Questions on installing my sound system into my 2002 Camry

[Old$choolYota808]

Gonna be installing a sound system in my daily driver (02 Camry) and this will be my first install so i was wondering if anyone had pics or could help me figure out how to go about doing that?

I have everything except the head unit, not sure if i wanna do a single din or double yet. So far i have a JL 12" W6V2 in Sealed Box+JL 500/1 Slash Series Mono Amp, DLS 6.5"s for the front and Kicker ks6930 6x9's for the rear and all the needed install goodies like a planet audio 4gauge amp wiring kit, deck harness, misc wires and dash kit. Also still have to buy a cap.

If this were a pre 95 toyota im sure i wouldnt need help, but its not. Just looking at and thinking what needs to be done to install the head unit (deck) is intimidating on these newer model cars. Just need some help and tips on how to do it. If anyone can point me towards some videos or step by step pics and instructions id really appreciate it.

I know im not the first one to ask for this specific help before and what better place to ask than TOYOTANATION!

Also attacking new grounds that i havent been on before. By that i mean instead of getting another pair of aftermarket 6x9s for the front im gonna be using these http://www.dls.se/en/car/prod.html?produkt=en_95 . So i was wondering if this bracket will work with it http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...SA69.html#tabs and if not then what one will and how do i go about making it happen?

Mahalo

[Old$choolYota808]

Anyone?

[SexieWASD]

The 02's have 6x9's in the front? I did not know that. It confuses me as the earlier Camry's had 6.5s in nice mounts that worked well and sounded nice, It just seams like they took a step backwards on that one.

I really can't help you on this one other than saying that the cap would be a waste of money, your amp has capacitors inside of it to handle the spikes in the ac output. It really doesn't need that millisecond of power before the battery responds, and after the cap drains (which happens very very quickly) your alternator will have to charge it back up again putting an extra load on your electrical system and probably hurting your power more than anything. This would be a much better option batcap 400, but I doubt you will even need that with the setup that you have planned. I think doing the big 3 upgrade would be a wiser use of your money.

[Old$choolYota808]

Originally Posted by SexieWASD

The 02's have 6x9's in the front? I did not know that. It confuses me as the earlier Camry's had 6.5s in nice mounts that worked well and sounded nice, It just seams like they took a step backwards on that one.

I really can't help you on this one other than saying that the cap would be a waste of money, your amp has capacitors inside of it to handle the spikes in the ac output. It really doesn't need that millisecond of power before the battery responds, and after the cap drains (which happens very very quickly) your alternator will have to charge it back up again putting an extra load on your electrical system and probably hurting your power more than anything. This would be a much better option batcap 400, but I doubt you will even need that with the setup that you have planned. I think doing the big 3 upgrade would be a wiser use of your money.

Cool man thanks for the info i appreciate it.

Big 3?

[SexieWASD]

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152355

http://forum.realmofexcursion.com/showthread.php?t=924

http://www.soundviolations.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=17

http://forum.sounddomain.com/ubbthre.../312025/page/1

http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp~TID~73496~PN~1


Pick one, they all explain what the big three is, but you might want to install your gear and see if you actually have bad voltage drop before you try to fix it.



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