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Anchorage Car Enthusiast Transforms 2016 Dodge Challenger

12/30/2020 By John Schwartz

Dodge ChallengerA client from here in Anchorage recently contacted the Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security team to inquire about an extensive audio system upgrade for his 2016 Dodge Challenger. This client is a real car enthusiast and wanted us to create something unique for his muscle car. As you can see from the photos, the stereo system modifications grew into an extensive project with custom lighting, an upholstery upgrade and a Lambo door kit.

Dodge Challenger Stereo Upgrade

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The new radio provides the client with the ability to use Android Auto.
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The trunk upgrades give the client lots of bass and cosmetic enhancements.

This amazing project started with the stereo system upgrade. We installed an Android-based Linkswell TA-DGCC08-4RR-1 touchscreen radio in place of the factory 8.4-inch display. This new radio adds Apple and Android smartphone integration along with a preamp output to send audio to the amplifiers we’d be mounting in the trunk.

To ensure that the system sounds great, we replaced the speakers in the doors with a set of Morel Tempo Ultra 602 components and upgraded the rear speakers with Tempo Integra 602 coaxial drivers. These new speakers are powered by a Pioneer GM-D8704 amplifier that can produce 100 watts per channel.

The client wanted the audio upgrade to have an impressive subwoofer system. Our fabrication team created a custom vented subwoofer enclosure with a plexiglass rear panel to serve as a home for a pair of DD Audio Redline 700-Series 712 D4 12-inch subwoofers. These amazing subs are rated to handle 600 watts continuous and 1,200 watts peak power. We paired them with a DD Audio M4 monoblock amplifier to ensure the bass would be crystal clear, even when the volume was cranked.

The amplifiers are mounted on the floor of the Challenger on a custom-built panel, and our team created a pair of vinyl-wrapped panels to conceal the amplifiers and trim around the subwoofer enclosure. We added blue LED lighting to the enclosure’s interior and on the trunk lid so the system would look awesome at night.

Custom Lighting and Interior Upgrades

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The headliner was upholstered and lights were added to it.
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The Challenger pillars were upholstered to match the headliner.
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The Shaker logo was embroidered into the headrests.
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The seats were upgraded with the Katzkins kits.

The client was thrilled with the audio system. After seeing how we executed the stereo upgrade, he decided that he wanted us to do more work on the car. This second round of upgrades began with the installation of a Katzkin leather upholstery upgrade in Cobalt Blue. We had the Mopar Shaker logo embroidered in the headrest covers for a little extra flair.

We removed the headliner and A-pillar trim pieces and wrapped them in blue UltraSuede. Four blue Rigid Industries LED light pods were added to the roof panel before we reinstalled it in the vehicle. We disassembled the door trim pieces so we could wrap the center insert in the same blue material.

Exterior Lighting and Door Hinge Project

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The front of the car was stripped for the installation of the new hinge kit.
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The lighting upgrades have the Challenger looking great.

The last step was to remove the stock door hinges and replace them with a Lamborghini-style door hinge kit. This installation involved removing the front grille and fenders from the car to secure the hinges to the chassis properly. Thankfully, the kit uses all the original hardware locations. Should the client want the doors returned to original, no cutting or modifications are required.

While we had the fenders off, we completed the exterior lighting upgrade. We added eight more Rigid Industries blue rock lights under the car, a set of Oracle LED wheel rings to the front and rear wheels and a set of the Oracle LED Halo rings for the headlights. Of course, all the wiring for the lighting is protected from the elements and secured so that it won’t be damaged when the vehicle is being driven.

Anchorage’s Vehicle Upgrade Experts

The upgrades on this Dodge Challenger look amazing, and the audio system sounds crystal clear. The client was thrilled with our combination of attention to detail and creativity in executing his vision. Before he left with the car, we showed him how to use the new radio and control all the accessory lighting.

If you’re interested in upgrading your car or truck with a new audio system, custom lighting or modifications like Lambo doors or suspension upgrades, we invite you to visit the automotive upgrade experts here at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security. If you can’t stop by our store at 801 E. 82nd Ave., give us a call at 907-563-8112 or send our team an e-mail using our online contact page.

Filed Under: Car Audio, Custom Fabrication, FEATURED INSTALLATIONS, Lighting Tagged With: 2016, Amplifiers, Challenger, DD Audio, Dodge, Katzkins, Linkswell, Morel, Oracle, Radios, Rigid Industries, Speakers, Subwoofers

Perfectionist Enhances Its Creativity with New High-Power Laser

12/21/2020 By John Schwartz

Car Audio LaserHere at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security in Anchorage, we recently invested in taking our attention to detail to a whole new level by acquiring a new laser. No, we aren’t in the installation bay playing stormtroopers versus Jedi. We just bought a PLS6.150D computer-controlled laser cutting and engraving system from Universal Laser Systems. Why? We wanted to enhance the tools that our amazing installation technicians have at their disposal to make your mobile audio and convenience upgrades look stunning. Sound a bit crazy? Maybe, but that’s the Perfectionist way!

Why Invest in a New Laser System?

We’ve had a small Glowforge laser for a few years. This laser allowed us to cut or engrave materials up to 12 by 20 inches in size. While cool and convenient, the small size of this low-power, 45-watt device limited what we could work with. Our new Universal Laser Systems machine can handle materials as large as 18 by 32 inches, and the 120-watt laser is not only more precise, it’s faster. While we take the time to focus on every detail in bespoke installation solutions for our clients, this new investment helps us complete the job and return your vehicle to you as soon as possible.

What Can We Create with Our New Laser?

Car Audio Laser
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Our laser has adjustable cutting speed and power intensity. We can use it to engrave logos and images into acrylic plastic to add personal style to your installation. We can turn up the power a bit and cut through plastics to make custom speaker adapters, ensuring that your upgrades are mounted securely in your vehicle. We can personalize dash kits or make custom switch panels with labels for each button. Our laser has the precision of the width of a single human hair, so graphics are razor-sharp, and the accuracy is stunning. We can even make LED-lit signs and awards. As they say – the possibilities are endless.

Our laser cutting will also come in handy when making panels for radar detector and laser defense system installations. We can make custom sensor mounting brackets and factory-looking control panel and display mounting solutions. The laser will let us make mounting brackets for fuses under the hood of cars and trucks and under the dash of your vehicle. In short, everything we do can be even more perfect.

Take Your Car Audio Upgrade to a New Level at Perfectionist

Whether you want us to install a new set of speakers, create a custom switch panel for your hot rod or race car, or design a truly unique audio system installation, we invite you to visit the team of experts at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security in Anchorage. Our Product Specialists would be happy to work with you to create a unique solution that suits your application perfectly. If you can’t visit the store, give our team a call or send us an e-mail using our online contact form.

Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Custom Fabrication, Radar Detectors Tagged With: Laser, Universal Laser Systems

Compustar Prime Remote Start Upgrade on 2019 Honda HR-V

09/17/2020 By John Schwartz

2019 Honda HR-V
2019 Honda HR-V
2019 Honda HR-V
2019 Honda HR-V

A client from Anchorage, Alaska, brought her 2019 Honda HR-V into our shop, looking for a new remote start. As with all of our projects, we started this install with a check-in using an iPad, which includes taking photos of the interior and exterior, checking the functions of the vehicle, and performing a battery test. We then put a battery charger on the vehicle with a fender cover to protect its paint from any scratches.

During the install, our techs solder every connection and wrap the wires in electrical tape, followed by using JK Tapes — a cloth tape similar to the type used in a factory — to clean up the install.

We installed the Compustar Prime G15 remote on this customer’s van, along with the Compustar Drone. The Prime G15 is a two-way remote with a maximum range of half a mile. “Two-way” means that the customer will be alerted when the vehicle is started, locked or unlocked through an LED notification — even through a push notification when using the Compustar DroneMobile app.

When our client came to pick up the vehicle, she was smiling and so excited to be able to continue to stay warm all winter, and stay cool in our hot summers.

If you need a new autostart, contact us here at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security, or just stop by and one of our sales associates or technicians will be happy to help you.

Filed Under: INSTALLATIONS, Remote Car Starters, Smartphone Integration Tagged With: 2019, Compustar, Drone, DroneMobile, Honda, HR-V

New Custom Seat Covers Bring 2014 GMC Sierra Interior to Life

09/15/2020 By John Schwartz

2014 GMC Sierra
2014 GMC Sierra
2014 GMC Sierra
2014 GMC Sierra
2014 GMC Sierra

A customer stopped by here at Perfectionist Auto Sound looking to upgrade the look of the interior of his 2014 GMC Sierra truck. He wanted his seats to complement the silver trim inside the vehicle. He was not a fan of the factory cloth seats and wanted a different material and sleeker design. In addition to a new look for the seats, he also wanted them to be heated.

We designed the seats using silver contrast stitching and a two-toned light-gray center. The seats looked great and matched the rest of the interior perfectly.

We then installed the button for the new heated seats on the dash, and it looked like it had come straight from the factory. The customer was happy and loved the new look of his truck.

For all your interior needs, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style!

Filed Under: INSTALLATIONS, Truck Accessories Tagged With: 2014, GMC, Heated Seats, Seat Covers, Sierra

2015 Ford F-150 Gets Major DD Audio Bass Upgrade

09/08/2020 By John Schwartz

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A client recently came by the shop, looking to add some more bass to his 2015 F-150 by adding subwoofers as an under-seat solution for his truck. After talking to the client and finding out exactly what sound he was going for, we wrote him up a quote for three subwoofers. We decided to go with an MTI Acoustics box, a brand of subboxes we’ve recently become exclusive dealers for. We chose a Stage 1 ported enclosure that housed 3 DD Audio 2508 8″ subwoofers. They were powered by an DD Audio M4 amplifier.

To ensure that the subs would be happy with the amount of air space, we had to lift the seats to allow more room for a bigger box. We did a 2″ rear seat lift, and the box fit perfectly. The customer was so happy with how loud the subs hit and loved the sleek look of the box.

Here at Perfectionist, we can accommodate and create any sound to fit your needs. Stop by the shop and one of our sales associates would be happy to build a system with you.

Filed Under: Car Audio, INSTALLATIONS, Truck Accessories Tagged With: 2015, Amplifiers, F-150, Ford, MTI Acoustics, Subwoofers

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