99.999999% Complete (FINALLY)

[RJ7868]

Old red carpet has to go:


Starting from the back:







Found a hole to fix first, SC thank you for your help, I will see you on Saturday to fill this up:





While the carpet was out I decided to do a little more upgrade, full (sick) new stereo system will be going in:





Insulation first. Hope it cuts down the heat and outside noise. But I think my neighbours will be happy if the noise stays inside the car too....







Some of the system that will be going in.



Once this project is finished, May have to speak (beg to my wife) for an engine upgrade to pull all this system along, just that little bit better.



SPECS:
Deck - Pioneer 7850BT
Fronts - Pioneer ...... Unsure. Depends what I can place, or get to put into the dash.
Rears - Pioneer TSD161S
iPod Adapter - Pioneer CDIB100-2
Subwoofers - TWO Kicker S8L7 Still to be ordered from the US. But starting to build the boxes anyway....
4Ch Amp - Audiobahn DUB 5004
2Ch Amp - Audiobahn DUB 8001
and a heap of wiring.....

This is just for starters. Once the hole in the fibreglass is fixed, the car goes taken off the road for a little while, so I can complete the carpet replacement and wire running for the stereo.

I will try to keep you all up to date as work progresses. I am really looking forward to hearing what this system sounds like.

[jolinari]

looks pretty neat RJ...

[RJ7868]

TWO (2) Subwoofers have now been ordered:



TWO (2) KICKER 06S8L7

8" subwoofer
4-ohm voice coils
Aluminum-treated composite cone
Cast-aluminum basket
Power: 450 RMS watts (225 watts per voice coil)
Peak power: 900 watts
Frequency range: 28-100 Hz
Mounting depth: 4-11/16"
Mounting cutout: 7-5/8" x 7-5/8"

[Vette Obsessed]

How many amps are you running to each of the the subs RJ?

[RJ7868]

Vo, Have been told that the 2Ch Amp - Audiobahn DUB 8001 will more then power the two subs.

[Cameron 77C3]

I see ya got the insulation OK.  Looks like it's going to be a fun project.  Keep us posted. ;42

[RJ7868]

Taking to centre console out was a challenge...



But once out, the carpet came out very easily.











Now it is time to start again on the insulation :}

Mind you, I still need to take the desh pad off to get to the front speakers. Not really looking forward to that...;30

[RJ7868]

Now I need to find Front Speakers that are the same size as these or I will have to place the new speakers into the doors...;30

[Cameron 77C3]

Oh my god. I hope you noted where everything goes with that dash.:grr ;53

Looks like a serious bit of work.  Can I ask what the Kickers set ya back?

[RJ7868]

Cam,
Yes, the dash will be fun to put back together. Just hope to find, while it is apart, why my vents are not blowing much air into the car. I think the kickers cost me about $420Aust.

[Cameron 77C3]

Originally posted by RJ7868
Cam,
............I think the kickers cost me about $420Aust.

Each???????

[RJ7868]

Both including transport. I could not get the size I wanted here in Australia until later next year.

[RJ7868]

Subwoofer boxes built and Debbie offered to do the covering....:luv




Even the kids wanted to help...:mmm



Subwoofer box complete and partly installed...







Amps sitting where they will be installed... Got to love that look.....









Have to love my wife, she offered to do a quick dash mat for me as well. Mind you, there was some language coming from the sewing machine area.......;53



My next step will be to place the carpet underlay under all the timber work. The stereo installer will be coming to my place on Tuesday evening to run all the cabling and mount the head unit.

Can not wait to here this lot work..... :spook

Hope my neighbours do not mind the misic testing late on Tuesday night......;35

[BOSCHVETTE]

that looks awesome great job.

[Cameron 77C3]

Looking good Rusty.  I'd be putting my order in for ear plugs if I was you. ;39

So tell me a little about the amps.  Are they single channel just for the sub woofers, 1 each?

[RJ7868]

The volume in the car should be enough to not be able to hear the co-pilots screams......:}

4Ch Amp - Audiobahn DUB 5004 - This Amp will be running the 2 6"x9" rear speakers and 2 4"x6" dash speakers.

Trying to find specs off the net but I am having problems. I will update tonight when I look at Amp again.

2Ch Amp - Audiobahn DUB 8001 - This Amp will be running both of the Subwoofers.

DUB - 1 x 800 Watts @ 4 Ohm
4 Ohms Mono: 400W RMS x 1
2 Ohms Mono: 800W RMS x 1
Class A/B MOSFET Circuitry
PWM MOSFET Power Supply
Double Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board
THD: 0.02%
S/N Ratio: >100dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 40KHz (+/- 1dB)
Variable 18dB Hi-pass Crossover: 50Hz - 120Hz
Variable 18dB Low-pass Crossover: 50Hz To 120Hz
Bass boost: 0-12dB
Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz-100Hz
RCA Throughput Connections
3-way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, Short Circuit and Overload
Top Mount Controls with Blue Illumination
Cooling Fan
Chrome Z Fan Grille
Brushed Aluminum Chassis
BALANCED LINE INPUT
Height: 2 3/8"
Width: 12 3/4"
Depth: 15 1/8"
DUB-8001 - Audiobahn DUB Series 1 Ch 800 Watt Amplifier

[Cameron 77C3]

If it's not too rude to ask, roughly what are the amps worth a pop?  No problem if ya wanna keep that quiet. ;42

Cam

[Vette Obsessed]

So how'd you go RJ?  Did you get the head unit in and wiring done?

If so, how does it sound?

[RJ7868]

Head unit, ipod adapter, two Amps, two sub woofers and rear speakers are wired and sounding great. Had to find two speakers that would fit into the dash pad. I have these now. The dash pad and front speakers will be all connected this afternoon. I have to turn the Amps with all the speakers attached and fitted.

Insulation 100% complete.

Now comes the fun bit. Putting it all back together with new black carpet. Just hope that the carpet will want to go where I want it to.

VO, in short, so far when I turn it up I can feel my hair move..........;41 I love it. Can't wait to go for a drive with the new sound and insulation. I should not be able to hear anything outside any more.........;55

[RJ7868]

Fantastic Plastic received from Greg at The Signage Group at Gosford: (Thank you so much for your help.)