Finally doing something to the sound system.
#1
01-09-2009 | 11:50 PM
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FYL.
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Finally doing something to the sound system.
Well I bought 01FR500's subs and amp from him a couple of weeks ago, thanks again man.
So with that I started my leap into stereo work. The subs are 2 10" Rockford Fosgate P2s and the amp is a RF P4002. Started off by repainting the circular covers for the subs they were scuffed in some places, and also carpeted the sub enclosures.
So now it looks like..
Took the 460 sound board out because I'm going to make some U brackets to hold the amp underneath it so I can retain my trunkspace
Ghetto diagram of how it's going to be oriented
The front of the amp will face towards the front of the car and the wiring will follow the same route as the mach 460 amps, so everything will be hidden from view and the amp can be accessed by folding down the rear seats.
So that's tomorrow's plan. Hopefully I can get that sound board back in so I can listen to music on more than just my 2 front tweeters.
And going to order this headunit sometime next week, hopefully
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DEHP...H-P5000UB.html
And the 5x7s are going to be replaced in early Feb by some Infinity Kappa's
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1086829...9cf.html?tp=93
Got a cousin that works at Best Buy and he can order them for me at $36/ pair
So with that I started my leap into stereo work. The subs are 2 10" Rockford Fosgate P2s and the amp is a RF P4002. Started off by repainting the circular covers for the subs they were scuffed in some places, and also carpeted the sub enclosures.
So now it looks like..
Took the 460 sound board out because I'm going to make some U brackets to hold the amp underneath it so I can retain my trunkspace
Ghetto diagram of how it's going to be oriented
The front of the amp will face towards the front of the car and the wiring will follow the same route as the mach 460 amps, so everything will be hidden from view and the amp can be accessed by folding down the rear seats.
So that's tomorrow's plan. Hopefully I can get that sound board back in so I can listen to music on more than just my 2 front tweeters.
And going to order this headunit sometime next week, hopefully
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DEHP...H-P5000UB.html
And the 5x7s are going to be replaced in early Feb by some Infinity Kappa's
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1086829...9cf.html?tp=93
Got a cousin that works at Best Buy and he can order them for me at $36/ pair
Last edited by PColav6; 01-09-2009 at 11:53 PM.
#2
01-09-2009 | 11:56 PM
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From: Portland, Oregon
Well I bought 01FR500's subs and amp from him a couple of weeks ago, thanks again man.
So with that I started my leap into stereo work. The subs are 2 10" Rockford Fosgate P2s and the amp is a RF P4002. Started off by repainting the circular covers for the subs they were scuffed in some places, and also carpeted the sub enclosures.
So now it looks like..
Took the 460 sound board out because I'm going to make some U brackets to hold the amp underneath it so I can retain my trunkspace
Ghetto diagram of how it's going to be oriented
The front of the amp will face towards the front of the car and the wiring will follow the same route as the mach 460 amps, so everything will be hidden from view and the amp can be accessed by folding down the rear seats.
So that's tomorrow's plan. Hopefully I can get that sound board back in so I can listen to music on more than just my 2 front tweeters.
And going to order this headunit sometime next week, hopefully
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DEHP...H-P5000UB.html
And the 5x7s are going to be replaced in early Feb by some Infinity Kappa's
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1086829...9cf.html?tp=93
Got a cousin that works at Best Buy and he can order them for me at $36/ pair
So with that I started my leap into stereo work. The subs are 2 10" Rockford Fosgate P2s and the amp is a RF P4002. Started off by repainting the circular covers for the subs they were scuffed in some places, and also carpeted the sub enclosures.
So now it looks like..
Took the 460 sound board out because I'm going to make some U brackets to hold the amp underneath it so I can retain my trunkspace
Ghetto diagram of how it's going to be oriented
The front of the amp will face towards the front of the car and the wiring will follow the same route as the mach 460 amps, so everything will be hidden from view and the amp can be accessed by folding down the rear seats.
So that's tomorrow's plan. Hopefully I can get that sound board back in so I can listen to music on more than just my 2 front tweeters.
And going to order this headunit sometime next week, hopefully
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DEHP...H-P5000UB.html
And the 5x7s are going to be replaced in early Feb by some Infinity Kappa's
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1086829...9cf.html?tp=93
Got a cousin that works at Best Buy and he can order them for me at $36/ pair
Good work man, come do mine now. 
#3
01-10-2009 | 05:58 AM
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From: South Carolina
looks good man! yeah thats one of the first things i did i replaced my tape/radio player that came stock with a pioneer deck and replaced all the speakers in my car with some brand new pioneer ones. it sounds so much better and probably will get an amp and subs this summer.
#4
01-10-2009 | 09:50 AM
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From: Liberty, Missouri
Nice job bro. Rockford Fosgate's are sick, especially the P2's. You couldn't have picked a better set-up. Personally I'd stay away from Infiniti components. I've never liked them and honestly they're like the cheap generic brand. Pioneer's are the best bang for your buck IMO. I've always had pioneer components and loved them.
But it's still sick either way. I especially like the stealth set-up you've got going on. I hate the people who throw the subs in a generic box and shove it in their trunk. It looks like s***.
I love it.
But it's still sick either way. I especially like the stealth set-up you've got going on. I hate the people who throw the subs in a generic box and shove it in their trunk. It looks like s***.
I love it.
#5
01-10-2009 | 10:07 AM
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FYL.
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Haha, thanks guys. I've heard good things about Inifinity and have liked the ones I've heard, the kappas seem to be really good with mid-high range, detailed sound. They're not so good on bass but now that I have subwoofers that doesn't matter.
BUT, the damn headunit I was going to buy got discontinued yesterday!
It got replaced with this thing
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P510...B.html?tp=5684
It LOOKS cool, I'd probably get it if the damn USB and aux ports weren't on the front, that's kind of ghetto for them to do that. So now I have to spring another $60 and buy the step up from the model I wanted.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P600...B.html?tp=5684
Which means this is going to take more time. ****.
BUT, the damn headunit I was going to buy got discontinued yesterday!
It got replaced with this thing
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P510...B.html?tp=5684
It LOOKS cool, I'd probably get it if the damn USB and aux ports weren't on the front, that's kind of ghetto for them to do that. So now I have to spring another $60 and buy the step up from the model I wanted.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P600...B.html?tp=5684
Which means this is going to take more time. ****.
#6
01-10-2009 | 10:45 AM
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Posts: 2,847
From: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR
Man thats awesome! I'm glad to see thoes things put to work like they should be. Good idea covering them with carpet to blend in with the trunk, not like that black paint would have matched anyway. Happy to see everything going together for you. Gona look good in the end, and be a bit different with the molded enclosures.
#9
01-10-2009 | 05:57 PM
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FYL.
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Amp mounts are done! Me and my dad welded the L brackets and fitted them so the amp would parallel to the trunk floor. Tomorrow I gotta shave down the excess weld, cut off the extra metal and paint them. Then the soundboard's going back in the car...then I just got to save for the headunit.
Getting there!
Getting there!
#14
01-11-2009 | 09:39 AM
I'd Hit It
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From: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR
That wouldn't have bothered me, I would have been able to cut you a little better deal since shipping would be alot less. I understand not using it though. It's nice the have the enclosures that don't take up alot of space, but then that big square rack in the middle negates all that.
#17
01-11-2009 | 01:36 PM
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From: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR
I made them. I just read about how to fiberglass over the internet and did'em. It's pretty easy, but time consuming. All the fiberglass material you need can be bought at Wal-mart Lowes or Home Depot. If you want some fiberglass enclosures I'd recommend doing them yourself as it will save you tons of money. A local shop said they would have charged me $600 for the stuff I made.
#18
01-11-2009 | 04:21 PM
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FYL.
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And it's all done. The amp hangs a tad lower than I wanted, but there's enough space between it and the bottom of the soundboard so that hot air can easily escape. I can still put luggage around it and use the floor of my trunk.
Satisfied.
Though I'll probably take off the heat shield that covers the ports for all of the wires, so it'll be easier to have them go straight up and out of sight.
Satisfied.
Though I'll probably take off the heat shield that covers the ports for all of the wires, so it'll be easier to have them go straight up and out of sight.
Last edited by PColav6; 01-11-2009 at 04:29 PM.
#22
01-12-2009 | 03:17 PM
Youngbuck
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From: Houston tx
I made them. I just read about how to fiberglass over the internet and did'em. It's pretty easy, but time consuming. All the fiberglass material you need can be bought at Wal-mart Lowes or Home Depot. If you want some fiberglass enclosures I'd recommend doing them yourself as it will save you tons of money. A local shop said they would have charged me $600 for the stuff I made.
#23
01-12-2009 | 03:40 PM
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From: ocean springs, ms
looks good man.. idk if you'll have the same problem but on mine i had to tuck the wire that your trunk monkey is hanging on because when i'd be goin down the road listening to music the truck would pop open..
#24
01-12-2009 | 07:02 PM
I'd Hit It
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From: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR
System looks great Kevin.
The tutorial I made a long time ago. http://www.gotstang.com/howtos.php?h...=7&step=1#jump
I don't have any of the tutorial websites anymore but you could probably google it. There is alot of info on the internet, that's the whole way I learned other than actually doing it. Have a well ventilated area, wear gloves and old clothes/shoes, have plenty of supplies (resin, fiberglass mat and cloth, brushes, cups measured out to the amount of resin you want to work with, etc), have a plan for what you want to do.
I don't have any of the tutorial websites anymore but you could probably google it. There is alot of info on the internet, that's the whole way I learned other than actually doing it. Have a well ventilated area, wear gloves and old clothes/shoes, have plenty of supplies (resin, fiberglass mat and cloth, brushes, cups measured out to the amount of resin you want to work with, etc), have a plan for what you want to do.
