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<blockquote data-quote="captainobvious!" data-source="post: 6046065" data-attributes="member: 546920"><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures011.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures012.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures013.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures014.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><strong>PREPARATION</strong></p><p></p><p>Phase 1: Vibration and acoustic dampening. I will be applying a couple layers of Fatmat, followed by 2 different layers of closed cell foam. I may lay down a layer of liquid deadener on top of the fatmat if I can find a reasonable deal on some. Floors, wheel wells, doors and trunk will all be treated.</p><p></p><p>Phase 2: Wiring. I plan on running 1/0 gauge power wiring from the battery back to the trunk. Will also be running 16gauge and 12g wiring for speakers, 2 sets of 4-channel RCA's, Remote wire, ground wire, etc. 1/0g pos and neg will terminate to a metered distribution block sending 4g power and ground to each of two amplifiers. All wiring will be techflexed, labeled and heat shrink tubing applied where applicable. The "Big 3" will also be performed along with new battery terminals.</p><p></p><p><strong>FABRICATION</strong></p><p></p><p>Phase 3: Custom kickpanels will be built to house the midranges and tweeters. Time will be spent listening to different aiming positions before final molds are made. Finish should look factory and will be finished either vinyl wrapped, or texture coated and sprayed.</p><p></p><p>Phase 4: Door panels will be massaged to allow 8" drivers. Drivers will be mounted to the door and the plastic door trim will be modified to allow proper space, protection and provide a clean factory look. Doors will be strengthened if needed.</p><p></p><p>Phase 5: Subwoofer enclosure and amp rack will be fabricated for the trunk. I'll update this phase once I'm decided on the path I'd like to take with it.</p><p></p><p>Phase 6: Install drivers, clean and put finishing touches on fabrication. Compile install documentation.</p><p></p><p><strong>TUNING</strong></p><p></p><p>Phase 6: Adjust crossover points, slopes. Run RTA and adjust equalization. Perform listening tests to put the final touch on it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="captainobvious!, post: 6046065, member: 546920"] [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures010.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures011.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures012.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures013.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/soesnake/Car%20Audio/InstallPictures014.jpg[/IMG] [B]PREPARATION[/B] Phase 1: Vibration and acoustic dampening. I will be applying a couple layers of Fatmat, followed by 2 different layers of closed cell foam. I may lay down a layer of liquid deadener on top of the fatmat if I can find a reasonable deal on some. Floors, wheel wells, doors and trunk will all be treated. Phase 2: Wiring. I plan on running 1/0 gauge power wiring from the battery back to the trunk. Will also be running 16gauge and 12g wiring for speakers, 2 sets of 4-channel RCA's, Remote wire, ground wire, etc. 1/0g pos and neg will terminate to a metered distribution block sending 4g power and ground to each of two amplifiers. All wiring will be techflexed, labeled and heat shrink tubing applied where applicable. The "Big 3" will also be performed along with new battery terminals. [B]FABRICATION[/B] Phase 3: Custom kickpanels will be built to house the midranges and tweeters. Time will be spent listening to different aiming positions before final molds are made. Finish should look factory and will be finished either vinyl wrapped, or texture coated and sprayed. Phase 4: Door panels will be massaged to allow 8" drivers. Drivers will be mounted to the door and the plastic door trim will be modified to allow proper space, protection and provide a clean factory look. Doors will be strengthened if needed. Phase 5: Subwoofer enclosure and amp rack will be fabricated for the trunk. I'll update this phase once I'm decided on the path I'd like to take with it. Phase 6: Install drivers, clean and put finishing touches on fabrication. Compile install documentation. [B]TUNING[/B] Phase 6: Adjust crossover points, slopes. Run RTA and adjust equalization. Perform listening tests to put the final touch on it. [/QUOTE]
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