[jbat]

Finished the stereo finally today! It sounds great, no real rattles either. Thanks to the folks on this forum, and Mr. Marv, the baffles and box could not be any better. Here's a run-down.

* Alpine CDA 9887 with iPod Cable
* PAC SWI Jack Steering control module
* 4 GB Nano / or my iPhone
* Focal KF 165 Power 2 - or something like that seperates
* Alpine PDX 4.100 Amplifier
* Mr Marv (AWESOME) baffles
* Mr Marv short Box
* 10" Arc Audio sub running stereo @ 4 OHMS
* JL Audio Power Amp Kit and Wiriing for speakers
* Dynamat Extreme

Here go the pics!

 

[roboots21]

Lookin good man..I love new stereo installs! Makes me want to do more to my truck! That sub box is awesome too BTW!!

 

[Pb]

Nice. :thumbup: I like those Alpine amps. Is that Line-X?

How about some Ensolite or closed cell foam on top of that Dynamat for some extra road noise killing ability.

On that back wall you can also fill up that empty space inside that cross "bar" with some expanding foam, for a little extra dampening.

And it's a good idea to upgrade the ground wire from your battery to your chassis. If you add a 4 gauge power wire on the positive terminal then you should also add a 4 gauge ground wire to the negative terminal. So that you don't have any bottle necks in your electrical system. What goes out must come back in.

 

[jbat]

Yes, the box is covered in linex.

Thank you for the pointers, I have plenty of 4 gauge left, I'll do that.

Thanks PB.

J

 

[Pb]

How much did LineX charge? They charged me by the compressor "clicks", which ended up costing $80. My enclosure goes up to the window though.

 

[jbat]

52.50

 

[padresfan1988]

I that what some people are doing noew, doing line-x instead of carpet? If so, is there any advantages?

 

[jbat]

Seals the box, looks nice, no seams, durable, looks good...

I thnk it comes down to personal preference.

 

[padresfan1988]

Hmmmm. I'm actually interested. Would I do my amp rack also? The reason I ask is because I just recieved my box and amp rack from Marv, and I wanna rather carpet it, or do the line-x.

 

[jbat]

Sure linex it all. My amp rack was part of the box, but had it been seperate, I would have done it as well.

 

[padresfan1988]

I actually think i'm gonna go the line-x route. Thanks for all your help.

 

[padresfan1988]

What did you have to cut off?

 

[Pb]

Brackets that the storage compartment screws to.

 

[jbat]

Yep, three of them. Would be simple to fab back up if needed.

 

[bassman444]

Good looking install! Does the sub still get good sound going through the seat?

 

[jbat]

yes it does. Bass is non-directional, so you can even convince your self it's coming from the doors....

Anyhow, it's plenty for me for now. Any louder, my ears would hurt. I have the gains on the amp set about 1/2 up, and I can turn the deck to the max volume with almost NO distortion, depending on the audio source.

The best part is, you look in and see nothing.

 

[Mr Marv]

Looks great j and glad you like how it sounds! I'm gonna check around town to see if I can get the Line-X or something similar done for a reasonable price and if so I'll start offering it as a finish.
Marv 1-831-383-0308

 

[Jesse1983]

sweet install :thumbup:

so, did you eat the whole dozen? :lol:

 

[jbat]

Not the whole dozen....

 

[lsocoee]

Great looking install. I love the short box. How much did all of Mr. Marv's items set you back?