2nd Generation GE8 Specific Fit I.C.E. Sub-ForumThreads discussing in-car electronics including audio, video, security and navigational systems in the 2nd generation GE8 Honda Fit
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Sorry for the lack of updates, I've been swamped with some non-car audio related issues... The car is near completion at the moment. I just have some stuff here and there left.
I painted the mesh black and clear coated the rings.
Differences between a polished and unpolished ring:
Finished grilles.
A pillars...
Textured and painted back. I ordered a pair of those one time use clips on the a pillars from Honda, so its not totally secured yet.
So what do you do with the holes in the doors where the speakers were? Since the midbass are in the kickpods do you just completely seal off the doors? If so, how?
Also, I really like the look of your amp rack...extremely clean looking and still leaves all the functionality and space of the hatch area. Do you have any more pics I can view to get a better idea of how to do a project like that myself?
If my current amps have the heatsinks on the sides, should I consider a different set-up b/c of heat issues?
I also saw that you said this was going to be your daily driver as well... are you planning on upgrading the electrical system/alternator to deal with the extra draw from the amps or do you think the stock system will be enough?
Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to get an idea of things that need to be done and I could use all the help I can get. The way I look at it, if I don't ask, I won't get an answer.
So what do you do with the holes in the doors where the speakers were? Since the midbass are in the kickpods do you just completely seal off the doors? If so, how?
Thanks!
I'll probably just seal off the doors with thin aluminum and cover them with foam and deadening and cover the whole door with a mass loaded vinyl barrier.
Also, I really like the look of your amp rack...extremely clean looking and still leaves all the functionality and space of the hatch area. Do you have any more pics I can view to get a better idea of how to do a project like that myself?
The amp rack has totally changed, i'm using 4 smaller amps now. they span the entire floor, but I can still lift everything access the spare. I'll post up some final pics one everything is done
If my current amps have the heatsinks on the sides, should I consider a different set-up b/c of heat issues?
I would probably have to get a little more creative if the sinks are on the sides of the amp, maybe a fan or 2 would work.
I also saw that you said this was going to be your daily driver as well... are you planning on upgrading the electrical system/alternator to deal with the extra draw from the amps or do you think the stock system will be enough?
My fingers are crossed for that lol
Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to get an idea of things that need to be done and I could use all the help I can get. The way I look at it, if I don't ask, I won't get an answer. No problem at all
At the moment I don't have any midbass drivers and am highly considering putting the mids that came with my Kappa Perfect set in the doors and the tweeters on the A-pillars/kickpods/dashboard (in order of suggestion from Harman).
The woofers have a frequency respone that drops down to 75Hz. Since you are using the Image Dynamics sub and I'm sure you've auditioned it before, how well do you think it would blend into a system like mine without any dedicated midbass drivers?
Also was the location you picked for your sub enclosure based on looks and space with the plan to EQ later or did you measure acoustics and all that good stuff do cut down on EQ?
My problem is that I'm on the fence between going competitive/technical or just being happy with my new car ... so I apologize if my questions seem like they're attempting to attain more information that I'm capable of understanding at the moment
At the moment I don't have any midbass drivers and am highly considering putting the mids that came with my Kappa Perfect set in the doors and the tweeters on the A-pillars/kickpods/dashboard (in order of suggestion from Harman).
I would guess you'll get decent MB response if you seal up those doors as much as possible. I've used the Perfects in the past, and they do lack MB, but does well in the mid/upper feq IMO.
The woofers have a frequency respone that drops down to 75Hz. Since you are using the Image Dynamics sub and I'm sure you've auditioned it before, how well do you think it would blend into a system like mine without any dedicated midbass drivers?
I have used the ID subs in the past with very good results. If you use the ID (as well as many other subs) you'll probably have to cross it/them over higher if there is a lack of MB in the door speakers. You'll probably get good results, but if you have time delay, you'll likely get even better results. It will help compensate for the sub crossovered higher. The delay will help keep the bass focus up front (but may compromise bass output from the subs) Just a thought . I would venture to say its not a big deal for most people though.
Also was the location you picked for your sub enclosure based on looks and space with the plan to EQ later or did you measure acoustics and all that good stuff do cut down on EQ?
I picked the location purely out of space, or the lack of it. I did not use any complicated measurements and such to figure out where to place the sub. Im not a acoustic engineer, but I would bet most enclosures in the trunk of a Fit would give very good impact
My problem is that I'm on the fence between going competitive/technical or just being happy with my new car ... so I apologize if my questions seem like they're attempting to attain more information that I'm capable of understanding at the moment
No problem at all man. I regularly go to DIYMA all the time:
I had to rush the install near the end because I wanted to complete at the regionals....in which I placed 2nd in my class So much for that impossible to stage correctly comment
wow, this thread is of epic proportion! Great work, my only suggestion is to lose the carpeted dash mat, really makes things look cluttered.
thanks, Yeah Im not a big fan of the dash mat at as well, but it helps reduce the reflections of the speakers in the a-pillars. For my car, there's a night and day difference in position of the vocals and the overall width of the sound stage.
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Originally Posted by Jodele
It just goes to show you that there is never enough time to do it right the first time, but always enough time to do it over again.
If you got second, what had to be done to get first? Who beat you out?
lol, I got beat out by one of my buddies, so it didnt heart that much....I will be hearing it from him until next season though. Thats if we dont attend the finals this year (top 3 in each class gets invited to finals), which isnt probably going to happen as its in Florida and we are in California.
I lost because there was a big flaw in the judging. Im not trying to make any excuses but there were 3 judges this year (due to the huge turnout), one for each class. It turned out that the judge that judged my car wasnt supposed to judge my class. Everyone in my class got judged by one judge and a judge in another class judged my car. Oh well, better luck next time. I got docked a lot for not having enough sub bass
Time to rebuild the trunk area and tune, tune, and re-tune
... so I apologize if my questions seem like they're attempting to attain more information that I'm capable of understanding at the moment 
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