H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 As a lot of you may know, I love my sounds, and after changing from my last sound off competition car I needed the sounds! My last install developed over time to be one big show piece, used hideous amounts of alcantara and didn't leave me too much of a practical car! This time, I wanted something that sounded amazing, and still allowed me to use the car for cross continent jaunts. But me being difficult, I also still wanted my JL W7 sub and whatever power is needed to run the system. So the equipment list:- Alpine CDA-9887R - http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/ind ... =cda-9887r Alpine 6 disc multichanger - http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/ind ... dvdchanger JL Audio C5 6.5" component speakers - http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_comp ... age_id=233 JL Audio 10W7 - http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs ... ?page_id=3 JL Audio 300/2 amplifier for front speakers - http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=436 JL Audio 500/1 amplifier for the sub - http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=439 Caliber competition 2 channel amp to run the rear fill speakers Alpine iPod control unit Alpine Bluetooth control unit Steering wheel control unit American Industries fascia adaptor Several packs of Dynamat Xtreme JL Audio power supply - http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_conn ... p?cat_id=3 JL Audio interconnects - http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_conn ... p?cat_id=1 And lots of fibreglass! Initially the centre bar with the rear speakers in it was going to be attacked but with the size of the sub and volume of box it needed, this wasn't going to happen. So then it needed some clever thinking from The Sound Gallery to work out how to install it all and still have some boot use...... So first steps, rip everything out of the car..... (all pics will follow!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Woah you really changed the interior of that Z alot of work gone into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Woah you really changed the interior of that Z alot of work gone into that I even added a diesel engine and another 2 doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Woah you really changed the interior of that Z alot of work gone into that I even added a diesel engine and another 2 doors. Still nice install when you doing mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Talk about keeping the crowd in suspense!! Get the pics up, I can't wait to see this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Photobucket won't upload anymore so I can't get them up at the minute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Have you tried the bulk uploader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 It is an amazing stealth install and the sound is just amazing... no rattles or vibrations either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yep, and it won't work. Any other image hosting sites?? I am pleased with the sound, although as the speakers run in that will change. The vocals are a tad shouty at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 So are you looking to retain use of the whole boot? here is a supprising amount of room in the stock location - I had forgotten how big an area is back there. I would be really interested to know what the volume of the stock location is. It looks like a good 1.5 maybe even 2 cu.ft I'm trying to work out how to get an old Orion H2 sub into the space as I really loved my old one but like the W7 its a chunky munkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yep, and it won't work. Any other image hosting sites?? I am pleased with the sound, although as the speakers run in that will change. The vocals are a tad shouty at the moment. imageshack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 So are you looking to retain use of the whole boot? here is a supprising amount of room in the stock location - I had forgotten how big an area is back there. I would be really interested to know what the volume of the stock location is. It looks like a good 1.5 maybe even 2 cu.ft I'm trying to work out how to get an old Orion H2 sub into the space as I really loved my old one but like the W7 its a chunky munkey All will become clear... When I can sort the darn photos! But I will say there was no way the standard location was being used - too many holes and any box that fit in there would be too small.... Will take a look at Imageshack, cheers Gixxer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Looks and sounds fantastic bud. Did you get the sub back up and running. PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Looks and sounds fantastic bud. Did you get the sub back up and running. PM sent Yep, it was an error on fusing. All sorted now. Cheers for the offer, but I need to explain what a lot of the pics are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Thought that would be in your list of mod superpowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 As I as saying..... First thing was to take the interior of the car out. Prepare the car for work..... Cable needs to be routed..... And start the Dynamat work on the doors.... With the Dynamat result for the doors looking like this..... With that done, the attention is turned to the sub. Originally it was going to sit between the seats. Without going mental on the fibreglass and trimming and needing to spend a few £k on extra work for the rest of the install, it was contemplated and discussed and the idea was launched..... Fibreglass matting to take shape... And some shaping of the existing polystyrene block starts being done.... At the same time, the mounting rings are made up so the sub can be mounted in an inverted position.... And so the box starts to take shape... And built up and left to cure and shape in the car over.... And over again.... With the filler helping shape it perfectly to the space, the sub was test mounted.... So, while that is going off, what about the cabling. An amp rack was built to accommodate those listed above.... This also shows the IXOS fuse holder in place. And then it gets the capacitor added to it, and the Caliber amp.... And it fits quite nicely..... ......behind the drivers seat! Meanwhile the sub box has cured and gets carpeted and fitted.... Up front, the BOSE was ditched, and the American Industries fascia fitted and the Alpine headunit. Full iPod control, bluetooth phone and the steering wheel controls still work..... And there's a sub tucked away in the boot..... Unfortunately, the best bit I cannot get over in the pictures, is the SOUND. Even though the speakers are still running in, and I expect the midbass to open up a bit, I cannot believe how good it sounds. Ben and the guys at the Sound Gallery set it up with the Imprint and Audessy software, and I have tweaked it a tad, and I am blown away by the sound in such early days. I spent three years setting up my last car and it was not quite as good as this. Whatever your music taste, stick the CD in and it sounds amazing. And it will hit 138db if it needs to! Hope you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Very very nice setup As you may or may not know i am an electrician and i am very critical of wiring installations, dont do audio but know a good job when i see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 yeh the Britney and B*witched albums sounded amazin mate Outstanding piece of work mate, well done fella. You posted this on my350z yet? Bet our american cousins would love this install..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Looking really nice - I'm swaying towards a similar type install funny enough - was chatting to a mate about it last night about how to retain the wheel. The annoying thing is even you loose the spare room most deep subs still won't fit so it would poke up in the middle which is just a pain. Really like the little amp rack - I might have to copy that credit will be given lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 That is some amount of work you did there mate. Looks smart would love to hear that bad boy up full lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 NICE ONE MATE . . . HOPE IT'S JUST YOUR HEARING THAT'S GONE AND NOT YOUR EYESIGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Cheers Beavis, the guys there helped me get my last car to trophy winning positions and they have a former European champion on their staff - the judging includes wiring integrity.... 3FIDDYZ, if you will leave your iPod in my car, what can I do!? I haven't put it up on my350z no, I may do! Rob, JL came across to take a look at the install. They know about it, and are interested in the box as far as I know. If people do want to contact the Sound Gallery, they will do you a top job, and will make sure you go away happy. You will get cheaper quotes, but IMO you won't get a better value one. 01494 464670. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Forgot to mention, I will be having the carpet re-finished by a seamstress and will continue the upgrading of various interior bits over time...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve3000 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Awesome install work there and some great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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