2007 Chevy Silverado Audio Transformation - Audio Overhaul

Bluetooth and voice activation both worked great, and the iPod interface combined with the steering wheel control is a big bonus. There are a few little quirks however. First, on start-up, the system takes a while to load if there's an iPod plugged in. Also on start-up, there's a disclaimer screen that stays up for about 20 to 30 seconds without the option to hit the "OK" button. This comes on every time you start the system and is a small but very annoying hurdle that reminds us how personal responsibility has taken a backseat to filing a lawsuit. Once you actually use the navigation, it's hard to find how to change the scale of the maps, but the touchscreen QWERTY keyboard allows for quick data entry on your search for waypoints.

When it was all said and done, the owner was very happy with both the quality of the products and the installation. Special thanks to Pete Meyerchick for explaining the build as we went and letting us get in his way.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Time Spent Working: Approx. 10 Hours
Degree Of Difficulty: Intermediate (nothing is too difficult, but experience pays off in troubleshooting and in the cleanliness of the install)

TOOLS USED:
Razor blade, wire strippers, wire crimpers, 18mm wrench, nut drivers, screwdrivers, drill

PARTS USED
Accele RVC400R backup camera - $135
JL Audio 12-gauge speaker wire - $7.20
JL Audio 16-gauge speaker wire - $15
Metra Axxess GMOS-LAN-01 Onstar Interface - $110
Metra 95-3302 double-din install kit - $15
Metra 40CR10 antenna adapter - $12
PAC SWI-PS steering wheel control adapter - $75
Premier AVIC-F90BT DVD/Navigation head unit - $1,039
Premier TS-D1720C 6-3/4-inch components with crossover - $220
Premier TS-D502P 5-1/4-inch 2-way speaker - $120
Premier TS-SW251 Shallow-mount subwoofer (two) - $180
Pioneer GM-6300F Four-channel bridgeable amplifier - $200
Pioneer GM-D7400M Class-D mono amplifier - $220
Subthump CRB07-210 Subwoofer enclosure - $200
Tsunami V77-20 20-foot RCA video cable - $18
Tsunami AMP850BL amp installation kit (two) - $28
Tsunami RTP8.94-20 gold RCA audio cables - $18

Total cost (not including labor or tax): $2,820.20

*Prices courtesy of Progressive Electronics and Pioneer.