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Originally Posted by jpkirk Did you do the DIY for the helpers? I thought I saw one on here somewhere. i had posted pictures at one time, but something happened

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Old 07-31-2014, 03:02 PM   #826 (permalink)
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Did you do the DIY for the helpers? I thought I saw one on here somewhere.
i had posted pictures at one time, but something happened a few years back which pissed me off enough to delete them all.

so no, i dont have any picts.

on mine i took some scrap oak planks and made the extensions to cover
about 1/2 to 3/4 way up the rhino ramp with supports underneith.

the extensions are then screwed down to the rhino while in use. it's a very
effective extension all made by hand.... i dont have a power saw or sander.
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Well, we will see how it goes tonight. I have the wood around to make it work.
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Finished installing my Polk components (db6501) and Alpine power pack amp (KTP-445U) - so happy I ditched the stock speakers! This amp is seriously awesome too - fits behind the headunit and taps into the factory wiring for so you don't need to run a separate power cable (and puts out 90w RMS x 2 at that!)
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Finished installing my Polk components (db6501) and Alpine power pack amp (KTP-445U) - so happy I ditched the stock speakers! This amp is seriously awesome too - fits behind the headunit and taps into the factory wiring for so you don't need to run a separate power cable (and puts out 90w RMS x 2 at that!)
Polk audio...............
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Polk audio...............
polkaudio is good stuff. for the price 6501's are the best components out there imo as far as sound and ease of installation. i run them in my G.
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polkaudio is good stuff. for the price 6501's are the best components out there imo as far as sound and ease of installation. i run them in my G.
Polk audio is my last step after almost 4 years of mods and improvements..
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Polk audio is my last step after almost 4 years of mods and improvements..
oh... i c. i think you're going to like those speakers. if i ever decide to swap my Z's speakers out,
it will be the db6501's for sure. but ive been pretty happy with just the AVH-4500BT's eq and
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oh... i c. i think you're going to like those speakers. if i ever decide to swap my Z's speakers out,
it will be the db6501's for sure. but ive been pretty happy with just the AVH-4500BT's eq and
processors.
I have been following this thread on the forum. It is a great place to
collect all the needed research and opinions before spending any money.
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oh... i c. i think you're going to like those speakers. if i ever decide to swap my Z's speakers out,
it will be the db6501's for sure. but ive been pretty happy with just the AVH-4500BT's eq and
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I was going to go for the MM6501's but decided to go a bit cheaper. Maybe one day I'll upgrade, but with the stock headunit I don't know if I should go much further right now.
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I was going to go for the MM6501's but decided to go a bit cheaper. Maybe one day I'll upgrade, but with the stock headunit I don't know if I should go much further right now.
i think you will be happier getting an aftermarket HU next vs getting better speakers for your stock radio.
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especially the pioneers have a real nice EQ...
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i think you will be happier getting an aftermarket HU next vs getting better speakers for your stock radio.
I truly hate the look of most aftermarket HUs, which is why I'm sticking with stock. Blaupunkt makes pretty OEM looking units for a really good price, just not high on my priority list :-)
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I truly hate the look of most aftermarket HUs, which is why I'm sticking with stock. Blaupunkt makes pretty OEM looking units for a really good price, just not high on my priority list :-)
that's odd... my pioneer doubledin looks factory finish in my ride.
even the button illumination colors are set to amber/red to match.

and steering wheel controls work, so does rear view camera.
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Damn that made me really want those RaceRamps..but I'd scrape way to hard LOL would have to extend with wood.. would make all fluid changed a breeze..diff, trans, engine..
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Damn that made me really want those RaceRamps..but I'd scrape way to hard LOL would have to extend with wood.. would make all fluid changed a breeze..diff, trans, engine..
there is a longer version of the 56 though with even less slope.
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