CRD Mazda CX-7 Install

[CRD]

Once again I have my CX-7 back, so everything I bought for the mazda 6 is going now on the CX-7.

Here is a picture of how I will install my setup.
Susgestions are welcome.

I'm using daytons midranges 8ohms don't know if this will be a problem, they have their own amplifiers but you never know.

Installation begins today and tomorrow, more pictures to come as I go.

The blue number show the crossover set points for the speakers, the red numbers are the specs of the speakers. This is all front stage




THIS IS THE PATIENT

[Dr.Telepathy SQ]

Now that makes a hell of a lot more sense than what you had planned to do
Unless you have already purchased the Audio Control Units, life would be a lot cheaper and easier if you want a single unit handling everything..example Alpine H-701 w/ a controler.

But since you're changing cars, why don't you put the 8" Dayton's in the front doors?? You do have room for them in the CX-7, with little mod...

Since you're going 4 way active, all Dayton, are you going to have someone help you tune it or do you have good tuning skills and have worked with a 4 way active install before?

I'd stay away from the Dayton dome midrange. It's hard to tune and placement is key with this driver.

I'd swap for the dayton full range 4" instead for midrange duty.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-378

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-376

To save some money, you don't have to have the Dayton Alm tweeter since you're using a full range 4" driver. These mate well with the Dayton 4" full range.
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=275-035

Also, don't be so set in stone with crossover settings. You'll have to tune it correctly, but the drivers overlap that I'm showing you and will make tuning a lot more less stressful.


Also, have you modeled that sub? And you're just going to have 200 rms power going to it????

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I already boght everything you see on the pictures EXCEPT the midrange.

I really like those 4" Dayton Fullrange speakers Hmmmmmm.

I have tuned a 3 way active in the past 1998 to be exact, the good thing about this setup is that I have a lot tunning tools, it's not going to be easy but it will be fun.

The sub I might used or not, I'm not sure yet, I have 3 subs to choose.

[CRD]

A little change, I ordered 2 Thin 10" Blaupunkt Subwoofer perfect fit for my left/right corners in the trunk.

Here is the HOPEFULLY LAST SETUP

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I started laying around the amps with the DXS, to start fabricating the RCA cables. I only need to finish 1 pair of RCA that goes from one SUB amp to the other.

I will make a second floor with cut-outs to cover the wires and only show the amps and DXS with the ability to fold in the center like in the second picture, so I can remove my spare tire easily.

HERE ARE A FEW PICS





RCA CABLES

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Amp Rack Installed. I need to buy more 8gauge wire for the amps to finish the power area.

On the top of the amps I will install a 1farad Rockford Capacitor and all the power distribution parts.

OPTION # 1



OPTION # 2 (I might choose this one)


This is how it would look like with the THIN Blaupunkt Sub on each corner and the second floor covering all the wiring.

[CRD]

One more addition to the setup.

Rockford Fosgate 1 FARAD Capacitor

[brendan 67]

Option 2,finished, looks very nice.

[CRD]

Originally Posted by brendan 67

Option 2,finished, looks very nice.

That's my goal , I will test the system with a Old Sony CD Player as soon I get the speakers this week, the CAR PC will take a few extra days, I'm moving to a house with GARAGE FINALLY hehe, I still need to do some fiberglass work on the subs etc

[Dmack]

Looking good man.

Are you going to include some build pics of the PC?

[Nitr0racing21]

WOW what a install. will the PC be on ignition only?

[CRD]

Originally Posted by Dmack

Looking good man.

Are you going to include some build pics of the PC?

Yes, I'm just waiting for all the parts to be here, I need to mold the touch screen to the dash bezel plus add Griffin Powermate VOLUME KNOB. The whole process will be log.

[CRD]

Originally Posted by Nitr0racing21

WOW what a install. will the PC be on ignition only?

Yes they sell a special power supply for cars, wich turn on by the ignition.

[CRD]

Ok, after realizing today that I need trunk space for whatever I need to carry, I choosed using OPTION #1 for daily use and OPTION # 2 for car shows and competitions. The second floor will be able to bend in the middle just like the first floor. And with a actuator or something similar and here is the fun part CONTROLLED via the front touchscreen LCD , I will actuate the system to raise or lower. I have a relay box wich can be controlled via USB

That way I can use my trunk space now that the subs are going to be on the sides.

It would look something like this.

OPTION #1 will be daily use (first design)
OPTION #2 will be for show only (second design)

[suka4thong]

fantastic!!

[doitor]

Awesome idea.
You would get the best of both worlds.

Jorge.

[hemi4me?]

I like that alot! nice

[CRD]

New toys , I might not use the Dayton tweeters if they don't fit behind my already made holes in my door panels.

But here are the pictures of what I got today

[ATK_Designs]

wow, I cannot wait to see the finished products. Very nice

[CRD]

Ok a little update between today and tomorrow I will start installing the speakers but I'm going 4-way with only 1 Subwoofer. I just ordered the Daytons Midranges, so far this will be the setup.

I have to test the front stage first before I decide wich subwoofer I will use.

Only thing missing from this setup is the midranges everything else will be installed this weekend

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I received the 8" touchscreen monitor today and I started the measurements.

Here is the Monitor bezel, Schoche double din kit, and OEM radio bezel. I won't touch the OEM bezel at all, I will only work with the scoche kit and monitor bezel, I need to cut and weld the bezel to the scoche kit.



Here is another picture checking fitment.



Monitor in pieces



Other update is the fitment of the Dayton RS28 tweeters on the door panels, I already had holes made for some pioneer tweeters and Thank GOD I have the space to put them there, I will use some bezels from some old tweeters and wrap them with speaker black cloth and put them in front of the tweeter to cover the rought edges of the hole.