Plan for an audio system
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Peace2Peep
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This is looking really good! I actually just got the custom speaker pods in the mail today. I am watching your tweeter pods with great earnest! I think I'm going with the Audiofrog 3-way speaker set.
https://www.audiofrog.com/category/car-audio/
I can't wait to hear your impressions of the JL's...I've never heard those!
https://www.audiofrog.com/category/car-audio/
I can't wait to hear your impressions of the JL's...I've never heard those!
musclemerc
Senior Member
JL audio has been making high end audio for decades.
the fat bastid
Kneel before Zod!
Audiofrog was definitely in the running for me. They should sound great.
the fat bastid
Kneel before Zod!
Still working on this. I'm just lazy. Started to piece together the head unit itself finally.
From top to bottom of the stack is:
Raspberry Pi Automatic ON/OFF V2.1
the allo digione
raspberry pi 4.
The thing sticking out the side is a nvme ssd hard drive in a usb adapter. The foundation finally released a beta update for the pi to allow it to boot from usb. Since it has usb 3 connections the load times are much much better than from the sd card. I'm still working on it as betas can be a little fiddly.
You can see the connector on its own pcb there as well.
From top to bottom of the stack is:
Raspberry Pi Automatic ON/OFF V2.1
the allo digione
raspberry pi 4.
The thing sticking out the side is a nvme ssd hard drive in a usb adapter. The foundation finally released a beta update for the pi to allow it to boot from usb. Since it has usb 3 connections the load times are much much better than from the sd card. I'm still working on it as betas can be a little fiddly.
You can see the connector on its own pcb there as well.
the fat bastid
Kneel before Zod!
Finished the amp rack. It is 15"x20" so it will slide into the shelf next to the spare tire. Had to double stack it to make all the components fit.
I'm pretty happy with it. It isn't pro levels as you can see many small errors with it like things not centered right, wires too long or too short, cuts not square etc but this is my first build since high school and it is leagues better than screwing everything into the back of the seat in my 1983 honda (and then having everything just pull out and flopping around...)
I'm pretty happy with it. It isn't pro levels as you can see many small errors with it like things not centered right, wires too long or too short, cuts not square etc but this is my first build since high school and it is leagues better than screwing everything into the back of the seat in my 1983 honda (and then having everything just pull out and flopping around...)
Peace2Peep
Member
Wow! That's some good work man!
I see you have your CLD on the floor there...did you already do your panel dampening? Any pics?
What's next for this project? Mine has been in paint/body for three months...it's killing me!
I see you have your CLD on the floor there...did you already do your panel dampening? Any pics?
What's next for this project? Mine has been in paint/body for three months...it's killing me!
the fat bastid
Kneel before Zod!
I pulled everything out of trunk, did like 3 squares then noticed some rust on some seems so off to the body shop it goes for now, which is why I started with the amp rack. The next step once it gets back is to take out the interior and deaden everything. I'll take pictures of that.
Then install speakers with adapters, run speaker wires, finish the tweeter pods, install the door pods (blend and make them not look like crap), then finish and install the headunit and its wires. I think that is it. ya know, not too much
Then install speakers with adapters, run speaker wires, finish the tweeter pods, install the door pods (blend and make them not look like crap), then finish and install the headunit and its wires. I think that is it. ya know, not too much
Peace2Peep
Member
Ok, it's time for an update...looks like I won't get to stereo upgrades until next year, too much mechanical/electrical stuff needed right now. Whatcha up to with your project now? Back from paint/body?
8UWITH6
Keepin' the Shiny Side Up
Looks like quite the setup you have going on there. I have always enjoyed a high powered component set in the doors with very little rear fill in my vehicles. But, that is obviously my preference. I don't think you will be happy with the JL in the factory enclosure. I did the same thing early on and was not very pleased with it. The nice thing is that you can always try it first and if you don't like it you can build an enclosure later on. Good luck with your project it is quite interesting to me!
the fat bastid
Kneel before Zod!
Yeah, back from the body shop. Did the rust on the roof and trunk, did the S55 thing (which was done on aftermarket already smoked lens haha), installed a spoiler.
Then I installed sylanvia zevo 5000k white leds in the tail lights as well. Here is a comparison, LED on the left, normal bulb on the right. I might cut out the plugged up holes on the bottom level and install lights in there too...
Then I installed sylanvia zevo 5000k white leds in the tail lights as well. Here is a comparison, LED on the left, normal bulb on the right. I might cut out the plugged up holes on the bottom level and install lights in there too...
Peace2Peep
Member
Yay!!!! It's back! Now I get my car audio fix while you install this incredible setup! I probably won't be able to do my planned install until Spring...so I'm living vicariously my friend.
Paint's looking good! I love the S55 tailight look, and the spoiler is one of the finest spoilers Ford ever installed...imo. Now! Let's do some stereo gear!!! ("Let's" really means you, while we spectate and cheer!)
Paint's looking good! I love the S55 tailight look, and the spoiler is one of the finest spoilers Ford ever installed...imo. Now! Let's do some stereo gear!!! ("Let's" really means you, while we spectate and cheer!)
Peace2Peep
Member
Any updates?
the fat bastid
Kneel before Zod!
Two things are that I managed to get a slide out half tray for the trunk so the whole amp setup can sit on that buuuuuut it is badly bent and needs some work. The metal is so thick that i need to take it to a machine shop or something.
Also, custom gauge pods released this: https://www.customspeakerpods.com/p...03-12-crown-vic-grand-marquis-mercury-mariner
Wondering if I want my sail pod locations or these a-pillar locations.
They also released some 8" stuff for the rear door. pondering which way to go for the rear now...
Also, custom gauge pods released this: https://www.customspeakerpods.com/p...03-12-crown-vic-grand-marquis-mercury-mariner
Wondering if I want my sail pod locations or these a-pillar locations.
They also released some 8" stuff for the rear door. pondering which way to go for the rear now...
the fat bastid
Kneel before Zod!
Looks great, Bad Merc!
Recently, I made a small shelf from ABS to hold the circuit breakers for the audio system and the alternator. What is funny is that this is my 2nd breaker for the alternator, the first one was too close to the engine block and since a circuit breaker is a bi-metal strip in the inside, the engine block heat would cause it to trip early as well as permanently screwing it up, dropping it from a 250 amp breaker to 70 amp. Oops.
I put in 2 right angles to clear the hood. All holes are threaded nut rivet inserts which allows it to be secured by the coolant reservoir bolts. If I had the tools I'd round the corners to sexy it up a bit.
Recently, I made a small shelf from ABS to hold the circuit breakers for the audio system and the alternator. What is funny is that this is my 2nd breaker for the alternator, the first one was too close to the engine block and since a circuit breaker is a bi-metal strip in the inside, the engine block heat would cause it to trip early as well as permanently screwing it up, dropping it from a 250 amp breaker to 70 amp. Oops.
I put in 2 right angles to clear the hood. All holes are threaded nut rivet inserts which allows it to be secured by the coolant reservoir bolts. If I had the tools I'd round the corners to sexy it up a bit.