System in progress(pics)

[beckSHO 10+ year member]

Now that I am making money again, I will be buying a new system. Since I am a highschool student, going into college next year, I'm not going too big on this install. This doesn't mean that I am going to neglect any aspect of the install though. I will be doing all of the installing myself, so I know that it will be done right. Also, this will be my first real install in MY car. I've done a couple for some buddies, they all turned out great. So I'm really looking forward to doing mine.

All of the new gear will be going in my '97 Taurus SHO. I already have a Pioneer 6800mp for the deck. That was sort of annoying to install, stupid electronic climate control.... (pics below) Anywho, I plan on running a Phoenix Gold x200.4. The front two channels running Crystal SSCS 6s and the rear bridged to run a 12" sub of some sort. I'm leaning towards an Ascendant Audio Assassin for the sub. From what I'ver heard, they can't be beat for the price. I will also buy a Knukonceptz wiring kit and some 1/0 to do the Big 3. I will be properly deadening the doors and the trunk as well.

Now, I have a couple questions....

1) Is it safe to install my component crossovers in the doors? If not, where would you recommend?

2) Will a 4-guage wiring kit be suffecient for my application?

3) Any tips or recommendations when I begin my installation?

Sorry if the pics are a little big.... But let me know what you think! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

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[kicker06 10+ year member]

Pretty nice.

For a trunk car, you want more power than that, I don't think that will be sufficient. But everyone is different.

Nice placement on the HU!

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

those radio and climate controls together must ****

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

those radio and climate controls together must ****

x2 did you fiberglass the radio in there? looks good.

 

[kicker06 10+ year member]

Yea he had another thread about it!

 

[Lckmyblls 10+ year member]

1) Is it safe to install my component crossovers in the doors? If not, where would you recommend?

they will be fine in the doors...

2) Will a 4-guage wiring kit be suffecient for my application?

i would run 1/0 right off the bat just incase you upgrade later....

3) Any tips or recommendations when I begin my installation?

nice install on the deck..

 

[beckSHO 10+ year member]

Thanks for all of the compliments. It's appreciated.

Regarding the comment about there not enough power to the sub... It should be at least 400wrms to one sub. I'll most likely be doing a ported enclosure, which will help make it a little louder. Also, I am looking more for sound quality than loudness. I personally can't stand it when the bass is overpowering the rest of the music.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

I just realized that ther power terminal on the x200.4 only goes up to 4-guage wire. Should I be able to fit some 1/0 in there? If not, perhaps I could be able to do some "trimming". //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/uhoh.gif.c07307dd22ee7e63e22fc8e9c614d1fd.gif

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Yea he had another thread about it!

Christ i didnt see it.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

Thanks for all of the compliments. It's appreciated.
Regarding the comment about there not enough power to the sub... It should be at least 400wrms to one sub. I'll most likely be doing a ported enclosure, which will help make it a little louder. Also, I am looking more for sound quality than loudness. I personally can't stand it when the bass is overpowering the rest of the music.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

I just realized that ther power terminal on the x200.4 only goes up to 4-guage wire. Should I be able to fit some 1/0 in there? If not, perhaps I could be able to do some "trimming". //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/uhoh.gif.c07307dd22ee7e63e22fc8e9c614d1fd.gif

yes you can trim it

 

[beckSHO 10+ year member]

Christ i didnt see it.

Ha, yeah. It was a long while ago though.

 

[Lckmyblls 10+ year member]

Thanks for all of the compliments. It's appreciated.
Regarding the comment about there not enough power to the sub... It should be at least 400wrms to one sub. I'll most likely be doing a ported enclosure, which will help make it a little louder. Also, I am looking more for sound quality than loudness. I personally can't stand it when the bass is overpowering the rest of the music.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

I just realized that ther power terminal on the x200.4 only goes up to 4-guage wire. Should I be able to fit some 1/0 in there? If not, perhaps I could be able to do some "trimming". //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/uhoh.gif.c07307dd22ee7e63e22fc8e9c614d1fd.gif

or you can run a 1/0 in/ 4 ga out distro block....or run 1/0ga. reducers...here is a link to some....http://cgi.ebay.com/STINGER-S04ADAPT-0-GAUGE-TO-4-GAUGE-POWER-WIRE-REDUCER_W0QQitemZ140052341039QQihZ004QQcategoryZ50549QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem