Audio Install near finished..

[Troy_Audio]

Hey check it out..
Just lining things up ..

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/531000-531999/531918_433_full.jpg

Peace Troy
>>My Project<< (http://www.cardomain.com/id/troy_audio)

[Dasdubber]

Great stuff Troy - had a look through your link and you have some nice gear - The IDMAX12s are awesome subs - very musical (for a sub!). Love the type x crossovers, they look sweet.

I am interested in how it turns out - I will be running Alpine CDA-9833, Eclipse 12in Sub (was going to go with IDMAX originally but ran out of cash)...and two kenwood amps (for the moment) - 2 channel bridged for the sub and 4 channel for the front splits (Dynaudio 240GT 6.5s). I don't want to steal your thunder for this thread but here are some pics of my preliminary setup (still under construction). The 6x9 holes in sub enclosure will be glassed over.
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/albums/album151/sub_boxW_Nov28.sized.jpg
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/albums/album151/amprack3_Dec21.sized.jpg
http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/albums/album103/dash4_Jan17.sized.jpg

If you prefer I can delete the pics - as I said don't want to cut in...let me know

I love what you're doing though! Keep it up!
Alan

[samcat]

Looking good both of you!

I have an Idmax12d2 sat here waiting to go in, along with my llovely old school RF power 500a2 :D Bass cube and a phoenix gold pld1.. Just need to sort my front stage out (currently running half decent kenwood components up front from RF punch 250a2).

I prefer the stealth approch... Previous incarnations of my install had 3x10" kenwood subs behind rear seat, completly hidden from view, could open bonnet and no amps were visible, same with front speakers etc... Stereo is in the glovebox too (1303, so not easy!)

Here you can see the most recent incarnation of the setup:
http://members.lycos.co.uk/vdubhub/a_temp/battery_relocation_1.jpg
amp on the right is a steg amp, 500x2rms if I remember rightly... was running front speakers... other amp is a pro-plus nemesis... MONSTER!
# 2000 watts RMS in one ohm - 180 A
# 1200 watts RMS in two ohm - 90 A
# 600 watts RMS in four ohm - 35 A
It melted my 4 gauge cable when I was running it at 2 ohm...
That was all stripped out and sold over a year ago now, but I really missed my bass so have started accumulating bits for my new install :)

:D

Cya,
Sam C

[Troy_Audio]

Nice..
Alan Iv already desided the Dyn 360MkII's are my next set..
That glass work is nice you do it?

We got 240 GT's in my Bro's truck..Love that stuff..
If you want a IDMAX i can get nice deals( I have a dealer account)
can get Dyn,Image,Zapco,Tru Tech,Arc,..... nice stuff

I was going to do a center console but it was tolarge for my taste
So i put my HU under the driver seat.. the IR remote works well..Now if i would stop putting the CD in backwords..lol jk..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/531000-531999/531918_426_full.jpg

I got around 100sq ft of sound deadner (60lbs)

Prolly bustout on my kick panels today & Master cylander(Spoze Ill get it running)

Thanks For The forum (3rd Post)
Troy

[hybrid_john]

Nice system Troy...interesting place to mount a reciever :laugh:

Dasdubber: did you do the glass work? If so....very nice work...would you be willing to make another?


Well, this is what Im going to be installing into my car:
an Alpine CDA 9855 head unit, MB Quart Premium PCE213 5.25" comp. in the kick panels, MB Quart Premium PCE164 Mid Bass behind the seats, and MB Quart Premium PCE216 6.75" comp. near the rear wheel wells!

Havent decided what sub or amps Im going to run with yet...Im looking moore towards JL Audio for the sub and either Alpine or JL Audio for the amps!

the sub(s) and amps are up for grabs right now....after all the other audio equipement I dont know what I'll be able to afford :rolleyes:

[Dasdubber]

Awsome stuff! Love a well thought out installation! :agree:

Yep I did the glass work myself, it was my first ever attempt at fibreglassing so you really could do it yourself. Fortunately you don't need any expensive tools (apart from router which I used for the MDF work). I am in Australia so freighting something this big would cost more than a professional would charge to build 3 of them for you!! :p

Here is a link to my sound system installation (thus far) - it is a work in progress so will be updated as I fit the dyn's in custom kick panels and new headunit, wiring etc!

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/gallery/album151

Give it a go, its not that hard (just messy)!

[hybrid_john]

WOW! I love the step-by-step photos you put up...although I would of expected it...seeing the photos you took of the progress you made during your paint process :agree:

KUDOS man! :laugh:

Now I was wondering...on teh "stretchy stuff" you used, you didnt happen to use flanel did you? I've seen and heard of flanel being used for the stage...it's supposed to be the "best" because it stretches and hold the contours better!

Well...with your information and photos, I have no excuse not to do it my self...except I'm thining of bonding the enclosure to the car just like I am going to do with the kick panels and since there is no back seat I have more room to work with.

I hope in the near future I can go ahead and do this...and I guess I can always use some Evercoat Tiger Hair if it not completly perfect :laugh:

Thanks for the link, by the way...your car is awesome...and I do appreciate the time you spent to document your project! :agree:

[Troy_Audio]

awsome pix man..
Im almost ready to start my kick panles as well.

Also adding Kicker RMB8" in the doors..
That step by step is sweet i love the Hu mod looks very nice..
Peace Troy

[rustbucket]

Once again Dasdubber, your car is truly outstanding. Want to come over and take a crack at mine??

[Dasdubber]

hehehe...I think I still have my hands pretty full with my own projects! :p

Not sure what the material is called. I just went and bought 1.5m from a local fabric store - I just felt a few different cotton/polyester blends - this one was stretchy enough to go around corners etc but still firm enough to maintain its shape. I think you can use lots of different materials, just go and feel a few different ones (you can even take along your wife/girlfriend/mum so you don't feel out of place!). :laugh:

Cheers again for the kind words.

[hybrid_john]

Thanks for the tips man....I think Ill take my girlfriend along with me.... :rolleyes:

I cant wait to see the finished project man....Im shure it be even better than it is already :laugh:

[Troy_Audio]

Fleese is what i use to make a stretchy cover to fiberglass..
if you plan on paint I think you could save prep time by using pantyhose..
add some FGmat to the inside..
Peace..

[bug-er]

just made some custom kick pods for my bug, double skinned none of this single skin rubbish here are some pictures
http://img176.exs.cx/img176/2899/f67712841tq.jpg
http://img62.exs.cx/img62/8092/f67712825kt.jpg
please excuse the mess in the car, what can i say im a messy worker!!

these are going in them, dub series carbonfibre component speakers
http://img129.exs.cx/img129/1272/dubseries00215wd.jpg
http://img129.exs.cx/img129/4425/dubseries00417wo.jpg

Got them all smooth now and they fit perfectly to the footwell, spent hours with the fibreglass filler trying to smooth the fleece

[NO_H2O]

Those are some cool looking installs. :agree:

[Troy_Audio]

Nice kicks Bug-er

I just powerd up my IDMAX12 1.5^sealed 400w from ARC AUDIO CLX2100
Oh man I cant wait till Cruz night.
peaceout Guys..
Troy

[Al B]

Dasdubber.......

......awesome intall mate! 'makes me want to give this fiberglassing thing a go myself!! VERY VERY impressed!

Here's a bit of my set up........ sorry about the poor pics but all I had was a camera-phone

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/sunburst-bug/DSC_0007.jpg~original

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/sunburst-bug/DSC_0003.jpg~original

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/sunburst-bug/DSC_0093.jpg~original

........mmmmmmmmm subs........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/sunburst-bug/DSC_0011.jpg~original

add to this little lot, a pair of 6 1/2 components in the front kick panels, and a pair of 5x7 components in the rear kick panels and ............... it's rather nice actually

keep us all informed guys!

Al B

[Dasdubber]

Thanks Al B....

Very nice kicks bug-er - great work! How will you be fixing to them to the panel itself?

[bug-er]

Very nice kicks bug-er - great work! How will you be fixing to them to the panel itself?

Hey thanks
they are screwed in three places, got the option of a fourth but dunno if i should use it yet, got them pretty smooth now, they are going to be sprayed in a few coats of high build primer this week, then any little imperfections removed and finally being sprayed with the blue top coat, alot of work, took me hours so far but the finished product shall be awsome!!
Did want to cover all my hard work with carpets
Adam

[Troy_Audio]

:righton:...Check It out.. My New Kick Set finished Up...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/531000-531999/531918_440_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/531000-531999/531918_439_full.jpg
Im also going too add the gray tweed to the front wall & under dash.. may have new pix tomorrow :clap:

Peace
>>Link To Audio System<< (http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/531918/3)

[Dasdubber]

Awesome stuff - great work!!

[hybrid_john]

Sweet stuff out there guys...they all look great!
BTW, Al B, how do the Audiobahn subs sound? Are they acurate and responsive or muddied up a little bit?

[Al B]

Sweet stuff out there guys...they all look great!
BTW, Al B, how do the Audiobahn subs sound? Are they acurate and responsive or muddied up a little bit?

John,

The subs are great, it all took a while to set up to get it right but now it's REALLY good, they kick hard and fast (for 12's) and I've got no complaints at all. I've read mixed reviews about Audiobahn kit (more bling than performance) but I listened to a few set-ups and really liked what I was hearing, hence why it's in my Bug now! I'd go for the high end stuff rather than the lower range stuff though.

Al B

[hybrid_john]

Deffinately the high end stuff when it comes to subs...I was thinking about the W6v2 from JL Audio, they're not a bad price.............. when you compare them to the W7 :laugh:

I'm might put either one 12" or two 10's...I havent decided, but ive got time...there's more important stuff to do for now.

Thaks for the info Al B :agree: