Okay I finally got the funds to finish off my Sound Set-Up. I added the Alpine MRP-M500 Amp (500w) and the Alpine Type-R 12" sub. I relocated my first amp to the trunk and had CustomSounds make a custom box to display the Sub, and both amps. I know some of you are going to think it took up to much space! (exactly what i thought) But it needed a certain amount of air space for the sub to make it sound its best. Also I rarely use my trunk and I can still access my spare tire!
I really love what they did with it! Here are the pics!
Alpine Type-R 12" Sub
What powers it?
The Set-Up!
Day Shot:
Here is a night shot, but it doesn't do justice on how the lights look at nice. Later on I am gonna change the light to a LED
They had to custom cut the top of the panel so the trunk can still close
Added a bit of color to the engine bay!
I'll get a better shot so you can see the back of the car w/ the trunk open, so you can get a full idea of how it looks.
Planning on getting a bass knob installed or should I replace the OEM h/u?
Opinions? Thoughts?
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Planning on getting a bass knob installed or should I replace the OEM h/u?
Opinions? Thoughts?
You'll get better sound quality and adjustability with a quality after market head unit. Ive got THIS one and like it alot. Mine is actually the previous model (KDC-X993), but I dont think there is much difference. I know mine has the ability to change the color of the backlight, and ive made it to match the stock orange dash lights perfectly. I can put up pictures if needed. This headunit has built in subwoofer controls, and also 4v preamp outputs so you'll be giving your amps a cleaner, stronger signal.
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2009 Corolla S : Kenwood Kdc-x993, Polk MMC6500, Polk db651, Rockford Fosgate T110D2, Alpine Pdx.5
Magnaflow 2.25" Muffler, TWM Short Shifter and Base Bushings, Summit Engineering Shifter Cable Bushings, Tein S-Techs, V-Leds LED's, Enkei RPF-1 (18x8 +35), Inno IN-SU Roof Rack.
that looks so clean ! my buddy has two of those type R's in his truck and they pound!
Haha thanks! I think if i've have gotten two, it would have been to much bass for my taste! Lol
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You'll get better sound quality and adjustability with a quality after market head unit. Ive got THIS one and like it alot. Mine is actually the previous model (KDC-X993), but I dont think there is much difference. I know mine has the ability to change the color of the backlight, and ive made it to match the stock orange dash lights perfectly. I can put up pictures if needed. This headunit has built in subwoofer controls, and also 4v preamp outputs so you'll be giving your amps a cleaner, stronger signal.
Awesome! That would be nice if you would post pics please! Does the dash kit make it look oem? I think if I changed the h/u I would get a double din.
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ya 100 % certainty u should do the h u next, it really should of been the first thing
but your install is the most clean i have seen by far so kudos on that.
Thaaaanks! I was well worth it! Just gotta save for a while since my parents said i've beeeen spending too much lol. So it'll be a while. Just planning ahead so I know what i want!
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Heres a better pic! Will get some more soooon!
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yeah, ill try and get pics later tonight so you can see the lighting better. As for the dash kit, its not perfect, but its accepatble. The finish is a bit smoother, which makes it appear darker.
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2009 Corolla S : Kenwood Kdc-x993, Polk MMC6500, Polk db651, Rockford Fosgate T110D2, Alpine Pdx.5
Magnaflow 2.25" Muffler, TWM Short Shifter and Base Bushings, Summit Engineering Shifter Cable Bushings, Tein S-Techs, V-Leds LED's, Enkei RPF-1 (18x8 +35), Inno IN-SU Roof Rack.
Is that big three upgrade??? if so can you trying to take some more pictures and show me how they set it up for you??? thanks btw, that set up is kick a$$ man... super clean!!!
Is that big three upgrade??? if so can you trying to take some more pictures and show me how they set it up for you??? thanks btw, that set up is kick a$$ man... super clean!!!
Actually I just covered up the hoses and wiring with "Flame Retardant Wire Conduit"
I got the idea from TheGreenKnight!
I bought it for $5 for 10ft of it.
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how do you keep the engine area so clean?!
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you maintain it every day.
+1!
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I clean mine every time I wash the car. My engine bay still looks like new after almost 20k miles! My 07 Matrix is the same way with almost 44k miles!
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yep i clean mine every car wash aswell, too bad i just found out those darn toyota lube techs cracked my engine cover about 5months ago. i guess it doesnt matter if i complain or not.
I clean mine every time I wash the car. My engine bay still looks like new after almost 20k miles! My 07 Matrix is the same way with almost 44k miles!
Yeah same here but with only 13K miles and I keep the 4runner clean too it has 70K miles and still looks new...except the intake hose
but yeah nice set up you got now Congrats and enjoy
I clean mine every time I wash the car. My engine bay still looks like new after almost 20k miles! My 07 Matrix is the same way with almost 44k miles!
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yep i clean mine every car wash aswell, too bad i just found out those darn toyota lube techs cracked my engine cover about 5months ago. i guess it doesnt matter if i complain or not.
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any special instructions on proper cleaning of the engine area?
I too as well clean my engine bay every time I give the car a good wash! All I do is just use Armor All and some Paper Towels. I think the Armor All product I use is the interior shine? I think its things for like the dash and such.
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Yeah same here but with only 13K miles and I keep the 4runner clean too it has 70K miles and still looks new...except the intake hose
but yeah nice set up you got now Congrats and enjoy
Haha thanks! I've really beeen enjoying it for now!
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my buddy has two of those type R's in his truck and they pound!
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