16psibrick Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 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: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris3.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris4.JPG while the tweets are flushed into the stock kicks: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris5.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris6.JPG"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16psibrick Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 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 http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris8.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris9.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris10.JPG 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: http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris11.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris12.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris13.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris14.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris15.JPG http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/laris16.JPG 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16psibrick Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERBU Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Amazing as always Too bad you are not in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16psibrick Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth1784 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 damn nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbwrx Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sweet Jesus, that's a nice install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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