My new sub setup! (Bout time, right SpeedKing?!) - Not 56K Friendly!!
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My new sub setup! (Bout time, right SpeedKing?!) - Not 56K Friendly!!
I thought I'd share a few pics of my new sub setup...I've been through quite a few sub setups, and I think I'm FINALLY happy...although I haven't given it the final tune yet. As Speedking can tell you, these pics are LONG overdue, but better late than never hehe.
The work was done by the Glen Burnie Tweeter (as per Roy's aka loudazzrx7 suggestion). They do excellent and very clean work, not to mention that the installer (Nick) is an old RX7Club forum member, but sold his FD a few years back and got a Z06. The good part is, he's very familiar w/ FDs, which is what I was looking for.
As you can see, they built me a custom sub enclosure, begining from the rear divider (which is still in place), fitting under the rear strut/harness bar, keeping the hatch cover, and flowing flush to the sides of the stock trunk plastics. The enclosure was sanded, primed, and painted to match the stock plastic. Very nice, not too shiny. Due to the size of the sub, they had to hack my hatch cover a bit, but they resurfaced the top of it. I'm gonna have the entire thing resurfaced (top and bottom) so it looks totally stock. Basically the top portion of the sub needs a few more inches. Other than that, everything's completely stock looking. As for the amps, cap, & x-overs, I had them mounted in the spare tire well, and they built me a brand new floor to cover it all. Much more sturdy than just leaving the stock hatch carpet on top of it. I think you can make out the line down the middle, showing how the floor is actually two parts, so you can raise one, the other, or both as necessary.
Lemme know what you guys think... I want honest opinions, from "I love it" to "That looks horrid" lol. I myself am very happy w/ it, esp. since I was going for a nice looking yet stealth/not too showy look, while being able to keep functional space of the trunk. I think I'm FINALLY done
Oh and for those who are wondering, that's the 12" JL W6V2. I'm a deep crisp bass freak, so a 10" W7 would miss some of the deep notes I'm looking for, and a 12" W7 is simply too powerful and requires way too much enclosure space... So I opted for the 12" W6V2 (built on the same technology, but vents from the surround only, not from the rear as well, like the W7s).
The work was done by the Glen Burnie Tweeter (as per Roy's aka loudazzrx7 suggestion). They do excellent and very clean work, not to mention that the installer (Nick) is an old RX7Club forum member, but sold his FD a few years back and got a Z06. The good part is, he's very familiar w/ FDs, which is what I was looking for.
As you can see, they built me a custom sub enclosure, begining from the rear divider (which is still in place), fitting under the rear strut/harness bar, keeping the hatch cover, and flowing flush to the sides of the stock trunk plastics. The enclosure was sanded, primed, and painted to match the stock plastic. Very nice, not too shiny. Due to the size of the sub, they had to hack my hatch cover a bit, but they resurfaced the top of it. I'm gonna have the entire thing resurfaced (top and bottom) so it looks totally stock. Basically the top portion of the sub needs a few more inches. Other than that, everything's completely stock looking. As for the amps, cap, & x-overs, I had them mounted in the spare tire well, and they built me a brand new floor to cover it all. Much more sturdy than just leaving the stock hatch carpet on top of it. I think you can make out the line down the middle, showing how the floor is actually two parts, so you can raise one, the other, or both as necessary.
Lemme know what you guys think... I want honest opinions, from "I love it" to "That looks horrid" lol. I myself am very happy w/ it, esp. since I was going for a nice looking yet stealth/not too showy look, while being able to keep functional space of the trunk. I think I'm FINALLY done
Oh and for those who are wondering, that's the 12" JL W6V2. I'm a deep crisp bass freak, so a 10" W7 would miss some of the deep notes I'm looking for, and a 12" W7 is simply too powerful and requires way too much enclosure space... So I opted for the 12" W6V2 (built on the same technology, but vents from the surround only, not from the rear as well, like the W7s).
Last edited by FDNewbie; 12-26-04 at 08:00 PM.
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Originally Posted by Gargamel
sooo much weight
Originally Posted by Modified 7
still looks nice...not that much wieght, its less than an extra body in the car
Originally Posted by r0t0r-rooter
Looks clean
Are you going to put a cover/screen on it? I'd be afraid that anything in the trunk might puncture or damage the speaker.
Are you going to put a cover/screen on it? I'd be afraid that anything in the trunk might puncture or damage the speaker.
That's freakin NASTY if you ask me. Basically, you can't see the sub at ALL. I'd like to find a much nicer looking grill that you can actually see the sub from, something like this (but I don't know how/where to get it from):
But yea, I'm super paranoid about putting anything in the trunk now, cuz I don't want it messing up the sub
Originally Posted by patfat
Ramy, why did you go with such a small sub? lol
Last edited by FDNewbie; 12-26-04 at 11:46 PM.
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Nice sub and setup. In my Durango i got 2 12 inch W6V2 with the JL Audio 1000/1 Amp running then. Those things dont compare to anything I've heard yet for the size. What capacitor are you using? Cable size? Im running a 5 Farad Cap but it dims the lights noticably.
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My new sub setup! (Bout time, right SpeedKing?!) - Not 56K Friendly!!
Yeah, it's about time you slacker! And how about cleaning out your garage?! It's a freaking mess!
But seriously Ramy, it looks good. For aesthetic purposes, I'd probably go w/ 2 smaller subs, but I know you were picky and wanted your low end a certain way and I hope that you're happy with the way it sounds.
And BTW, how was your trip out west, and - are you going to post pics???
But seriously Ramy, it looks good. For aesthetic purposes, I'd probably go w/ 2 smaller subs, but I know you were picky and wanted your low end a certain way and I hope that you're happy with the way it sounds.
And BTW, how was your trip out west, and - are you going to post pics???
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Originally Posted by BuffDaddy915
Nice sub and setup. In my Durango i got 2 12 inch W6V2 with the JL Audio 1000/1 Amp running then. Those things dont compare to anything I've heard yet for the size. What capacitor are you using? Cable size? Im running a 5 Farad Cap but it dims the lights noticably.
Originally Posted by SpeedKing
Yeah, it's about time you slacker! And how about cleaning out your garage?! It's a freaking mess!
But seriously Ramy, it looks good. For aesthetic purposes, I'd probably go w/ 2 smaller subs, but I know you were picky and wanted your low end a certain way and I hope that you're happy with the way it sounds.
And BTW, how was your trip out west, and - are you going to post pics???
Originally Posted by rotoboy661
what amp u psuhin it with ramy
i was think one small 8w7
mike
i was think one small 8w7
mike
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Looks good Ramy! I like that setup a lot more then your previous - much cleaner!
Now for the real question: When are you going to install those badass seats you have man?!
See you this summer!
-Adam
Now for the real question: When are you going to install those badass seats you have man?!
See you this summer!
-Adam
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Honestly, the setup looks great, but you stated something about a CF hatch- does this include getting rid of the stock glass as well? Either way, I'll be waiting to see this setup.
Honestly, the setup looks great, but you stated something about a CF hatch- does this include getting rid of the stock glass as well? Either way, I'll be waiting to see this setup.
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Originally Posted by Shinobi-X
Still waiting patiently
Honestly, the setup looks great, but you stated something about a CF hatch- does this include getting rid of the stock glass as well? Either way, I'll be waiting to see this setup.
Honestly, the setup looks great, but you stated something about a CF hatch- does this include getting rid of the stock glass as well? Either way, I'll be waiting to see this setup.
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Adam, believe it or not, I STILL haven't installed 'em yet, cuz I'm STILL working on getting rails. No one seems to be able to get 'em. Go figure. I'm currently following a few leads, hoping one of them will pan out (please God). So we'll see soon enough.
Either way, def. hope to see you guys soon. It's been too long
Shinobi, dawg, I'm so free right now. I don't start class until Tueday, so just say when, and I'm there (the sooner the better cuz it looks like w/ this weather, snow's coming any day now, which means she's gonna have to retire )
Either way, def. hope to see you guys soon. It's been too long
Shinobi, dawg, I'm so free right now. I don't start class until Tueday, so just say when, and I'm there (the sooner the better cuz it looks like w/ this weather, snow's coming any day now, which means she's gonna have to retire )
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Looks very clean, and I bet it sounds great. With reference to weight: My box/subs/amps combo weighs 62 lbs. I put the whole thing on a scale before putting it into the car because I knew I would get a lot of purists complaining about adding all the weight. I can barely keep the tires on the ground in 1st gear as it is much less with 62 fewer pounds over the rear axle.
If you care to read more about my setup: https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/my-jl-sub-install-my-fd-finished-6-hours-350000/
If you care to read more about my setup: https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/my-jl-sub-install-my-fd-finished-6-hours-350000/
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Speedking, any ideas?
Yea...I posted 1001 pics or somethin. Check it out: http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...der_id=1150322
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pianoprodigy, yea I saw the thread about your setup a lil while ago. Nice I'm just glad you ditched the bass tube. Def. a big diff in deep bass between that and subs! Oh and btw, I've always LOVED the pics of your car. Very very nice man!
No pun intended? :shaking head: lol. Horrible Gil...just horrible lol
Oh hush. I actually struggled through Calc...I was that kid who asked an average of 19 questions a class, and BARELY got an A, while my Asian friend came only for the midterm and the final and pretty much aced the class. Math's def. not my strong point tho. I thought you woulda figured that out by now. There's a reason why I'm not an Engineer. All I need to know is how to count how many gauze, instruments, and pints of blood we're using lol. Usually, these things remain in the double digit category, no integration or trig substitutions necessary
Oh and actually Gil, those pics are of the GT cars. I think there's only one or two pics of drift cars, like the multi-colored GTR and the Sylvia next to it (also multicolored). I didn't really see the drift cars on display, minus the RE and Apexi FD, which other ppl posted their pics in other threads. Those GT cars are really somethin tho...you gotta come up for next year's. The sound alone was an experience!
As for Jeff, he's a punk. I PMed him my #, he never called or nothin. I did meet up w/ Gene (RX7Rage), Weili (WaLieN), and Andy (Saburo). Cool guys.
Originally Posted by SpeedKing
Well, the guy drives a Durango. Sounds like (no pun intended ) he's overloading his electrical system. He can get a secondary battery, or a high output alternator, or remove his stereo equipment.
Hehe, looks more like 53 than 1001! Your math is pretty bad, bro! How did you get through calculus and trig.?! Pics look good w/ some awesome drift cars! Did you hook up w/ Jeff (Fufu) or other forum members when you were out here?
Oh and actually Gil, those pics are of the GT cars. I think there's only one or two pics of drift cars, like the multi-colored GTR and the Sylvia next to it (also multicolored). I didn't really see the drift cars on display, minus the RE and Apexi FD, which other ppl posted their pics in other threads. Those GT cars are really somethin tho...you gotta come up for next year's. The sound alone was an experience!
As for Jeff, he's a punk. I PMed him my #, he never called or nothin. I did meet up w/ Gene (RX7Rage), Weili (WaLieN), and Andy (Saburo). Cool guys.
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As for Jeff, he's a punk. I PMed him my #, he never called or nothin. I did meet up w/ Gene (RX7Rage), Weili (WaLieN), and Andy (Saburo). Cool guys.
We'll see about next time!
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You just figured that out? He's flakier than dandruff. (Hi Jeff! )
We'll see about next time!
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Adam, believe it or not, I STILL haven't installed 'em yet, cuz I'm STILL working on getting rails. No one seems to be able to get 'em. Go figure. I'm currently following a few leads, hoping one of them will pan out (please God). So we'll see soon enough.
Either way, def. hope to see you guys soon. It's been too long
Either way, def. hope to see you guys soon. It's been too long
-Adam
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Adam, I've considered custom fab time, but another forum member and I are trying to get ahold of a pair of stock rails first, so we can have someone fabricate a copy, which would be 10 times easier than starting from scratch. So we'll see...
Damon, thanks
Damon, thanks
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Looks good. Do you think the carbon fiber hatch will vibrate because its so light weight? How many hours of labor went into that it must have cost an arm and a leg