myself. I build custom cabinets/furniture, so I assume the box will be the least of my worries. Best buy said $49 stereo installation. I said $49???? The kid said "yes sir", very confidently...that is until he and his co-worker found out that I was the ownder a Z with factory bose. Then they said that we are probably talking more along the lines of $400-$500!! Just for the installation. They said they charge $15 extra per every 15 minutes that they spend on any kind of custom work/fabrication. I haven't asked around anywhere else, but after I heard that, thats when I decided on doing it myself. Maybe I would be getting in over my head. I guess i'll check around a few more places and see what they say considering you guys don't seem to have much confidence in my abilities(can't blame ya) lol. However, you guys DID collectively answer my questions for the most part, and I really apprectiate you all taking the time. Thanks