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zachi3 · 06-16-2011, 07:07 AM

After lots of hours thinking where to install which piece and even more hours of cutting, wiring, screwing i am very, very happy with my sound quality

Target was not to lose any trunk space by subboxes, amplifier boards, ......
It is possible to have around 1500 (true) Watts in the car totally hidden ....
Small things like proper wiring in trunk etc. still to be done ......
Pics of final installation on Sunday !

2SS BUMBLBE · 06-16-2011, 07:23 AM

Pics of the install?!

third1 · 06-16-2011, 08:52 AM

Should be nice when it's all finished

Wantconvertible · 06-16-2011, 08:59 AM

I wish I had the heart and the Dollar to do that

Iwantone2 · 06-16-2011, 09:11 AM

Holy hell dude!!! That looks like it's going to sound like a beast!!!

Sour DeeZ · 06-16-2011, 09:23 AM

What Double DIN kit is that?

Edit: Nevermind I see the METRA

2SS BUMBLBE · 06-18-2011, 10:48 AM

Holy frijoles, Batman! That looks like it took a few minutes for the install. Nice work.

zachi3 · 06-19-2011, 05:48 PM

All pieces are built together again (finally), and the sound is WOOOOOOWWWW

Foreverman · 06-19-2011, 06:13 PM

I am curious if you are happy with your tweeter placement. That thing is right in your ear!

zachi3 · 06-19-2011, 06:31 PM

Yupp, that brings the stage up to the dashboard, it really sounds perfect

I tried various positions, and that was the best .........

Edscapade · 06-19-2011, 09:33 PM

Great job! Thanks for sharing... I bet it sounds awesome.

zachi3 · 06-23-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edscapade

Great job! Thanks for sharing... I bet it sounds awesome.

Yessssss, it does

Took some time to adjust everything, now it really sounds like it should -> AWESOME, it took a lot of hours to install everything properly, but it was worth doing it

And believe me: You DO NOT need a sub enclosure, when selecting the right woofer. It even pushes hard in your back when the top is open ......

JohnnyComeLately · 06-23-2011, 06:10 PM

Did you install any fans for the amps? You've insulated the well, and then covered them. Seems like they'd get really really toasty on any drive over 15 minutes.

How did you measure the height of the amp mount so that the "floorboard" sat flat on top? I thought about putting my amps under the floor but decided it added to much time and just created an amp rack across the passenger side wall. I also then didn't have to worry about heat (even thought I've got quite a few fans I can put in if needed.)

zachi3 · 06-24-2011, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyComeLately

Did you install any fans for the amps? You've insulated the well, and then covered them. Seems like they'd get really really toasty on any drive over 15 minutes.

How did you measure the height of the amp mount so that the "floorboard" sat flat on top? I thought about putting my amps under the floor but decided it added to much time and just created an amp rack across the passenger side wall. I also then didn't have to worry about heat (even thought I've got quite a few fans I can put in if needed.)

So far no fans installed, hoping that enough heat escapes throught the wholes i drilled in the spare tire cover, let's see......
I was using the battery clamp as height reference and tried out if it fits. Of course some parts of the spare tire cover had to be removed... My amps are too big for an amp rack on either drivers or passengers side due to the space the top needs when folded down.

06-16-2011, 07:07 AM	#1
zachi3 Drives: IOM 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 51	Convertible audio replacement project .... After lots of hours thinking where to install which piece and even more hours of cutting, wiring, screwing i am very, very happy with my sound quality Target was not to lose any trunk space by subboxes, amplifier boards, ...... It is possible to have around 1500 (true) Watts in the car totally hidden .... Small things like proper wiring in trunk etc. still to be done ...... Pics of final installation on Sunday ! Attached Images Last edited by zachi3; 06-17-2011 at 06:26 PM.

06-16-2011, 08:52 AM	#3
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06-16-2011, 09:11 AM	#5
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Holy hell dude!!! That looks like it's going to sound like a beast!!! __________________

06-19-2011, 05:48 PM	#8
zachi3 Drives: IOM 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 51	It's finalized ...... All pieces are built together again (finally), and the sound is WOOOOOOWWWW Attached Images Last edited by zachi3; 06-19-2011 at 06:02 PM.

06-23-2011, 06:10 PM	#13
JohnnyComeLately Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 311	Did you install any fans for the amps? You've insulated the well, and then covered them. Seems like they'd get really really toasty on any drive over 15 minutes. How did you measure the height of the amp mount so that the "floorboard" sat flat on top? I thought about putting my amps under the floor but decided it added to much time and just created an amp rack across the passenger side wall. I also then didn't have to worry about heat (even thought I've got quite a few fans I can put in if needed.) __________________ Both my rides will smoke ya 2010 L99 2SS/RS - Hertz HE HSK 165 components/PPI A404 & A600/JL Audio 10W6/Audio Control EQX, FAST Intake Manifold

06-16-2011, 07:23 AM	#2
2SS BUMBLBE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS/L99 Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 392 View My Garage	Pics of the install?!

06-16-2011, 08:59 AM	#4
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	I wish I had the heart and the Dollar to do that

06-16-2011, 09:23 AM	#6
Sour DeeZ Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 692	What Double DIN kit is that? Edit: Nevermind I see the METRA

06-18-2011, 10:48 AM	#7
2SS BUMBLBE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS/L99 Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 392 View My Garage	Holy frijoles, Batman! That looks like it took a few minutes for the install. Nice work.

06-19-2011, 06:13 PM	#9
Foreverman Drives: 1SS-RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 102	I am curious if you are happy with your tweeter placement. That thing is right in your ear!

06-19-2011, 06:31 PM	#10
zachi3 Drives: IOM 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 51	Yupp, that brings the stage up to the dashboard, it really sounds perfect I tried various positions, and that was the best .........

06-19-2011, 09:33 PM	#11
Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	Great job! Thanks for sharing... I bet it sounds awesome.

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