Some Toys

[kpowell911]

I know this isnt going to be welcomed on this forum, As the general consensus on here is less weight the better but here we go. The first few pieces of my install.

A Pioneer AVH5900DVD, SPL Dynamics S1200S, And some wiring.

Still to order are the SPL Dynamics 2 channel amp, Some terminals And Some Diamond Componants.

Fitted most the wiring today, But it got dark and getting the power cable into the engine bay was pissing me off so i stopped

anyway.

 

[ClioMatt]

nice.. looking good.. keep us updated...


f**k the haters

 

[kpowell911]

Will do

I'm used to the erm, "Constructive Criticism" from my last Clio. Have t oadmit though, They are right.

 

[MT AUDIO]

ive never been a fan of spl but fair play for going ahead,whats the setup gonna be?ie,decided hows its gonna look?

 

[kpowell911]

Not going to be an SPL set up, Just thats the name of the Amp make lol.

 

[MT AUDIO]

im aware of the make,im not a fan of it.what you doing?

 

[kpowell911]

Jsut 2 12s with 600wrms to them, And 100wrms to some Diamond Componants in the doors.

Nowt special.

Just out of curiosity, Why arent you a fan?

Was always a Alpine fanboy, But did some research and these seem to be a very reputable manufacturer.

 

[kpowell911]

Few more toys arrived today Maibly the S200S 2 Channel amp

So I started to do some installing, Ran all the cables and drilled into the firewall to bring my power wire through. Mounted the fuse on the battery guard, Which i think looks quite cool.

Wired up my Distribution block, Need to buy a bit more earth wire.

The sub box isn't ideal, But I am unable to make my own and it only Cost me £19! Its 1.0 cuft which is near enough smack on for my desired subs if moiunted arse out. Mounted inwards I think I'm a little small but it can't be helped. The in phase sticker wont be there by the time I've trimmed it

Hoping to trim it in Grey Alcantara, The amps will be sunk in, No wood work has started yet.

I've also bought some Diamond 1515 Componants second hand so i am awaiting them.

Also need a terminal for my battery as I kinda messed it up

The pics of the sides are a little random, But im thinking of boxing these off and running a 7" monitor in each side, Pointless I know, But I would like to experiement further with AV, And 7" screens dont cost the earth so why not

Notice change of location, To the cold messy workshop

Meet Big Bertha, Required for drilling my firewall to run the power cable into the engine bay:

Fuse:

 

[kpowell911]

I also took out a f**k off metal bar thatwas hindering boot space, Didnt run this in my old clio, But if its needed I'll put it back

 

[Scottc]

Ive just fitted my amp and sub. Came across the problem of feeding the power cable through to the engine bay. Does the firewall have to be drilled? Or is there another way? I have my going through the wheel arch at the moment. Sounds crazy but if it works, it works =]

 

[kpowell911]

Doesn;t have to be, But depends on thickness of your wire, Look @ he bonnet release cable grommit.

 

[makavelli]

I also took out a f**k off metal bar thatwas hindering boot space, Didnt run this in my old clio, But if its needed I'll put it back

sounds like the isofix bar matey, its for the safety attachment of baby seats etc

 

[kpowell911]

Did a bit of installing today, Went and bought a new drill, Jigsaw, staple gun and a router Only went out for some wood.

Anyway, I decided to assemble the false floor/amp rack out of the car, So took it to the work shop to wire up.

Still got to mount the Crossovers for the Diamonds and build the amp covers then its trimming time

Just finished working on it at 11:30pm, Now got a nice Madras and Mushroom pilau rice to eat

 

[kpowell911]

Just ordered 2 of these bad boys too

http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=1&ed=4

 

[izard-industries]

Good bit of kit you got there!

Good luck with the install!

 

[kpowell911]

More toys

 

[kpowell911]

Got Most of it wired in now, But I am not happy with it, So I've bought a few new things, Iwas having power supply issues, And There was rattling, 2 Bulkpacks of Second Skin, An Optima Yellow Top and 0 gauge (b*****d to fit!)

Anyway, Still to do:

Things Still To Do:

Run 0 Gauge
Fit Optima Yellow Top
Fit Battery Terminals
Finish The Big Three
Fit And Wire Up Tweeters
Sound Deaden Drivers Door
Wire Drivers Door Speaker
Set Amps Up

Things Still To buy:

AudioControl Epicentre
Volt Metre

This cheap install is going to cost me best part of £2k now

 

[Mark One]

mate, Your audio system is the NUTS, you must be spending a hell of a lot.

 

[kpowell911]

The actual Audio didn't cost me too much, Its the wiring and the sound deadening and power upgrades that have wacked the price up! Stuff i didnt intend buying!