Big's 2014 California Install Thread

[bigaudiofanat]

So just getting back from another great trip to CA. The trip consisted of 4 installs 3 in which were very similar to what was getting installed. The 4th was a JBL MS8 integration into the bose system which I have to say impressed even me with the sound that was coming out once the bose amp was bypassed.

I also want to take this time to announce the official launch of my new company name. Dynamic Mobile Audio. Some of you may remember talking with me about taking my business full time with the ability to offer brands as well as give uncle SAM his due.

DMA - Home

2 month ago I filed everything to get this done including becoming authorized to sell Arc Audio, Stinger, MB Quarts, Pioneer, Clifford, Xpresskit, Audiocontrol, Dynamt, JVC, Parrot, Kicker. I will soon be offering JL, Focal, Hertz, and possibly audison in the near future.

Let's get to the build pics.

Day 1 was the JBL MS8 install. Thanks eastwest for helping hunt down the diagrams.

Customer was RumbleFish





Ran 10 gauge even though it only needed 12




Routed down and back.



The display is for tuning and setup, so we installed it in the cubby.




Installed the MS8 right above the stock bose amp, easy to tap the harnesses sense they are right there.





I can't see!






All done



Next up Dstyle and the fallowing

Arc audio XDi 6.2's
Arc Audio Vs 4 channel amp
Stinger power and speaker wire
Kenwood head unit 8891HD
Second Skin



Taped to prevent scratching




These are my new favorite universal brackets for the Z. So clean and fast to dremel them out for any tweeter. You can find them at PVC Speaker Adapters - CNC Machined - In Stock or Custom Made









Started installing Second skin installed on the door panels as well as trunk.


Crossovers installed and wires cleaned up











The last two installs were quick and picture restricted but I am waiting for the customer to get them to me.

Last install went super fast as a shipping error almost screwed up the entire install. Lucky the morning of my flight it all got done. The owner already had the head unit installed just needed to add the amp, speakers, and sub.

They were

Arc Audio XDI 6.2's
Arc Audio V2 4 channel amp
Kicker Hideaway sub

Installed in Sensei Kreese 40th Z

[axmea?]

Thoughts on ms8 with the oem Bose Nav?

[bigaudiofanat]

Originally Posted by axmea?

Thoughts on ms8 with the oem Bose Nav?

I was actually pretty impressed with the overall sound improvements. Needs a bit more bass though probably from a hideaway sub or amp and sub.

Can't go as loud as a standard set of speakers that are amp'd though.

[steveg78]

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Taped to prevent scratching

Damn I wish I did this! Good attention to detail there and recognizing that those metal clips under the shift boot plastic with scratch the hell out of your console. Nice job!

[kenchan]

good job with the painter's tape.

[bigaudiofanat]

Thanks guys, I have learned through doing them that taping that area up is basically required as to not scratch the panels.


Looks like i will be coming back to CA for more work around June July if anyone is interested.

[RumbleFish]

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Looks like i will be coming back to CA for more work around June July if anyone is interested.

Count me in

[RumbleFish]

Originally Posted by axmea?

Thoughts on ms8 with the oem Bose Nav?

Definitely sounds cleaner but, I need meez a sub.

Had to lose the Bose sub since it won't play nice w/ the MS8

I was hoping the MS8 would get me to a happy place w/ the Bose...close but, not really.

Now I'm gonna upgrade the speakers & add a sub & amp.

[Sensei Kreese]

Turned out great, sounds great, no issues. Couldn't afford to lose any trunk space so the Kicker Hideaway worked out perfect.