My Stereo build, Phase 1 is done:) Options

[Legit94GT]

So i am done with Phase of my build, which was getting the majority of what i needed to buy and getting installed...
Phase 2: dynamat the cab and trunk and build custom fiberglass to house the subs the the corners or the trunk.(add interior lighting, maybe)
Phase 3: add 4" door speaker and upgrade all door speakers to Fo Cal and run another amp to power those. Replace rear 6x9's.

So i got my new deck installed, had my satellite radio unit fitted next to the E-Brake(where the change thingy use to be), Ran the Ipod cable to the Ipod tray(aka where my cup holders used to be) Built a custom box to house the subs, and a custom plate to hold the amp to the rear wall of my trunk.

I am running a Kenwood DDX512, Sirius Sportster 5, JL Audio W6 12", JL Audio 1000/1 Series Amp. No voltage drops even though im running 1000RMS:) so far so good:)

Enjoy:)



Sorry for the glare on the satellite unit. The deck can recieve the signal direct but i wanted a seprate unit to take camping and such





The ipod tray slides over the satellite radio unit with out any interferance:) all i need now is the ipod lol

[tomazws]

I was looking at that unit too! Looks like it's sticking out by a lot?!!?

[Legit94GT]

I was looking at that unit too! Looks like it's sticking out by a lot?!!?

No not at all, iot is really pretty flush, except of course for the volume knob.

Its a great unit, but it has the NEW Kenwood Input port so it will be a hassale to set up stuff, like i have to have my satellite radio run through my FM radio because the adapter plug from the old style plug and the new style plug is on back order for awhile i guess thats the only downside though, everything else about the deck is perfect

[96bluevert]

looks nice man...you might want to hide the amp wire though.

[Legit94GT]

looks nice man...you might want to hide the amp wire though.

Ya i know... all in due time... all that will be taken care of once i put the subs in some fiberglass in the corners then you wont see them... but i need mroe money for that, so that will have to wait

[GriffGirl]

No aux jack to hardwire your satellite unit into? You could run the aux wire behind the deck, under the shift trim and up through the "change holder" (which was an ash tray, btw) where the satellite unit is now. Or customize that little pocket you have next to your lighter and mount the bracket for the sat. in there, that way the unit is easily removed from the bracket.

I do LOVE my satellite radio... Other than NPR in the mornings, I never listen to "terrestrial" radio any more!

[Legit94GT]

No aux jack to hardwire your satellite unit into? You could run the aux wire behind the deck, under the shift trim and up through the "change holder" (which was an ash tray, btw) where the satellite unit is now. Or customize that little pocket you have next to your lighter and mount the bracket for the sat. in there, that way the unit is easily removed from the bracket.

I do LOVE my satellite radio... Other than NPR in the mornings, I never listen to "terrestrial" radio any more!

No. It has the jack BUT it is a square port now. Where as for the last 15 years they have all been round ports, so very few companies have altered their product to match kenwoods new jack. So kenwood made an adapter but not enough of them and they arent sending them out with the new units, so i have to wait for the factory to ship them to car toys so they can use the adapter to plug in my satellite radio properly.... its a bit of a buzz kill but it is SO SO SO nice to not listen to CreditYes.com commercials!!! lol

[tim86]

nice work... good quality subs and amp too... i was about to get the amp but it was just so huge. Congrats on the clean install