turning a hack install in an IS300 into a stealthy cleany one :)

[16psibrick]

just finished with my first real IS300 install This one was challenging on two fronts:

 

1. create some type of clean and stealthy install with a LOT of gear (5 headunit related modules, digital EQ, two 10s, a big passiver xover module and a HUGE amp)

 

2. undo a hack install by a previous shop.

 

the goal is not to be super showy, but clean and functional, keeping as much trunk space as possible with great SQ.

 

the customer supplied all the gear.

 

lets first take a look at the previous install...

 

first, a view from the trunk, hmmm

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/larryisbefore1.JPG

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/larryisbefore2.JPG

 

"great" vinyl job around the sub!

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/larryisbefore3.JPG

 

and the install wasnt cheap! holy moly!

 

anyway, lets get started:

 

the signal starts with a previously installed kenwood double din, modules attached to the unit include: TV tuner, Ipod, Changer control module, Navi, and Music Keg...so yeah...alot of wires.

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris1.JPG

 

the audio control DDC remote eq controller is hidden in the upper cubby, while the ipod cable is in the glovebox:

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris2.JPG

 

front stage consists of a pair of Morel built Phoenix gold Titanium Elite 6.5" comp sets, among my favorite. the midbass is installed in the stock location and the entire door dampened:

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while the tweets are flushed into the stock kicks:

 

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[16psibrick]

moving to the trunk, here is the normal view:

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris7.JPG

 

remoe the carpet and a full built out fake floor, accounting for hte hump in the middle of the floor, two fiberglass side boxes were built , with matching breathable carpet grilles, and a cover in the floor, hinting at a rather large amp

 

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pop all the covers and things are revealed

 

an old school phoenix gold limited edition Octane 4 channel amp sits in a CF vinyl wrapped amp cover in the middle, matching the CF finish on the amp, while two of the newly release image dynamics IDQ10 version 3s sit in each of the side boxes. a piece of aluminum is in the front with my logo:

 

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here is a subtle detail that probably wont ever be seen but i know its there around the edges of the sub there is more CF vinyl trim

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris17.JPG

 

as expected, it sounds REALLY good, i really like how morels sound and the octane provides a boatload of power

[16psibrick]

here are some more behind the scene and BEFORE/AFTER shots for your enjoyment:

 

the trunk job and wiring before:

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/larryisbefore4.JPG

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/larryisbefore5.JPG

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/larryisbefore6.JPG

 

and after, under the amp:

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris18.JPG

 

start of the fiberglass boxes

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris19.JPG

 

and finished unloaded boxes

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris20.JPG

 

and the new IDQ, whcih i definetly enjoy and have been waiting for a long time

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris21.JPG

 

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris22.JPG

[SUPERBU]

Looks great! Nice touch with the carbon fiber around the amp.

 

Those subs require very little volume. ?

 

My only beef with the install is the false floor being made out of 4 finished pieces. I prefer the 2 piece split down the middle so you can install it.

 

Nice work.

[praedet]

Amazing as always

 

Too bad you are not in Colorado

[16psibrick]

Looks great! Nice touch with the carbon fiber around the amp.

 

Those subs require very little volume. ?

 

My only beef with the install is the false floor being made out of 4 finished pieces. I prefer the 2 piece split down the middle so you can install it.

 

Nice work.

 

the IDQ10 wants anyhting from .4 to .8, and they have always been one of hte best small enclosure subs around. the enclosure, though it may not look like it, is a bit over .5 cubfeet each.., maybe even be more but my styrofoam peanut technique couldnt get into some of hte small spaces.

 

as far as the floor goes, originally it was going to be two pieces...well....but it was so hard to get the floor piece to go int after hte subbox and the fact tha the floor needs to come out quickly for music keg access so i broke it down. i almost never split a piece down the middle, becuase what i have found over time, wood tend to warp and bend with the ceneter cut and not line up as well after wards...but i think that comes down to personal preerence

[Seth1784]

damn nice work!

[newbwrx]

Sweet Jesus, that's a nice install.