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Some install pics!

Grimster74Grimster74 Posts: 2,482
edited January 2014 in Custom Fabrication
Well as many of you know I've been working on a new system in my 95 Civic Coupe. Are are some pics of the build so far. Let me know what ya think so far guys. Thanks.

Rob
Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
"My Theater Room"
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  • leroyjr1leroyjr1 Posts: 8,799
    edited December 2008
    Very nice clean install. Man those bring back some memories. Worked in my buddies car stereo shop for a couple years during the busy summer months.

    How are you going to run those amp wires? Send them thru the board or build a cap to go over the amps to hide all the wires.

    What kind of subs are you going to run? Just took my 9500's out my truck for the winter so I can take it to work without anyone braking in. Need the 4x4 with all the snow. Trying to debate with subs I'm going to go with this spring.
  • SherardpSherardp Posts: 8,048
    edited December 2008
    Very nice install Rob. Excellent work for sure.
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  • avelanchefanavelanchefan Posts: 2,412
    edited December 2008
    Grim,

    Very tight man. Looks real sweet. I wish I had carpentry skills like that. If I was to attempt something like that it would look like a 4 year old did it.
    Sean
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  • george danielgeorge daniel Posts: 11,959
    edited December 2008
    Nice work,, indeed.:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
  • Grimster74Grimster74 Posts: 2,482
    edited January 2009
    Finished my little project today. Tomorrow I'll fine tune it and post some pics of the finished product as well as my thoughts on how it sounds.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
    "My Theater Room"
  • mobesmobes Posts: 3
    edited January 2009
    Great work. What subs are you going to drop in there?
  • Grimster74Grimster74 Posts: 2,482
    edited January 2009
    Two 12" Polk Momos.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
    "My Theater Room"
  • PolkThugPolkThug Posts: 7,528
    edited January 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Ummmmm....
    Isn't it backwards?
    Your seats fold down.
    Don't you want the woofers facing inside the car and the amps in the trunk?

    In a car trunk, it usually sounds better if the subs are facing towards the rear of the car.
    Never Forget
  • Grimster74Grimster74 Posts: 2,482
    edited January 2009
    Well, here are some pics of the final project. It got just to damn cold to try and fine tune it any further but so far, very impressed with what I hear. Anyways, here are some pics. Still have to finish up the cover for the subs but as of now it's good as it stands.

    Rob
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
    "My Theater Room"
  • exalted512exalted512 Posts: 10,796
    edited January 2009
    Fantastic job!!

    Probably the only thing I wouldve done different is
    1. Change the color of the carpet where the subs are mounted to black, and keep your outside plate gray. But thats personal preference.
    2. Use the same piece of carpet for all 3 pieces on the front. Just lay all 3 pieces together, carpet them, then when youre putting it in the vehicle, you can fold them in to get it in the trunk, then unfold them back to flush when you're done. Makes for a seamless install.

    It really does look great though, hopefully it sounds as good as it looks!
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
  • Grimster74Grimster74 Posts: 2,482
    edited January 2009
    exalted512 wrote: »
    Fantastic job!!

    Probably the only thing I wouldve done different is
    1. Change the color of the carpet where the subs are mounted to black, and keep your outside plate gray. But thats personal preference.
    2. Use the same piece of carpet for all 3 pieces on the front. Just lay all 3 pieces together, carpet them, then when youre putting it in the vehicle, you can fold them in to get it in the trunk, then unfold them back to flush when you're done. Makes for a seamless install.

    It really does look great though, hopefully it sounds as good as it looks! -Cody

    1. I actually had planned on painting that area white and high glossing it but it was just to damn cold outside. Who knows, once it warms up I may still do it.

    2. Weather provided, I should be redoing the trunk soon. I want to redo the outer peice that way I can install a press on grill to hid the subs and/or make a whole new grill out of the 3/4" MDF that mounts on the outer peice of the subs that way the subs that sit flush with the outside peice have atleast 3/4" clearence so the subs won't be touching the grill cloth. If this makes any since what so ever, what would you suggest?

    Oh, it does!!!
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
    "My Theater Room"
  • ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,771
    edited January 2009
    Good job Grimster74. I need to bring my Benz up to VA and let you customize mine!
  • Grimster74Grimster74 Posts: 2,482
    edited January 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Good job Grimster74. I need to bring my Benz up to VA and let you customize mine!

    Will do, just let me know when.:D
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
    "My Theater Room"
  • Grimster74Grimster74 Posts: 2,482
    edited January 2009
    Here is a pic with the grill on.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
    "My Theater Room"
  • avhomedesignsavhomedesigns Posts: 29
    edited February 2009
    very clean looking
  • HamstermanHamsterman Posts: 13
    edited July 2009
    Cool stuff dude - thanks for the pics
  • dorourke07dorourke07 Posts: 298
    edited July 2009
    Great looking mobile theater!
    Mains - LSi9's
    Center - LSiC
    Surround - pair of TL3's
    Amplification - Parasound 2125
    AVR - Onkyo 706
    CD/SACD - Onkyo DV-SP506
    SUB - MartinLogan Abyss
    55" Panasonic Viera TC-P55GT30 3D
    Bluray - DMP-BDT310 Panasonic
  • Spehoks09Spehoks09 Posts: 10
    edited January 2010
    Since Im putting in a new motor, I thought Id show some pics of the car.

    Its a 99 Conv. with a 302 stroker modular motor, with a 76mm turbo and a tko behind it.
  • -dave--dave- Posts: 11
    edited March 2010
    Sorry for bumping an old thread.

    Nice build.

    This question may be pointless due to the fact that the thread was started over a year ago but here goes. I'm currently building something very similar in my hatch. Just curious, what material is the grill made of?
  • AgentAgent Posts: 65
    edited March 2010
    Nice, makes me miss the good old days when I had nothing better to do than cruise two with the bass thumpin. Used to have two 12's in a bandpass box that slammed.
    Samsung LN52A650 : PS3 : RTi A7s : CSi5 : SVS PC12-NSD : Pioneer VSX-9040THX : Emotiva XPA-3 = :D
  • factorzfactorz Posts: 347
    edited March 2011
    Looks good.
  • billyjeff2billyjeff2 Posts: 11
    edited May 2011
    sweet.
    very sweet
  • Gavin.WrightGavin.Wright Posts: 124
    edited August 2011
    looks great - nice and clean install!
  • kolbywhite28kolbywhite28 Posts: 50
    edited September 2011
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    Here is a pic with the grill on.

    Cool installation. Nice pic!
  • custopper30custopper30 Posts: 256
    edited May 2013
    Nice installation. Clean work too!
    Receiver: Denon 1912
    Speakers:
    Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
    Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
    Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
    KLH Sub GFX-550
  • kickkick Posts: 10
    edited September 2013
    Looks great! very professional
  • jacks2startjacks2start Posts: 103
    edited January 2014
    looks cool, nice work ... old school
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