Finally finished my stereo install...

[Magic]

I went basic, Didnt feel like fiberglassing anything, just wanted it in;) I still have to tweek and tune it, plus trouble shoot a few small issues, nothing big.......

[c-lo]

looks a little more than "basic" to me:icon_wink

looks great!

[Magic]

I meant the install itself (amp rack) not the amount of equipment :lol: but thanks :wub:

[ShockerGT]

Damn, that a clean setup. I thought you said that you found some carpet that matches?

You should post some pics of the hot bazooka tube sub in that Trailblazer. ;)

[Magic]

I only Found Black carpet for the Sub Box...I'm actually thinking of wrapping it in Vinyl, or leather...but that will be later down the raod

[VVG]

I went to Joanna Fabrics, they have a lot of upholstery materials.

[Magic]

Uhhh yep, thats where I get my Vinyl and leather...(marine grade)

[coolbluelb]

Damn, can you even focus on street signs with that turned up?

[Magic]

Not sure have to finish tuning it...wont turn it up that loud when I'm at the house. I havent been out of the neighborhood since completing it. I still have to put the back seats in....

[PGT]

nice install!!

[wukindada]

Very nice......:):):)

Hopefully I can get you to do mine sometime in late 07;)

[Leonardo]

And mine afterwards;)

Nice job!

[Magic]

We'll talk about it. These cars are a PITA, their built to well ;)

[mlrtime]

Where did you put the CS knob?

[Magic]

still, not sure....still looking at a custom location

[Boulderguy]

Pretty, great work.

Did you put anything under that Styrofoam rack for reinforcement?

[Magic]

Not on the Bottom...On the top is a 1/2" mdf to level out the surface plus give reinforcement. I will be adding some other braces later to make the whole piece more rigid. That will probably be 1/8" sheet of metal. I may also put some hinges on it to make it more accesible to the spare

[Magic]

I also managed to get the cleansweep knob, led , and bass control knob mounted in a very stealth location..... This is temporary plate holding the knobs untill I can get a better piece of ABS plastic to mount them and clean it up a little.....

[PGT]

that's gonna be hard to use

[Magic]

Not really, I planned it out.....I have no problem using them...It stays open while i drive but closes to avoid detection when parked...just like my cubby pod

I dont have those huge wife beater hands:D

[wukindada]

So you say you have small hands????:wub: :wub: :wub:


I promise I won't tell the boys @ Stark;)

[Magic]

:lol: you Funny........Not :rolleyes:

[NSFW]

Pretty sweet. What did you put in the doors? Got pics?
(did I miss an earlier thread?)

[scoobydrew]

Nice, clean install.

[Magic]

^^^^^ Thanks SD


Pretty sweet. What did you put in the doors? Got pics?
(did I miss an earlier thread?)

Front doors are JL Audio XR 650 CSi. Rear Door are the JL Audio XR 650 CXi. I did not take pics of those.

[chutracheese]

What did you use to convert line level from the head unit to RCA level for the amps?

[NSFW]

Did you have any trouble with the mounting depth for either set of 6.5"s?
Did you use the IAPerformance mounting rings, or something else? How thick?

Thanks!

[Magic]

Cheese: If you look in the pictures you'll notice I have a cleansweep, a full list is available on my vBgarage. Click link in my sig.

NSFW: On the rears, I had to trim a little, but they sit flush, no spacer. On the front I used some spacers I had from my last car, trimmed them just a little to fit. the are 0.75" spacers. I also added Dynamat to each door, and the XTC foam baffles to protect against the elements. I was originally planning on getting the spacers From IAP, but realized that mine would work with a little trimming.

[hutru01]

nice install!!

Can we get mine to look like that? :icon_mrgr

[Magic]

I f you have the time and money anything is possible. ;)

[hutru01]

I f you have the time and money anything is possible. ;)

I have a very similiar setup that I am going to be installing with Dan's help of course.....(its what used to be in Patagonian's wagon)

[PGT]

the Quart crossovers are too large....they won't fit back there with the two amps (the 100x4 amp is larger than what Magic installed). Also, it takes a fair amount of time to route wires to look neat like that.

[hutru01]

the Quart crossovers are too large....they won't fit back there with the two amps (the 100x4 amp is larger than what Magic installed). Also, it takes a fair amount of time to route wires to look neat like that.

I am just kidding actually. I don't really care what the setup looks like. I only care about what it sounds like.

[Magic]

Good....I was wanting to do more, but never had the time to do what I wanted. I just got fed up, and started working on it over my holiday vacation, just to get the stuff in there...Its been in my closet for almost a year. If I ever get the time I'll go nuts and show off some of fiberglass skills.... See pic below:icon_mrgr

P.S. not my car ( I hated that color) but you never say anything negative about a clients car:icon_neut

[Burton]

Magic i'll show mine a fem days later, it looks great also! =)

[16psibrick]

looks nice and clean, sorry i have been so busy finishgin up a fiberglass install over the holiday weekend haha

spekaing of trunk isntalls, i am probably gonna redo mine pretty soon :)

[Magic]

Thaks Brick. Im sure you no what I wanted to do , but just dont have the time or resources(cool wood working shop) to do what i wanted, ehhh...maybe later

[iamboon]

tight install.. congrats

[thehikingdude]

Very impressive work! I'm so unhappy with the stock stereo, but seeing your install gives me so much hope.

[SUPERBU]

Looks nice and clean. I have almost the same set-up. I know exactly how you feel. I was an installer for 5 years and never put any effort into my own ride.:lol:

One of the best installers I know drove around with one door panel and one passenger speaker for 4 years!!

Nice rims by the way. Where did you buy those? I don't see them on tirerack??

[Magic]

I got my rims thru, another board member who owns a shop. You will only find these on Tirerack if you search under STi. But even then you will still not find the 8.5" wide. The guy I got them from had ordered them direct

[SUPERBU]

That explains it!!

Thanks for the reply.

[wukindada]

System sounds great too....
Mids are nice & tight & great high's. We will have to tackle my setup before the end of this year;)

[Magic]

I thought youd like it...Just let me know when your ready...I will need the car for a day or so, keep that in mind

[ShockerGT]

Yeah, you'll need it for a day to joy ride it.

Can I joy ride it too?

[sebberry]

I wish I could find an amp with really good sound quality that would fit under the driver seat. I would hate to give up the storage under the trunk.

[Magic]

There are some that will fit. If you can find them look for the 4 channel and 2 channel Soundstream Anginas. I had this in my wifes old vehicle. sounded great and took up no space, had both mounrd under the passenger seat. They could both fit under the drivers seat in our cars. Its just they are difficult to find

[wukindada]

Yeah, you'll need it for a day to joy ride it.

Can I joy ride it too?

Sure you can......



Gainesville













Valet mode;)
Thats the way I drive it on a daily basis anymore, keeps my old ticker in better shape

[ShockerGT]

You better load valet mode as base map or I will just stop at the farthest end of the track and reset your battery before you could even catch up to me. ;)

[Magic]

Back on topic you two...:wub:

[wukindada]

Alright showtunes Bassmaster;)

[Magic]

:lol: you still want that part we talked about...I talkked to Dan, he says you owe him so you are paying for his.... I will get the 4 (Wuki, Magic, Iamboon, and ssekien) Then you guys just pay me back, when i give them to you...Simplifies the shipping

[wukindada]

PM'd ya;)