donpisto 5,000+ posts
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Well, the day has come sooner than expected. This build log will take quite some time since there is so much to do, and a tight budget (I can thank the local government for that //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif). I don't know if my plans will remain the same since I constantly change my mind, but here is a rundown of what I intend to do.
First, the equipment.
Amps: Zapco 9.0 for the sub and Zapco 4.0 for the mids and tweeters
Mids and tweeters: Zapco CK-16.2 (I won't be using the crossovers sine I will be going active).
Sub: One 15" oldschool JL 15w6
Deadener: Various Second Skin products
Head Unit: Stock.
OEM Integration and processing: Alpine PXE-H650
Battery under hood: Odyssey PC 1200
Wires: Kicker power, ground, and speaker. Symbilink cables made by Megalomaniac. Any RCA's that may be needed I will make myself using Canare coaxial cable and Tara Labs solderless RCA ends.
The idea:
I decided to stick with OEM integration because going with the aftermarket route is too expensive. The double din kit is roughly $250, head unit is about $400 - $800 (Alpine W200 or W505), blue tooth for compatibility is approx $200, steering wheel control is about $75, and there may be some other additional costs. Using the H650, I will only need to spend $310 for it and get a LOC. I will also be able to keep the steering wheel controls and OEM bluetooth.
The sub will be in roughly 1.25 - 2 cu. ft. sealed and wired in series at 12 ohms (no that's not a typo).
Tweeters will go in the A pillars while the mids will be on axis and I will get kick pods. I'm not putting mids in the stock location because even if I get baffles for them, I will more than likely have fitment issues and I am not going to my doors as I did with the Accord.
Sub: I chose the oldschool 15w6 because I have heard a pair of 10w6's back in high school and they have great output for such little power. I want to go with a 15" sub because I haven't seen any G35's with a 15". I would have gone with an 18w6, but it would require a slightly larger enclosure and room capacity is important. I am building this so that the sub is all the way in the back and the amps, I'm not sure where they will be mounted, but I should still have 3/4 of the trunk still available to use. I also got this at a fair deal and considering it's brand new (yes, it has not been used for nearly 11 years), it makes it a bit more special.
I have recently deadened the trunk with a layer of Damplifier Pro and I may add an additional layer. Rear doors will get a layer of Damplifier Pro. The front doors will get two layers of Damplifier Pro and Rattle Pad. Sludge will go on the wheel wells and on the fenders. I might get Motor Mat for the hood along with Firewall Sludge. I may do more, I just have to see what issues arise.
The Goal: To be able to conserve space, have a musical soundstage that blends well, no SPL or loud daily setup. Also the ability to get fairly loud (mid 30's on music around the low 30 Hz area would be nice, but I'm not sure if I would be able to achieve it. If not, oh well. And as mentioned, to get low //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif.
And now, the vehicle. As mentioned, it is a 2006 Infiniti G35 sedan. It has all the bells and whistles minus the sport package, which I don't mind at all. I will be installing Tein Basics coilovers in about a week. Currently I have 20" MOZ Tower 5 rims, but I am selling them and going with stock 17's, but I will go back to 19's, maybe 20's. The Infiniti letter in the back has been debadged and the Mt. Fuji emblem along with the G35 emblem will be a black chrome.
I also plan to get overlays for the tail lights and the roof. I will get the head lights blacked out and also get clear corners and smoke them. I have a couple mods to the car currently, nothing major, just a 5/16" Motordyne Intake Manifold Spacer, Z tube, Pop Charger, Coupe Midpipe, and HKS rear section muffler. I might go with a turbo kit in the future, but that won't be years down the line.
Enough talk, time for pics of the vehicle.
With stock rims:
First, the equipment.
Amps: Zapco 9.0 for the sub and Zapco 4.0 for the mids and tweeters
Mids and tweeters: Zapco CK-16.2 (I won't be using the crossovers sine I will be going active).
Sub: One 15" oldschool JL 15w6
Deadener: Various Second Skin products
Head Unit: Stock.
OEM Integration and processing: Alpine PXE-H650
Battery under hood: Odyssey PC 1200
Wires: Kicker power, ground, and speaker. Symbilink cables made by Megalomaniac. Any RCA's that may be needed I will make myself using Canare coaxial cable and Tara Labs solderless RCA ends.
The idea:
I decided to stick with OEM integration because going with the aftermarket route is too expensive. The double din kit is roughly $250, head unit is about $400 - $800 (Alpine W200 or W505), blue tooth for compatibility is approx $200, steering wheel control is about $75, and there may be some other additional costs. Using the H650, I will only need to spend $310 for it and get a LOC. I will also be able to keep the steering wheel controls and OEM bluetooth.
The sub will be in roughly 1.25 - 2 cu. ft. sealed and wired in series at 12 ohms (no that's not a typo).
Tweeters will go in the A pillars while the mids will be on axis and I will get kick pods. I'm not putting mids in the stock location because even if I get baffles for them, I will more than likely have fitment issues and I am not going to my doors as I did with the Accord.
Sub: I chose the oldschool 15w6 because I have heard a pair of 10w6's back in high school and they have great output for such little power. I want to go with a 15" sub because I haven't seen any G35's with a 15". I would have gone with an 18w6, but it would require a slightly larger enclosure and room capacity is important. I am building this so that the sub is all the way in the back and the amps, I'm not sure where they will be mounted, but I should still have 3/4 of the trunk still available to use. I also got this at a fair deal and considering it's brand new (yes, it has not been used for nearly 11 years), it makes it a bit more special.
I have recently deadened the trunk with a layer of Damplifier Pro and I may add an additional layer. Rear doors will get a layer of Damplifier Pro. The front doors will get two layers of Damplifier Pro and Rattle Pad. Sludge will go on the wheel wells and on the fenders. I might get Motor Mat for the hood along with Firewall Sludge. I may do more, I just have to see what issues arise.
The Goal: To be able to conserve space, have a musical soundstage that blends well, no SPL or loud daily setup. Also the ability to get fairly loud (mid 30's on music around the low 30 Hz area would be nice, but I'm not sure if I would be able to achieve it. If not, oh well. And as mentioned, to get low //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif.
And now, the vehicle. As mentioned, it is a 2006 Infiniti G35 sedan. It has all the bells and whistles minus the sport package, which I don't mind at all. I will be installing Tein Basics coilovers in about a week. Currently I have 20" MOZ Tower 5 rims, but I am selling them and going with stock 17's, but I will go back to 19's, maybe 20's. The Infiniti letter in the back has been debadged and the Mt. Fuji emblem along with the G35 emblem will be a black chrome.
I also plan to get overlays for the tail lights and the roof. I will get the head lights blacked out and also get clear corners and smoke them. I have a couple mods to the car currently, nothing major, just a 5/16" Motordyne Intake Manifold Spacer, Z tube, Pop Charger, Coupe Midpipe, and HKS rear section muffler. I might go with a turbo kit in the future, but that won't be years down the line.
Enough talk, time for pics of the vehicle.
With stock rims:
