S-10 install

Stereo Junkie · Post by **Stereo Junkie** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:51 am

Howdy!

I previously posted part of the install on the old soundbuggy forum here

http://www.soundbuggy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4995

I now have finished the install for the time being. I still need to get additional battery(ies) in the remaining space of the black box to reduce power spikes at least. I also need to sound deaden the doors. But...all the equipment is in the vehicle now! I have updated my picasa album here.

http://picasaweb.google.com/doug.fossle ... 7634626402

Here is a list of the equipment.

Nakamichi Mobile Receiver/CD Player CD 500
Phoenix Gold TiDD10
Phoenix Gold TiDEQ
Phoenix Gold PLD1
Phoenix Gold M44
Exile Car Audio X2400.1
Polk Audio Ex Series (EX402a and EX652a)
JL audio 13w7 D1.5 (two of them)
Fans for the black box (four of them)

Let me know what you guys think!

Stereo Junkie

Post by **Bfowler** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:07 am

i used to have that same truck with a similer box! thats lots of nice gear. well done.

what kind of power cable is that going to the exile?

Stereo Junkie · Post by **Stereo Junkie** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:26 am

1/0GA for both power and ground. I am trying to find an RTA to reset the TiDEQ as best as possible but so far no luck on that. I always try to go as stock look as possible b/c this is a daily driver and I do wind up in some "bad" neighborhoods sometimes. I would rather people didn't know there was much in there. Thanks for the words!

Stereo Junkie

Whoops...it was purchased from Grainger. Why the question about that?

Post by **Bfowler** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:34 am

I just like the flat black look of the jacket. its welding cable correct?

Stereo Junkie · Post by **Stereo Junkie** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:28 pm

Can not remember, but probably so.

Post by **mr tibbs** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:16 pm

I would guess welding cable, that is what all of my wiring looks like.

Post by **VW337** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:23 am

I am jealous, nice HU.......

Stereo Junkie · Post by **Stereo Junkie** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:30 pm

Once again thanks for the help getting the head unit. I have been extremely happy with my choice. Now my list of things to do is only to sound deaden the doors when I change out the 6.5 polk in favor of 6w3v3 or 8w3v3 or even going crazy and doing the 12tw5-4 drivers by JL.

Stereo Junkie · Post by **Stereo Junkie** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:01 am

Okay...I have started to gear up for the finalization of my stereo in the S-10.

Thanks to several people go out for the additional equipment I now find myself in posession of.
MS1000 Nickel plated (R-acer)
2xMS2125 (one original box - Tristan - and ZPX2 which might not get used)
Ax406a (BenVollmer)
TBA1 (transmitter and receiver in original box - coffee junkee)

Still need to get...(ah the never ending list)
ANL fuses (2x 80A, 1x 25 or 35A, 2x 120A)
Fans (12x 60x60x38mm 56CFM)
1xHC1800
1x200A alternator
2xmetal bus bars for power and ground plus nuts/bolts/washers
1xair filter of some kind
1xcomponent set of polk audio SR6500
2x12tw5 jl audio
assorted cables/wire/terminators/etc

Since the images/post above I have added 2xHC1800 kinetik batteries.

I will be first upgrading the big three.
Followed by cramming all the new amps, tba, fans, extra battery, metal bus bars etc, assorted cables/wire/terminators/etc, and xover into the existing black box in the back of the truck.
Running of additional cables to cab of truck and install of TBA transmitter and distro blocks in cab.
Fiberglassing the black box for looks.
Installation of new alternator.
Fiberglassing new doors to hold 12tw5's.
Installation of Polk's in cab plus necessary metal work/fiberglassing (not sure where to put them yet, looking for advise here).
Installation of 12tw5.

I will drop some pictures here soon of the new hardware and the different steps taken.

Later,
Stereo Junkie

Post by **Bfowler** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:10 am

that is going to kick ass, can't wait for pics

Fatii · Post by **Fatii** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:19 am

holy shit, your deadening sure is good...
makes my work with the carpet rubbish

Stereo Junkie · Post by **Stereo Junkie** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:35 pm

Okay here is a cad drawing of the changes to the black box in the back to be able to accommodate the new equipment.

I have also acquired the fans now.

http://picasaweb.google.com/doug.fossle ... 0619719250

Any feed back???

Thanks,
Stereo Junkie

Post by **stipud** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:20 am

Whoah! Stuffin enough gear in there man? An MS1000 would be enough for most sane people. Sir, I salute you!

Are you going to weather seal those fans at all?

Stereo Junkie · Post by **Stereo Junkie** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:12 am

Great question!

I have no idea how I would do that... perhaps there is another thread on that or a quick description?

Thanks,
Stereo Junkie

Post by **stipud** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 am

No idea, I don't think anyone here has vented their installs to open air. Some type of permeable polyurethane splash guard should be all that is really necessary, or even some sort of shroud to keep water from getting in.