THINGS THE CUSTOMER DOESN'T SEE - Full Audio Upgrade In A Volkswagen Caddy

Watch as I carry out a full system upgrade on this VW Caddy. The system's focus is sound quality, whilst maintaining an OEM appearance throughout. A double din stereo has been added to bring added functionality to the vehicle, whilst benefitting from a fully active, 5 speaker set up, powered off an 8 channel amplifier with a built-in DSP.
This video highlights parts of an installation that the customer doesn't typically get to see. There are steps that can be taken during an installation that can naturally improve the performance of the equipment fitted, along with steps taken that ensure that everything is completely reversible and the integrity of the vehicle is maintained.
This approach is something that I ensure is applied to all installations, no matter what the scale of the installation is. Not all of the steps taken 'need' to be applied in the manner that I have installed them in this installation, however, I believe that if there's something that I can do during the installation that will benefit the customer and bring value to the system, then it's my duty to do so. There is a personal enjoyment and sense of achievement when I know that I have done my job to the best of my ability and know that the system installed is the best it possibly can be.
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  • @NocturnalRixx
    @NocturnalRixx11 күн бұрын

    Your work ethic is immaculate!

  • @Conradc187
    @Conradc1873 жыл бұрын

    Amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail

  • @czechgirlandtheyorkshireman
    @czechgirlandtheyorkshireman3 жыл бұрын

    The work and thought that has gone into this is unreal, I've been watching quite a few videos of caddy conversions and carpeting and there's a few "professionals" showing under average work. Your work is unreal, its not just a good job, you've taken a near perfect job and thought what you could do to make it better! Thats what I like to see! ill be subcribing!

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to watch it and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm unbelievably particular (as you can probably tell) and get pretty obsessed with doing things a certain way haha. Thanks again for watching.

  • @trialsbike2135
    @trialsbike21354 жыл бұрын

    This is soo professional, nice install

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, appreciate you watching!

  • @MrSnypz1
    @MrSnypz12 жыл бұрын

    This is ............... im actually speechless, some proper proper mega work !, you've just gained a customer when i get to that stage in my build !.

  • @AudisonItofficial
    @AudisonItofficial4 жыл бұрын

    Super pro and clean install! You rocks guy -Audison staff

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys 🤟🏻

  • @chrisgreg0ry
    @chrisgreg0ry3 жыл бұрын

    This is incredibly clean - worth every penny! This is what a true craftsman looks like... just smile once in a while 😂

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Christopher! Haha I know! It's just a confidence thing with filming myself, I'll loosen up as time goes on!

  • @frankysnephew

    @frankysnephew

    16 күн бұрын

    @@RTAFabrication : Don't. You don't need to comply with the woke requirements and expectations of the masses. It is not your smile that sells your work but the quality.

  • @SteveAggasild
    @SteveAggasild2 жыл бұрын

    Huge respect for outstanding professionalism , and obviously high level of knowledge & workmanship, bloody brilliant !!

  • @christoffer1973
    @christoffer19733 жыл бұрын

    Looking great. I'm glad i found your channel. Looking forward to see your projects/videos

  • @trexfishtec7375
    @trexfishtec7375 Жыл бұрын

    I'm been messing with car audio and more recently campers for 25 years, and that's a really nice simple tidy install. Lots of thought and extra effort and it shows. Well done 👏

  • @scottjc67
    @scottjc67 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing skill, workmanship and attitude. Impressed with how at ease you are with the technology like the 3D printer. Beautiful

  • @cus-specdetailing4466
    @cus-specdetailing4466 Жыл бұрын

    Mate…….. 🤯 the way you work and your work is unreal! Really nice way you put that together, i sure know who i’ll be coming to if i need my audio doing. Enjoyed the video as well! 👍🏼 10/10

  • @Dmitarned
    @Dmitarned3 жыл бұрын

    Love the attention to detail. Amazing craftsmanship!

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! 👍🏻

  • @raymondjohnson6961
    @raymondjohnson69613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your amazing video Sir. WHOA, your craftsmanship is excellent and I truly admire how you go out of your way to look after your customers in the long term, meaning that if your customer want's to go back to an OEM setup, you have that covered...brilliant Sir. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. Keep up the great work!!! 👏👏👏👏🔊💪💪💪💯

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Raymond and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Yeah thinking forward about reverting back to standard is one thing I always focus on, actually, usually I find it doesn’t take that much more effort to implement these things and saves a lot more effort if it did ever come to swapping them equipment back. Thanks again for watching!

  • @ronanscullion9928
    @ronanscullion99283 жыл бұрын

    Such a tidy install, great craftsmanship too. Top work

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ronan, appreciate you watching!

  • @patrickhurst8205
    @patrickhurst82053 жыл бұрын

    Awesome professional install and a excellently presented and entertaining video. A true craftsman.

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Patrick, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @bencrosbie
    @bencrosbie4 жыл бұрын

    omg holy crap that is such an amazing job im blown backwards here. excellent job I love it. you earned a like and a sub my man.

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Appreciate you watching and subscribing 🤟🏻 should have some more regular uploads coming soon 👍🏻

  • @rudeboykid

    @rudeboykid

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here.

  • @gaycha6589
    @gaycha65893 жыл бұрын

    What a professional job. Thorough, detailed and you are handy with the 3D printing. I was wanting to see the sub installation and eq tuning for finished system, particularly cross over tunings. Considering this upgrade for my Golf 7.5 with Dynaudio . Great insight to level of thought, prep work. Thanks.

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes that's something I wanted to include in this video, however the deadline was approaching and wanted to not have my attention divided with filming. I'll be sure to do some videos which include that type of content. Thanks for watching!

  • @TheNorthernmunky
    @TheNorthernmunky Жыл бұрын

    Incredible standard of work

  • @joegodfrey287
    @joegodfrey2873 жыл бұрын

    Sterling work dude, love seeing work to this level. Possibly found yourself a new customer :).

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joe! I appreciate you taking the time to watch it! If you ever need any advise or anything on putting a system together let me know and I'd be happy to discuss it with you.

  • @christianwendellbucago9856
    @christianwendellbucago9856 Жыл бұрын

    RTA - company soon for sure..superb skillset.

  • @r1matsta
    @r1matsta3 жыл бұрын

    Attention to detail 👌 professional 😍 i would trust your work and experience 👍

  • @ihauntghost
    @ihauntghost2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video. Admire the skill, design and thoughtfulness gone into this. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joe, appreciate you watching!

  • @cecilphillips1510
    @cecilphillips15104 жыл бұрын

    Man thats what I call an install very nicely done mate....WheelAttention West Australia

  • @RoadRunnerMeep
    @RoadRunnerMeep4 жыл бұрын

    Great attention to detail I was already thinking about how you would get the extra insulation to prevent sound loss maybe like a foam, then when you made the comments at 6:10. Attention to detail pays dividends. Graet work :)

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Absolutely right, the manner of installation will directly impact the overall result and longevity of any upgrade, it's the small things that will make the biggest difference. This system isn't overly expensive (obviously that's subjective) but I know the equipment in this Caddy is performing to the best it can with really good results.

  • @Roberts-electrical
    @Roberts-electrical4 жыл бұрын

    Nice job attention to detail is fantastic love the use of the 3d printer

  • @paringatai
    @paringatai3 жыл бұрын

    Love everything about your work...absolutely subscribed

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subscribing and thanks for watching! :)

  • @SpeedyGonzales95
    @SpeedyGonzales954 жыл бұрын

    Amazing attention to detail and camera work 😍

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, appreciate it 😁

  • @bikehoschi
    @bikehoschi4 жыл бұрын

    Professional work and inspiration for my caddy conversion. Greetings from Munich.

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jott! Appreciate the feedback 😁

  • @thefunkychief
    @thefunkychief2 жыл бұрын

    That, was pure class.

  • @xyzspec82
    @xyzspec82 Жыл бұрын

    Very good insight. Thanks for sharing 👌🏻

  • @joshnolan8826
    @joshnolan88263 жыл бұрын

    I dont usually comment on YT and I came across your channel/this video by pure luck, but this video has tipped the deciding scales of me wanting a caddy now, everything from the craftsmanship, B roll footage, quality of installation and your explanation of why and how you do it all, well. Bravo my friend, Im sure I'll be seeing you in the short future for some work such as this..

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Josh! I hope that's a good thing me sways your decision haha. Thanks I do appreciate you taking the time to watch and your kind comments. By all means if you want to discuss anything about this installation or an installation in your Caddy just let me know and I'd be happy to help!

  • @joshnolan8826

    @joshnolan8826

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RTAFabrication As soon as Ive found the right caddy mate, I'll be on the blower (y)

  • @stephenclarke1526
    @stephenclarke15263 жыл бұрын

    Very professional job and a very good work ethic

  • @Paul-lq6zp
    @Paul-lq6zp Жыл бұрын

    Wow, really good work! I love also all the other videos, really, really good. The combination of technologies, laser, CNC, 3D printing, … plus excellent manual work 👍 Also the KZread video is excellent, could you maybe add some information about the camera you using, please?

  • @pporteruk
    @pporteruk3 жыл бұрын

    I’m just looking for a caddy at the moment and thankfully KZreads algorithm brought this up! I’ll be giving you call for exactly the same install. How long does the install usually take? By the way what an absolutely incredible install and the attention to detail is outstanding

  • @SebbTheBoss
    @SebbTheBoss2 жыл бұрын

    amazing craftmanship!

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sebastian, appreciate you watching!

  • @asborampage
    @asborampage3 жыл бұрын

    awesome vid flower... you got me thinking about my little ole caddy getting a sound upgrade now. :P

  • @DavesTechRescue
    @DavesTechRescue4 жыл бұрын

    Nice to watch a good job done properly

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave appreciate it!

  • @MyZxcvb12
    @MyZxcvb12 Жыл бұрын

    Just seen your video brilliant work love the way you think. Presentation is 100%

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! 👊🏻

  • @thebikerepairshopformby
    @thebikerepairshopformby Жыл бұрын

    Very impressive standards of work, well done 👍

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man appreciate it!

  • @dominiczand5550
    @dominiczand55504 жыл бұрын

    well done fella. who says OCD is bad! great install and foe thought with how you made it future proof.

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dominic. Yes I agree, that mindset isn't a bad thing at all! Thanks again for watching!

  • @bujarzela1706
    @bujarzela17063 жыл бұрын

    Well done pal ! This is another level ! Absolutely stunning detailing work . I would like to get a qoute to get the same sound system at my Caddy ! Respect 🙌

  • @bujarzela1706

    @bujarzela1706

    3 жыл бұрын

    @RTA sound audio

  • @ecpruthless
    @ecpruthless3 жыл бұрын

    GOOD STUFF MY MAN Hopefully this becomes the new norm for installers.....other installers need to take notes simple but done right.......i'd like to see how u do with an all out build

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I appreciate the feedback! I’d love to film an entire build too, I’ve had to be choosy with which vehicles I can film on as most of the time the deadlines are tight so I know I’d struggle for time. Fortunately the few I have filmed were flexible so I was able to take e extra time to film.

  • @harleysmith5087
    @harleysmith50874 жыл бұрын

    Clean!! Love the speaker mounts

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Harley 👍🏻

  • @maximusmarzy
    @maximusmarzy4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic standard of work 👌🏻

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin! 👍🏻

  • @clothshorse
    @clothshorse2 жыл бұрын

    Great work 🙌

  • @carlosreset7501
    @carlosreset75014 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work man

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Carlos, appreciate it man 👍🏻

  • @ramimelakhessou5818
    @ramimelakhessou58183 жыл бұрын

    Man this is some professional work you've done, you're so great at it, i wonder if you have some pdfs or a guide to removing the front covering panels for the radio and the armrest! I'd appreciate that a lot! Thanks in advance.

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rami! Really appreciate you watching. I don't have any PDFs or anything unfortunately, but drop me an email with some photos and I'd be happy to talk you through any trim removal if I can help! Info@rtacaraudio.co.uk

  • @grahamtricker4103
    @grahamtricker41034 жыл бұрын

    A very neat installation. 👍

  • @tanasemihai5002

    @tanasemihai5002

    4 жыл бұрын

    good video like every time dude.

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Graham!

  • @danielmintern4070
    @danielmintern40703 жыл бұрын

    Nice work, how things should be done. Professional. Most car audio installs are dreadful, chavvy and devalue a vehicle in my opinion Look forward to more vids

  • @carlingcuz
    @carlingcuz2 жыл бұрын

    Very detailed and enjoyable video

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy3 жыл бұрын

    Superb work.....👍

  • @justkiddin1980
    @justkiddin19803 жыл бұрын

    Nice install!! Pitty the customer did not choose some higher end components, but hell he might be back for "upgrades".

  • @goonhud5747
    @goonhud574710 ай бұрын

    Wow amazing video were did i ground ur amp to in caddy and do u sell the mounts for the caddy door speakers

  • @richcurtis813
    @richcurtis8133 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Very professional 👍

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man 👊🏻

  • @firstlast3507
    @firstlast35074 жыл бұрын

    VW Caddy maxi. Perfect.

  • @jayinmi3706
    @jayinmi37063 жыл бұрын

    What if you have to replace a blown tweeter or something? Super clean work, just wondering.

  • @Wiganpilot
    @Wiganpilot3 жыл бұрын

    Top Work Sir.

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steven 👊🏻

  • @wrrwvv
    @wrrwvv2 жыл бұрын

    great channel. love UK manufacturing

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 😃

  • @ROBSVWT5
    @ROBSVWT53 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done 😃👍🏻👍🏻

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rob 😀👍🏻

  • @kyzzone2262
    @kyzzone22623 жыл бұрын

    Perfection install

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you appreciate it!

  • @roenikv9213
    @roenikv92134 жыл бұрын

    Great work👌🏽

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

  • @tommyers2183
    @tommyers21833 жыл бұрын

    Very impressed!

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom!

  • @Bhp4Bikes
    @Bhp4Bikes2 жыл бұрын

    Hi im looking at doing a stereo upgrade got kit from a old build which ill reuse its a 2000rms setup and wanted to no what would you do with power supply as these vans have a battery insulator any advice appreciated

  • @MartinSc76
    @MartinSc763 жыл бұрын

    You are AWESOME, men!!!!!!

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Martin! Glad you liked it!

  • @B16GYG
    @B16GYG3 жыл бұрын

    Nice set up great work nice videos how much is installments just like this cost? 👍👌😎

  • @PaulJRoberts1
    @PaulJRoberts13 жыл бұрын

    Top class job👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul 👊🏻

  • @tanasemihai5002
    @tanasemihai50024 жыл бұрын

    good video like every time

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @adamwaterhouse8859
    @adamwaterhouse8859Ай бұрын

    How do you take the tweeter grilles out of the dash cos I’m looking at swapping mine

  • @stephenzuchowski5754
    @stephenzuchowski57543 жыл бұрын

    Nice job 👍

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @DanGibbon
    @DanGibbon4 ай бұрын

    Quality mate! How far away are you.. got two projects that need your professional touch.. im in shityy Newport South Wales 😂

  • @unshadowstudioandcreators_uN
    @unshadowstudioandcreators_uN4 жыл бұрын

    can you drop the step or 3D model form the smal speaker? I need it for my caddy... :-D

  • @leelambert182
    @leelambert1823 жыл бұрын

    Very smart 🤙

  • @joshbands1235
    @joshbands12352 жыл бұрын

    Would love a video on tuning speakers i find it so annoying to do and can never get it perfect

  • @mauricioteixeira9234
    @mauricioteixeira92344 жыл бұрын

    Very very nice!!!!!

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man 🤟🏻

  • @pk-bristol
    @pk-bristol3 жыл бұрын

    Great install, i'm just about to do an install in my Caddy, 2011, i'll be using Audison tweeters, do you sell those mounts, Audison tweeter into caddy tweeter grill ?

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul! Drop me an email and I’ll sort something out for you 👍🏻 info@rtacaraudio.co.uk

  • @alexroe5789
    @alexroe57893 жыл бұрын

    Best work I have seen, 👍subbed

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex! Thanks for subscribing too!

  • @justinford8996
    @justinford89962 ай бұрын

    Lovely. How much for this system please

  • @Lsi581
    @Lsi5814 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant job mate so neat and tidy. Wish I took my caddy to you, will be doing on next one I buy

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I appreciate it 👍🏻 Whenever you end up changing vehicle just let me know and we can have a chat, more than happy to go through some options with you!

  • @zizogaucho9035
    @zizogaucho90353 жыл бұрын

    Is the bumper bleu from factory? Or is it repainted?

  • @kimimontoya_90
    @kimimontoya_902 жыл бұрын

    Artist

  • @TheCraigproctor
    @TheCraigproctor3 жыл бұрын

    well said Young un 👌✌😉

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @gashead2
    @gashead23 жыл бұрын

    Great work, without revealing the actual price of that job is there a ball park figure you can give please?

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cary! Roughly, the equipment cost for this install was around £1300, that's speakers, amplifier, subwoofer, cabling and sound treatment. The customer supplied the stereo on this one but typically I'd say around £399.99 would get you a good stereo with CarPlay etc, like the Pioneer SPH-DA250DAB for example which is my go-to entry level stereo. The custom adapters, mounts etc will always vary depending on the requirements, then labour, which again depends on the brief. Hope that helps!

  • @jayinmi3706
    @jayinmi37063 жыл бұрын

    I just tried to like this a second time. lol

  • @ollie-skiingmtb8571
    @ollie-skiingmtb85713 жыл бұрын

    Roughly how much did this cost?

  • @abdulwisimulaha6790
    @abdulwisimulaha67904 ай бұрын

    what is the cost of such a system in such a car ?

  • @ViralEye1
    @ViralEye13 жыл бұрын

    What head unit is that?

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    3 жыл бұрын

    From memory I think it was the Alpine ILX-700, or one within that same range 👍🏻

  • @Jam1ee
    @Jam1ee2 жыл бұрын

    What wheels are they my guy?

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, sorry man I have no idea, I tried looking through footage and photos of the job and can’t make out the brand unfortunately.

  • @Jam1ee

    @Jam1ee

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RTAFabrication No problem, thanks for having a look anyway - Such a nice Caddy - Great job all round!

  • @tanasemihai5002
    @tanasemihai50024 жыл бұрын

    like , like ,like

  • @matthewangove6660
    @matthewangove66603 жыл бұрын

    Would this cost hundreds or thousands?

  • @paiggey
    @paiggey Жыл бұрын

    why would you ever go back to stock on a build like this?

  • @danielch7525
    @danielch75254 жыл бұрын

    This video just pop up, and OMG.what a fantastic job, I would defo have you to help me put my system in... Could you DM me where you are base thanks again and keep up the great work👍🍺

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry Daniel didn't see this. Thanks for watching! I'm based in Stafford in the Midlands, drop me an email at info@rtacaraudio.co.uk and I'd be happy to go through some options with you 👍🏻

  • @fariszengi
    @fariszengi Жыл бұрын

    13:03 spill the coffee inside the usb gonna be pain in the ass to fix it

  • @icambacovers
    @icambacovers2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work, brilliant!

  • @RTAFabrication

    @RTAFabrication

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 👍🏻