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Old May 15, 2021 | 10:09 AM
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I present positive battery terminal

with stock wiring adapted to it
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Old May 15, 2021 | 06:40 PM
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Looking good. Watching your thread is pushing me to finish my big install (started last summer).
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Old May 16, 2021 | 10:48 AM
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Looking good. Watching your thread is pushing me to finish my big install (started last summer).
got any pics? What are you putting in?
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Old May 16, 2021 | 07:15 PM
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got any pics? What are you putting in?
Unfortunately I don't have any pics anymore of a lot of things taken out. Wish I did for before and after during progress. My rear door panels are still off so I can make sure I have enough space for the 6.5" I'm putting in, sound deadener and wiring. I have a few sets of Image Dynamics CTX65CS, some SSA 6.5" mids, Exodus Anarchy 704 (massive units, may try to fit them in the front doors). Going to use SSA amps (SSA IC150.4 & SSA IC2200.1). Right now I have a SKAR VVX 12 and a box already that I'm putting in the trunk. The doors are so tight with the modules and electronics and haven't found a place to install the crossovers in the rear doors. I really need to figure out how I'm going to install the amps as well.
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Old May 16, 2021 | 08:11 PM
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Unfortunately I don't have any pics anymore of a lot of things taken out. Wish I did for before and after during progress. My rear door panels are still off so I can make sure I have enough space for the 6.5" I'm putting in, sound deadener and wiring. I have a few sets of Image Dynamics CTX65CS, some SSA 6.5" mids, Exodus Anarchy 704 (massive units, may try to fit them in the front doors). Going to use SSA amps (SSA IC150.4 & SSA IC2200.1). Right now I have a SKAR VVX 12 and a box already that I'm putting in the trunk. The doors are so tight with the modules and electronics and haven't found a place to install the crossovers in the rear doors. I really need to figure out how I'm going to install the amps as well.
why not put the crossovers on your amp rack in the trunk? Thats usually what i do. Sure its a lot more speaker wire but wires cheap
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Old May 17, 2021 | 09:57 AM
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why not put the crossovers on your amp rack in the trunk? Thats usually what i do. Sure its a lot more speaker wire but wires cheap
I'm starting to think about doing that just so I can get the rear doors back together and start on the front doors.
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Pulled out half my interior on a whim last night
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Apparently you must remove the entire dash to get to the tweeters. Thats lovely
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Old May 23, 2021 | 12:12 PM
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Didnt remove the dash
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Instant regret about the backup camera install. Oh well... i may plug that hole and try again lol.
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Instant regret about the backup camera install. Oh well... i may plug that hole and try again lol.
Maybe a plate frame will hide the hole
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Maybe a plate frame will hide the hole
my thought too. Stupid mistake
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Old May 31, 2021 | 10:00 AM
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I ended up putting a notch in the plastic trim above the license plate to run the cable for my backup camera so it wasn't really noticeable or cause any water issues. I can get a picture if you want?
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