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Toyota Corolla Audio System Upgrade for Lake City Client

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Corolla AudioA client recently brought her Toyota to us here at Pinnacle Autosound for a Corolla audio and technology upgrade.  She wanted a safer way to interact with her phone while driving and also needed new speakers.  We put together a plan for her car and started to work.

Apple CarPlay Radio Upgrade

Apple CarPlay was the star of this Corolla audio upgrade.
The USB port gives the client easy access for plugging in her phone.
The microphone makes sure the client’s conversation are easily heard.

To assist with the client’s driving safety a Sony touch screen radio with Apple CarPlay was installed.  This will allow the client to have handsfree control over many functions of her phone.  Some of the new features she will gain are: on-screen navigation,  speech-to-text messaging, and numerous audio streaming sources.  The Sony radio is Bluetooth enabled, so the client can make and receive handsfree calls while driving.  Our technicians mounted the microphone for the radio at the top corner of the windshield, for maximum performance.  Plugging in her phone to the radio was made easier by a remote USB port that was installed in her console.

Corolla Audio Upgrade by JL Audio

Toyota Corolla
The JL Audio speakers easily fit behind the factory grilles.

To address the problem of the anemic sounding front door speakers our techs installed a set of JL Audio C1 coaxial speakers in the factory locations.  The JL Audio speakers, paired with the new Sony radio, give the client much more output, clarity and response.  If she ever decides to add an amplifier to the system, the JL C1 speakers can also handle a bit of power, too!

Backup Camera for Additional Safety

To securely mount the camera the trim panel was removed from the car.
The wiring enters the trunk through a hole protected with a plastic grommet.
The camera wiring was neatly secured to the factory wires.
Once we finished our work on the factory loom it looked completely stock.
Backing up is much safer thanks to the addition of the backup camera.

The final step in the upgrades on this Toyota Corolla was the addition of a backup camera.  The camera was mounted just above the license plate on a plastic trim panel.  The camera was secured to the plastic with stainless steel bolts to ensure a lifetime of use.  The wiring for the camera was neatly routed with the factory wiring.  To maintain a factory look in the trunk, the tape on the OEM wire loom was cut and our wires were inserted.  Then the OEM wire loom was re-taped, leaving it looking like we were never there.  The backup safety system also includes guidelines to help the client judge when she is getting too close to an object.

Audio & Technology from Pinnacle Autosound

If you have a car, truck, boat, golf cart or side-by-side that needs an audio or technology upgrade come see or contact us at Pinnacle Autosound.  We offer a wide range of products to fit anyone’s budget.  Topped with our award-winning installations, our solutions can’t be beat!

Lake City Powersports Client Gets Yamaha YXZ Stereo System

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Yamaha YXZ StereoA powersports client from Lake City recently came to Pinnacle Autosound looking for a Yamaha YXZ Stereo system.  We have worked on a number of side-by-sides so we had a great idea of what would get his rocking.

Rockford Fosgate Radio Provides Lots of Choices

Yamaha YXZ Stereo
A plastic mounting plate was custom-fabricated to mount the Rockford Fosgate radio.

The start of the system was the Rockford Fosgate PMX2 Radio.  This radio is purpose-built for the powersports market.  It is designed to hold up to the most abusive conditions.  As you can tell from the pictures, this side-by-side is no trailer queen, so we knew this was the perfect radio.  The client now has almost unlimited audio sources when paired via Bluetooth to his smartphone.

Rugged, Efficient Power by JL Audio

Yamaha YXZ Stereo
The JL Audio amplifier’s small size let it easily fit in the glovebox.

Adding audio power to powersports vehicles can sometimes be a challenge.  There are a number of obstacles that aren’t found in regular cars or trucks.  The first hurdle is size.  There is very little space available in the normal side-by-side.  Another concern is the limited charging amperage of the side-by-side charging system.  Taking these things into account, we chose the JL Audio MX280/4 amplifier.  As you can see, it was small enough to fit in the glove box.  The glove box doesn’t provide a waterproof seal, but that was no concern for us, as the JL Audio amplifier is built to withstand the elements.

Yamaha YXZ Stereo Speakers

Yamaha YXZ Stereo
With the Wet Sounds bar in the front and the tube sub in the back, this system sounded awesome.

The final step for the Yamaha YXZ stereo system was to add some great sounding speakers.  We started by adding a Wet Sounds Core 10 speaker bar.  This is a very low-profile housing that holds a number of smaller speakers.  We used two of the JL Audio amplifier channels to power the speaker bar.  To fill in the bass that the system needed we used a Bazooka 10″ subwoofer.  The tube system was designed for marine audio use, so we knew it would hold up well under the extremes this Yamaha YXZ would see.

Visit Your Local Powersports Audio Experts Today

The completed system sounded great and took up almost no usable space in this vehicle.  If you have a side-by-side or other powersports vehicle and need a stereo system added or upgraded, Pinnacle Autosound is the place for you.  We are experts in integrating audio systems in all types of vehicle.  Call us or use our online contact form to schedule your appointment today.