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Old 02-28-06, 09:49 PM
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Headunit: Eclipse AVN5435
American International GS Dash kit
Front Speakers: Focal 165 V1 6.5" Components on custom made baffle boards
Rear Speakers: Boston Acoustic SX65 6.5" 2way Coaxs on custom made baffle boards
Amplifier: JL Audio e6450 45w x 6ch
Subwoofer: Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1 10"
Power cables: Streetwires 4g Kit
Audio cables: JL Audio Premium Patch Cables

As you can see I went with a "near stock" look as much as possible. I did the entire install myself except the custom baffle boards which were made by LexTPOP. I didn't want to take off my door panels to take some pics but if I get enough requests I'll pop them off for a few pics. As for the sub, I made a spacer out of 3/4" wood and mounted it underneath the deck. I did try the sub first in a sealed box but astonishingly it sounds just as good mounted free-air. Overall the difference is night and day. Here are the pics:





Old 02-28-06, 09:53 PM
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good job
Old 02-28-06, 10:15 PM
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Wow that a clean install
Old 03-01-06, 12:22 PM
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That's so clean and simple. I'm going for a similar setup when I get my system installed.
Old 03-04-06, 12:02 AM
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Having any problems with the Infinity woofer in a free-air setup? I didnt think they were free air. How exactly did you mount the woofer. Looks like with some heavy base or al ot of speedbumps it would fall out from the bottom. Looking clean otherwise.
Old 03-04-06, 01:05 AM
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nice choice on the 6450 and the focals

our shop sells TONS of focals and I love the way they sound. Looks very clean for doing it yourself too. Us with the SCs don't have many options for free air subs though looks like the false floor is gonna have to be in the works for me.
Old 03-04-06, 05:02 AM
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Very Very nice - looks totally factory and has all the benefits of being aftermarket and since you did it yourself you can add on easily in the future.
Old 03-04-06, 05:56 AM
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Excellent install!!! Kudos to you for doing this yourself. Do you have an electronics background or is your knowledge of this stuff strictly DIY hobby?

I wish I could install my audio system myself - sitting in the garage collecting dust as I can't afford to pay a professional to install it.

I especially like the clean factory look on your dash. Can you post a link regarding the dash kit? How much was it?

Excellent job overall!!!
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nice head unit and system. How well does the video show on the dvd and how pricey does it get?

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Old 03-05-06, 09:46 AM
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Can you post a link regarding the dash kit? How much was it?
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The A/C controls on your GS look just like the one in my 99 LS. I don't suppose that dash kit would fit in my LS just the same?

*Edit - found the double din plate at L-Tuned Parts. It says it fits the GS but not the LS. I wonder how different the two cars really are in that respect.


And like the others said - good job on that super clean install!

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Old 03-05-06, 10:03 AM
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forget about the dash kit and all that, i wanna know if a baffle board like that would work if i wanted to install that in my '95LS
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Looks tight man..
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Looks good - one comment though, your bolts holding the wood baffle to the deck really should be beefier, and they should have larger diameter washers to distribute load and prevent them from pulling through. Don't forget, the woofer, with its large magnet, represents quite a bit of torque during acceleration, turns, and bumps. You don't want them to work their way out over time. The rear deck is very thin and pliable as well.
Good job though.
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I would like to see how the sub looks from inside the car?
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what are baffle boards ............and how is the speaker holding up ..do ya get a lot of vibration


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