My Sound System Build

[Mariachi]

my friend and i did this outside of my old apt with barely any of the right tools so it sucked. lol

Still need to make the bracket for the TV but everything works now.

i also just installed my interior under dash lighting and some LED dome lights. i didn't get any install pix since my wifey hates taking pix. lol

[markpetersonii]

VERY nice! Looks amazing!

[Mariachi]

just finished wiring up the 400watt power inverter in the trunk. FINALLY! lol. tested out my tv with the playstation and things are workin. oh yeah!

[Jedi3]

Amazing job!

[Mariachi]

thnx guys!

[notallthere]

So are you running the TV with the 110 V outlet?

[Roadwarrior]

nice sound system hopefully you have an alarm

[Mariachi]

So are you running the TV with the 110 V outlet?

i actually had to purchase a 400watt inverter. the 110v outlet couldn't run the TV but could run the Playstation. ill post pix up tomorrow of the inverter. im trying to find a nice way to hide it other than under the extra trunk compartment behind the seats.

as for the alarm, i actually do not have one. i would think its very hard to steal the stuff since its all mounted and people want PS3's now a days and dont want PS2's. lol. well.. the area that i live in isn't bad. more old people around and all the crazy stealing is on the west side of phoenix. i will be installing one as soon as tax return comes in. just dont want a cheap one that goes off from the sound of a fart can.

[danmccormick87]

Yeah, he lives in a pretty safe area guys But the install looks amazing, as always

[Mariachi]

Yeah, he lives in a pretty safe area guys But the install looks amazing, as always

thnx! i should have some more pix up today with the TV powered on

[JRYAN34]

i dont care where you live. you are just asking for someone to break in and steal your sh!t. its just a matter of time

[Mariachi]

i dont care where you live. you are just asking for someone to break in and steal your sh!t. its just a matter of time

umm.... thnx for the comment... i guess... sounds more like someone is trying to jynx me.

[Riggy]

i dont care where you live. you are just asking for someone to break in and steal your sh!t. its just a matter of time

Putting it a little frank, but i have to agree. You ever seen "it takes a thief"? They always look for unsuspecting people/places. You should at least tint the back window's, maybe a cover that goes between the top of the back seats and the hatch? Its an awesome set up, i'd hate to see somethin happen to it.

[burgett2103]

that turned out very clean. i'll be posting pics in a few months when my fiberglass setup is done as well.

[Mariachi]

Putting it a little frank, but i have to agree. You ever seen "it takes a thief"? They always look for unsuspecting people/places. You should at least tint the back window's, maybe a cover that goes between the top of the back seats and the hatch? Its an awesome set up, i'd hate to see somethin happen to it.

oh no... i agree with you. i do have the stock cover matt that comes with the car over it at all times and i rarely ever hit the system bcuz i always have my kids with me so its always low. but ryan didn't have to be a complete dick about it.. its not his car and he doesn't even know how much i spent on it. i only spent a lil over $300 and if someone steals the subs, which is the easiest, i can still get those for $20 a piece. and the ps2, just temporary. i dont even play it. ill be replacing it with a wii for car shows. that is one of the main reasons i flushed it in so that i can still put the Pontiac cover matt over it and you can't even tell their is anything in there unless i show you.

that turned out very clean. i'll be posting pics in a few months when my fiberglass setup is done as well.

thnx man! still a lot more to come.

alarm will also be coming in next month.

[burgett2103]

good idea on keeping it hidden makes it look stock and keeps peoples eyes and crazy ideas away.

[Mariachi]

good idea on keeping it hidden makes it look stock and keeps peoples eyes and crazy ideas away.

oh yeah! you know it. so have you started to build your fiberglass system yet?

[burgett2103]

i'm in the process lol.. i have like the bottom base and sides down for the perfect fit and shape, but i kinda have to wait as my car sits in a freezing 30 degree garage can't relly fiberglass till it gets warmer.. but i have the sub cut outs and the amp cutout done and ready, just gotta get some dowel rods and mount it all. once all that is ready i can fiberglass it get it goin. and i also have to figure out where to ground my amp since it's only supposed to be 3 feet away... lol that's gonna be tough.

[Mariachi]

i'm in the process lol.. i have like the bottom base and sides down for the perfect fit and shape, but i kinda have to wait as my car sits in a freezing 30 degree garage can't relly fiberglass till it gets warmer.. but i have the sub cut outs and the amp cutout done and ready, just gotta get some dowel rods and mount it all. once all that is ready i can fiberglass it get it goin. and i also have to figure out where to ground my amp since it's only supposed to be 3 feet away... lol that's gonna be tough.

damn! looks like you got some work cut out for you. as for the ground, i kind of had that problem with mine but ended up figuring out a spot to use that was only 1.5 feet away from the amp. that box was a pain to make but did work out at the end cuz i literally only spent about $340 for the whole system and material. (not including price for the tv which was $1200 after warranty) lol. my TV does NOT EVER stay inside my car. always will come out and even when i get the bracket done, it will be made to come out.

[burgett2103]

haha good i wouldn't keep the tv in there. if anything, i'd get a small tv to that you can fiberglass into there that would never be removable or able to take out. but haha my 2 subs and amp were 800 and i've bought wood and all the fiberglass materials haha

[danmccormick87]

I have to say, I agree with him on one aspect, ya should tint your windows

[Mariachi]

I have to say, I agree with him on one aspect, ya should tint your windows

thats one of my next things but im going to mexico to get that done. so much cheaper over there. lol

[burgett2103]

hha are you close to mexico?

[Mariachi]

im in phoenix az so about maybe 1hr to 1.5hrs south.

[1BADG6GT]

im in phoenix az so about maybe 1hr to 1.5hrs south.

BOOO... I have to drive like 4.5 hrs to get to TJ... but yeah you're right EVERYTHING is cheaper down there!!!