16psibrick Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 my theory with getting a good sound in convertibles is always to get more speakres upfront to produce more sound at a comfortable level...and this is no exception. The goals of this install: 1. good sound quality, ability to hear every word smoothly and clearly with the top down on the high way 2. stealth install and save all trunk space so...lets get started with whats installed: headunit: Pioneer 6800 6 disc dvd changer Front stage: DLS iridium 6.3 3 way component set rear fill: Infinity Kappa 6.5" comp set supplied by the customer Subs: two DLS iridium 10" subs in custom fabbed Roadster boxes by non other than Nazar of wickedCAS, the same guy who builds the awesome side boxes for LGT sedasn Amps: Customer supplied Orion xtr 900.2 powering the subs, and DLS CA23 powering the front stage, rear fill is off the headunit... first off is the headunit isntall: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven1.jpg http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven2.jpg The front stage is installed in my typical fashion, with the midrange and tweeter flushed into the kick panels sealed by a little glass and dampening: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven3.jpg http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven4.jpg and the midbasses sealed into the door and the entire door dampened, of course new wires were run into the door, no use of stock wires here http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven5.jpg http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16psibrick Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 here is the view from behind the seat, not infiniti tweeters. the boxes are tucked out of sight, more on that later http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven7.jpg moving onto the trunk. here is the view with the trunk open: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven8.jpg and with the carpet off, you can see the stock support piece is retained to give support once again http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven9.jpg and here is in full show mode the fake floor is wrapped in vinyl, with both amps flipped under plexi. t he bigger orion is towards the front witht he smaller DLS amp straddled by the four DLS crossovers. for venting purposes, there is intentionally a gap around the amp to allow air to flow and a very high flow squirel cage fan moves the air around... http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven10.jpg http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven11.jpg http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven12.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16psibrick Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 at this point i want to say a big thanks to Nazar at wicked CAS for producing these wonderful ZR boxes for the stock cubby space behind the seat. I think they are the perfect solution for getting good midbassinto the ZR. Here are some pics of the install progress: first up we have just hte boxes: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven13.jpg and here is a shot of the cavity with the neccssary panels removed, i laid down some foam dampening on the floor to reduce vibrations http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven14.jpg here is a test fitment of both boxes, i then marked out two holes so i can use the stock bolts to secure the box http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven15.jpg Now nazar ships the boxes usually with speaker terminals, but i always prefer to drill a hole, pass wires through and then duraglass it shut so it can never leak ro fail: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven16.jpg and here is the front of the box carpeted, note that this isnt at all neccessary, as the box is compeltely hidden from view http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven17.jpg here ist he box turned bottom side up, with polyfill and wiring leading out, ready for subs: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven18.jpg and here is the DLS iridium 10" sub mounted in the enclosure: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven19.jpg i alway use quick disconnects to make any future diagnosis and removal easier: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven20.jpg so now both boxes are in, secured by two bolts on the bottom and two more screws on top: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven21.jpg and finally all the panels back in http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/daven22.jpg So far, it sounds great, i took a quick drive on the highway with the top down and i can definetly hear things cleanly and clearly, the bass is quite good, better even than my expectations, and there is honestly VERY LITTLE rattling, i would go as far as saying that there are LESS rattles than a Z coupe wtih say two 10s under the strut. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repsak Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 nice job on the enclosures, looks very very clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 WOW... you're so creative... ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Do you know any good installers in Colorado by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16psibrick Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 no i dont sorry, but i did get an offer to get flown out to colorado to do an install like the G35 i did in NY that i posted before hehe b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbizzle Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Nice install like always. Looking forward to your next install! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I hate you for being so far away ...my car's got your fingerprints all over it! ....let me know the next time you are in SoCal for installs In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 San Jose isn't that far Sean, if i had the money to do this, i'll run up there to him i can visit some friends too Dooooooooooo Eeeeeeeeet!!!!!!! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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