Lets see those custom systems!!

 

will be installing amps & upgrade speakers tomorrow...
will post a thread on it this weekend.

 

Factory CD indash changer moved to the glovebox

Head unit: Alpine F#1 Status CDA-7990
Sound processor: Alpine F#1 Status PXA-H900
Amplifier #1: Alpine MRV-F545 (front doors and sub)
Amplifier #2: Alpine 30x2 (center channel)
Front door speakers: Boston Acoustics Z6 6.5”mid and tweeter
Center Channel: Tang-Band W3-315 3” full range mid
Subwoofer: Alpine Type-X SWX-1042D 10” sub
Wiring and electrical accessories: Stinger

Future upgrades:
Finish trim around head unit
Add Brax X2400 amp to bi-amp Z6 speakers
Redo trunk installation
Add rear door component speakers for full 5.1 setup
Add Alpine DHA-S680 6-disk DVD changer
Upgrade battery

 

PICS! PICS! PICS! PICS!

 

anybody able to get a custom sub enclosure to fit in the trunk so it fits behind the seats?
im looking to try to fit 2 12" subs + amp.

 

OK, here's my install:

Here's the trunk:


I'll probably redo the trunk later in the year.

Here's the dash. I need to finish the trim on the sides of the deck.

 

Why do you need to make 2 fit? Get one really good 12 and amp and your done. No need for 2, its just more weight from the extra sub, extra big box, etc. I am a huge fan of jl audio. I am getting the new 12" w3 version 3 here in a couple of weeks. One 12 one 300 watt amp and your done.

 

Hey Cmusic...

Did you build that box yourself?

 

Cmusic, very nice install, but I always wondered why I sometimes see
the subs in the trunk facing the rear. Is that done out of having no other choice?
Doesnt that muffle most of the bass? I am going to my friends audio install shop
this Saturday to discuss what set-up Im going to have installed, I'll post pictures
when It's done in case anyone's interested..

 

damn... F1 status alpine, thats just sooo baller. did you have to extend the harness to get the OEM head unit into the glovebox? id really love to do a double din screen since i dont have nav.

 

Yes, I did. I have been installing my own systems for about 16 years. I do all my own installs.

The sub facing the rear does not muffle the sound if it plays about 50 Hz and under. It does not matter which way the sub is facing if it only plays extreemly low bass. I have my sub crossed over at 40 Hz and down at a 24 dB slope. If it were ran up to 150-200 Hz like many home theater subs are then the upper bass would be muffled. I took the factory sub out of the rear deck and the hole left lets the bass through quite well.

Funny thing is that the harness was long enough to let the factory deck be placed in the glovebox with no entending the wires! The back of the glovebox also pops out to give the deck more space. It was like the Lexus engineers designed it that way.

 

Hey Cmusic-

Is there away to tap into the speaker level inputs on the stock system so as to add an aftermarket sub and still keep the stock sub functioning? Thanks.

 

 

Is that in your IS350 or the car in your sig? NICE!

Edit: ok nevermind i just noticed the red paint on the rear bumper

 

You have that installed in NJ somewhere???? Looks amazing.