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Old 01-06-12, 06:34 PM
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Smile 2008 ISF Audio Build

I am currently working on a 3 day ISF full audio build.

Products:
JBL MS8
Hertz 6.5 Coaxial rears
Pioneer Stage 4 components running active
2 Audison LRx amps and a alpine PDX M12
2 Alpine Type R's
2nd Battery

I will break down the wiring diagram as best I can for future installers.







Removing door panels






Stock speakers vs aftermarket



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Good amount of depth


Lines up with factory holes


Rear doors




Location behind the battery for 0 gauge






Dyanamt trunk




Amps


Stock amp
Old 01-06-12, 06:59 PM
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Awesome, GL. Are you using the OEM head unit? Seems kinda hard to remove since its all integrated.
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Originally Posted by clifftrail
Awesome, GL. Are you using the OEM head unit? Seems kinda hard to remove since its all integrated.
Yes, I am going to either sum the channels with the MS8 or "more preferred" locate the pre outs of the head unit and run them to the MS8. Still figuring that out.
Old 01-07-12, 02:57 PM
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Wow looks awesome!!! I'm jealouse, I wish I had the nuts to run all of those wires in my car!

I had my windows down with the radio full blast and it was struggling
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very nice endeavor!!
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subscribed. Interesting.
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Seems like its going to be well worth the 3 days of work Good Luck.... Im sure its gonna sound nice...
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Thanks guys, more pictures tonight along with WIRING DIAGRAM INFO
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Speaker wires ran


Inside door






"I did not do the dynamat owner did"




Factory wiring harnesses






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Solder and heat shrink connections


Rubber tape to wrap them all nice




Rear seats out




Battery ground upgrade


Factory mid location now home to tweeter. Not pretty but very strong. Gorilla epoxy




Sub wiring
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Subs ready


Most cables ran for tomorrow


MS8 home
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Looking good.
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nice pics..... they will definitely help my installer plan/install, if and when I decide to replace factory setup....
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You're definately putting your work in. If you wouldn't mind posting some sound videos on onces your completed.


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