Pete's (Now Nate's) 2003 Denali Budget Build thread

[Sevenevez]

Finally got the radio and harnesses all working. Nice to have all my door speakers and tweeters working for once. Unfortunately, the factory console amp/sub no longer works now. i have a remedy for it thats been sitting in my garage. But if i do that, then you know how it goes...might as well replace and upgrade all the factory mids and highs while i am at it. For the time-being, it's just nice to have a decent stereo.

This lil JVC does more then i will ever use it for. Got all the basics, CD,Bluetooth,USB,Charge,Aux etc.. Pretty cool that you can match the LED right to your own dash. You can pretty much infinitely change any section of this to display any color. Or have it cycle etc..Nice lil stereo for under $100

Here's some pics of different color schemes

 

[05Single]

Jvc bought online ?
Clean and simple. I think I'm gonna toss my pioneer for one of these

 

[Sevenevez]

Jvc bought online ?
Clean and simple. I think I'm gonna toss my pioneer for one of these

yup. good ol Crutchfield.

Slid right in too. Didnt have to cut all the metal out the back.

 

[05Single]

Only thing is I'll lose my reverse camera. Been driving 20 yrs without one, so doubt I'll miss it lol.

 

[Sevenevez]

Only thing is I'll lose my reverse camera. Been driving 20 yrs without one, so doubt I'll miss it lol.

ha, i thought about that right after i bought it. they can be handy at night with all this tint

 

[adventurenali92]

Coming along nicely! That stereo looks rad! Backup cam is a must have. I'll never not have one again. Hahah. My best friends parents have a big gated off property, and I'm there all the time detailing their trucks. In fact I did all the trucks yesterday that just went to Wyoming and back. Lol. He and I programmed one of my home link buttons to their gate, it wa dos nice to just pull up and hit the button. Haha. His mom was like its about damn time you got that handled! Hah

 

[95escahoe]

Love the look of that head unit, how much space is back there does this just fit in or to go any deeper you'd need to cut the bracket? Gonna add this head unit to my list


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[Sevenevez]

Coming along nicely! That stereo looks rad! Backup cam is a must have. I'll never not have one again. Hahah. My best friends parents have a big gated off property, and I'm there all the time detailing their trucks. In fact I did all the trucks yesterday that just went to Wyoming and back. Lol. Whe and I programmed one of my home link buttons to their gate, it wa dos nice to just pull up and hit the button. Haha. His mom was like its about damn time you got that handled! Hah

yeah, handy dandy is the Homelink. i wasn't even thinking about the backup cam when i ordered mine. i'm sure i'll come up with something down the line. its super hard to see at night backing up in mine. plus i'm old as hell and my eyesight is ****

Love the look of that head unit, how much space is back there does this just fit in or to go any deeper you'd need to cut the bracket? Gonna add this head unit to my list

i didn't have to cut any of the hard plastic / metal. it's a snug fit. Hell i'm surprised all those harnesses and adapters and wires all fit back in there. it was a lot of spaghetti!

 

[adventurenali92]

Dude I'm young and my eyes are crap haha. Yeah those home links are nice. The backup cam is perfect for me because I tow a lot and my XL is so hard to back up with length. But with my camera, it's perched on the bumper step pads right in the middle, and it looks right down On my tow package. Which is really nice. Helps tremendously.

 

[W8TVI]

Finally got the radio and harnesses all working. Nice to have all my door speakers and tweeters working for once. Unfortunately, the factory console amp/sub no longer works now. i have a remedy for it thats been sitting in my garage. But if i do that, then you know how it goes...might as well replace and upgrade all the factory mids and highs while i am at it. For the time-being, it's just nice to have a decent stereo.

This lil JVC does more then i will ever use it for. Got all the basics, CD,Bluetooth,USB,Charge,Aux etc.. Pretty cool that you can match the LED right to your own dash. You can pretty much infinitely change any section of this to display any color. Or have it cycle etc..Nice lil stereo for under $100

Here's some pics of different color schemes

yeah, handy dandy is the Homelink. i wasn't even thinking about the backup cam when i ordered mine. i'm sure i'll come up with something down the line. its super hard to see at night backing up in mine. plus i'm old as hell and my eyesight is ****



i didn't have to cut any of the hard plastic / metal. it's a snug fit. Hell i'm surprised all those harnesses and adapters and wires all fit back in there. it was a lot of spaghetti!

Does your Homelink have horrible range to the rear of the truck, but great to the front, too?

I was amazed that I didn't need to cut anything when I put my Pioneer AVH-X391BHS in my '00 Yukon XL dash (other than get the '03+ radio tub and dash bezel).

I agree with needing a backup camera for these trucks... just way too long and too dark out behind.
I'm still trying to find a good and inexpensive camera that I like.

I'm not sure if the '03 still has the factory amp behind the glove box like the older trucks, but if it does, I used this harness (after re-wiring it) to bypass it so the radio drives the speakers directly. http://a.co/53xFs7O
If you google some combination of metra number and factory amp bypass, you should find the instructions on what pins to swap.

 

[Sevenevez]

Does your Homelink have horrible range to the rear of the truck, but great to the front, too?

I was amazed that I didn't need to cut anything when I put my Pioneer AVH-X391BHS in my '00 Yukon XL dash (other than get the '03+ radio tub and dash bezel).

I agree with needing a backup camera for these trucks... just way too long and too dark out behind.
I'm still trying to find a good and inexpensive camera that I like.

I'm not sure if the '03 still has the factory amp behind the glove box like the older trucks, but if it does, I used this harness (after re-wiring it) to bypass it so the radio drives the speakers directly. http://a.co/53xFs7O
If you google some combination of metra number and factory amp bypass, you should find the instructions on what pins to swap.


http://a.co/ecGqU8N

naw, just found out amp is under the center console on '03.interesting, that jumper looks to just be a loop. i think i may just end up bypassing all the factory stuff and go aftermarket. it's just not a priority right now. Gotta get back to maintenance within the next week or two. She's slowly gettin there though

 

[W8TVI]

naw, just found out amp is under the center console on '03.interesting, that jumper looks to just be a loop. i think i may just end up bypassing all the factory stuff and go aftermarket. it's just not a priority right now. Gotta get back to maintenance within the next week or two. She's slowly gettin there though

It is just a loop.
The idea is to unplug the cable from the truck that connects to the amp and plug this in in place of the amp.
it just takes the wires in from the radio and routes them to the wires that go out to the speaker (after you re-pin the adapter).

The stock amp has a crossover that sends the bass to the stock sub instead of the door speakers.
On my truck, bypassing the amp like this makes the door speakers sound so much better.

 

[Sevenevez]

Cheap upgrade of the day

My buddy used to Porter cars for a Used Car Dealership back in the days and he put me on to these freshener's they used. I put em in every car i have owned since. And i only use the "New Leather" scent. Throw it under your seat and they are good for a month or more.

 

[Rocket Man]

Cheap upgrade of the day

My buddy used to Porter cars for a Used Car Dealership back in the days and he put me on to these freshener's they used. I put em in every car i have owned since. And i only use the "New Leather" scent. Throw it under your seat and they are good for a month or more.

That IS a cheap upgrade- I just ordered a 25 pack for $6.99 on Ebay. I think they're trending right now because of you.

 

[select127]

got some too at $6.99 figured why not

 

[Sevenevez]

knock knock, who is it? rockauto

New AC Compressor came in today

also, i buy these Texsens LED Light Music Bulbs for all my close friends and family.

1. They are an LED light bulb with tons of different settings of colors and fades etc..
2. They are also a speaker! Bluetooth from your phone. They sound great and they are under $20

Perfect for the garage, or anywhere you want music.

Here, let me show you!

 

[about20ninj45]

knock knock, who is it? rockauto

New AC Compressor came in today

also, i buy these Texsens LED Light Music Bulbs for all my close friends and family.

1. They are an LED light bulb with tons of different settings of colors and fades etc..
2. They are also a speaker! Bluetooth from your phone. They sound great and they are under $20

Perfect for the garage, or anywhere you want music.

Here, let me show you!

Shameless plug. Lol

 

[Sevenevez]

That IS a cheap upgrade- I just ordered a 25 pack for $6.99 on Ebay. I think they're trending right now because of you.

i just bought another 25 batch myself. that Vendor is probably wondering whats up with the New Leather sales. #trending

 

[Sevenevez]

Shameless plug. Lol

shameless. my budget build has bonus products advertising in it.

 

[about20ninj45]

Why don't you just set up links on Amazon. Everytime someone clicks on a link you get paid!