350ZOWNZ

Not very good at taking pictures. But i try

This is my first Car audio installation. I did everything besides building/installing subwoofer box. The box was recently built by Creative Acoustics in Raleigh, NC...



Someone (cant remember who sorry) on this forum long time ago made the Z plate for the Headunit

Tell me what you think of the install..

Heres the list of what i have

Alpine MRV-F450 AMP
CDT CL-61A front components
Pioneer TS-D160R rear fill
Elemental Designs E10k Subwoofer
JVC KD-SH9750

ok heres the pics of the box

350ZOWNZ

Yes i chose RED for the box. It was that or black. It doesnt really match the exterior of the car that well but it still looks really nice IMO. What you all think?

350ZOWNZ

i just cleaned the box so its a little brighter than normal.

Heres my AMP..

I accidently bought blue carpet instead of black and didnt notice it until i opened it. Since nobody sees the amp really i figured it wouldnt matter.

350ZOWNZ

Heres my Headunit. The Z and the squares around it do glow red when its night.

malukalu

hey i like ur kit around ur deck where did u get that from and how much was it?

350ZOWNZ

found it. Bought it from here

http://extremespeedonline.com/sk/


What does everyone think about the install? especially the subwoofer? Red stick out to much for most im guessing? Should of gone black?

malukalu

thanks for the info! i think its OK , i would of gone black or tried for a different red one thats not so light maybe? But whatever man so long as u like it, to each his own!

350ZOWNZ

didnt want black. everyone has black. (i like to be different :P) I didnt get to choose the exact red that was used (should of tho). Its not quite that bright/light in RL tho. The flash kept going off when it didnt need to. Need ot learn how to take pictures and use a camera

Z8M

iTrader: (3)

Looking from the trunk, I think the black trim complement the red nicely. I would keep the other side ( the side facing the seats) all black IMO.

gregc

Looks good. Now how did you mount the board your amp is on? Did you screw it to the floor board?

350ZOWNZ

if u look inside the area behind the driver seat were the stock subwoofer is on the touring model.. You will see 2 things hanging down with holes in them. Now i have no idea why they are there. Maybe a future thing or maybe nissan new we would use them for something. I had LOWES cut me a 19inchx12inch board and then i covered that with carpet that i got from pepboys.

then i just got 2 |_ type brackets and installed it that way. You can buy big enough brackets so the amp sits flat if u want.

total cost. $30. Total time. 1hour (including getting parts)

gregc

Thanks for the quick reply. I might just have to try that. I have to use a smaller board though because my subwoofer has to have enough clearance. Unfortunatley for us roadster owners, that's the only place we put a sub.
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bastard

The tabs that hang down in the back of the subwoofer compartment are identical to the tabs that hang down in back behind the glovebox to hold it up. This led me to checking into putting in another glovebox for my amp install, since it would be a simple matter to whack a couple holes in it for ventilation and/or fans. Turns out that it would be about $300 to do so, if the parts were purchased from the local dealer. Needless to say, instead I spent about $30 at Home Depot and have a nice lightweight open aluminum rack. Much better. I used those hanging tab things to hold the back of it up, and some of the screws around the opening to hold up the front. It is very stable.

350ZOWNZ

Anyone think painting the GRILLE silver (the color of the center part of the strut bar) or maybe red would look good?



Another question would it be worth it to rewire my front speakers with new 14guage speaker wire? Or would i not notice a difference?