Massive Sound upgrade on GT86 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

labskaus · 09-24-2013, 08:53 AM

Since I am in some car hifi compeition i want to add some pics of the install. Please refer to my flickr account for detail pics.

link to album

Shankenstein · 09-24-2013, 09:44 AM

Excellent install! I like how you integrated the JPM Coachworks panel and the grill ring. Detail work is solid too (see: locking RCAs with multicolored sleeving and heatshrink).

DLS Ultimate amps are not cheap either. I imagine it sounds as good as it looks.

What speakers are in the door and dash?

labskaus · 09-24-2013, 10:05 AM

Thanks, I am using DLS complete, so I have a DLS Gothia 6.2 and the DLS UP4 midrange speaker.
And the price ... the ultimate series is the best you can get for that money. The A7 (a five channel amp) costs here in Europe 1000€. Comparable amplifier will costs around 2000€ and more. But DLS will come with a new Ultimate series, with new prices (they will be worth it, but they will be much more expensive

)

ft_sjo · 09-24-2013, 10:16 AM

Nice install. EMMA? A friend of mine was competing at the weekend and came 5th overall in master unlimited IIRC.

I've got some Nordica 6.2's going in the front of mine.

labskaus · 09-24-2013, 10:22 AM

Jep EMMA
Made 2nd Place on the German finals last Weekend (Expert 6000).
I hope you enjoy the Nordica, bu give them some time. Mine started after 2 week to produce better sound

mid_life_crisis · 09-24-2013, 10:30 AM

You suck (

). That is exactly how I was planning on mounting my front speakers if I ever decide on a brand. Of course mine will be on a much tighter budget.
Beautiful install. Nice to see my idea for the bass drivers will work. Always good when someone else tests the theory for you. Thanks.

ft_sjo · 09-24-2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labskaus

Jep EMMA
Made 2nd Place on the German finals last Weekend (Expert 6000).
I hope you enjoy the Nordica, bu give them some time. Mine started after 2 week to produce better sound

Oh they are used, so have been broken in already. From Team UK

Do you know Nige/Andy?

labskaus · 09-24-2013, 10:34 AM

Andy, yes ... met him on some events. I think he is still in my class, so this year will be a nice competion. I hope this time I will beat him

ft_sjo · 09-24-2013, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shankenstein

JPM Coachworks panel

Look like normal EUDM ones to me.

labskaus · 09-24-2013, 11:28 AM

Ha, lol ... the panel of the midrange speaker (the one on the dashboard)? Made by myself. The one in the door? OEM with some mods

ft_sjo · 09-24-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labskaus

Ha, lol ... the panel of the midrange speaker (the one on the dashboard)? Made by myself. The one in the door? OEM with some mods

Have you found any combing issues with the cone mid-range where it is?

mid_life_crisis · 09-24-2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labskaus

Ha, lol ... the panel of the midrange speaker (the one on the dashboard)? Made by myself. The one in the door? OEM with some mods

The door panel looks like the speaker was mounted to it then the panel was re-installed. I was going to go that route and sound deaden the hell out of the back of the panel and the door.
The tweeters I end up with probably won't have the fancy enclosure that yours do so I would use the plumbing supply trick to make some, but the end result will be the same as far as installation is concerned. Obviously not the same caliber of speakers though

.

labskaus · 09-24-2013, 02:24 PM

With the tweeter, there are so much guides who to made a nice an simple housing for it. So do not worry.
The doorpanel is work than you expect ... Take a look here

labskaus · 09-24-2013, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ft_sjo

Have you found any combing issues with the cone mid-range where it is?

Sorry? what do you mean by combing issues? I do not understand

09-24-2013, 08:53 AM	#1
labskaus Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Germany Posts: 94 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Massive Sound upgrade on GT86 Since I am in some car hifi compeition i want to add some pics of the install. Please refer to my flickr account for detail pics. link to album Last edited by labskaus; 02-24-2014 at 04:35 AM.

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Shankenstein Frosty Carrot Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: The Atomic Carrot Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 513 Thanks: 272 Thanked 431 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Excellent install! I like how you integrated the JPM Coachworks panel and the grill ring. Detail work is solid too (see: locking RCAs with multicolored sleeving and heatshrink). DLS Ultimate amps are not cheap either. I imagine it sounds as good as it looks. What speakers are in the door and dash? __________________ If you think you're nerd enough, join in the discussions about Suspension and Aerodynamic modelling! Wall of Fame - JDL Auto Design, Raceseng, Vishnu Tuning, Penske Shocks, Nameless, Perrin, RaceComp Engineering, Essex/AP Racing, Verus, RacerX Wall of Shame - aFe Takeda, Wilwood, FA20Club

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09-24-2013, 10:05 AM	#3
labskaus Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Germany Posts: 94 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, I am using DLS complete, so I have a DLS Gothia 6.2 and the DLS UP4 midrange speaker. And the price ... the ultimate series is the best you can get for that money. The A7 (a five channel amp) costs here in Europe 1000€. Comparable amplifier will costs around 2000€ and more. But DLS will come with a new Ultimate series, with new prices (they will be worth it, but they will be much more expensive )

09-24-2013, 10:16 AM	#4
ft_sjo Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: The Motherland Posts: 1,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 473 Times in 271 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice install. EMMA? A friend of mine was competing at the weekend and came 5th overall in master unlimited IIRC. I've got some Nordica 6.2's going in the front of mine.

09-24-2013, 10:22 AM	#5
labskaus Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Germany Posts: 94 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Jep EMMA Made 2nd Place on the German finals last Weekend (Expert 6000). I hope you enjoy the Nordica, bu give them some time. Mine started after 2 week to produce better sound

09-24-2013, 10:34 AM	#8
labskaus Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Germany Posts: 94 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Andy, yes ... met him on some events. I think he is still in my class, so this year will be a nice competion. I hope this time I will beat him

09-24-2013, 11:28 AM	#10
labskaus Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Germany Posts: 94 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ha, lol ... the panel of the midrange speaker (the one on the dashboard)? Made by myself. The one in the door? OEM with some mods

09-24-2013, 02:24 PM	#13
labskaus Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Germany Posts: 94 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With the tweeter, there are so much guides who to made a nice an simple housing for it. So do not worry. The doorpanel is work than you expect ... Take a look here

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