Zed Amps, Stereo Integrity Subs, Hybrid Audio 3way front stage, Audison Processing

[AtlasMick]

Here are a few pictures of the work I've begun.

System as it will be when finished:

(2) Stereo Integrity BM mkIV's

Here they are taped up for safety on mock up installation.

Which, I'm still on the fence about mounting regular or inverted.

(2) Minotaur III Zed Audio amplifiers, one for each subwoofer



(1) Leviathan III Zed Audio amplifer for the 3way active front stage


Audison BitOne for processing (external controller to be located in small cubby under HVAC controls)

Bass Knob for sub amp master, to be installed where USB/Aux jack is currently.

Hybrid Audio Legatia 6.5, 3, and R2 Pro tweeters yet to be installed. I hate it when equipment just lays around.

(1) XS Power D3400 hooked up to a toolmaker 2/0 double ANL fuse holder with 2/0 welding cable for the big 3 and one run + and - to the rear battery


(1) Small kinetic audio battery (can't remember the model) also hooked up to a 2/0 toolmaker fuse holder with a small custom fuse board made of plywood and mini ANL fuses


One thing I've noticed is that when you push a set of twelves in this car weird things start happening. I'll post some more pictures below of the progress along the way, and I'll keep editing this first post with the latest and greatest.

As of right now these subwoofers respond very VERY well to low power inputs, essentially they are super sneaky subs. When I am listening to classic rock, the bass is mellow and not overpowering, yet I can FEEL the rasp of the guitar strings. When cranked up however, be prepared for it because it feels like an electric shock when you go from nothing to full output from the amplifiers and a twelve immediately behind the seat and one another foot and a half away. I also listed to some heavy bass electronica, which made me feel like a was in a full body massage, my face even felt like it was going numb. At full tilt it feels like it is just barely started to make it difficult to breathe. The biggest downside to my install I believe is how I've used the sheet metal as part of the box. The upper end sounds a bit tinny and I believe this might be some harmonics. Even though I sound deadened and installed layers of fiberglass on top of the sheet metal, the panel still vibrates out to the rest of the car.

[AtlasMick]

Some more pictures of along the way:

Battery Mock up


Relocated all these electronics beneath the rear quarter glass




Putting together the high output alternator


Cutting the baffles

[AtlasMick]

Reserved for whatever

[kmbkk]

Damn impressive so far. I'm going with 2 12's, but not this direction. I'm very interested in your progress!

[AtlasMick]

Originally Posted by kmbkk

Damn impressive so far. I'm going with 2 12's, but not this direction. I'm very interested in your progress!

How deep are your subs, and what is the baskets' diameter? For this project some 12's fit, some 12's don't, and almost all 10's fit so long as they only require .5 to .6 cubic foot. But to be honest, I can't recommend this project after performing it myself. I doubt my airbag sensor is going to perform properly anymore.

Edit: Also some cutting is required, how much depends on how brave you are.

[WhiteFRS69]

damn....

[kmbkk]

Originally Posted by AtlasMick

How deep are your subs, and what is the baskets' diameter? For this project some 12's fit, some 12's don't, and almost all 10's fit so long as they only require .5 to .6 cubic foot. But to be honest, I can't recommend this project after performing it myself. I doubt my airbag sensor is going to perform properly anymore.

Edit: Also some cutting is required, how much depends on how brave you are.

My subs are 5.75" deep, so they wouldn't fit. They also require ~.8 cu ft airspace. I keep changing my mind on how to install them, and probably changed my mind again this weekend. Luckily I haven't started (I'm out of town), so it's not too frustrating.

[rmjjensen]

Awesome so far! Can't wait to see how this turns out!

Keep it up!!

[labskaus]

love to see more

[Z86]

@AtlasMick
Really keen to see pics of how you created the side enclosures. Thinking of something similar

[Shankenstein]

Originally Posted by AtlasMick

Putting together the high output alternator

So... I thought you got a Singer Alternator a few months ago. Do something change?

The Singer unit seems like it will have better idle power, but it definitely makes me nervous about burning up the needle bearings at autox and track events. 7000 rpm * high ratio = lots of heat

[WhiteFRS69]

any updated photos??

[AtlasMick]

Originally Posted by Shankenstein

So... I thought you got a Singer Alternator a few months ago. Do something change?

The Singer unit seems like it will have better idle power, but it definitely makes me nervous about burning up the needle bearings at autox and track events. 7000 rpm * high ratio = lots of heat

I did, but had to send it back for paint quality. Still waiting to install it and it is a externally regulated unit. I'm working on the wiring now for the external regulator and 80 amp relay.

No pictures just yet.

Does anyone know where I might find an accurate LED voltage readout?

[Shankenstein]

Originally Posted by AtlasMick

I did, but had to send it back for paint quality. Still waiting to install it and it is a externally regulated unit. I'm working on the wiring now for the external regulator and 80 amp relay.

No pictures just yet.

Does anyone know where I might find an accurate LED voltage readout?

Sorry to hear about the paint. I'm taking my time with this build... which is fine, since the stock system is pretty good.

My voltmeter is not the fastest or the best... but it lets me know when I'm running on battery vs. alternator.
Stinger Voltmeter: LINK to Sonic Electronix