My 2006 FoFo (Focus) install...budget friendly!

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I had another build log, but was just that of my sound deadening job, so starting a new one of everything. I honestly was trying to get out of the audio game and I just couldn't take stock for more than a month.......or even componets just amped, lol! Also this is very budget as I am still saving for a house next year. Also I change out equipment a lot, so I just put it in there, no fancy work, just simple.

I spent around 470 bucks on this stuff, minus the box,highs amp and wiring(as I still had that from not selling) so as not to spend much more than the stuff I just sold, lol!

This system suprised the shit out of me for as cheap as the equipment is. Far better than my 2 type R's or my 1CVX and 1 Fi Q. Maybe it is the install, although I didn't do much more, matter of fact, running smaller wire with no extra batteries, lol! I do get dimming of the lights now, so battery is in the future.

Equipment list!

Kenwood Excelon x-492 cd player with iPod direct connet (I rarely use my iPod 4g nano though)

Pioneer Premier TSD-720c 6 3/4" Componet set

Pioneer Premier TS-A831 6X8" co-axils in the rear

2 12" Pioneer Premier TS-W1207-D4'S

2 12" Sealed box at 1.75cft per chamber

1 Autotek SM1-1000RMS Streeet Machine sub amp-running 1-ohm stable

1 Clarion 400watt amp on the highs

1 3-way Lanzar crossover, which believe it or not works better than the internal amp crossovers as I tried that first, lol!

All 4g wiring as I got rid of my hyperflex 0/1g wire. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif So used what I had lying around.

ZOMG, no batteries as of now, like I said sold most everything here or locally. The buyer of my 2 kinetiks said he would see me them back to me...Humm!

Pics!

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[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Running this in front.

Buddys bike that helped me with the install.

My other helper as always after a good meal, lol!

 

[ArrizX 10+ year member]

Thats surprising you like those premier woofers so much.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Also I imagine this is over 140 plus. Sounds as loud as my two 12" type R's off 1200rms that I did on a TL a couple of years ago. This is the same box I had for my T's as well, but I had more power, big 3 and two dry cells, not to mention 0/1g wire in that car and this still sounds as loud and a lot cleaner to boot, plus was very budget. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Type R's did 144.2 in a cavalier by the way.

I am very happy thus far with this setup, just need a dry cell in back and that will about do it.

Will get a video of it soon, but live in an apartment complex and don't like people knowing what I have.

Oh yeah reason I put everything in the trunk well (Which I couldn't believe I fit all it in there, lol!) is because I have a little one and need to fit the stroller and shit in there, so I flip the box up to where it is right at the rear deck so I can put the stuff needed there. Is pretty slick as when I move there is a little latch there to where it catches the box. You actually have to finango the box to get to come back down. Worked out really well.

Thanks for looking!

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Thats surprising you like those premier woofers so much.

I was very skeptical when I bought them. Told myself, I just wanted a little beat in the back, well to my surprise my inital reaction was these sound like shit!

But after about 10 mins. of tunning, I was like holy shit balls, these are loud! I have quite a bit of sound deadening in my car with fatmat and Second skin and I am getting rattles I didn't get with any of my sub setups in this car from before.

Believe me, I am surprised. Now how long they last is the next question.

 

[jdc753 10+ year member]

Looking good specially for that price, can't go wrong with that much gear for under $500.

Nice to see you went with the pioneer comps, how are you liking them??

Looks like you got the deadener covered for sure, must feel like a completely different car. Looks like a solid setup for sure, just hope you don't get a flat tire lol.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

not bad man. i under stand the budget. i picked up type Rs for a budget set up. lol. those pioneers are not bad at all my friend has a pair in his car.

 

[chunky cumz 10+ year member]

hmmm...

subs - $100+ each

Amp $200+ each

wiring $$$$+

Premier COmponent set $200+

i happy pioneer sub user...... interesting..... PRICELESS

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Looking good specially for that price, can't go wrong with that much gear for under $500.
Nice to see you went with the pioneer comps, how are you liking them??

Looks like you got the deadener covered for sure, must feel like a completely different car. Looks like a solid setup for sure, just hope you don't get a flat tire lol.

Yeah I spent around 500 on the new gear. All and all with deadener and what not I have over 1000 into it from over the years, not bad considering I have been through 3 different setups in this car and so far this is my favorite.

The 720c's are fantastic. I initally had them off my amp crossover and I liked them, but thought they had more in them. I hooked up the cheap 3-way and OMG! They are so crisp and clean and ranks as my favorite componet set thus far. I will keep these for some time.........unless something happens to them.

Also thanks bud! Need to check back on your thread.

not bad man. i under stand the budget. i picked up type Rs for a budget set up. lol. those pioneers are not bad at all my friend has a pair in his car.

Yeah they type R's shine in ported, but didn't sound horrible sealed, I even did decent numbers with them, but I think sealed these sound better and to the ear sound as loud, but that is just guessing. Need to hit up a local tl somewhere.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

hmmm... subs - $100+ each

Amp $200+ each

wiring $$$$+

Premier COmponent set $200+

i happy pioneer sub user...... interesting..... PRICELESS

You have no clue, lol!

Reading pwns you my friend. Try it.

 

[chunky cumz 10+ year member]

I have the pioneer premier component set and i love it. never tried the subs tho. My premier set have always been underpowered but they sound fantastic.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I have the pioneer premier component set and i love it. never tried the subs tho. My premier set have always been underpowered but they sound fantastic.

Oh, my bad, I thought you were talking shit.

Also I hope you didn't pay that much for your set, they can be had for 100 bucks on newegg.com.

I spent 120 on them.

They do sound fantastic though,

 

[chunky cumz 10+ year member]

lol i got fukd then.... 230 i think, 2 years about now. i only run 25 Rms to them tho, lol i have to crank em up to get the warm and fuzzy feeling out of them. i had a pioneer h/u before but them i upgraded to a panasonic hu, WOW panasonics h/u's are perfect.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

lol i got fukd then.... 230 i think, 2 years about now. i only run 25 Rms to them tho, lol i have to crank em up to get the warm and fuzzy feeling out of them. i had a pioneer h/u before but them i upgraded to a panasonic hu, WOW panasonics h/u's are perfect.

You must have the old set then. These are the new line of 720c's or least I thought they were. Even stated it on a review on the C&A electronics mag.

You are deffintley underpowering them for sure. Try saving up to get a decent componet amp and then be ready to have some fun. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif