Amateur Stealth 10" Build
 

I can't begin this thread without first giving a sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone on this forum for being the first to do everything I've done and silently providing me with the knowledge, insight, and expertise needed to do this install myself. If you've posted on this forum, I'm talking to you. Thank you! :respekt:

I started with a set of requirements:
1. Don't lose any trunk space. Let's face it, we can't afford to lose much.
2. Keep the budget reasonable. Sure, I did the install myself (with help from my amazingly talented father-in-law), but only so I could spend more money in parts and material.
3. Make sure the wife doesn't kill (or seriously maim) me for spending more time with the car than I do her. She's little, but she's loud.

After reading nearly every post on this forum, I decided on a materials list. First, the head unit. I knew from research that no mainstream unit was going to make me happy, so I went with the T7019A Android unit from TradeSolutions:
http://www.tradesolution.hk/e/ptxweb...4.html?count=1
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After rooting the device per the wonderful explanation by @2forme, I knew it could fit the bill. Next, POWER. I wanted a small footprint and lots of power, so I went with the Apline PDX-V9:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VSXGOQ/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com: Alpine PDX-V9, 4-Channel Extreme Power Density Digital AMplifier: Car Electronics[/ame]

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Next, I'm more interested in sound quality than boom, so I chose the JBL MS-62C Component set. I'm really pleased with the choice:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DHADYI/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com: JBL MS-62C 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker System: Car Electronics[/ame]

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Now time for the sub. Since it's a stealth install, we keep it small, but performance-minded. Welcome to the Rockford Fosgate shallow sub series. This thing rocks!:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076SIGXW/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com: Rockford Fosgate P3SD4-10 Punch P3S 10-Inch 4-Ohm DVC Shallow Subwoofer: Car Electronics[/ame]

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I wanted no rattle, and this car is known for more than a few, so we quieten things down a bit:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TTX2H2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]FatMat 50 sq ft FatMat 50 mil thick Sound Deadener Bulk Pack w/Install Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

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We need miscellaneous stuff:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050I6KII/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com: KnuKonceptz KCA Complete 4 Gauge Amp Installation Kit: Car Electronics[/ame]

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[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CTKYB4/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com : Waterproof Car Rear Vehicle Backup View Camera High-definition Cmos 170 Degree Viewing Angle E363 : Electronics[/ame]

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[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LY58QQ/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com: Wireless USB 2.4GHz Bluetooth 2.0 Dongle Adapter for PC Laptop Notebook: Computers & Accessories[/ame]

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[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028Y4F4S/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i07?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com : Connectland CL-U2MNHUB-4B 4 Ports USB V2.0 Mini Hub (Black) : Electronics[/ame]

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[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007P14NPU/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i10?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Excelvan ELM327 v1.5 Bluetooth Mini Small Interface OBD2 Scanner Adapter Torque Android : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

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http://www.crutchfield.com/p_12040LX...r.html?tp=2569
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http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...SearchClickout[query_id]=22304750&SearchClickout[Ignore]=1
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So, after spending nearly my entire budget (with just enough left over for MDF, carpet, and adhesive), I took a few days off of work and here's what we did.
First, the goods:
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Next, remove the door cards and begin sound retardation:
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Next, we ran the cable according to nearly every audio install thread - believe me, I paved no new ground...
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We built a tray that fit in the spare tire well to be used as an amp rack:
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Meet Mike, the genius behind the madness. We built a box to Rockford Fosgate volumetric specs for the subwoofer:
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The "shelf" around the box is what we secured the circular amp rack to...
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We secured the amp rack and mounted the electronics:
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Added some sound FatMat to the spare tire well...
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Securing the box to the car...
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In the trunk with cabling roughly run...
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Make the cables as neat as I know how to make them...
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Cutting a decorative plate to go over everything:
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This is a friction fit - no binding necessary.
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The top plate - naked. It's 3 pieces and removes very easily:
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Interior messiness:
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Mounting the tweeters was interesting. There were several good ideas, but I couldn't execute any of them well, so I removed the stock speakers, tore the outer basket off of them (rendering them permanently inoperable) and superglued the angle mounts from the JBL mounting kits at an angle facing the driver's right ear.
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Created a mount for the fuse near the battery as per several of Simplicity's builds (thanks to @simplicityinsound for the idea and letting me shamelessly steal it!), put the 4 gauge cable in some techflex and I think it turned out okay:
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While working with so much MDF around Poe, we invented a new color - meet RavenDust:
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Final images as finished:
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There's a cover that goes over it with some screen material. I'm not near the car, so I can't show you, but trust me, it's cool!

I can't stress how much everyone's install images helped me, and there's just too many of you to thank individually. Some stand-outs are:
@simplicityinsound, @2forme, @brianlo622, @CamryDS, @GaN-MaN, @jlu, @michaelahess, @rusty959, @SpeedRacer

I hope this post help at least one of you out there who are trying to decide what you want to do.

From a performance perspective, I didn't install a DSP, and the EQ abilities of this head unit are pretty limited, but I think that given what's there, it sounds pretty darned good. It's got a REALLY bright front stage from the tweets, a STRONG mid-line, and an impressively mellow but gutteral back-kick. I lost .75" of height in the trunk, I stayed on budget, and I grin ear to ear every time I start the car.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

woooooooooooooooooooooooow.......looks great....way to much work for my lazy ass but i would love to have something like this haha....great job man.

that aint no amateur's work.. looks great!!! :)

wow nice garage, thats a clean build it turned out really well.

Well done!

I love my T7019A as well but you've taken the install to the next level.

Check the android thread for @GreenPants boot logos and boot animation. He Leo has a new system.img file to do it automatically if you want to root it again.

And the DIY LED change by @Tech for the T709A if you have the required skills here http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42023

Heyyyyyyy that look like mine! Had mine for over a year now :)
(Sorry for crappy pic, looks pink but its actually red)

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Love it! Well done! Looks kinda like an iPod.

How can I thank people in their posts?

Nice Customs!
 

The "thanks" option is at the lower right of each comment. Hope this helps! Btw, nice set up! :)

bottom right of a post is the 'thanks button'

@Juanito08, if that is the build you put on YouTube, then I'm thanking you, too!

Everyone has said very flattering things about the build. I thank you all for being kind!

My hope is that someone who is contemplating doing this themselves gets something from this thread that helps them as much as all of your build threads have helped me!

Yes sir, that is me :)

Really well done...

Looks great! Well done!