Reputable shop to install Escort detector in SE Michigan?

TurboSpecC · 07-07-2012, 01:30 PM

Looking for a reputable shop in the Ann Arbor/Metro Detroit area to install a Passport 8500ci Plus. As this is more than a simple hardwire, would like to make sure the shop knows what they are doing. Anyone have audio/detector work done around here?

BMW335icoupe · 07-07-2012, 03:16 PM

The closest place I could recommend is in north east Ohio. It is where I got the ZR4 shifters installed and my 9500ix installed.

Back in a Subie · 07-07-2012, 08:17 PM

Extreme Car Audio on 28th Street in Grand Rapids has done excellent stereo installs in both my E90 and in my girlfriends MINI. I would fully trust them to do a Escort install.

mashimarho · 07-07-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mi330xi

Extreme Car Audio on 28th Street in Grand Rapids has done excellent stereo installs in both my E90 and in my girlfriends MINI. I would fully trust them to do a Escort install.

That may be true... Except they charge an ass load to get minor work done... I pass by everyday and could only imagine how much they charges the lambos and ferarris on their lot.

Back in a Subie · 07-07-2012, 11:35 PM

I rather pay a premium for peace-of-mind when it comes to my cars electronics rather than regret it later. Their prices really are not that far out of line when compared with any shop that offers the range of services that they will do. When we brought the Mini in for a sub install I requested that they put the amp where the CD changer would go so it was nice and out of the way and didn't take up any extra space. The guy who installed it said it was the hardest install he had done in over 20 some years. Turned out great and we knew that it was going to be done right.

Agent11br · 07-11-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboSpecC

Looking for a reputable shop in the Ann Arbor/Metro Detroit area to install a Passport 8500ci Plus. As this is more than a simple hardwire, would like to make sure the shop knows what they are doing. Anyone have audio/detector work done around here?

I have a close friend that is a pro installer in Kalamazoo. Certified BMW mech & teaches auto mech at the local CC. While training to become a BMW mech he was doing any and all aftermarket electronic installs for Harold Zeigler BMW in Kzoo. PM me if you are willing to make the drive and I can get you in contact with him.

He's been doing this for a LONG TIME and does super clean installs.

TurboSpecC · 07-11-2012, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, but was hoping to find something in the metro Detroit area! I know the places that do work on exotics do a great job, but sure do charge for it. I was hoping to spend ~$200 for the install, not $600+.

Back in a Subie · 07-11-2012, 06:02 PM

I just dug up the receipt from the bottom of the pile in the folder with all of my e90 related receipts and in 2008 labor was $25 per hour for sub/amp install. I cant find the 2010 receipt from the Mini but I feel like that sounds about right.

Game · 07-12-2012, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mi330xi

I just dug up the receipt from the bottom of the pile in the folder with all of my e90 related receipts and in 2008 labor was $25 per hour for sub/amp install. I cant find the 2010 receipt from the Mini but I feel like that sounds about right.

That seems extremely reasonable.

Silververtu · 07-12-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW335icoupe

The closest place I could recommend is in north east Ohio. It is where I got the ZR4 shifters installed and my 9500ix installed.

What's the name of the shop? I am looking for installers to install ZR4 shifters on my cars.

BMW335icoupe · 07-12-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Silververtu

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Originally Posted by BMW335icoupe

The closest place I could recommend is in north east Ohio. It is where I got the ZR4 shifters installed and my 9500ix installed.

What's the name of the shop? I am looking for installers to install ZR4 shifters on my cars.

I will PM you.

Agent11br · 07-12-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboSpecC

Thanks for the suggestions, but was hoping to find something in the metro Detroit area! I know the places that do work on exotics do a great job, but sure do charge for it. I was hoping to spend ~$200 for the install, not $600+.

Understandable, let us know who you end up going with and the results!

mashimarho · 07-16-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent11br

I have a close friend that is a pro installer in Kalamazoo. Certified BMW mech & teaches auto mech at the local CC. While training to become a BMW mech he was doing any and all aftermarket electronic installs for Harold Zeigler BMW in Kzoo. PM me if you are willing to make the drive and I can get you in contact with him.

He's been doing this for a LONG TIME and does super clean installs.

GIVE ME HIS CONTACT!

Edit: Holy cow $600??? That costs more than the radar.

Agent11br · 07-17-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

GIVE ME HIS CONTACT!

PM'd

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