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Okay so were basically done. The new head unit is install he got a sick deal on it at best buy on clearance for 140 bucks! The speakers are either going to be Polk momos or Alpine type R components. And something simple in the rear. If we budget it may get a 4 channel amp but no real biggie he said if we don't. Enjoy!

The wires all being soldered.


All the wires have heat shrink on them than wrapped it all up in a nice bundle


The iPod cable ran nice and clean


The alpine cda-9884 man what a steal for 140 bucks. The little piece of read is just to show before and after.


The halo lights on

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Here is another install I did today came out nice, probably will be doing some more to it later.

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First off I want to thank Derek for showing me the best time I have ever had on a trip. You are the best man. Second for those of you that may no know, I was flown to California Orange County for a install on a 370z. I have to say it was simply awesome. Also for those of you looking to upgrade your front speakers and think you are limited to a few speakers. Your not! the spacer rings that z closures makes can be used over top of the existing plastic spacer already there. So without further a due here is the install! Enjoy and please feel free to comment and ask questions.

The Ride




The loot


Power wire ran threw stock grommet takes a bit of time but can is the best place for it.



Dash apart and head unit mounted to brackets.

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Time to take apart the trunk



Hmm wounder who he is maybe the installer?


Factory tweeter and modding time. Using a dremel I shaved and trimmed out the factory tweeter.


The new ID tweeter


Almost looks like it belongs there hu?


The back end


Hmm almost like some sort of super tweeter
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Solder up the wires!


The grill was to big but it pops right out so now it will fit right in.

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Door panels off


This is why factory is no good LOL


The ID cxs components the woofers need 3 inches of clearance for the magnet.



Using the z closure spacers and installing them with some bigger bolts you can fit just about any speaker in your door, just as long as you shave some of the ring off were the bolt goes the door panel fits perfectly with a good amount of clearance.


IT IS NICE!

REAL NICE


Putting the panels back on


Work work work

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Wires


Head unit installed


So after some fun we continued at a parking lot for the rest of the install.


Installer in the trunk!


Amp ground wire


Amp mounted


Wires Ran



Next morning the sub box had to be trimed for the bigger ID Q sub but it was worth it.

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Sub mounted



One happy guy


Also a side note that I did not get any pics of the rear view camera but will ask him to get a few.

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Sub mounted



One happy guy


Also a side note that I did not get any pics of the rear view camera but will ask him to get a few.

ef9 si

im new 2 this n saw ur thread..by any chance do u wrk w engine wiring harnesses??

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I can do them a bit, if you have what wire needs to go were and all or a general idea I could probably help.

sarahjane127

Oh if you lived closer to WI i would so take you up on the offer!

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So my dad owns a 2008 BMW R1200RT motorcycle and he hats the electronic controlled fuse system. If you over load the circuit that it is programed for than it shut power off to it BMW calls it cambus. So he wanted to be able to add whatever he wanted to the bike without worrying about that. So I installed an aftermarket fuse block that has both switched power and constant ones as well. Enjoy the pics!

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Hey man, i saw your postings and i just thought i could probably learn something from this guy. I just bought a 2009 Honda Civic LX Coupe, its amazing. I just wanna get a better sound system in it. Im not even sure where to begin. I live way to far away to learn stuff in person from you but this is better then nothin. I live in seattle lol.

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Sorry for the delay in reply. Been pretty busy. So I have a few questions before I can rely recommend much for you. What kind of music do you listen to? What is your total budget? What do you want out of your new system? Also how much guidance are you looking for? Not to say I do not mind giving it but I just need to understand how much guidance you need.

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Another install was done the direct link here " http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=454710 " It was a 2008 Honda CRV came out great. I will not say much more as the customer "Adam" said most of it.

Directly from him

Today was the first day of my '08 CR-V's metamorphosis. With the help of forum member bigaudiofanati2 (Matt) - who I can't recommend highly enough whether you just need questions answered, want to hire for a build or to work along with and learn something at the same time while having things installed well (e.g. good solder skills, and methodical). We started with my car:

FROM:
'08 CRV LX, with Pioneer DEH-7000BT I previously installed (together with bluetooth, external XM module, but everything else stock (speakers, no amps, no sub - blah blah sound with lots of road noise).

TO (so far):
Alpine PDX-5 5-channel amp; Polk MM6501 6.5" component system for the front; Infinity 6032si 6.5" for the rears. Also, 3-bulk packs of Dynamat Extreme, Kicker 09PK4 4AWG amp wiring kit and Monster MPC I306 6-channel RCA cable. The sub-choice remains pending (but will be powered by the PDX-5) - as I'm still considering either sub-box location or some way of integrating a shallow-mount sub or the like in the truck (without buying a $$$ JL Stealthbox; I'd rather be a bit more unique/custom than that).

Well, without further adieu, here are some pics from Day One. The dynamating was all my work, so don't hold any faux pas there against Matt, lol. I'll leave it to him to reply and detail the considerations he has taken so far on the build.

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All new speaker wire was ran to the speakers and to the new tweeters. The original plan was to build up a mount with wood and bondo the tweeters into the sides of the doors. "might still do" but we will first test the system with the stock locations and see how it sounds and go from there. It would look slick and would probably give him better imaging. As I said still up in the air. Tomorrow I will be working on the fuse mount for the crv and painting that. Than Friday we will get back together install the amp either under the seat or in another location. As we have said we are not sure what we are going to do about the sub yet but it will probably be a custom box build. Which I will look forward to. Other minor things will be remounting the blu tooth mic. the sad part about this is that the pioneer is already producing a low wine noise "always with pioneers" so I will probably ground the rca's and change the ground point see if that helps. Might be changing the head unit but that is up to Adam and what the turnout is. It is going to turn out to be a good setup.

Did the fuse block bracket


Fuse mount looks good. Up here in North Jersey, I continued with Dynamat. Today, I think it was seven sheets in the trunk. Here are some pics before and after.

Tomorrow, big things happening. PDX-5 amp which was finally delivered being installed, dynamat to the floors/liftgate, mount the crossovers, bluetooth mic, put everything back together again the ... yeah, listen to and tune it.

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Drove down yesterday to continue work with Matt (after spending the day before putting in my trunk Dynamat, as shown above). Wrapped up everything nicely - Dynamat to the floors, amp installed, custom fuse bracket and sheet metal bluetooth mic bracket installed. The Alpine PDX-5 is awesome - so small and the verification sheet from the factory - well, a pic is below; obviously they severely underrate the powerhandling ability of them. I'll let Matt fill in any details from yesterday i'm forgetting. Again, can't recommend working with him highly enough. Learned a lot yesterday and his attention to detail is very significant.

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do the back-wave blocking technologies like dynxorb and deflex power pad really work if you put it behind the door speakers?

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They do work but only when added with other things like dynamat. What they do "if you are not familiar with them" is absorb the echo that comes from the speaker.

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have you been able to fit them into the front civic doors? seems there is not alot of room behind the speaker, and the crash bar gets in the way. almost need a sheet of the stuff to curve around the bar.