IASCA car audio install
#1
IASCA car audio install
I just picked up a 09 Honda Fit Sport to replace my old Lexus for my daily driver and to compete in IASCA.
So far I've been mulling over mounting locations for the amps and subs.
As for the front speakers, im planing on going 3way active with mids/tweets on A pillars and Midbass on kicks.
Equipment so far...
Clarion DRZ9255
ADS P840 and P2110
Scan Illuminator 1" tweets
Peerless 830986 3" mids
SEAS W18NX 7" MBs
Undecided for subs.
First things first, this car can use a lot of sound dampening.
I purchased Cascade VB-2HD and VB-4 so far. Im going to use these products along with some leftover dynamat, ensolite, and foam from different companies.
I began taking the Fit apart this past weekend
This is my daily driver and eventually is going to replace my old Lexus for IASCA comps.
Stripped trunk:
Note that square hole in the second picture, Im thinking of building an enclosure over over that area
Dynamat on the flat areas and some of the sheet metal:
VB2-HD in the wheel wells:
I have to admit, this car is one of the easiest car that I've ever taken apart.
So far I've been mulling over mounting locations for the amps and subs.
As for the front speakers, im planing on going 3way active with mids/tweets on A pillars and Midbass on kicks.
Equipment so far...
Clarion DRZ9255
ADS P840 and P2110
Scan Illuminator 1" tweets
Peerless 830986 3" mids
SEAS W18NX 7" MBs
Undecided for subs.
First things first, this car can use a lot of sound dampening.
I purchased Cascade VB-2HD and VB-4 so far. Im going to use these products along with some leftover dynamat, ensolite, and foam from different companies.
I began taking the Fit apart this past weekend
This is my daily driver and eventually is going to replace my old Lexus for IASCA comps.
Stripped trunk:
Note that square hole in the second picture, Im thinking of building an enclosure over over that area
Dynamat on the flat areas and some of the sheet metal:
VB2-HD in the wheel wells:
I have to admit, this car is one of the easiest car that I've ever taken apart.
#2
I started with some dynamat to add some mass to some of the sheet metal (but I think its more random if anything lol)
Then went to town with the VB2-HD
I went ahead and added some foam
The rest of the car this weekend...I hope
Then went to town with the VB2-HD
I went ahead and added some foam
The rest of the car this weekend...I hope
#5
Yeah they have not been out of california for years, but came came back last year. They have been primarily running events in the east
Thanks for the compliments guys, i'll try to take as much pics as possible.
They only problem that Im running into is the factory battery...or the lack of a real one
So far I've found batteries that are direct fit (and stock terminals)for the GE are Stinger and Odyssey, I'm leaning towards the Odyssey at the moment.
Thanks for the compliments guys, i'll try to take as much pics as possible.
They only problem that Im running into is the factory battery...or the lack of a real one
So far I've found batteries that are direct fit (and stock terminals)for the GE are Stinger and Odyssey, I'm leaning towards the Odyssey at the moment.
Last edited by circa40; 06-24-2009 at 01:45 AM.
#7
Im probably going to mount the tweeters and the mids deep in the corners. I was thinking direct on-axis, but im having second thoughts.
#8
will it still have good sound image being that far back?
i was thinking that too..but i wasnt sure, i should have asked my installer...but i didnt feel like spending anymore money on the install so i just got it on the door panels
#9
Thats the main reason I want to put them back that far, to minimize the sound pathlengths. The Midbass woofers are going in the kicks to help minimize the pathlengths as well. The Clarion HU has built in time alignment, its likely that i'll still need to do further TA adjustments. I would like to use as less TA as possible
#14
for batt, kinetik makes one that can fit the fit, drop in for the GD at least, shouldnt be too diff for the GE
i've taken measurements, and i think the HC1200 fits and the HC1400R (reverse terminals so they're on the proper side)
i would double check the space you have.
i've taken measurements, and i think the HC1200 fits and the HC1400R (reverse terminals so they're on the proper side)
i would double check the space you have.
#15
Stinger has a"honda" battery (made by Odyssey) that should fit.
#17
look at my signature/thread and i have the hc800(terminals on wrong side) for a picture if you like (I didnt know they offer the terminals on reverse side if you ask for it)
#18
Update:
I stripped the interior today for further dampening
Again, Im only using mass loading in certain areas
Cascade VB-2HD
I installed the material as far up behind the factory pad as I could
Cascade VB-4
Im wiring up the car tomorrow.
I stripped the interior today for further dampening
Again, Im only using mass loading in certain areas
Cascade VB-2HD
I installed the material as far up behind the factory pad as I could
Cascade VB-4
Im wiring up the car tomorrow.
#19
Update for the day:
I ran the power wire today, what a PTA for this car.
$50 0awg special online a few months ago. Not the greatest, but more then I will ever need in this car.
Power and ground for the Clarion source power supply
While I was at it, I upgraded one of the ground wires.
I ran the power wire today, what a PTA for this car.
$50 0awg special online a few months ago. Not the greatest, but more then I will ever need in this car.
Power and ground for the Clarion source power supply
While I was at it, I upgraded one of the ground wires.