, and there's no evidence. Slick |
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Post by 90bronco on Jan 16, 2010 20:04:06 GMT -4
Nice job Mike , hope you put more than 1 screw back into the dash ?
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Post by 'Roach on Jan 16, 2010 20:08:42 GMT -4
Nice job Mike , hope you put more than 1 screw back into the dash ? Nope. Right back the way the factory designed it. 1 magic screw.... |
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Post by Dugie on Jan 16, 2010 20:23:47 GMT -4
Nice Setup Mike!
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Post by 90bronco on Jan 16, 2010 21:24:03 GMT -4
Nice job Mike , hope you put more than 1 screw back into the dash ? Nope. Right back the way the factory designed it. 1 magic screw.... so you're saying you just need one magic screw ........  j/k |
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Post by 'Roach on Jan 16, 2010 23:06:28 GMT -4
Nope. Right back the way the factory designed it. 1 magic screw.... so you're saying you just need one magic screw ........ j/k Its all about Quality over Quantity dude ;D |
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Post by stroh on Jan 16, 2010 23:55:16 GMT -4
And i always thought it was the size of the screw  |
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Post by 'Roach on Jan 17, 2010 0:43:15 GMT -4
And i always thought it was the size of the screw A common misconception. Its more important to use a high-impact driver and the correct torque. |
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Post by theonlybull on Jan 17, 2010 8:16:38 GMT -4
And i always thought it was the size of the screw A common misconception. Its more important to use a high-impact driver and the correct torque. now wouldn't constant torque make for a longer duration screw? |
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Post by Diffsmasher on Jan 17, 2010 9:34:27 GMT -4
I do believe a random torque screw is a better quality screw ;D
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Post by 'Roach on Jan 17, 2010 9:34:48 GMT -4
A common misconception. Its more important to use a high-impact driver and the correct torque. now wouldn't constant torque make for a longer duration screw? If you're using a constant torque hose clamp for a good screw, then you're doing it wrong  |
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Post by theonlybull on Jan 17, 2010 10:24:30 GMT -4
now wouldn't constant torque make for a longer duration screw? If you're using a constant torque hose clamp for a good screw, then you're doing it wrong lmao... ;D |
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Post by Creepy on Jan 17, 2010 11:45:07 GMT -4
that's alright Mike. but why didn't you make a solid mount thru the dash for the mic plug?
didn't want a hole?
wouldn't the speaker have fit under the dash too? in the glovebox it will be just as muffled as if it were behind the dash. i find the placement kinda wierd.
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Post by 'Roach on Jan 17, 2010 12:59:12 GMT -4
that's alright Mike. but why didn't you make a solid mount thru the dash for the mic plug? didn't want a hole? wouldn't the speaker have fit under the dash too? in the glovebox it will be just as muffled as if it were behind the dash. i find the placement kinda wierd. Bingo, I wanted no evidence that there was a radio in the truck to the common passer-by. Due to the nature of where I live, its better that way Speaker under the dash, well, I didn't want to drill any holes, plus under the dash is just going to be a knee knocker for me or my passengers. In the little bit of testing I've done, its not muffled at all. I don't know what that says about the Dodge interior build quality tho |
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Post by tothewall on Jan 17, 2010 15:03:42 GMT -4
It's an awesome thing to have a CB in the tow rig.
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