New stereo install.
Instructor
Joined: May 2009
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From: Huxley Iowa
Bowers,
I was just looking more closely at your pics and it appears you are running the power cord and turn-on lead from the amp in the same direction you are running the RCA cables/speaker wire. Since you already have everything torn apart I would run the RCA cables to one side of the car and the power lines to the other. The power lines can emit power through the wires and cause some extra noise or hiss in the speakers. It's not a big change but it can make a difference.
I was just looking more closely at your pics and it appears you are running the power cord and turn-on lead from the amp in the same direction you are running the RCA cables/speaker wire. Since you already have everything torn apart I would run the RCA cables to one side of the car and the power lines to the other. The power lines can emit power through the wires and cause some extra noise or hiss in the speakers. It's not a big change but it can make a difference.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: West Kingston RI
Bowers,
I was just looking more closely at your pics and it appears you are running the power cord and turn-on lead from the amp in the same direction you are running the RCA cables/speaker wire. Since you already have everything torn apart I would run the RCA cables to one side of the car and the power lines to the other. The power lines can emit power through the wires and cause some extra noise or hiss in the speakers. It's not a big change but it can make a difference.
I was just looking more closely at your pics and it appears you are running the power cord and turn-on lead from the amp in the same direction you are running the RCA cables/speaker wire. Since you already have everything torn apart I would run the RCA cables to one side of the car and the power lines to the other. The power lines can emit power through the wires and cause some extra noise or hiss in the speakers. It's not a big change but it can make a difference.
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Safety Car
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
Bowers,
I was just looking more closely at your pics and it appears you are running the power cord and turn-on lead from the amp in the same direction you are running the RCA cables/speaker wire. Since you already have everything torn apart I would run the RCA cables to one side of the car and the power lines to the other. The power lines can emit power through the wires and cause some extra noise or hiss in the speakers. It's not a big change but it can make a difference.
I was just looking more closely at your pics and it appears you are running the power cord and turn-on lead from the amp in the same direction you are running the RCA cables/speaker wire. Since you already have everything torn apart I would run the RCA cables to one side of the car and the power lines to the other. The power lines can emit power through the wires and cause some extra noise or hiss in the speakers. It's not a big change but it can make a difference.
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Safety Car
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
ya it is a custom, i had to cut out the centre to make it fit. It is a standard DIN size, so its very easy. I masked it all off and used a combination of hack saw blade, dremel tool, and files for final fit. Some vendors sell pre cut ones if you have more money then time. They are around 180 bucks
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
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i installed a large amp in the same location you did, and have never had an issue with heat.
100x4 @ 2OHM, 50x4 @ 4OHM, and 100x2 @ 2OHM.
my only real issue was that the clam shell for the old seats has a nice wear mark in it from the cooling fins.
100x4 @ 2OHM, 50x4 @ 4OHM, and 100x2 @ 2OHM.
my only real issue was that the clam shell for the old seats has a nice wear mark in it from the cooling fins.
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Safety Car
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
well, its done.
crappy cell photos, going to have to get some better ones
i made those speaker boxes out of plywood, covered in padding and vinyl. Then i dyed them to match the interior leather. I am not 100% sure about them, but they will have to do as the new speakers will not fit in the factory locations. I have been thinking about doing something with the speaker grills, but am not sure yet.
EDIT
I realize now that i did not take any photos of the amp... will post later.
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Melting Slicks
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crappy cell photos, going to have to get some better ones
i made those speaker boxes out of plywood, covered in padding and vinyl. Then i dyed them to match the interior leather. I am not 100% sure about them, but they will have to do as the new speakers will not fit in the factory locations. I have been thinking about doing something with the speaker grills, but am not sure yet.
EDIT
I realize now that i did not take any photos of the amp... will post later.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Peekskill NY
Very nice instal! My only suggestion would be to cover the rear speaker plywood mounts with matching carpet. I like the black speaker grills and would leave them as is. Just my 2c.
How does it sound?
Glenn
How does it sound?
Glenn
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Safety Car
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
you know "when i am at it"
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Safety Car
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
Melting Slicks
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From: Regina Sk Canada
crappy cell photos, going to have to get some better ones
i made those speaker boxes out of plywood, covered in padding and vinyl. Then i dyed them to match the interior leather. I am not 100% sure about them, but they will have to do as the new speakers will not fit in the factory locations. I have been thinking about doing something with the speaker grills, but am not sure yet.
EDIT
I realize now that i did not take any photos of the amp... will post later.
How did you secure the rear speakers? What holds them in place. Can you give some details please. Not sure what to build here, i want to incorporate an 8" sub too.
Burning Brakes
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From: Shorewood IL
I started out with a 600W amp installed on the back wall and got the bright idea to add a sub. I had to put the new amp laying flat. I still have a little bit of cleanup to deal with once I get everything finalized.
I wish I would have bought a five channel amp in the first place. That's on the list of things to come!
I wish I would have bought a five channel amp in the first place. That's on the list of things to come!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Regina Sk Canada
I started out with a 600W amp installed on the back wall and got the bright idea to add a sub. I had to put the new amp laying flat. I still have a little bit of cleanup to deal with once I get everything finalized.
I wish I would have bought a five channel amp in the first place. That's on the list of things to come!
I wish I would have bought a five channel amp in the first place. That's on the list of things to come!
Do you have any pictures of how you mounted the 6x9 speaker plates?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Regina Sk Canada
My Carpenter buddy came over today after work. And measured up the rear of the car. We are going to re-create this setup. I will post pictures as we go with measurements.
