One of the worst stereo installs I've ever seen ( Toyota caldina)

[@jackiefarmer4892]

Alan Farmer here. ( formerly 27 years owner Car Audio Shop Howick) Well done young man, you are quite knowledgeable, and have impressed me. Could not fault your approach or your suggested solutions. Like your attention to grounding points. Wait until you get someone who thinks aluminium tape is good to insulate their twisted wire DIY install !

[@wtfcomments2585]

what the theyalso moved your steering wheel to the wrong side.

[@caraudioetc]

In New Zealand cars are right wheel drive

[@dwddindin]

it was a joke

[@ilivekajol]

+Esteban Montelongo its the right way to drive pal

[@caraudioetc]

***** I KNOW RIGHT, we actually did make cars in the 90s i think, but ultimately it wasn't economic i guess

[@caraudioetc]

***** We were the first to climb out everest but we don't say stay off our mountain... Not tryna start an argument or anything but isn't America all about peoples freedom to do and be what they want..?

[@Cdogg2233]

I have had to clean up a much worse install than this. Ive seen power wire and RCAs ran under the floor mats and speaker wire used as grouding wire for a sub amp.

[@HulkBogan]

Cdogg2233 L O FUCKING L

[@aljosagajst8725]

I`ve seen power wire ran on the underbody under the car on the outside... and it was home mains wire all 3 leads twisted together

[@HulkBogan]

after watching this videos I am so happy I did everything myself. I know that everything is done correctly and safely.

[@jasonrobinson6200]

Great vid can you tell me what iso stereo harness I need for a double din pioneer for this same vehicle

[@charlesfair3382]

looks like someone broke in and installed that

[@Daniel-tk8hv]

If you want a job done right you gotta do it yourself

[@keenanboone]

Daniel you are very right about that

[@miguel300ish]

Don't say that ... Beacuse most of the messes I've fix was from people who taught they knew better . And did it themselves lmao 😂

[@urieldelteco]

Looks like the main thing is not using a dash kit for fit. They tried filling the gaps with wood, then wrapped it to make it uniform. And no harness used either. All that stuff helps avoid lots of problems when installing. That said, I've seen much much worse. I've seen a ford truck where they had the dash kit and didn't even use it under the panel, they used self tap screwed right into the dash trim and it was all totally visible. Ty also used twist on wire caps for all the connections lol

[@AMERICAGAIN]

You did all this with the car battery still connected?

[@khartishmc]

does the reverse camera of the caldina co-exist with the stock stereo? when i remove the stock stereo, does the reverse camera get removed as well?

[@kennethblackburn8756]

Hey James, I know this is an older video. But I was wandering if the customer actually even bothered to come out to the install bay and at least half care their car was a rolling fire hazard before you started reversing the damage some two bit hacker did.

[@FlyCat-cb8fz]

you wouldnt happen to live in nz and work at the audio shop on the corner of st asaph and durham???

[@morganstanley2344]

Put a sub in that dash cavity and bring the bass to the front stage!

[@nigelbourne6511]

how did you remove the bottom trim and the surround trim did u just pull it off?

[@officialsentiment.]

i know im late but did u figure it out?

[@CriticoolHit]

@ 1:56 Holy shit look at the hack job on the dash metal just under the bracket. Looks like that fucker tried to cut it three times and then just left his hacked up death pieces sticking out. idc if this is 3 years in the future. That is fucking dangerous.

[@caraudioetc]

That happens to be right actually, however we have since moved to Gasson st in Sydenham Auto Sound and Security is our business.

[@4EntertainmentOnly]

that wrap was horrible too.

[@gordonsmith5620]

Makes me never want to get a car stereo installed again!

[@mindciller]

Car audio seems to be this way. Each installer "cleans" something for money but never makes a full fix because they allow the customer to rush them. Just tell them you can do all or nothing and give them their car/truck back with it not working

[@s10mafia61]

Holy fucking adds bro

[@sloppydoggy9257]

You can't use a resistor as a voltage step down. Don't use resistors to step down voltages! You need a voltage regulator!

[@billyandhisbikes8875]

That's some dodgy shit lol I'm about to install a stereo in my Caldina soon. Does any one have any idea which wires are for the steering wheel controls?

[@jessecuster5877]

Did the hater work?

[@tinctorus]

I used to get so pissed when I was doing this for a living and people would bring in rigged bullshit like this, Ive seen wires held together with metal garbage bag ties,pieces of paper wrapped around wire and then ziptied, wired hot glues together and all sorts of ridiculous bullshit...I even had a kid one day who tried installing an amplifier himself and had a clay put filled with dirt because his dad told him he needed a ground to earth...I wish I was kidding about the pot of dirt, but sadly its the gods honest truth

[@caraudioetc]

😹😹😹

[@jeffmabry7775]

You are right, who ever did the installments did such a lousy job when it comes to the wiring. If Grayer Auto & Cycle Accessories (acgstereoman here on KZbin) had something to say about this messy install, he would say this to the public loud and clear "IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN EXTENSIVELY TRAINED IN THIS, DO NOT ATTEMPT IT" because you can catch someone's vehicle on fire or cause extensive damage to someone's vehicle. This does not include you (DJGoProCarAudioGuy) since you are in the car audio business and are well extensively trained. If they are that stupid and can't install car audio electronics in a vehicle without making a big mess out of things then they have no business doing this kind of work period!

[@BRBingeDrinker]

Just saying, I'm not professional but I could have done a significantly better job installing that.

[@johnebuckland]

Absolutely discusting. Name and shame the dealer that did this 👍

[@scottmiller3025]

don't guess someone wanted to pop for the wire kits.

[@willamador7919]

that's not a knife....this is a knife!

[@crimescene25]

+will amador Australia but alright.

[@ryanfisher6402]

Kinda dumb...so its hacked up! Just fix it and charge accordingly

[@robertmcgee141]

That carbon fiber wrap looks like some kid crap. Junk the car.

[@Kevinb1821]

I’ll be honest i only heat shrink and electrical tape my wiring but this is just for me. If I pay money to a pro to install my stereo. I want it to look pro

[@caraudioetc]

I Don't Doubt You donkey teeth, why i say "one of the worst" Plenty more ugly ass fish in the sea

[@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083]

That wasn't that bad. Could be alot worse lol.

[@optimusboy1]

Shit, at least my shitty install was done by me.

[@brycelawmaster3746]

wtf is up with all the damn comercials?

[@xbox360rocksful]

That is bad but I have seen installs so bad to where it would make you sick a little.

[@rickymullane9973]

hi i am in uk friend and my audi has a max of 4 wires to power it going to radio nightmare

[@RYDENROAM72]

i see so many videos on bad install. this is the reason that there is You tube to learn how to install your own mobile audio. i do all of my own installation because i know how i want to do it and not some cheap ass mobile installation freaks that only worry about the money and not the Quality or Customer service.

[@tankdog03ify]

the wires should pull off like that, so if someone steals your radio and the rip it out, they won't damage anything deep inside the dash.. lol

[@tankdog03ify]

there called butt connectors

[@wt8826]

1500 bucks. I would have done such a better job with better shit. And wow those wires tho !!!

[@ct2368]

You must've just got into car audio because they get a lot worse than that. Hell, even I've done worse than that. My first car looked like a recycling bin from front to back and it caught on fire! I learned through my mistakes though, lol.

[@filipa1155]

Hey James, take care of yourself and wash your hair first, than complain.

[@Thanson199415]

So many ads !

[@naterally1]

Commercial every 2 minutes...? Bye

[@OnlySubzz]

lol used the radio to pry with double fail

[@albertwesker744]

right. who the fuck does that kinda shit. that moves almost as bad at the work he is complaining about

[@OnlySubzz]

+Albert Wesker 100% I hate when people do that

[@caraudioetc]

+bassinyourface The customers had told me that the unit in there was a throw away anyway so they didnt really care how I got it out they just hated the way it looked and wanted it gone. in saying that this was quite a while ago and I these days defiantly wouldn't use that kind of brutality on anyone's car.

[@OnlySubzz]

+DJCarAudioGoProGuy got ya that makes more sense then

[@garciajose1973]

I'm getting a headache

[@morganstanley2344]

Way to pry that panel tool against the climate control buttons and radio. Lets cut that section and post it to "One of the worst removals seen"

[@Skz_8love]

sorry you wasted your money, bro m