Upgrading sound system. Install and warranty issues

[Blackbeauty]

Hi guys,
I love ghetto bass! lol. I've worked as a BestBuy mobile installer for 5 years about 10 years ago and I've needed to have a great sound system of every car I've owned. However, I was not able to spring for the Premium GT and so my current car has the base sound system. Compared to all my previous stangs (some had the Shaker or I upgraded it myself), this one sucks! My questions are:

Will I have warranty issues with the electrical system if I attach an amp (since I gotta tap the battery)?

Have any of you guys done an aftermarket amp install and have any tips/tricks/suggestions (I will NOT be changing the stock headunit)

How much would it cost to put in the Shaker 500/1000 in a base, if possible?

Thanks!

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[plc268]

The base model is the best version for adding in aftermarket audio. Don't bother trying to add the shaker system, its not worth it.

So long as you don't make any irreversible modifications you shouldn't have any issues with warranty.

 

[Blackbeauty]

The base model is the best version for adding in aftermarket audio. Don't bother trying to add the shaker system, its not worth it.

So long as you don't make any irreversible modifications you shouldn't have any issues with warranty.

I've never owned a car under warranty before so do you think the amp and sound system is something I'll have to pull out of the car before I take it in if warranty work is needed.

 

[RevvdMedia]

In the USA especially, under the Magnuson-Moss warranty act, a dealer needs to prove the fault to be responsible from the cause - meaning if you put in a crazy powerful sub/amp, fry the wiring, it's your fault. If you engine fails and you have a sub installed, you're going to be free and clear.

Most likely, if you have any radio/stereo related issues, it's going to be a bit of a hassle, but all depends on your dealer. I did a whole system swap on my Kia Sportage, less the head unit, and when the radio quit putting out a signal, the dealer told me "if we diagnose it as a head unit issue, it's a free warranty fix. If it's from something you installed, then you have to pay for it." As it was the head unit to blame, which I never modified (only the factory amp in the back and speakers), I received the warranty replacement for free.

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