Boise Car Audio Stereo Installation, Diesel and Gas Performance, Bluetooth, iPod and Navigation all in one spot - Trax Customs

Ford F250 - Arc Audio Upgrade

5/30/2014

Client brought in his Ford F250 for an audio upgrade....here is what all went in:

JVC KW-V30BT Touchscreen Bluetooth DVD Player
Arc Audio KS9006 5 Channel Amplifier
Arc Audio Arc602 6.5" Coaxial Speakers Front
Arc Audio Arc602 6.5" Coaxial Speakers Rear
Arc Audio Arc10 10" Subwoofers
Dual Custom Sealed Subwoofer Box behind rear seat

This was a tight fit for EVERYTHING! The amp is a very large amp and the subs needed some room to breathe...but the client wanted as much storage room as possible....So I BARELY fit this behemoth amp under the center seat up front and the subs BARELY fit in the rear.
Even though I simply replaced the OEM speakers with coaxials....this full Arc Audio system sounded VERY nice and matched perfectly with the dual 10s in the rear.....the 5 channel amp had MORE than enough power to boost everything to acceptable levels!

Chevy Silverado - DVD Player and Amp/Sub Combo

7/20/2013

Buddy of mine brought in his 2006 Chevy Silverado for a sound upgrade...here is what I put in:

JVC KW-AV61BT DVD Player with Bluetooth, iPod and Aux Inputs
Digital Designs 2 Channel C2C Amplifier (320 watts RMS)
Arc Audio's Arc10 10" Subwoofer
Custom Built Carpeted Sealed Box

This DD and Arc combo is my 3rd this year and for the price, I'm thinking it's going to be hard to beat...it's a solid setup.

iPod/iPhone and some DD Love for a 4Runner

6/3/2013

Customer brought her Toyota 4Runner in for an iPod/iPhone upgrade to the stock headunit, as well as some better sounding speakers up front. Since the yoda had component speakers installed from OEM, some Digital Designs 6.5" CS Component Speakers were installed in each door. The highs were much clearer and the mid bass was about the same (stock speakers were 6x9s and the OEM deck can only put out so much power). The iSimple unit installed with ease, it was harder to disassemble the dash than it was to install the iSimple unit. Customer was happy and so was I.

Toyota Sequoia - New Headunit and other goodies

12/30/2012

Client brought in her 2007 Toyota Sequoia for a full swap of the electrical system.

Here is what I installed:

Sony XAV-701HD Multimedia DVD Player with Pandora, HD Radio, Bluetooth and much more
Generic Backup Camera, mounted by towing receiver
Steering Wheel Integration Module for a seamless installation

Ford Escape + iSimple = Bluetooth and iPhone Integration

12/7/2012

Karlee brought her 2008 Ford Escape in for an audio integration upgrade.
She recently traded in her old car that we put a new deck in that had bluetooth and iPhone inputs....well the stock radio looks good and she's happy with how it sounds.....so we simply added the same features she had before, but on her OEM radio.

Quick DDin DVD Player in a Nissan

4/13/2012

Had a buddy of mine that was in need of an upgrade.

Wanted a deck that would allow him to do everything he wanted but wasn't sure what was available.

JVC to the rescue. This JVC KW-AV70BT Double Din Multimedia unit does it all; coupled with a KS-U30 Video iPod Cord and Sirius' SXV100v1 Tuner Kit, this deck will do HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, Pandora, USB and SD Card reading, as well as DVD Playback with future expansions of a backup camera. This deck doesn't offer Navigation out of the box, but with a simple download of JVC Navigation App on his smart phone, the owner will have a fully featured Navigation unit as well. With a few Metra Vehicla Specific parts, this big beast fit nicely into the 2009 Nissan Frontiers Dash.

Tahoe is road-trip ready

3/31/2012

Had a customer come in with some Power Acoustic Dual DVD Player Headrests he wanted put in....but he also wanted a way to integrate in his Xbox when needed.

Simple .... I hardwired in a 300 watt Stinger Power Converter and custom mounted a Stinger "Game Plate" in the existing spot where his un-used rear audio controls were.

He was somewhat ok with just having the built in FM Mod for sound throughout the car, but I informed him of iSimple's latest products and he was IN. Now he has crystal clear iPod audio input, as well as a Mini Jack audio input and hardwired DVD audio.

After all the dust settled he can no Listen to songs from his iPod, Listen to the DVD player that is showing off his new Dual 8.5" screens, as well as plug in an Xbox and play video games on-the-go.

Pretty cool road trip upgrade...his kids are going to love it!

FM Mod wired into a Pilot

2/5/2012

Had a returning cusotomer that wanted a way for his wife to use her iPod/iPhone in her Honda Pilot, using the stock radio....unfortunately, this Pilot was completely decked out from the manufacturer, so we couldn't use any of the cool products out there that let you integrate the right way....so we had to go with a wired FM Modulator...which, in the end, sounded amazing!

Crown Vic gets some bling in the dash

1/21/2012

Had a customer come in with a Crown Victoria and a Pioneer AVIC-903BT.
Solid little unit, and he plans to use it to it's full potential.
He has an iPod with a stash of music and videos....we the aux inputs will be on most of the time.

These cars aren't meant to have DDin units installed in them, but after a little Dremel action, she fit just fine.
Got the factory DVD viewing disabled, so he can watch his DVDs, iPod video and enter navigation changes while on the move. After some troubleshooting, we figured out that he would need the Pioneer suggested ipod cable so he can watch videos from his iPod....other than that, simple install.

Honda Accord Sub Install

12/10/2011

Had a client come in with a Phoenix Gold Amp and a Alpine Type S Bandpass box he wanted thrown in his Accord.
He's already installed a PAC iPod adapter, so he didn't need a new deck installed.....so I simply installed a new PAC interface behind the stock deck to give me Audio Outs.....put the amp under the driver seat, which is covered nicely by the floor mat, and the sub is easily removable if trunk space is needed.

Thing pounds for a 4 channel amp.......which means the customer will be back to install a good front stage speaker system down the road.

Cheers!

Yukon Denali get some ICE

11/28/2011

Had a Yukon Denali for a few days....gave it back to the customer with all these goodies installed:

Pioneer DEH-P6300BT Fold-out DVD player with Navigation, Bluetooth and iPod/Pandora
Backup Camera Custom installed in rear panel
Custom 2nd Monitor Installed in Lower Dash Panel Area, Vehicle Info Center relocated to center console
Rear Overhead Video Unit custom installed with LED lights

Yukon gets updated.....

11/3/2011

Had a customer come in with a 2001 GMC Yukon XL.
Purchased products from one of our suppliers that recommends us.

Jensen Fold-Out 7" DVD Player
Jensen Bluetooth Adapter Kit
Jensen Aux/USB Adapter Cable
Jensen Back-up Camera

All in all it went great and customers were happy.
Not bad for a few hour night-time install!

Cheers!

Acura TL doth hath iPiddy and iPhonny

9/13/2011

Had a past customer come in and want his iPod and iPhone to work with his 2006 Acura TL.

iSimple made this....well....rather simple.
Does everything he wanted.

Cheers!!!

Jeep gets some sound

9/5/2011

Had a good friend of mine come in for some audio upgrades to her Jeep Liberty.
New deck with iPod, HD Radio, Bluetooth, and Auxillary input.
Kenwoods lineup fit her needs perfectly.

For sound, I hooked her up with a 400 watt Digital Designs 2 channel amp pushing two 12" Memphis Street Reference Subwoofers in a slot ported box.
Amp is mounted under the seat so it's hidden and out of the way....and the subwoofer box can be unplugged so the full rear can be used for storage/hauling.

Overall, I'm impressed with the output of the Memphis Street Reference subs and the simplistic design that the DD Audio amps have.

Project Mr. T

8/22/2011

So Ryan left over the weekend...which allowed me to have the truck.

Round 1 of installs went like this:

JVC DVD/Navigation/HD Radio/Bluetooth/USB Reciever
Bluetooth Mic installed in Gauge Cluster (so you don't look like you are yelling at the top of your windshield)
Satellite Radio installed to reciever
Backup Camera installed near hitch reciever.

Ryan has previously been painting EVERYTHING on his truck two-toned black (new limo black, that has some candy in it). So the middle console area was taped off and painted as well.

Honda Install, Part Duex

6/15/2011

Finished the box for the Honda and buttoned up the install.

Box hits nicely, amp is tucked away and stock radio now has Ipod and Aux inputs...cheers!

Honda Install, Part 1

6/12/2011

2007 Honda Accord in for iPod/Aux input addition as well as Amp/Sub Combo.

Got everything installed and good to go and went to put in the Radio Code (once you unplug the radio, it throws a security code) and there wasn't a code in the vehicle...so I have to wait until Tomorrow to finish up the install.

I'll have more pics but basically:

iPod and Aux inputs in the lower pocket
Amp on top of spare tire with quick disconnects for easy removal
Custom Subwoofer Box (in the making)

Cheers

Lifted GMC gets some electronic goodies!!

6/5/2011

Had a sweet lifted truck in today. Owner put on all the mods himself, but decided to have Trax do the system. Got alot going in, so it was a full day.

Truck looks and sounds good now.

Clarion DVD player with video bypassed, iPod input and steering wheel controls (coming this week).
Arc Audio 3 channel XDi amplifier pushing
(2) 10" Arc Audio XXD subwoofers in a custom made box that fits under the rear seats and
Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine Series 6.5" Component Speakers
Invision Dual DVD player headrests
Custom LED lighting in Dome light and under each persons' feet area.
Custom mounted Backup Camera

Cheers

Late Night DVD player installation

4/25/2011

Been trying to knock out a bunch of projects, as well as keep up with the day-to-day jobs that come in.

Had a friend of a friend come in with a 2005 GMC Sierra pickup.
Wants a DVD player with iPod controls, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, steering wheel controls and DVD Playback bypass.
Enter the Clarion VX400 coupled with a Sirius Satellite Radio tuner and a PAC steering wheel control interface.
This was a pretty simple install, just alot of wires to be fitted into the dash. After a little weight loss therapy (see last photo below) the DVD Player and all the components fit like a glove!!

Cheers

Pioneer AVIC-X930BT Bypass, Troubleshoot and Install

4/24/2011

Had a customer come in with a AVIC unit that wasn't cooperating...so I decided to assist.
After an hour of troubleshooting, came to the conclusion that the Scosche module to help integrate an aftermarket unit into the stock system was bad. So I informed the customer that I can hardwire it in, but he'll lose the ability to hear his turn signals and chimes throughout the vehicle. Since he was cool with that, we went forward with the install. Once the deck was up and running, we installed the included Bluetooth mic up in the A-Pillar, facing the driver; as well as mounted the included GPS antenna for the built in Navigation up on the dash.

Bypass the X930BT so that it will play video while the unit is in motion. Standard 'ground the parking brake wire' doesn't work with these new units, so you have to figure out how to bypass it AND trick it to think that you AREN'T driving when you really are.....ahh the joy's of electronics!

Customer was happy, install looked great....and...the best part..I got to use my Credit Card app on my Droid......BEST PURCHASE EVER......I can now accept charges with Credit Cards, using my smartphone....it's amazing! Full blown business now.

Cheers

Project Memphry....Tint, speakers and more

4/3/2011

Knocked out some things holding me back on Memphry today.....old tint was stripped and some new hotness was put on. Biggest difference that I can tell....old tint was old, peeling, and had a blueish tint to it.....new stuff....BLACK....perfect!

Got all the pillar covers back on (was waiting to get tint done so it was easier).

Installed the rear 6x9" speakers, and routed the wires to where the new 4 channel amp will be. Got the rear deck lid put back together, so now we're good there.

Got the front tweeters mounted on their custom made mount and they fit perfectly...should make a HUGE difference, as the stock tweets simple sucked.

Got the deck installed (not permanetly yet) with auxilary wires for future expansion. iPod cord ran into the glove box since the Kenwood deck bypasses the iPod screen so you don't need to look at it while cruising through your music selection. Installed the Bluetooth mic by the compartment above the rear view mirror....this way the driver can speak clear towards the mic without adjusting his head and more importantly, being safe whilst driving.

Got all the RCAs for the 2 amps ran, as well as the CAT5 cables for the 4 channel knob to increase the DBs if needed.

Snaked new wires through the factory boots into the doors so the speakers will have plenty of wire to power them. All of these new wires are snaked under the factory carpet and tucked away nicely.

Good weekend....on to the next one!!

Cheers

FM Modulation in a Tracker

4/2/2011

Did a quick little install today in a 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Customer has an iPod that she wanted to have work through her stock radio.
Not an upgraded radio, so the only option here was the iSimple Tranzit Device.
Now she can tune to a certain radio channel, turn the switch on and BAMM.....iPod through the radio....sounds pretty good too. These work much better than the FM modulators you plug into your cigarette lights, as it cuts out the incoming radio signal and replaces it with the audio source plugged in to the Tranzit.

Cheers

Arcadia DVD Player Install

3/16/2011

Family member got a new vehicle, so we had to start throwing new electronics at it.
New JVC Touchscreen DVD player with bluetooth, iPod, aux and a boatload of other options. Sat Radio is temporarily mounted on dash (will be getting a hidden unit soon).

Cheers!

Project Evo X - Complete.....for now

12/17/2010

I say complete, because Kip (owner) is here for a month, and I've put off some things to get his feedback, and will finish everything up before he goes back to New York.

So here are some final shots....for now!!

Project Evo X - Door pods, Subbox, amp rack, false floor and more!

12/12/2010

Well.....got alot done today....now all that needs to be done is to wire up the 3 radar detector jammers and shifters, mount all the other components of the radar system, mount the doors, finish the subbox and finish the rear boot install...then cut plexi.....then wire everything up....ugh!!!

Here we go!

Cheers!

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