2012 sonata aftermarket audio

I bought a 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited w/Nav in April after ditching my old Buick. I had a system in the Buick but decided I wasn't going to transplant it into the Sonata, but after 6 months I find myself disappointed with the stock system. I have two 12" Alpine Type R's (SWR-1222D) in a sealed box (to Alpine's rec. Specs), Alpine MRP-M1000 amp, Alpine MRP-F300 4-channel amp, Energy 5.25" Components and Infinity Kappa 6x9's, Odyssey battery, 30sq.ft of Dynamat Extreme, and enough Monster/Stinger wiring to wire everything and do the Big 3. I've read that in order to put an aftermarket system in and have everything integrated with the Nav and steering wheel controls and whatnot, that I need some kind of aftermarket processor. I've found a good deal on an Alpine PXE-H660 and am wondering if that will get me everything I want. I'm probably not going to keep the speakers.. not sure if the 5.25's fit in the front doors or not? and there's no place for the 6x9's in the deck so I'm probably going to get a set of Alpine Type X components (notice a trend here?) components for front & rear doors. So all of that said.. Anyone know if the PXE-H660 is the way to go? (or a similar product)

Sidenote:
If anyone lives in the Ottawa, Ontario area and has any suggestions on a good shop to get everything done up (the right way) that would be greatly appreciated. I had my last system installed at Future Shop and they scratched the doodie out of my dash, didn't properly secure the rear seat, left sawdust and fingerprints everywhere, and lost the remote to my H/U.. not impressed. I'd rather pay someone who knows what their doing and takes pride in their work.

Only advice I can offer is that the sonata has a very soft dash and the radio plates near the top are a bugger to get out without damage to the soft material around the corners. I go so far as leaving those clips off the new dash piece to make removal in the future easier. Ask the tech if they have a proper set of plastic pry tools. That will let you know if they can even attempt this properly. Still don't be too upset if some damage occurs. It is almost unavoidable.

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To master and control electricity is perfection. *evil laugh*

"Still don't be too upset if some damage occurs. It is almost unavoidable."

sometimes its not about how you pry on the dash but more about the exact location of where you are putting pressure. a lot of newer cars are using plastic snaps more and more and they basically require you to pry them in the exact locations of the snaps or they will fight you. sometimes pushing on the snap while prying upwards is the best way. as far as not damaging the dash, a folded paper towel can go a long way to keep you from marking the dash.

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Well I agree with you on MOST cars but the way this one is designed is just asinine. I am well aware how most cars are assembled, but this 2011+ Sonata is by far the worst design as far as dis-assembly is concerned! The upper clips in the outer corners especially the drivers side, is near impossible to get any kind of prying implement under or behind without collapsing the super soft foam pad on the main dash. It isn't even about marking the surface of the dash so much as crushing the foam to a point it doesn't spring back to its original shape. Obviously a wider tool helps but a pinch point is unavoidable.

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To master and control electricity is perfection. *evil laugh*

ive never actually done one myself so couldnt tell you for sure but next time try using a right angle pick to get under under the edge and try pulling it instead of prying, that way you shouldnt have to put any pressure on the foam at all. i use that technique a lot on air vents and other objects that i cant get under the edge with a pry tool.

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