My stereo setup so far
#1
My stereo setup so far
*UPDATED PICS ON POST 12
well i finally got some pics of my stereo setup i have so far. some of you may remember my old thread that i posted some teasers of what i had in mind.
first i started off by installing an OEM iPod adapter several months ago. i mounted the control module under the hump in the center of the dash where the NAV would go and ran the connector plug to my glovebox.
i connected the remote turn on lead to the center outlet. it tapped into the green wire as you can see
ran the remote turn on lead under the seat to the passenger side and fed it through to the trunk. i also ran the 4GA power wire down the passenger side. i decided i would drill a hole in the firewall just behind the washer resevoir.
i tapped into the rear speakers of my non-bose system and attached some pigtails i made from some wire i got a walmart.
then i connected my pigtails to my LOC and ran my signal wires. i used the PAC SNI-35.
i decided to go with the other amp i had, a Kicker ZX750.1
here's some of my almost finished pics of the setup. as you can tell i added some of RotaryRasps trunk LED's.
i decided to mount my capacitor to the back of the Znclosure box i got. it's a Tsunami 2 farad capacitor that is triangle shaped. it faces in the front of the cabin where the pass-through panel goes. it fits perfectly behind the panel with the back tray portion removed.
so far my only plan to finish it off is to build an amp rack to help dress my trunk up a little better. if i'm really crazy , i may decide to go with a corksport kit and get a double din flat panel headunit. thanks for taking the time to read my thread. hopefully this might help some people installing subs in their 8's. let me know what you think of it so far and any suggestions on mounting my amp.
well i finally got some pics of my stereo setup i have so far. some of you may remember my old thread that i posted some teasers of what i had in mind.
first i started off by installing an OEM iPod adapter several months ago. i mounted the control module under the hump in the center of the dash where the NAV would go and ran the connector plug to my glovebox.
i connected the remote turn on lead to the center outlet. it tapped into the green wire as you can see
ran the remote turn on lead under the seat to the passenger side and fed it through to the trunk. i also ran the 4GA power wire down the passenger side. i decided i would drill a hole in the firewall just behind the washer resevoir.
i tapped into the rear speakers of my non-bose system and attached some pigtails i made from some wire i got a walmart.
then i connected my pigtails to my LOC and ran my signal wires. i used the PAC SNI-35.
i decided to go with the other amp i had, a Kicker ZX750.1
here's some of my almost finished pics of the setup. as you can tell i added some of RotaryRasps trunk LED's.
i decided to mount my capacitor to the back of the Znclosure box i got. it's a Tsunami 2 farad capacitor that is triangle shaped. it faces in the front of the cabin where the pass-through panel goes. it fits perfectly behind the panel with the back tray portion removed.
so far my only plan to finish it off is to build an amp rack to help dress my trunk up a little better. if i'm really crazy , i may decide to go with a corksport kit and get a double din flat panel headunit. thanks for taking the time to read my thread. hopefully this might help some people installing subs in their 8's. let me know what you think of it so far and any suggestions on mounting my amp.
Last edited by nuke0907; 12-31-2007 at 10:03 PM. Reason: update
#4
Awesome look. Here's what I've done with mine.Attachment 110815
#5
Deals on wheels
setup looks good man - i love the LEDs in the trunk!
my only suggestions for now is to not use the shitty t-clamp wire taps.. cut the wire and solder and shrink wrap it... trust me.
and hide your wires!! - cut a little slit into the carpet and run the wires under the carpet - it will clean up the look a TON.. if you have a problem with the carpet bulging up put a peice of 1/2 inch plywood under the carpet under the amp (also so you can screw the amp into it) and then run the wires along the edge of that..
and my OTHER suggestion is to replace all the stock speakers ASAP - a good time to do it is when you get your corksport - because then you can use your new HU pre-outs for the signal insteal of tapping in somewhere.. but thats for the future.
Good job though.. I like!
my only suggestions for now is to not use the shitty t-clamp wire taps.. cut the wire and solder and shrink wrap it... trust me.
and hide your wires!! - cut a little slit into the carpet and run the wires under the carpet - it will clean up the look a TON.. if you have a problem with the carpet bulging up put a peice of 1/2 inch plywood under the carpet under the amp (also so you can screw the amp into it) and then run the wires along the edge of that..
and my OTHER suggestion is to replace all the stock speakers ASAP - a good time to do it is when you get your corksport - because then you can use your new HU pre-outs for the signal insteal of tapping in somewhere.. but thats for the future.
Good job though.. I like!
Last edited by WikkedOne; 11-22-2007 at 01:55 AM.
#9
There are trays available to place in the trunks' well that come with covers. Take a look.Attachment 110847
Attachment 110848
Attachment 110848
#15
i think it looks a lot nicer now the way it is framed. i didn't like how it just sat in the trunk well with the wiring completely exposed.
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painted the grills in BCM to match the car....
nothin fancy but it works for me...
i need the bottom of the trunk for storage and work related stuff...
painted the grills in BCM to match the car....
nothin fancy but it works for me...
i need the bottom of the trunk for storage and work related stuff...
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