I've also been told I could splice a LOC to my speaker outputs and gain my RCA for the amp that way, but I'd rather not have to cut into much wiring =/

 

LOC is the easier way to go... no need to splice your factory harness, just get signal from front door speakers and go from there.

 

I've got a Mazda 6 and at first got an interface module (RE-Q) so I could hook up my bass. I wasn't very impressed with it. Doesn't feed much voltage to the amp. I then spent the $300 or so it was for the metra kit, and hooked up a deck... and also went up 2 db. I never bothered buying a module for the steering wheel controls... they're just for show now...

 

That's what I was leaning towards, the aftermarket deck idea.

 

Then we need to know what kind of deck you are after? Bluetooth and Ipod on board, 3 preouts etc?

 

I was looking at the Kenwood KDC-X493...

 

If bluetooth is law in Ontario (I beleive it is), I would do some serious consideration of a headunit that had it onboard. The cost of the ticket here is $167.00 and 3 points, it can get expensive in a hurry. The 493 is a stellar unit, a great platform for system expansion. If you already have a separate bluetooth unit, then sure go for this cd player.

 

I on't use my cell phone while driving at all. I wouldn't have much use for bluetooth. What's the next model up that has bluetooth?

 

Kenwood has the 742 model in non excelon and the 993 model in excelon. Eclipse has the CD5030 which is a astounding head unit. Well worth stepping up if it is in the budget (or if the budget has rubber to stretch it that far).

 

Well, the 493 says there's an add on available fro bluetooth. I've been shopping discount, and my total would be over $1500 on electronics, and supplies to make my custom sub boxes. I really don't want to be spending TOO much.