My stereo install pics - Almost done
05-08-2004, 08:28 PM
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My stereo install pics - Almost done
Okay, here (click me) are some teaser shots of my Boston/Rockford install. Still have one midbass to install, soundproof the hatch, and build another sub box (didn't like how the first one turned out). Then plug it all in and do the big old smoke test.
05-08-2004, 08:50 PM
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I'll post a pic or two, since some of you probably don't wanan register (although it's free). Full size pics of almost every step I've done so far are on the site tho.
The doors completed, sans panel:
The doors completed, sans panel:
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05-10-2004, 07:11 PM
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Nice Job,
Everytime I see your user picture I get jealous. I sold my 02 GSXR-750 for an 04 Touring + Baby on the way... I live in Carlsbad, if I need help passing that speaker wire in the doors can I trade you a couple of beers for help
Robert
Everytime I see your user picture I get jealous. I sold my 02 GSXR-750 for an 04 Touring + Baby on the way... I live in Carlsbad, if I need help passing that speaker wire in the doors can I trade you a couple of beers for help
Robert
05-12-2004, 05:30 AM
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Dissident,
You have a picture with the caption:
"Opening up the holes in the factory grill. Not pretty, but it works."
What is the technique you used? Did you just use an electric sander on the back of them?
You have a picture with the caption:
"Opening up the holes in the factory grill. Not pretty, but it works."
What is the technique you used? Did you just use an electric sander on the back of them?
05-13-2004, 08:06 PM
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Originally posted by Dream2Reality
Would you take one pic w/ the door off that shows the entire door skin? I'm planning for my install, and that is an elusive pic to find.
Would you take one pic w/ the door off that shows the entire door skin? I'm planning for my install, and that is an elusive pic to find.
Yes, I'm gonna be doing a second (didn't like the first) fiberglass box in the back where the foam used to be next to the spare tires. wish me luck. I hope to finish the rest, than give it the smoke test by this weekend.
I did break the passenger handle, so I have to reinfornce the end of it with fiberglass before I put it back (the washer busted through the end of it). And my ******* neighbor keeps complaining about me being parked in the driveway (cause he can't seem to back his lexux out unless the driveway is completely clear
), so it may be tough to finish in one more weekend, but I am running out of patience....
05-13-2004, 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by Dream2Reality
Would you take one pic w/ the door off that shows the entire door skin? I'm planning for my install, and that is an elusive pic to find.
Would you take one pic w/ the door off that shows the entire door skin? I'm planning for my install, and that is an elusive pic to find.
Dissident - hear you on the losing patience thing.. its taking me a while do do my own stereo and sound prooffing upgrade.. not doing a sub box just yet but been thinking about doing it in the same place at a later time.. would welcome pics of that process.
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05-13-2004, 08:49 PM
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If you call Courtesy Nissan in Texas and get a price for that part Mossy Nissan in Oceanside will match that price... If not just email me and I can call for you.
Robert
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05-14-2004, 06:01 AM
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I'm looking for a shot of the entire metal part of the door. I'm going to sounddeaden the ENTIRE thing (not just around the speaker), so that it is completely sealed, and I wanted to see if there are a lot of holes. I'm going to cover the holes with metal first, and then mat over everything so that there is a good seal.
05-14-2004, 07:11 AM
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I am about to remove my doors and will get you those pics of the inner metal skin. There probably is no need to put metal over every little hole. Just coat it with one large sheet of Dynamat Xtreme.
05-19-2004, 06:43 AM
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Whoa! 
I'm building a box very similar to that. I'm using an old Boston Pro 10.4. Geez, I hope my results are as good as yours! Any idea what the air volume you've got is? Also, do the rear panels cover part of your speaker? In the original design I'd started with, the rear interior panels covered part of the sub, so I'm redesigning mine to fit the sub on the other side of the plastic covers. I still can't believe that Nissan just filled this great space with a simple piece of foam! What a buncha knuckle heads!! By the way, did you fix the box down to anything or is it just sitting in there? Again, great job!
I'm building a box very similar to that. I'm using an old Boston Pro 10.4. Geez, I hope my results are as good as yours! Any idea what the air volume you've got is? Also, do the rear panels cover part of your speaker? In the original design I'd started with, the rear interior panels covered part of the sub, so I'm redesigning mine to fit the sub on the other side of the plastic covers. I still can't believe that Nissan just filled this great space with a simple piece of foam! What a buncha knuckle heads!! By the way, did you fix the box down to anything or is it just sitting in there? Again, great job!
05-19-2004, 09:49 AM
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It's about .5 cubic feet. That's an estimate (I filled the area with the right volume of foam peanuts and estimate where to build the box).
Um, the plastic covers.. Heh. I haven't actually checked that yet, so I'm hoping I can get them to fit over it.
It's not held down, but it is such a snug fit by design, that it ain't moving, and the spare helps hold it.
Um, the plastic covers.. Heh. I haven't actually checked that yet, so I'm hoping I can get them to fit over it.
It's not held down, but it is such a snug fit by design, that it ain't moving, and the spare helps hold it.
05-20-2004, 02:06 PM
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Thanks a TON for the pics. And, btw, I would recommend sealing every hole. It will seal the door, and significantly increase midbass response and power handling.