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Title: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on September 14, 2005, 04:18:37 AM Hello ppl,
Just thought i would post a pic of some work I have been doing lately. I haven't really contributed anything useful forum wise so this may be interesting. there was some talk about car stereo a little while back, which got me thinking into how to instal a relatively discreet system. after much brain scratching on where to put the amps I found a spot (see pic). (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/9e42d0b0.jpg) Under the rear floor of course, I may need to vent the floor better but hey at least they are out of sight. A simple tube frame keeps it bolted down, and also stops my spare from wandering and smashing the amps. the MDF board to the right is for the electrics. 4AWG wire feeds a fused distribution block, which in turn feeds the amps via 8AWG wire (now fitted but not pictured). dynamat was used to stop panel vibration and resonance. Nice big RCA leads feed the amps from the head unit. you can see the battery tray, top of stainless tank, and where the spare wheel fits (snugly). A low profile, narrow 14inch tyre was best suited for this area. Next up, will be making the lids (or floor) from 12mm MDF. and the car is coming home to fix up some loose ends before the trimmer works his magic. all for now. Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: nicko on September 14, 2005, 07:57:54 AM very neat and effective set up you have bud.also looks like a nice space under frame for a tool box.
cheers Nicko Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on November 01, 2005, 11:08:35 PM .. small project update.
the audio is close to completion with speakers about to be fitted. audio cabling (lots of it) has been secured down to the floor and along the panels. Car is being sent to trimmers next week, a nice headlining has been ordered and shall be fit up. getting close now :) Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: customFC on November 02, 2005, 12:06:54 PM Great to hear about your progress.
Can't wait to see the wagon. Regards Alex Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on November 11, 2005, 12:29:39 AM more sound...
the guys at Tuffy Alexandria are top notch and know their stuff. they looked after me well and have built a fab exahust. they tol dme shoulkd I want to alter anything I can come back in and it will be done. pics of the 2 1/4 dual system stainless with magnaflow mufflers. (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/40f59a90.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/8bfb2ef7.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/49a2c068.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/6b341c57.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/f261039d.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/405a1427.jpg) Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: fccool59 on November 11, 2005, 07:35:55 PM does it drive now, or is it pushed and towed? looks like your on the home run now.
Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on November 11, 2005, 09:33:27 PM Quote does it drive now, or is it pushed and towed? looks like your on the home run now. It drives ;D still gets towed around for the time being. currently being trimmed (as are the contents of the wallet) :-/ Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: bent8-58 on November 17, 2005, 12:07:55 PM Nice goin Ed,
Good to see progress! My FC had the REAL music system installed a few weeks back too. A good mate of mine works at Carline muuflers. We did a twin 3" with a X pipe then twin 2 1/2" back to the rear of the car. It was touch & go whether it would fit that size over the diff, not to mention brake lines,fuel pump,fuel filter & shockies all playing their part to be in the way.But he got it all in there with 2 spiral flow mufflers right at the back of the car. l had the same motor in my HG ute before the FC with a twin 2 1/4" but it wasnt big enough, although it had a nicer note( a bit more sedate) The FC sounds totally different,probably too loud for me but we'll wait & see how it goes, its weird because at idle & up to 2000 rpm it has a raspy,tubular note & over 2000 it has a completely different note,you'd swear it's a different car. Anyway good luck with the trimming! Daz Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on November 17, 2005, 10:15:36 PM Hey Daz,
your car sounds pretty wild!! i know what you mean about shockies, fuel pumps, diff, tanks all getting in the way of the exhaust. we decided to go under the diff for a better result. (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/8bfb2ef7.jpg) some heat tape to protect the lift pump. I thought this was going to cause a big headache but no problems in the end. (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/67050195.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/v128/Ed74mnd/FE%20Holden/39ad75df.jpg) the car is getting inspected on Friday, fingers crossed... Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: RET on November 17, 2005, 11:09:47 PM Best of luck for the inspection, Ed. Not long to go now, eh?
cheers RET Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on November 18, 2005, 12:04:16 AM Hi RET,
thanks, initially i was estimating time of completion in years, then as i got got closer it was months I reckon now I am down to weeks. Maybe this Christmas it will be done :) Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on November 19, 2005, 05:54:09 AM the car was just inspected by the engineer.
the inspection went very well with only a few items / photos required for the certificate. 1) external rear view mirror. 2) fan shroud fitted. 3) window stamps etc on the windows which are not fitted at present. the brake test will need to be reperformed as the car was not travelling fast enough to get the required reading. With light pedal effort it still managed 0.8G. the car then decided it was going to have a no start.. hmpph, the dizzy had moved and static timing was slightly out. in this state, it managed to pass the noise test 94 (or 96??) dB at 3000 rpm. (and wouldnt pass at 2850!) all in all.. Very happy! The certifying engineer Peter Gillard is worth a call if you need an engineer. Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: GM on November 19, 2005, 09:09:19 PM Hi Ed, gotta be happy with that. One of those those little droop mirrors that clamp to the top of the door maybe? Gotta see it when you finish.
Cheers Glenn Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Phantom on November 19, 2005, 11:26:21 PM Like this one? , got it from rare spares for $56, someone keeps selling em on ebay for well over that ,
Cheers Rusty(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/Boganboy/rustyfc055.jpg) Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Phantom on November 19, 2005, 11:27:31 PM another one , i know its only a mirror but i like taking pics of my car ,
Cheers Rusty(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/Boganboy/rustyfc056.jpg) Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: TorqueFC on November 20, 2005, 12:00:07 AM hehe rusty who doesnt. below is a pic of the one on our 350 sedan, the mirror is quite dirty (the hole car is, thats what ya get with a daily driver!)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/pro_058fc_350/fcmirror004.jpg) i tihnk they are about $60 each new from rares Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Just40 on November 20, 2005, 03:08:09 AM i got a set of 2 like rusty,s in a box brand new at a swap meet 3 months ago for $60.00,i was going to get them from rare spares.
Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: GM on November 20, 2005, 06:24:18 AM Yeah, like that one Bogan. But mounted top of the door. Bit of a hot rod look about it.
Cheers, Glenn Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: JB on November 20, 2005, 10:59:30 AM Hey Ed,
Also got the same on the van... Came from Harrisons for $50 a pop. So I'll see you soon in Cairns :P cheers JB Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on November 24, 2005, 09:31:32 PM Hey guys,
Thanks for the replies, sorry about my delayed response, was in Perth and computerless. yeah will steal back my mirror from the EH.. heh heh, we took it off the FE years ago. short hop to Cairns hey Jas, the maps are out already. Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on January 06, 2006, 10:53:29 AM How's the old wagon going Ed?
Did you make the Christmas deadline? Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on January 10, 2006, 12:40:05 AM Hey Stinky,
wagon is coming along nicely. interior is 95% done, stereo system is all wired up now and kicks pretty hard for what it is IMO. windows are installed, need to install door rubbers now. i got set back by threading the top corner guard bolt as a result I need to remove the guard to fix up the thread. on top of this I am having real trouble getting the top corner to sit down nicely, the door has been hitting the guard and taken some paint off.. o well. should be finished in the next few weeks Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: fccool59 on January 10, 2006, 10:13:20 AM Hey Ed, what subs, speakers and amps did you end up with?
Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on January 17, 2006, 12:22:54 AM Quote Hey Ed, what subs, speakers and amps did you end up with? Hi Leon, 2 x 8inch Vibe Exact 8 subs running off a Vibe BlackBox II amp. Jaycar response 6.5inch splits Jaycar response 5 inch 2 way speakers for rear fill running off a 4 x 50 Response amp. head unit Pioneer DEH 5750 adding a 6 CD stacker this week. Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: fccool59 on January 17, 2006, 08:01:11 AM did you use 8's to avoid a box?
Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on January 17, 2006, 10:38:55 PM Hi Leon,
The subs are both in enclosures with a calculated volume of .58 cu ft each. 8's give the advantage of requiring a smaller enclosure with good bass. They kick pretty hard given the correct air volume. I put on some hard house for the young bloke and his mates and they sat inside the car with the windows up and were "WOWED" at how they could feel the bass in their chest. the system was built for sound quality (SQ) not SPL anyway. Cheers Ed Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: GOA350 on January 19, 2006, 08:42:58 AM G'day Ed, long time no hear. Anyway , i noticed in your photo's that it looks like you used copper fuel lines, if this is so i strongly suggest you change them to stainless or bundy. The reason for this is that over time the copper starts to flake off and will get into the injectors. This happened to our boat so we had to replace the fuel lines.
Keep up the great work, i can't wait to see the FE in the flesh at Phillip Island, it's looking great. It makes you appreciate the effort that goes into any resto or modified and how hard it is to get a top quality job at the end of the day. Cheers Scott Title: Re: Building the nest.. wired for sound. Post by: Ed on January 19, 2006, 09:22:03 PM Hey Scott,
thanks for the tip, i've got an Earl's fine mesh hi pressure filter before the injectors so hopefully this means I can put off the re-work of the lines for a while and just change filters. at the time, I didn't know where to source stainless line and only after I had finished the job did I find some (isn't that always the way?) I'm starting to count the days until finish so I'm getting excited now. Cheers Ed |