GaN-MaN's Custom Audio Setup + Sub/Amp Box

[GaN-MaN]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

@GaN-MaN, can you post a pic of your car with the Colin taillights? I've been trying to see more pics of that color car with the smoked taillights. Thanks! Super clean audio install btw!

Haha. Sure man. A lil off topic but no probs at all. Pics are all here man and if you've got Facebook give the page a like.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...2548469&type=3

[Skippman]

How are you liking the PDX? Where did you shove the Bit Ten?

[Turbowned]

Yep, those lights look perfect with that color, just as I thought! Thanks

[chadstyle]

I have to say that I think using the spare tire well for sub enclosure and amps is a much better design than molding enclosures on each side of the trunk. Not only do you retain more usable trunk space but you also keep the center of gravity as low as possible. If you're going to add weight to a car with a big, heavy sub, then keeping the box as low as possible is key on a car like this.

I've built many similar setups with the amps and subs all integrated into one, removable piece. I use forklift disconnect plugs for the 4 gauge or 1/0 gauge power and ground wires for a solid connection and easy to disconnect for removal. I also like to use hood latch mechanisms for the mounting points so there are no screws or bolts to remove...just pull a lever and the box releases. Just a few ideas if you ever plan on doing track day events with your car.

[matchamochi]

Looks awesome - only concern is what happens when you get a flat?

[GaN-MaN]

Originally Posted by Skippman

How are you liking the PDX? Where did you shove the Bit Ten?

PDX is working beautifully. It's just so much simpler having to use only a single amp to power the whole system. It also comes with plug in power points so makes it a bonus and easy to disconnect.

Bit ten is on the left side of boot behind the carpet in the rear quarter panel. It's screwed into the already existent holes.

Originally Posted by chadstyle

I have to say that I think using the spare tire well for sub enclosure and amps is a much better design than molding enclosures on each side of the trunk. Not only do you retain more usable trunk space but you also keep the center of gravity as low as possible. If you're going to add weight to a car with a big, heavy sub, then keeping the box as low as possible is key on a car like this.

I've built many similar setups with the amps and subs all integrated into one, removable piece. I use forklift disconnect plugs for the 4 gauge or 1/0 gauge power and ground wires for a solid connection and easy to disconnect for removal. I also like to use hood latch mechanisms for the mounting points so there are no screws or bolts to remove...just pull a lever and the box releases. Just a few ideas if you ever plan on doing track day events with your car.

Thanks Chad. I agree with you on this 100%. It's just a simple design without taking away any boot space.

As for your latch idea, this sub/amp box is a mold of the original spare tyre delete foam so it sits in there without any movement at all. No extra holes or anything at all needed. Remove the mesh and two side pieces, then pull out 6 RCA's, 4 channel plugs and power plug and just lift the box out. Easy as that.

Originally Posted by matchamochi

Looks awesome - only concern is what happens when you get a flat?

I never got a spare. Haha. Instead I received a tyre repair kit. So just a little bag.

[chadstyle]

Originally Posted by matchamochi

Looks awesome - only concern is what happens when you get a flat?

Subaru road side assistance or AAA. Many of the people doing audio upgrades have also done wheel/tire upgrades also. I know I wouldn't run a spare with 18s as I don't want to mess anything up.

[matchamochi]

Originally Posted by chadstyle

Subaru road side assistance or AAA. Many of the people doing audio upgrades have also done wheel/tire upgrades also. I know I wouldn't run a spare with 18s as I don't want to mess anything up.

Or some people get a 5th rim/tire for a full sized spare

[marsh]

may i ask what it cost in total for labor. dyno matt install etc, i feel i am being charge too much for labor on my system and mine is similar to yours and i have my 3 ways mounted in existing locations.

[OICU812]

Bit ten is a nice piece that and an Audison 5.1k amp will be my next move on stereo. Currently running a HDP5 Hertz which has served well but soon hopefully up the anty.

Very nice install!!!