Spent some coin and Layed down the D over Easter Weekend
I spent about 10 hours dynamatting and about 20 hours installing, NEX4000, Polk Components, Alpine PDX9 amp, and a ported box I found on ebay, I prefer ported over sealed, just my preference. Box is built to JL W3V3 10 inch specs. Dynamatting was well worth it, I noticed the difference immediately. I am not a pro audio installer and I took my sweet time and I am a perfectionist, don't judge me. I bought almost everything off Amazon with the exception of the box and a few miscellaneous items.
How does it sound you may wonder. Pretty F&^N Awesome!! sounds beastly, like I am in a concert. Old music sounds new again with the clarity of certain notes that I never heard before. I listen to just about everything, rock, rap, digital, urban, jungle, classic rock, dubstep, country, and reggae. I tuned it by ear and its perfect. I seriously need to invest in a bass remote knob now. (not my first car audio system, but it has been a while since I've had one over 4 years). What I bought/installed bulk pack of Dynamat (9 sheets and after all I put into the Z I still have two and a half sheets left over. I didn't do the floors or the roof...yet) Dynaliner (still have quite a bit left over, going to do the roof possibly) Dynamat Finishing Tape (must have for a clean look, even though I will never see it, I have OCD) Alpine PDX 9 Fitted/Ported Box 1.25 cf tuned at 32 hz Amp Install Kit Nex4000 (loving this --removable face plate all the bells and whistles and the price was right) Polk DB651 components ---without an amp they don't to well, with the PDX9 they are freaking awesome!! Polk 3.5 for the rears (remember I have OCD they just need to be there) 14 gauge Speaker Wire roll,butt connectors, 4 gauge wire, ring connectors, fasteners, heat shrink zip ties etc etc HDMI Cable iPhone/iPod Lighting charging cable JL Audio 10 W3 Metra Dash Kit (not worth it imo) PAC Steering wheel controller a PIA to get just right E-Brake bypass Esky reverse camera (great reverse camera under $20) Power Accoustik 3F Capacitor always used a cap, just preference for me, it's ok for now...want a better one MDF Spacers for doors Total cost was a about $1700 for everything shipped/picked up (amazon, prime-ebay, radio shack), and it was well worth it!! (DIY if you want to save $$$, the guys at the local audio shops are great but their prices....well not so great) Plus it feels really damn good knowing I did this myself and it sounds amazing. Be prepared to spend time doing a project like this if its your first time and by yourself like in my situation. Use gloves when dynamatting at all times if possible and the roller, for the corners and tight spacers use the wooden handle of the roller to get in there. Most of my research came from this forum so thank you guys once again! Now time to save up for some breather mods :) If I can do this so can you, if you are not familiar with audio, just take your time and research. disclaimer: I have never done an audio install project like this before, but I have helped with some installs, usually pulling panels, stripping wire, and going on pizza and beer runs. Here are some pics of the madness. http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...aii/audio1.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...aii/audio2.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...aii/audio3.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...aii/audio4.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...aii/audio5.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...aii/audio7.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...aii/audio8.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...aii/audio9.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...ii/audio10.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...ii/audio14.jpg and a little something extra:tiphat: http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...ii/audio12.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...ii/audio13.jpg http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/z...ii/audio15.jpg love these emblems/badges |
Very nice. I have the db6501 components as well and absolutely love them.
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Dig the badging, looks better than the Z turn signal everyone was putting on their amuse front fascia.
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What was the hardest part with the steering wheel controls? I've got a, AVH-X2700 awaiting installation this weekend with the same ASWC.
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edit: sorry I made a mistake on the original post, I used a PAC SW controller instead of Metra's kit. From what I have read Metra's kit is much easier to install. I am sure you will have no problems, I went with PAC because it was cheaper than Metra, but then I spent more time trying to get it right. I should have got the Metra for $15 bucks more, would have saved me some headache and time. |
does the dynmat help the z as far as being more quiet on the inside now and less roadnoise? also how much for the dynmat by itself and did you also purchase it on amazon?
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GJ. :D
im amazed at the little pieces of masking tape you cut to surround the emblem!! i usually do that in one piece. :rofl2: |
Dynamat and Dynaliner
Does the DynaLiner go down over top the DynaMat? Is the Liner adhesive like the Mat or do you have to apply glue? And you seal the seams after with the tape?
How tough was it to pull the door panels to mat them? Love the Z emblem. I need one of those. Thanks 104 |
Nice! Thumbs up on the badge also- where did it come from?
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Nice work bro... I wish I went with a ported box. I bought a single 12 sealed box from zenclclosures. I'm gonna have Randy Molina in kalihi build me a custom ported box
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