just finished with my first real IS300 install This one was challenging on two fronts:

1. create some type of clean and stealthy install with a LOT of gear (5 headunit related modules, digital EQ, two 10s, a big passiver xover module and a HUGE amp)

2. undo a hack install by a previous shop.

the goal is not to be super showy, but clean and functional, keeping as much trunk space as possible with great SQ.

the customer supplied all the gear.

lets first take a look at the previous install...

first, a view from the trunk, hmmm





"great" vinyl job around the sub!



and the install wasnt cheap! holy moly!

anyway, lets get started:

the signal starts with a previously installed kenwood double din, modules attached to the unit include: TV tuner, Ipod, Changer control module, Navi, and Music Keg...so yeah...alot of wires.



the audio control DDC remote eq controller is hidden in the upper cubby, while the ipod cable is in the glovebox:



front stage consists of a pair of Morel built Phoenix gold Titanium Elite 6.5" comp sets, among my favorite. the midbass is installed in the stock location and the entire door dampened:





while the tweets are flushed into the stock kicks:





moving to the trunk, here is the normal view:



remoe the carpet and a full built out fake floor, accounting for hte hump in the middle of the floor, two fiberglass side boxes were built , with matching breathable carpet grilles, and a cover in the floor, hinting at a rather large amp







pop all the covers and things are revealed

a old school phoenix gold limited edition Octane 4 channel amp sits in a CF vinyl wrapped amp cover in the middle, matching the CF finish on the amp, while two of the newly release image dynamics IDQ10 version 3s sit in each of the side boxes. a piece of aluminum is in the front with my logo:













here is a subtle detail that probably wont ever be seen but i know its there around the edges of the sub there is more CF vinyl trim



as expected, it sounds REALLY good, i really like how morels sound and the octane provides a boatload of power

here are some more behind the scene and BEFORE/AFTER shots for your enjoyment:

the trunk job and wiring before:







and after, under the amp:




start of the fiberglass boxes



and finished unloaded boxes



and the new IDQ, whcih i definetly enjoy and have been waiting for a long time

 

Wow and the customer actually paid for the previous install? I would of sued, that looked like a wire death trap for Saw 4 or something

 

mmm IDQs. How do they sound compared to the v2s?

 

nice and clean install as always

 

the version three sbasically sounds like the v2, but can get much lower and have even better low freq 19plus mm of xmax versus the old ones at 14...lovin it

oh yeah, he paid and hell,he paid about as much for that old install as i charge for some of my more simple Z installs

 

damn bro what a ****ty install glad you came to the rescue for that lol. Great job once again im impressed very good work.

 

Realizing your client may not want you to reveal this information and understanding your need to maintain confidentiality, I have a question that I understand you may not be able to answer.

What is your fee for a project like this?

You said the client provided the hardware, so I guess the fee is your labor, some planning, and installation parts (covers and trim pieces, wires, resistors, etc.). I understand that this project is somewhat unique in that it involves some amount of “undoing,” “re-doing,” and then the installation itself.

If my question is inappropriate, please feel free to ignore this post.

--Spike

 

just pm bing and all's good

 

LOL at previous set up. wow, that was nasty. I can't believe someone would put that in their car. Great job on the new install. You just saved his car.

 

well, on this particuarl install, i spend 2.5 days alone just undoing, tearing the old wires out, and sorting one by one what everyhting is, and reloating...so the fees were a little higher.

all told all labor/dampening and new wiring was 2kish, with about 1600ish towards the new install and wiring/dampening costs...well, i did provide the subs acutally...

 

I'm not "shopping" and only ask the question since I felt others would be interested in the cost of a similar project. I realize that Bing may not want to post this information, and that's why I suggested ignoring my post if this isn't something he can do.

Actually, every project is unique, and Bing may say this and suggest a fee by listing a range (which could be rather broad). I notice from other postings I read here that some people do not appreciate the value of a good installer. I'm sure that some of this comes from the fact that large shops that see profits from selling equipment advertise "free" installation. Of course, nothing is free.

--Spike

 

I would have fist-fought the first installer if he had the nerve to give me my car back with that crap vinyl job around the sub.

Nice Job again Bing. I wish my install costs were only around 2k

 

no worries, no one was accusing you of shopping. it's just an unwritten rule about asking a sponsor to post a price

 

Very reasonable price... I would have guessed a lot higher.

BTW: I really enjoy reading your installations threads. Your descriptions and pics are very good.

--Spike

 

~~safe!!!~~

 

awesome bing awesome!

 

Looks great as always. Great job Bing!

 

Install looks awesome! We expected nothing less from you anyway though.

 

i am convinced that the refinement in your work is directly related to your exotic diet

super job Bing

 

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