Car Audio + Window Tinting Recommendations?

[giblet]

Any recommendations for a decent car audio installer/shop in Leeds? The speakers in my Saab 9-3 are abysmal but apparently its a pain in the backside to upgrade so I'd rather leave it to someone who knows what they are doing.

Also any recommendations for a window tinting place in Leeds? A mate is looking to get the rear quarter windows in his old Defender blacked out so you can't see into the boot. Cheers

[thetapeworm]

I've used a couple of places in the area for window tints, there are lots about though so better options might exist.

My preference is http://www.cappuccinotints.co.uk - they did a great job on my Supra many years ago.

[marcgti6]

Ultimate Tinting in Idle, not too far away from Leeds - http://www.ultimatetinting.co.uk/window-tinting.as...

Mention Marc and Pistonheads and I'm sure they'll look after you.

[giblet]

Thanks for the replies, will pass both links on to my mate.

Just need to find an audio place now to get some door speakers and an amp fitted.

[thetapeworm]

giblet said:

Thanks for the replies, will pass both links on to my mate.

Just need to find an audio place now to get some door speakers and an amp fitted.

I've only used http://www.pro-acoustics.co.uk but they did a great job of a full install on my car, all speakers replaced, all new wiring, new head unit, dynamat, amps, sub etc etc - a really tidy job at a decent price.

This was years ago though, things may have changed since then.

[giblet]

thetapeworm said:

I've only used http://www.pro-acoustics.co.uk but they did a great job of a full install on my car, all speakers replaced, all new wiring, new head unit, dynamat, amps, sub etc etc - a really tidy job at a decent price.

This was years ago though, things may have changed since then.

Cheers, I'll give them a call after pay day. The Saab stock system seems to be stupidly complicated. Thanks to the fibre optic cabling and the strange set up I will have to keep the horrible looking stock stereo but need someone to wire in an amp, some front door speakers and then wire the amp up to the 6 speakers in the car.

[thetapeworm]

giblet said:

thetapeworm said:

I've only used http://www.pro-acoustics.co.uk but they did a great job of a full install on my car, all speakers replaced, all new wiring, new head unit, dynamat, amps, sub etc etc - a really tidy job at a decent price.

This was years ago though, things may have changed since then.

Cheers, I'll give them a call after pay day. The Saab stock system seems to be stupidly complicated. Thanks to the fibre optic cabling and the strange set up I will have to keep the horrible looking stock stereo but need someone to wire in an amp, some front door speakers and then wire the amp up to the 6 speakers in the car.

I've just resigned myself to keeping the stock setup in mine, I might even get some tapes down from the loft to use it to the max

[VictoriaYorks]

I did try and get hold of the Pro Acoustics people after I asked a similar question a while ago. I couldn't get any response either on email or phone. Please let me know if you manage to get hold of them as I still want to upgrade my speakers/stereo too.

[giblet]

VictoriaYorks said:

I did try and get hold of the Pro Acoustics people after I asked a similar question a while ago. I couldn't get any response either on email or phone. Please let me know if you manage to get hold of them as I still want to upgrade my speakers/stereo too.

I'll be trying to get hold of them after pay day so I'll keep you updated. Your boss has just gone and locked me in, need to try and figure out another way out of the office. This should be fun!

[VictoriaYorks]

I have keys and am not too far away if you're desperate

[giblet]

VictoriaYorks said:

I have keys and am not too far away if you're desperate

Thanks for the offer, managed to get hold of one of my colleagues who has keys so should be sorted soon. At least we know that the alarm system works.

[VictoriaYorks]

Good to hear you're sorted. I locked someone in once, they ended up abseiling out the window!

[giblet]

I considered the idea of climbing out of the first floor side window and shimmying down the drain pipe but I'd probably end up breaking a few bones in the process.

[giblet]

Heads up, some ahole has smashed a few beer bottles in the car parking spaces behind the billboards. Seems to have happened a few hours after I parked up. Spent a while kicking as much of the glass out of the way as I could but I'd advise being careful tomorrow unless you park elsewhere.

[VictoriaYorks]

giblet said:

Heads up, some ahole has smashed a few beer bottles in the car parking spaces behind the billboards. Seems to have happened a few hours after I parked up. Spent a while kicking as much of the glass out of the way as I could but I'd advise being careful tomorrow unless you park elsewhere.

I park elsewhere but thanks for the warning. That car park attracts all sorts of lowlifes

[giblet]

Well the phone number for Pro Acoustics doesn't work. Will have to pay them a visit later on this week.