Ian's install update.

[Addissimo]

pfft....

cock tease!

[ian332isport]

Sorry guys, only just spotted the replies on this. I've not been getting any email notifications.

I'm actually using a pretty standard E30 battery. Nothing special at all. I do however have the benefit of a reasonably high output alternator (115A) that came as standard on my engine

I still need to take some pictures of the DSP and DAB units, but it's been a while since I've had the trim off.

Ian.

[33lop]

It's going to be running a pair of Crystal CMP8's. Here's a full list of equipment.

Sony CDX-C90R Headunit
Sony XDP-4000x Processor
Sony CDX-C91 Changer
Rainbow CS265 Profi Vanadium kickbass components (2 way)
2 x Crystal CMP8 8" subs in sealed enclosures
2 x Genesis Dual Mono's running the Rainbows actively
1 x Genesis Miniblock running the subs.



I know it's a shame to hide it all, but I like a stealth install and it keeps it all protected.

Ian.

Nice equipment you have there. Love the amps. How's the rainbow/genesis combo? Can you post pics of your front stage install? Thanks! :D

[ian332isport]

How's the rainbow/genesis combo?

It seems to work very well :D

Can you post pics of your front stage install? Thanks! :D

This is the best I can do.

http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=150440

Ian.

[franco90]

Nice set up it gives me good ideas ...

[Jean]

Awesome amp rack! Great job, very clean install!

[uflnuceng]

Ignorant question... but would you classify this system as prohibitively heavy? That looks like a lot of wood but I'm sure if that stuff is low density/light weight or what. I'm definitely thinking of doing something like that in my trunk when I get to the audio part of my E34 build, and considering the weight placement is pretty optimal actually being right over the rear axle pretty much, if that setup didn't weigh more than 50lbs, not including the amps, etc., I'd probably go for it.

[dlmrun2002]

FIX the Mix while driving

You're gonna need at least one big cap and at least a Yellow top Optima. Why not use Focals and JL's? Also a preamp EQ 1/2 din in dash would fit. Put the buttons in the drivers hand being that 1/2 of todays music mixers are kids with computers. Too much EQ deviation from album to album. Fix the mix in your car !! Fabrication looks very nice..
DLM

[ian332isport]

Ignorant question... but would you classify this system as prohibitively heavy? That looks like a lot of wood but I'm sure if that stuff is low density/light weight or what. I'm definitely thinking of doing something like that in my trunk when I get to the audio part of my E34 build, and considering the weight placement is pretty optimal actually being right over the rear axle pretty much, if that setup didn't weigh more than 50lbs, not including the amps, etc., I'd probably go for it.

I certainly wouldn't class it as 'prohibitively heavy'. It is heavy, but how do you quantify 'prohibitively' ? The MDF in the amp rack is not all that heavy, but the amps certainly are. I'm sure the car would be a little quicker without the weight in the back, but I've driven around the Nurburgring with it all fitted, and had no issues at all. If anything, it helps with traction out of the corners. Having over 300bhp to drag it all around helps somewhat as well .

Ian.

[uflnuceng]

Perfect answer... i'm not going to be running 3 amps but we'll see what we can come up with for my install. Nice thing about the E34's is they have a bit of a dip towards the rear seat in the trunk so i might be able to keep my setup completely level in the trunk. That plus the 400rwhp I got to push it around with should be ok then I guess

Thanks Ian.

[atomic]

Freaking awesome mate !! Got to love the cnc'd wood panels !! Very professional and cleanly done

[atomic]

I just read the rest of the thread and see it was done by hand and a router !! Even better !! True craftsmanship there You are one hell of a finish carpenter mate !!