My first "system"... - Page 2

SpoiledMan · 05-18-07, 11:29

I feel the same way about my A/D/S stuff as I do my Menzerna. MINE, MINE, MINE!

Joshua312 · 05-20-07, 01:56

Alright well I thought I better update this thread with what my "system" consists of so I don't get nagged on for even mentioning Dual to begin with

Elemental Designs 13kv.2 12" Sub

Phoenix Gold R8.0;1 - Phoenix Gold Octane R 1 Ch 800 Watt Amp

1 Farad Audiobahn Capacitor
CDT Audio CL-60 - CDT Audio Classic Series 6.5" 2 Way CONVERTIBLE Speaker system

R4.0;2 - Phoenix Gold Octane R 2 Ch 400 Watt Amp (For some reason it is no longer listed on the site)

26 Square Feet of Elemental Designs Sound Deadening

Single 12" sub box rated at .83 cubic feet of air space

Should all be installed by this weekend so will have pics up as soon as we finish! A big thanks to Brandon1 for all his help with picking out the pieces of my system and instructions along the way!

Brandon1 · 05-20-07, 02:06

Ya put up the wrong link for the front stage amp. You put up a mono amp, but you supposedly bought a 2ch 400w PG amp.

Ha ha.

Pb2theMax · 05-21-07, 12:43

Upgrading your electrical system is a good idea too. Run an extra charging cable from the alternator. Add a bigger grounding cable. Remember that what goes out must come in. So if you are running a 4 guage power wire to your amps, then you also need to upgrade your batteries ground cable with a 4 gauge. Here's mine.

Brandon1 · 05-21-07, 05:16

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Originally Posted by Pb2theMax

Upgrading your electrical system is a good idea too. Run an extra charging cable from the alternator. Add a bigger grounding cable. Remember that what goes out must come in. So if you are running a 4 guage power wire to your amps, then you also need to upgrade your batteries ground cable with a 4 gauge. Here's mine.

Josh, this is the "BIG 3" upgrade I was telling you about, eliminates the need for a cap.

Nice install PB.

SCoach · 05-21-07, 07:12

Well, given what you posted, if the installers don't suck, you should have a very nice sounding car. Congrats!

Joshua312 · 05-21-07, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCoach

Well, given what you posted, if the installers don't suck, you should have a very nice sounding car. Congrats!

Thank you! My friend is actually installing it for me..he is a "system guru" when it comes to installs. And if the install does suck...looks like I have one less friend

Joshua312 · 05-24-07, 02:49

Few last minute questions guys...We are installing the sub and amp tomorrow afternoon. I have installed Elemental Designs sound deadening on all 4 doors and behind my license plate.

I need to still pick up a line out adapter tomorrow to hold me over until I get a new head unit..but I was wondering should I probably upgrade my battery as well when I get the chance?

I found something laying around that is absolutely perfect for mounting my amps/capacitor/fuse box so I will take pictures tomorrow after we get everything installed!

Wish me luck on setting the amp correctly

xtremekustomz · 05-24-07, 03:43

Upgrading the electrical system is a good idea. You don't necessarly have to replace the battery. Go to Home of the Batcap They have some really nice capacitors....well actually they will start a car so they are really a small battery but they discharge like a capacitor. As said before, upgrade the big 3. Another forum you can get alot of info from the top guys in the industry is EliteCarAudio.com : Your one stop resource for mobile audio and electronics on the net. You should be able to find answers to any questions you have. I'm an all out sound quality guy myself.

My old truck that I never completely finished before selling:

Joshua312 · 05-24-07, 05:12

^

12 char

Brandon1 · 05-24-07, 09:11

Is that Morel or DLS I spy?

Josh, I would say for now, upgrading to the big 3 should be the only upgrade needed for your system. You may not even need that. You will be running about 800watts continuous, a good stock system is good for running that.

Still recomend upgrading the big 3, will eliminate the need for your cap.

Good luck this weekend, have fun and dont get frustrated. Something will happen, a fuse will blow, a wire will fall of the terminal, but it is minor, just get over it and have fun doing this, welcome to the addiction.

xtremekustomz · 05-25-07, 05:58

Neither! Dynaudio!