Pulled the trigger, getting worse

So yesterday several months of research, consternation and indecision regarding what route to go with an audio upgrade for the SSR finally culminated with my purchase of equipment online. I have compared options buying it all from a local audio dealer, piece meal from various internet sources or from an online audio outfit like Crutchfield.

I decided to go with sonicelectronix.com, who offers similar customer support to Crutchfield but prices their equipment more competitively.  I actually got a better deal calling them up than if I went through their web site which was kind of odd.  The guy on the phone also steered me to some better options for certain items instead of the web site recommendations.

I decided to go full geek and opted for the back up camera that includes the park assist function that utilizes a separate processor to overlay graphics on the image, depicting their distance as potential obstacles.  It’s a feature I wouldn’t have been able to get even on a brand new Camaro. I also got the harness needed to maintain the use of my steering wheel audio controls.

Another nice part about buying from Sonic was I paid no sales tax since they are based in California, they ship it all for free and include the mount adapter hardware for free.

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have some apprehension about doing this install myself.  I will definitely be taking a “measure twice, cut once” attitude during the install.   I expect there will be many mini-hurdles along the way. Hopefully there aren’t so many to clear that my legs give out. One thing is for sure, I will become much more familiar with the workings of the SSR.

The truck warm rough idle issue is really getting to be a pain in the ass and it seems to be getting more prevalent.  Two footing the gas and brake is never a good thing.  I have already resigned myself to buying a new IAC for the truck, I was just hoping to wait to do it until we get word about our tax return from our accountant.

On the way to work today even after the real rough idle disappeared I had a few unexpected stalls when I was standing still.