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abhinav.gupta88 · 24th October 2008, 10:47

Elegant ( the one in Lajpat Nagar) quoted my friend 8000 for damping ( in honda city)

But the prices of the speakers et all were acceptable and quite at par with many shops.

But the installation / damping and wiring charges were too high

DerAlte · 24th October 2008, 11:34

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Thanks Gunbir jee
Any such system or maybe usability in India ?

Not so far Abhinav. There have been rumors but I am not aware of any usable information that suggests XM availability in India anytime soon.

Theoretically, XM is the same as WorldSpace (derived technology, same platform). Has anyone tried whether the XM section receives WS signal? The UI might be different, but the radio section is expected to be the same.

abhinav.gupta88 · 24th October 2008, 11:37

How can it be recieved. Do we need to install some recievers or something?

low_bass_makker · 24th October 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Thanks Gunbir jee
Any such system or maybe usability in India ?

@ LBM , SAM - What are the specs of the 2200.1?

BTW OT : My college - friend Sudeep has started his install at Driven and was pretty pleased with the way things were going

JBL amp is 2200 rms at 1-4 ohms.

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Originally Posted by Gill

abhinav,
waiting for pics of power cable and inline fuse holder!

No pics were taken while installation was done. It is a Finolex 50 mmsq (0awg) wire. Right now there is no fuse but will be added later on.

gunbir · 24th October 2008, 11:53

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

No pics were taken while installation was done. It is a Finolex 50 mmsq (0awg) wire. Right now there is no fuse but will be added later on.

So the entire run of 0ga cable from battery to the amps isn't fuse protected? And I assume like 99% of all installs, this cable is running under the carpet. I'm sorry but this is unacceptable by any standards. If the cable heats up / insulation melts in any spot, it will short to ground. And then you will have this:

I hope you saved enough money on the fuseholder / fuse to buy a LOT of fire extinguishers.

Disclaimer: Heck what do I know, I'm just a marketing guy!

panky12345 · 24th October 2008, 11:57

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Originally Posted by gunbir

So the entire run of 0ga cable from battery to the amps isn't fuse protected?

Does it really makes a difference? The reason I'm asking is mine doesn't has one!

Gill · 24th October 2008, 12:22

Thanks for the info LBM!
Do plug in the fuse at the earliest.

low_bass_makker · 24th October 2008, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Gill

Thanks for the info LBM!
Do plug in the fuse at the earliest.

Will be doing tomm...he is coming for the same.

Along with other tweaks and small little things.

Gill · 24th October 2008, 13:13

Do post the pics to!

ramie2400 · 24th October 2008, 13:27

Well said Gunman sir,Proper fuse block/distribution block are a must gear for any hi-end installation,all these small components are darn darn expensive if bought in good quality and proper Ampere specs.

I take care if anything goes wrong the Power cables to the Amp/Accessories is cut-off before it reaches inside the cabin area.

ICE installs gets expensive only when installation is done in details with all the possible plug n play wire harness/crimps/Horn clips/Brass clips/splitters/connectors are installed.

Infact sometimes the installations + Labour comes nearly half the price of the entire ICE,but its an advantage that you wont have any power draining issues,no excessive load on Headlight/Wipers no tripping/clipping of amplifiers.And nothing will go wrong with the complete ICE equipments for years.

Ramie

DerAlte · 24th October 2008, 13:46

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

How can it be recieved. Do we need to install some recievers or something?

To qualify for the "XM Ready" tag, the receiver / decoder is supposed to be built-in, along with the User Interface for channel selection and the Channel information display abilities - . One needs to only add the antenna (like the WS antenna box, but much smaller).

gunbir · 24th October 2008, 13:59

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Originally Posted by ramie2400

I take care if anything goes wrong the Power cables to the Amp/Accessories is cut-off before it reaches inside the cabin area.

Well that's the difference between a good installer and a bad one. Safety First!

ramie2400 · 24th October 2008, 15:42

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Originally Posted by gunbir

So the entire run of 0ga cable from battery to the amps isn't fuse protected?

Absolutely true,I second that.Not even the extra lighting/show-off accessories are sometimes fuse protected

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Originally Posted by panky12345

Does it really makes a difference? The reason I'm asking is mine doesn't has one!

Just my 2cents.

Panky Paaji it makes alot difference,sometimes the amplifier main-board fries without even damaging the Fuse(s) over it

my personal experience.

panky12345 · 24th October 2008, 16:07

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Originally Posted by ramie2400

Panky Paaji it makes alot difference,sometimes the amplifier main-board fries without even damaging the Fuse(s) over it

my personal experience.

Ohh! Thanks so much ramie! It wasn't your 2 cents, rather a very useful info that I was unaware of. Thanks again!

Bass&Trouble · 24th October 2008, 16:24

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Originally Posted by panky12345

Does it really makes a difference? The reason I'm asking is mine doesn't has one!

Engine compartment fuse is an absolute must. One shouldnt have a car audio system without that little piece of equipment.

24th October 2008, 10:47	#61
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Elegant ( the one in Lajpat Nagar) quoted my friend 8000 for damping ( in honda city) But the prices of the speakers et all were acceptable and quite at par with many shops. But the installation / damping and wiring charges were too high
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24th October 2008, 11:37	#63
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	How can it be recieved. Do we need to install some recievers or something?
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24th October 2008, 12:22	#67
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Thanks for the info LBM! Do plug in the fuse at the earliest.
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24th October 2008, 13:13	#69
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Do post the pics to!
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24th October 2008, 13:27	#70
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Well said Gunman sir,Proper fuse block/distribution block are a must gear for any hi-end installation,all these small components are darn darn expensive if bought in good quality and proper Ampere specs. I take care if anything goes wrong the Power cables to the Amp/Accessories is cut-off before it reaches inside the cabin area. ICE installs gets expensive only when installation is done in details with all the possible plug n play wire harness/crimps/Horn clips/Brass clips/splitters/connectors are installed. Infact sometimes the installations + Labour comes nearly half the price of the entire ICE,but its an advantage that you wont have any power draining issues,no excessive load on Headlight/Wipers no tripping/clipping of amplifiers.And nothing will go wrong with the complete ICE equipments for years. Ramie
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