System install (Vert Content - Oh Noes!)

[Schnitzer318is]

Alright so we all know there is no easy way of doing a system (with a sub) in our verts. This thread is just going to document my method of attack. WARNING: Metal will fly!

The Plan:

Headunit - JVC KD-R810
***Bluetooth using rear USB input
***IPOD & USB utilizing front USB input

Amplifier - PPI S580.5

Sub - RE Audio SRX10d4

Interior Speakers -
***Front - Infinity Reference 5.25" Components
***Rear - Whatever 2 way aftermarket 6.5" Speakers I have lying around

Box - Sealed 23"W x 11"T x 8.5"D (Exterior Dims w/ 3/4" MDF) ~.83 ft^3

This is not going to be fun, and I am going to hate hacking into the 2 rear walls to "port" this thing into the cabin... but you do what you gotta do. This is a weekend cruiser and not a track car so I'm not concerned. I NEED good sounding audio in my vehicles so it's a no brainer for me.

Going to cut 2 5"square holes in the two rear walls and seal the front of the box to the wall of the trunk using closed cell foam. Am also going to use that tar based roofing stuff to seal the holes in the rear wall so that the sub stays sealed to the inside of the cabin.

I've got the box built and it fits like a glove. Just have to build the flange and gasket on the front of it to seal it to the wall. So far this is what I have done until some equipment starts rolling in.

[Schnitzer318is]

Questions:
1. The RE Audio SRX10d4 seems to be out of stock everywhere. Could use the SRX10d2 but then would be limited to running the PPI amp at 4ohms on the 5th channel. My question: is there any other sub someone would recommend that has a 6" or less required mounting depth and an overall diameter less than 11"? More Xmax the better... the RE's is 18mm. Nothing requiring 400w or more RMS.

2. Is there a better alternative to using the tar based roofing stuff to seal the back wall? Dynomat is too pricey and need not apply.

Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions.

[SoEm0]

you can check out http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/default_en.htm
they sound very clean, and hit hard.

[Schnitzer318is]

Found a place that has the RE Audio available in dual 4 ohm coils.

Also did some cutting to allow bass into the cabin. Am going to use a 2.5" or 3" port tube through the rear seat to allow bass in. I think I am going to delete the rear defroster as mine is non op anyway. The unit itself is good, changed relay, but still no go. But that's another thread...



Had to make a small notch so that the box wouldn't hit the motor wires coming out of the back compartment.



"Tucked" the wires into the compartment between the sheetmetal to allow the box to go all the way back. I think I am going to have to wrap them in foam or something to keep them from slapping on the sheetmetal with the bass.

[aldur99]

Great to see, can't wait to read about the results. I am in the same boat and weighing this same setup.

[zshopa]

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[Miasma]

When did you get the vert?

[Schnitzer318is]

I bought it at the beginning of the year... around February if I remember correctly.

No updates until all the equipment comes in. Had to wait for a couple of weeks before ordering.

[Miasma]

Very cool, I bought that 5 speed swap from you a while back by the way haha.

[Mouse]

Dammit! I want to haz updates now! :mrgreen:

[StereoInstaller1]

Great to see, can't wait to read about the results. I am in the same boat and weighing this same setup.

Bring me your car, we will cut the entire area behind the rear seat out, weld in angle iron braces so we can build a 2.5 cubic foot-ish box completely under the top storage area.

You can custom-make a shock tower brace, that car could be stiffer than new.

[Schnitzer318is]

Bring me your car, we will cut the entire area behind the rear seat out, weld in angle iron braces so we can build a 2.5 cubic foot-ish box completely under the top storage area.

You can custom-make a shock tower brace, that car could be stiffer than new.

LOL... that would be the "correct" way to do it. 2.5 ft^3 would be hard to squeeze but I'm sure you could find a way Luke.

No updates until equipment comes in... unfortunately.

[StereoInstaller1]

2.5 ft^3 would be hard to squeeze but I'm sure you could find a way Luke.

You and I both know it won't happen, but it sounds like fun, right?

[Schnitzer318is]

You and I both know it won't happen, but it sounds like fun, right?

If by fun, you mean pure hell... then yes it sounds like whole heaps of fun.

[CorvallisBMW]

Ahhh yes, the joys of getting decent sound quality in a 'vert. Thankfully Luke is da bomb and hooked a brotha up :)