My modest, average joe, install (56K good luck).

[Alter Ego Trip 10+ year member]

Not a whole lot to go over but I thought I'd update a little bit. I've been pretty busy with other projects, I got a whim to install Caddy lights in my truck so I've been preoccupied with this as well.

Here's a pic of the 660GTi's installed behind the factory Bose grilles. Those wave guides were a tight fit. Tough to see but that's how I wanted it.

Alpine W404 is installed. To the right is where I mounted the bass control knob for the Sundown. Yup. the MTX's are gone.

I left the factory mic installed and just mounted the new Parrot BT one right above it. Works great there with no issues.

Here's a couple shots of test fitting the box. A lot of angles here to maximize as much airspace as possible. I decided against running both RE sub's and have opted for just one instead. Seat will be raised 2" to clear. Sub box is right at 1.0cf. I am also building a custom amp rack to house the JBL crossover and Arc amp under the seat.

Speaking of Arc.

I decided to rewire some things behind the seat. I wanted to get the audio portion as far away from the power supply as possible. I also placed the mat back behind the mounting board instead of a direct mount to the back wall.

BEFORE

AFTER

 

[bigaudiofanati2 10+ year member]

I love that head unit how do you like it?

Your install looks good man, good job.

 

[Alter Ego Trip 10+ year member]

I love that head unit how do you like it?
Your install looks good man, good job.

Thanks. It has it's pro's and con's. I'm hoping for an update as the UI isn't that friendly and it suffers from being a little sluggish from time to time. It's a little redundant as far as the touch screen go's as well. Everything you can do with the touch screen can be done directly below the screen via a hard button. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif The Parrot BT is a huge step up though in quality and performance. I actually don't mind talking on the phone now when I'm driving.

 

[Alter Ego Trip 10+ year member]

Starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Spent all day today building a box, and mounting the amp's. All that's left is to finish wiring, tune the Imprint, and reinstall the seat with the new brackets.

 

[jadon087 10+ year member]

how does the sundown compare to the mtx amp? You have some very nice gear my man looking good.

 

[Alter Ego Trip 10+ year member]

I have no idea, lol. I haven't had a chance to test it yet. I figure as soon as I got it hooked up I wouldn't be as motivated to get it finished. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[carguy83 10+ year member]

very nice build man. this isn't your "average joe" install...