You sure got that right, it sucks..And this is my third skipper 500.. If you want my honest opinion, I'll tell you why Ford can't fix these problems ?? It's because you can't fix products, that are junk to begin with..Plus, I'm sure, that you're all aware who delphi's parent company, happens to be right ??, if not.. I'll give you a clue, what does GMC really stand for ?? The answer, GENERAL MESS of CRAPmustangsquared said:red05...thats exactly the sound I get....it sucks....
mustangsquared said:Funny you mention the "muddy" sound....I thought it was just me but I also have noticed that mine does it...sorta like a speak goes out and then comes back on or like it switches from 'stereo" to "mono" and back. I am taking it back to the dealer....I also have the ESP.....
You mean they overheat, from just having the volume set at the 12:00 postion ?? geez that's only at half volume and yet it still, get's that hot ?? well, so much for being rated at 500 watts. Thanks to what you just shared, There's no doubt, this skipper 500, is not only junk, but cheap as well...As, I previously said..GMC= GENERAL MESS of CRAP...Infinity said:It's the factory amps going into protection. Basically, they overheat. Next time it does this, quickly feel the amps in the driver's side kickpanel...then go get the aloe. Those sumbishes are hot.
It is also possible that the tweeter protection circuit has kicked in. It prevents the tweets from blowing (to an extent).
"G", as in good version ? perhaps, it's not so much of a quality issue, that's the real problem with these shakers..Maybe, the problem is more related to software programming..From what I understand, don't these shakers, require some sort of programming to them ??bigcat said:i have had good luck with my shaker500. i have the "G" version.
Now I'm really confused..Being that your car was built on 10/04 and one of the earlier 05's..Wouldn't you have either the A or B version ?? Because my build date was on 2/05 and I believe that I now have the C version..Before my dealership, replaced the first shaker..I was lead to believe, that my original shaker, was the A version and afterwards, was replaced with the B version, and now I'm still having the same problems, with this C version.. If that's what it is..bigcat said:there is programming required, but i dont know much about it. there was a thread last year about how to see which version you have. i tested mine and found i have the "G" version. most people had bad experiences with the "A" and "B" versions. i dint hear anything about other versions. my car was built 10/04 and as far as i know the shaker was never replaced.
i dont remember the test procedure, but a search MIGHT turn up some esults. the thread was here on SN.
stanmckinney said:Get an Alpine unit and have easy access to satellite radio and your ipod and much better sound.
vicmeldrew said:this guy must be an alpine dealer...he is all over the site and this thread selling alpines LOL
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