Chrysler 200 Build (Slow)

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Whats up guys,
I figured I would go ahead and start up a build log starting with my current system and what I will be installing soon along with things that happen in the future.
Starting off I am by no means a car audio expert.. I have learned a hella lot from the forums and I appreciate everyone that has gave me any advice etc. Im in college, and extremely broke.. Car audio isn't ever fees able for me but, I'm doing what I can because it's an extremely expensive addition.

Any kind of input/advice, anything is greatly appreciated, the only way anyone can get better at anything is by being told what they need to fix/do better.

Alright now, the Car/Current setup.

I drive a 2011 Chrysler 200, completely loaded, leather, sunroof, navigation etc etc
Current system

Stock UConnect HU
1 DAD KMH 15
PPI 1800.1
Crap SoundQuest 1/0
Stock Battery

New/Updating
1 Fi Fully Loaded BL 12" (Bought from Mark ( @mklett33; ) at CarAudioFabrication)
PPI 1800.1 (Temp)
Execution Audio 1/0
Stock Battery
Second Battery in trunk (Bought from @michaellane; )
Building New Box 2.5cubes @ 32 hz - I believe (Bought From Dcarcustoms @ MobileAudioForum)

For the time being I wont be installing components just yet, definitely coming in the future once I have the $$.

I am currently waiting on extra goodies to come in the mail, along with the 1/0 wire/Batter from michael.

The Car

Sold my DAD on CL The same day my Fi came in the mail.

Stock UConnect HU

PPI 1800.1 (Yeah I know, it's a mess)

Because I am using my stock HU. It doesn't have RCA's on the back of it. I am running a PAC Line Out Converter. I then ran the Remote wire to my fuse box ignition fuse, once the car turns on off/so does the amp.

Hopefully this week I'll be able to get to lowes to grab a sheet of wood and get started on my box. My wire/battery should be in fairly soon as well.

Again, I know I have a pretty sad current install, but I've learned quite a bit since I've had my current set up, although this is going to be a rather slow build log, hopefully I can get things looking better and most importantly sounding better!

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[CheЯRyMan]

Again, I know I have a pretty sad current install,

Interesting for me my wife drives this same car.

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Interesting for me my wife drives this same car.

It's a pretty nice car.. Definitely affordable for me (even being in college and supporting myself). Unfortunately Being a teenager, it's pretty difficult trying to get good ideas for my car, it isn't really a car that teens drive, therefore trying to find people who have don mods to their car.. there isn't any lol.

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

Looks like its coming along

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Looks like its coming along

Just waiting on wire/battery/and some other things to come in so I can rip everything out and put the new stuff in.

 

[BoomTaco64]

***** you live in tx and have to have the ugly plate in the front. other than that, its a clean looking car. looking forward to see what you do with it.

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

***** you live in tx and have to have the ugly plate in the front. other than that, its a clean looking car. looking forward to see what you do with it.

Appreciate that man! Yeah, our plates are super ugly, but it's Texas.. What do you expect? Haha.

 

[murph 10+ year member]

I also drive a 2011 200

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

I also drive a 2011 200

Is it the touring or limited? Honestly I can't remember which mine is.. I just have the premium one, it's loaded.

 

[murph 10+ year member]

Is it the touring or limited? Honestly I can't remember which mine is.. I just have the premium one, it's loaded.

Touring but I selected the engine upgrade (v6). I don't like cars full of fancy stuff.

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Touring but I selected the engine upgrade (v6). I don't like cars full of fancy stuff.

Mine is a V6 as well. I figured I may as well go all out.. I got it super cheap with 40k miles on it so, I am happy!

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Decided to go ahead and start on my box! This is pretty much my first 'real' box build. I actually took time and tried to make it almost perfect. Im not too good with a jigsaw, or skillsaw, but I was able to do a lot of straightening things up with the table saw to get everything more exact. I'd appreciate not too much negative feedback since It was mainly my first time! But any constructive criticism is helpful.

Special thank you to @mobeious; for the awesome box plans!


Went to Lowes a couple days ago and grabbed a sheet of wood

Started on the box last night.

Wood is cut, laying things out.

Gluing and cutting the circle for the woofer.. It's sad I have every tool in the world except a router to cut a perfect hole.. Had to go with the ole Jig Saw

Finished Product (almost)

Everything is basically done.. I tacked everything together with 1 1/4 finishing nails, also glued everything. I just need to finish up with screws and put the top on, which I will do after work tonight

 

[murph 10+ year member]

Mine is a V6 as well. I figured I may as well go all out.. I got it super cheap with 40k miles on it so, I am happy!

The cars definitely a sleeper. Most people don't look at it and think there's 283 hp. If it were rwd it would be so worth upgrading just to see the look on the d bags in mustangs when you fly past them.

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

The cars definitely a sleeper. Most people don't look at it and think there's 283 hp. If it were rwd it would be so worth upgrading just to see the look on the d bags in mustangs when you fly past them.

Oh I completely agree.. 3.6l it's got a little get up to it.. It's really unfortunate that it isn't rwd, I'd love if it was.

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

Also I do plan on carpeting my box eventually. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get some black carpet.. Nothing too expensive, but the best place to get the cheapest/best. I've never wrapped a box before so, i'd like to try.