My 98 stereo install, Enjoy!

[knightrider]

If theres is any comments and/or tips yall wanna give please let me know . By far this is the cleanest sounding system I have owned. Now installation wise it is not exactlly what I was planning on doing because I have so much equipment u'll see and understand but I wanted to still be able to use the space in my truck. ABC box plans I wanna usem but I did the measuring to see how much space that box would be and DAMN that thing is huge now I may still use it but I gotta think where could I install the rest on my stuff thoe. I may do side wall racks for everything and do the box . My 3way deal to get the ZX450 for my mids and highs (DAMN its clear as day sounding). My Ti600.2 its a monster amp. And all u seasoned furomers for recomending the RSdC12 man that is a helleva sub. Now guys I know its not as good as some of yalls installs but hey I had 4 days to do everything but Ill also will be doin some finishing touches over the next month. Now Ill have this post done in a few groups of pics with a brief description of that group of photos so most os you will get the gist of everything also I didnt do pics of putting everything back together cause Im sure yall can figure that part out. Now some pics I didnt take say the building of the rack cause I forgot because I was such on a roll with it. I ran all my wiring with 0g power wire, remote, and SS BX-15 contol wire is ran down the driver side of the car. Then my PG balaced RCA is on the driver side of the shaft housing and all the door speaker wires are ran on the passenger side of the shaft housing. Now I didnt run the rca or speaker wires on the passanger doors because there is a stock wiring harness ran on both sides of the care so I wanted to avoid picking any noise up. also when a speaker wire comes across any other wire its ran at a 90 degree crossing so it doesnt run along and voltage paths and its ran thru the stock door wire conduit so it appears to be stock when u open the door. now alos there are 3 other sets of rca's ran so when I begin to tune my DQX I can take it up front and adjust it in the driver seat while listening until I get a DDC. Now if my calculations are correct my box is about 2.3 cu ft 36.5x7.5x14.5 with port demensions at 2x14.5x13 which should be about 26-29 hz tuned without sub. also I have the interior lined with a thick layer of polyfill. now I know this isnt as good as some of yalls boxes but man to me it turned out great looking and sounding note-ull see in video muhahahahaha. The rack is a simple lay out for now. Now I didnt want some elaberate layout for someone to walk by and say hey lets yank that and take it LOL. But I also wanted something to be user cargo space friendly.

Also pay attention to my "clock" does hehehe.

Now heres a video link I did for yall now please read the note at the begining of the video yall will understand LOL now please everyone leav me some ur yall advive, input, and comments I would really appreciate it. Thanx again for everything. Jason

LINK

Single PhoenixGold RSdC 12" - YouTube

I didnt post all the pics cause of the rules, I respect the forum and the admins so I dont wanna piss anyone off but you can see all the pics of the teardown and rebuild here.........Toyota 4Runner Forum - knightrider's Album: My 98 Install

This first post is basically before the install!

 

[TheRealFeeny]

Crazy install there! What is going on with the clock???

 

[knightrider]

Here are some final pics

 

[knightrider]

Last of the final pics........Please look closely at the close up of the factory digital clock, notice the difference, its just not the color, see if you can figure out what it is.

 

[08medic4x4]

that is a ton of equipment, very cool, like the clock set up, I bet it sounds amazing.

 

[knightrider]

that is a ton of equipment, very cool, like the clock set up, I bet it sounds amazing.

Check out my utube linke in the 1st post itll give you some what of an idea, also the port is tuned to the resanaunt frequency of my 4runner so when it hits people will hear the most optimum bass from it.

 

[knightrider]

Crazy install there! What is going on with the clock???

have you checked out the more recent pics of the clock I posted, u should be able to tell what its representing.

 

[Anonymous4Runner]

have you checked out the more recent pics of the clock I posted, u should be able to tell what its representing.

Can't say I'm a fan of those gauges lights...but other than that, sick setup! Just go picture heavy on this thread, I've seen a bunch of threads with DYI(do it yourself threads) and they go nuts with pictures! :worthless

 

[yotaboy510]

Bad ass amps. I had the same titanium series amp back in 05. Nice setup by the way. Did the dynamat help a lot? im planning on dynamatting some areas of my car due to massive rattle.

 

[knightrider]

Bad ass amps. I had the same titanium series amp back in 05. Nice setup by the way. Did the dynamat help a lot? im planning on dynamatting some areas of my car due to massive rattle.

Yea it did help allot with sound over all, it doesnt sound as hollow and like a "tin" can. But there was some serious rattling with door panels and the over head map lights and the sun roof. Youll have to tighten that stuff up as best as possible. But the dynamat helps with sound quality. Also when you go to do it your self pay attention to the firewall and the main floor there is factory liner there already I wouldnt bother with those area's just the side walls, doors, and the roof.

Thanks again for all the comments guys! :bluejump:

 

[BucknutBob]

Sweet stereo, KR! I haven't gone through your links, but I'm guessing the clock is a voltmeter now? I did an install in my old '94 using a home-built box behind the rear seat, using the back wall for the amps and crossovers, and hiding the sub and CD changer inside it (accessed by folding down the seats). It took up about 8 or 9 inches of floor space, measured from the top of the seat, leaving the full height of the cargo area behind it. The side windows were dark enough to keep outsiders from eyeballing the goods, and the speakers didn't call attention to themselves (I used kickpanel pods in front, my own locations in the top of the box for the rears). These things are fun to build, huh!

 

[yotaboy510]

Yea it did help allot with sound over all, it doesnt sound as hollow and like a "tin" can. But there was some serious rattling with door panels and the over head map lights and the sun roof. Youll have to tighten that stuff up as best as possible. But the dynamat helps with sound quality. Also when you go to do it your self pay attention to the firewall and the main floor there is factory liner there already I wouldnt bother with those area's just the side walls, doors, and the roof.

Thanks again for all the comments guys! :bluejump:

Would it be smart to just do all the doors and the trunk without touching the sides and roof?