phenryiv1 325ic Stereo Install & Interior Thread

[phenryiv1]

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This should sound fantastic. I'm curious as to how you fit those Dayton midbass drivers. They look like they will stick out and hit the kick panel, unless you use some sort of spacer.

Found the reference. Page 6, some info (backstory) on Page 5.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...on#post4135186

[phenryiv1]

I'll vouch for how nice that deck sounds since I just installed one. HD radio is 1,000 times better than Mercedes Factory. Not tinny at all.

I have a different Pioneer HD Radio HU in my daily-driven WRX and the difference between FM and HD FM is night and day. Hopefully this is the same.

you're also going to like the sound from the MB Quart amp. I just installed the same amp and it sounds really really nice. especially after following the amp tuning guide

I sure hope so. It is such a big amp and the install is going to be a PITA. I hope it is worth it. I was tempted to replicate the amp setup in my WRX (Alpine PowerPack 445U & RF PBR300x1) for space and ease of install. This Quart better be the bees' knees.

[gwb72tii]

you're also going to like the sound from the MB Quart amp. I just installed the same amp and it sounds really really nice. especially after following the amp tuning guide

[benz-tech]

I'll vouch for how nice that deck sounds since I just installed one. HD radio is 1,000 times better than Mercedes Factory. Not tinny at all.

[phenryiv1]

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This should sound fantastic. I'm curious as to how you fit those Dayton midbass drivers. They look like they will stick out and hit the kick panel, unless you use some sort of spacer.

The surrounds do have quite a bit of protrusion to fit behind the kick panels but i picked those based on a GAS recommendation (the thread is in here somewhere). I should have done e34 premium mids but I got impatient.

[Codym42]

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This should sound fantastic. I'm curious as to how you fit those Dayton midbass drivers. They look like they will stick out and hit the kick panel, unless you use some sort of spacer.

[phenryiv1]

I had the same issue with my antenna, some guy on ebay if I recall correctly sells the entire cable for like 30bux or so.

I'll go that route. A used one seems to be a PITA to remove, thus prices are high.

I also discovered that somewhere in 6 rubbermaid bins I have the proper grommet for the Z3 antenna but I don't know where. I see it in pre-paint photos but the only one I found in the parts bin holding the Z3 antenna was the stock grommet.

Having so many parts is a severe liability at times.

[rcsoundn1]

I had the same issue with my antenna, some guy on ebay if I recall correctly sells the entire cable for like 30bux or so.

[phenryiv1]

First off, this is NOT going to have much monumental progress. I am starting the thread to chronicle the stereo portion of my build/restoration (full thread of build here: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880 ). There will be some "help needed" questions here as well as "how I did things" posts. I am NOT saying that what I am doing is the right way or the only way. This is just how I am doing the install.

Equipment List
Headunit: Pioneer DEH-X7500HD http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X750...H-X7500HD.html
Antenna: Z3
Wiring: Alphasonik PCA40 plus supplemental RCAs & power cables (used) http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...lva-BAK44.html
Front midranges: E34 Premium Midranges, P/N 65138370935 https://www.ecstuning.com/ES181850/
Front tweeters: Dayton ND25FN-4 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-...4-ohm--275-053
Front crossovers: GAS Local PCN http://www.germanaudiospecialties.co...r-network.html
Rear fill: Pioneer TS-A1357 5.25" http://www.crutchfield.com/S-H7a7tEZ...-TS-A1357.html
Front Amp: Alpine KTP-445U 5 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_60631_Alpine-KTP-445U.html
"Subwoofer" setup: Clark Synthesis TST329 http://www.parts-express.com/clark-s...haker--300-862 http://clarksynthesis.com/clark-synt...d-transducers/
Subwoofer Amp: (Leftover) Rockford Fosgate Punch 100a2 http://rftech.custhelp.com/app/answe...-owners-manual

Initial (as of 05.26.15) Equipment List:

Headunit: Pioneer DEH-X7500HD http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X750...H-X7500HD.html
Antenna: Z3
Wiring: Belva BAK-44 plus supplemental RCAs http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...lva-BAK44.html
Front midranges: Dayton ND140-4 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-...4-ohm--290-216
Front tweeters: Dayton ND25FN-4 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-...4-ohm--275-053
Front crossovers: GAS Local PCN http://www.germanaudiospecialties.co...r-network.html
Rear fill: Pioneer TS-A1357 5.25" http://www.crutchfield.com/S-H7a7tEZ...-TS-A1357.html
Amp: MB Quart OA1100.5 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-OA1100.5.html
Subwoofer enclosure: GAS / Lukebox V2 http://www.germanaudiospecialties.co...2-big-boy.html
Subwoofers: Kicker Comp 8" (will update with model number)

Onyx Series 5-Channel Class D Car Amplifier
Channel 1-4 Max Power Rating:

4 ohms: 75 watts x 4 chan.
2 ohms: 150 watts x 4 chan.

Subwoofer Channel Max Power Rating:

4 ohms: 350 watts x 1 chan.
2 ohms: 500 watts x 1 chan.

The size (9-7/16"W x 16"D x 2-1/4"H)

Amp photos:





HU box photo:



Not the most attractive HU but the specs and features are awesome for the price.

Lukebox and subwoofers:



Not my first choice in subwoofers but they work with the enclosure and the price was right.



Front stage:




And now, Step 1 of the install:

I started work on the stereo wiring. The car had previously had an aftermarket stereo installed. I never saw the headhunt- just the harness that remained. The wiring to the speakers was aftermarket, so as to bypass the OEM amp. I never tested it.

Before:



After:



UNFORTUNATELY, I never tried out the wires, nor checked the wire codes. Stupid me. The HU would not power up. Not a big deal- I'll pull the codes, check the connections, and try again later this week or next. Wiring directly to the speakers will be temporary, only in place until I get my amp and subwoofer installed.

If I have to I will run a new 12V+ and ground and find the 12V switched.

I started working on the Z3 antenna install. Unfortunately the antenna cable termination was totally cut off. I'll have to look into that one: