Doitor's 2010 Setup

doitor · 10-12-2009

Hi, guys.
The day after USACi Finals (Oct 3-4) I took the car apart once again for a full rebuild.
I'm tired of the current setup and the idea behind the change is to make the car fully functional again and use the KISS mentality.
The install will be fully stealth with a twist since I'll still use it as my "comp" car.
I have all the equipment already.
Here are some pics.

Head Unit:

Amps:

Subs (Two):

Frontstage:

The same HAT Legatia L831-3.
The only change will be to take the L8's out of the door and into the kicks.

J.

doitor · 10-12-2009

Started making the amp rack for the HD's.
I will have 2 versions. One with my current sub box and then another one with the 13tw5's.
This is the version for my current sub box.

The 3 HD amps will be under the sub box.

The gap between the rack and the subbox will be covered with metal grille covered in speaker grill cloth with some fans to force cool air into the amps.

I left the rack with a clearence of 4". The HD's measure 2" in height. The extra 2" will allow some air over them so they dont get too hot.

The subbox will be held in place with a couple of hinges (still not installed).
Full access to the amps connections once I take the rear seats down.

I get most of my trunk back and full, easy access to the spare tire and tools.

Now what could posibly hide behind door #1?

How about an all in one power/ground distro block.

J.

Oliver · 10-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by doitor

Started making the amp rack for the HD's.

The 3 HD amps will be under the sub box.

The gap between the rack and the subbox will be covered with metal grille covered in speaker grill cloth with some fans to force cool air into the amps.

I left the rack with a clearence of 4". The HD's measure 2" in height. The extra 2" will allow some air over them so they dont get too hot.

J.

Very nice

mikey7182 · 10-12-2009

Looks great so far Jorge! I'm car shopping at the moment and will have a new build centered around the P01 as well. Look forward to seeing your progress! I like the idea of the amps under the sub enclosure.

kyheng · 10-12-2009

Jorge, I don't know if putting all the HD amps below sub enclosure is a good method. As I got a HD750/1 still don't know where to put(now just lay unsecure on top of spare tyre) and it do generate considerable heat even running a 8ohm woofer right now. But compare to class AB amps, it is still cold.
Anyway it is still a good build.

**unpredictableacts** · 10-12-2009

Curious about your cooling set up....should you have at least on of the fans draw warm air out?

PS that is a Shitty HU...

...give it to me.

doitor · 10-12-2009

I'm going to play with several fans and configurations before finishing the build.
The version with the 13tw5's wont have the box on top of the amps.
And yes, unpredictableacts.
I'll give you the HU.
If you paypal $1,200 to doctorjuaristi@gmail.com
LOL.

J.

**Stoph** · 10-12-2009

Looks great! I'm looking forward to see the rest

**8675309** · 10-12-2009

Looking good cant wait to see the final project!

**unpredictableacts** · 10-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by doitor

I'm going to play with several fans and configurations before finishing the build.
The version with the 13tw5's wont have the box on top of the amps.
And yes, unpredictableacts.
I'll give you the HU.
If you Give me a Man on Man hug.
LOL.

J.

Sold.

doitor · 10-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by unpredictableacts

Sold.

LOL.
As much as I appreciate the gesture (

) I'd rather do paypal.

J.

KARPE · 10-12-2009

Did you pull all of you're wiring too?

doitor · 10-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by KARPE

Did you pull all of you're wiring too?

Power, ground and speaker wires (on the roof) are the same.
Ordered multiconductor Canare StarQuad cable and RCA plugs to make new custom length cables.

J.

KARPE · 10-12-2009

Good! it looked like a lot of work went into running all your wiring, including the kill switch.

**nirschl** · 10-13-2009

Looking good Jorge! Be looking forward to seeing this done.

sydmonster · 10-13-2009

wow... and jorge's circle of audio life re begins.

TEGBOY · 10-13-2009

Loving the usage of the HD amps. Sadly, in Australia, many ill-informed will tell you they are no good as an SQ amp, this goes to show, they surely are!!

Bravo to you Sir!!

JayinMI · 10-13-2009

But, but, but, they're *Class D.* They *can't* sound as good as 'a' or 'ab', *everyone* knows that.

j/k

Jay

doitor · 10-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by KARPE

Good! it looked like a lot of work went into running all your wiring, including the kill switch.

Oh, it sure was a lot of work.
This version will have a lot less wiring (3 vs 5 amps, 1 vs 3 distro blocks).
But I'll still do it just like the previous one as far as attention to detail, overkill and OCD.
The kill switch stays. It's prewired and I used a quick disconnect plug to be able to easily use any HU I use in the future.
But I have some surprises for the kil switch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sydmonster

wow... and jorge's circle of audio life re begins.

LOL.
I totally agree.
It's my only car, daily driver and "comp car", but this time the first two outweighted the last one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEGBOY

Loving the usage of the HD amps. Sadly, in Australia, many ill-informed will tell you they are no good as an SQ amp, this goes to show, they surely are!!

Bravo to you Sir!!

I did a lot of testing before going with the HD's.
Just to give you an idea, I tested the jl Slash, JL HD's, Zapco DC's, McIntosh, Sinfoni, Arc SE's and several others.

The size/power ratio on the HD's is just amazing.
And as far as "SQ" goes, they RAWK.

J.

jonnyanalog · 10-13-2009

I think its fantastic that you are keeping the rear functional with access to the spare tire while maintaining a competition system.

AdamTaylor · 10-14-2009

i wanna see some cutting..... bust out the cut off wheel

**amitaF** · 10-14-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamTaylor

i wanna see some cutting..... bust out the cut off wheel

HE NEEDS TO BUY HIS WIFE A SET OF RUBBER FRYING PANS ,FIRST....THEY DON'T HURT AS MUCH

doitor · 10-15-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamTaylor

i wanna see some cutting..... bust out the cut off wheel

Patience my friend.
I fear for my personal integrity if my wife finds out (

), so I need to send her out of town for a weekend before cutting anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinky06

HE NEEDS TO BUY HIS WIFE A SET OF RUBBER FRYING PANS ,FIRST....THEY DON'T HURT AS MUCH

Great idea.
But not only frying pans.
I also need rubber tv's, rubber candle holders, rubber knifes, rubber plates, rubber toasters, etc, etc, etc,

J.

doitor · 10-15-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnyanalog

I think its fantastic that you are keeping the rear functional with access to the spare tire while maintaining a competition system.

And wait till you see the version with the 13tw5's.

J.

Andy Jones · 10-15-2009

^Have you thought about putting a plexi back and bottom on the enclosure so judges can see the amps? That way you can show off everything easily without having to rely on photos?

10-12-2009	#1
doitor DIYMA Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mexico Age: 33 Posts: 2,321 iTrader: (22)	Doitor's 2010 Setup Hi, guys. The day after USACi Finals (Oct 3-4) I took the car apart once again for a full rebuild. I'm tired of the current setup and the idea behind the change is to make the car fully functional again and use the KISS mentality. The install will be fully stealth with a twist since I'll still use it as my "comp" car. I have all the equipment already. Here are some pics. Head Unit: Amps: Subs (Two): Frontstage: The same HAT Legatia L831-3. The only change will be to take the L8's out of the door and into the kicks. J.
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10-12-2009	#2
doitor DIYMA Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mexico Age: 33 Posts: 2,321 iTrader: (22)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Started making the amp rack for the HD's. I will have 2 versions. One with my current sub box and then another one with the 13tw5's. This is the version for my current sub box. The 3 HD amps will be under the sub box. The gap between the rack and the subbox will be covered with metal grille covered in speaker grill cloth with some fans to force cool air into the amps. I left the rack with a clearence of 4". The HD's measure 2" in height. The extra 2" will allow some air over them so they dont get too hot. The subbox will be held in place with a couple of hinges (still not installed). Full access to the amps connections once I take the rear seats down. I get most of my trunk back and full, easy access to the spare tire and tools. Now what could posibly hide behind door #1? How about an all in one power/ground distro block. J.
	Team Hybrids White Mazda CX-7

10-12-2009	#4
mikey7182 DIYMA Loyalist Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,743 iTrader: (41)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Looks great so far Jorge! I'm car shopping at the moment and will have a new build centered around the P01 as well. Look forward to seeing your progress! I like the idea of the amps under the sub enclosure.
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10-12-2009	#5
kyheng DIYMA Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malaysia Age: 32 Posts: 2,132 iTrader: (1)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Jorge, I don't know if putting all the HD amps below sub enclosure is a good method. As I got a HD750/1 still don't know where to put(now just lay unsecure on top of spare tyre) and it do generate considerable heat even running a 8ohm woofer right now. But compare to class AB amps, it is still cold. Anyway it is still a good build.

10-12-2009	#6
unpredictableacts The Anti-Rice Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rockTOWN Age: 29 Posts: 4,830 iTrader: (15)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Curious about your cooling set up....should you have at least on of the fans draw warm air out? PS that is a Shitty HU... ...give it to me.
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10-12-2009	#7
doitor DIYMA Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mexico Age: 33 Posts: 2,321 iTrader: (22)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup I'm going to play with several fans and configurations before finishing the build. The version with the 13tw5's wont have the box on top of the amps. And yes, unpredictableacts. I'll give you the HU. If you paypal $1,200 to doctorjuaristi@gmail.com LOL. J.
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10-12-2009	#8
Stoph DIYMA freshman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington Age: 31 Posts: 33 iTrader: (1)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Looks great! I'm looking forward to see the rest
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10-12-2009	#9
8675309 jenny Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Posts: 3,030 iTrader: (12)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Looking good cant wait to see the final project!
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10-12-2009	#12
KARPE DIYMA Novice Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 435 12V Company: Batteries Plus Position: Local ASM iTrader: (3)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Did you pull all of you're wiring too?

10-12-2009	#14
KARPE DIYMA Novice Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 435 12V Company: Batteries Plus Position: Local ASM iTrader: (3)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Good! it looked like a lot of work went into running all your wiring, including the kill switch.

10-13-2009	#15
nirschl Need more time! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Japan Age: 34 Posts: 408 iTrader: (9)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Looking good Jorge! Be looking forward to seeing this done.

10-13-2009	#16
sydmonster DIYMA Novice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 347 iTrader: (0)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup wow... and jorge's circle of audio life re begins.
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10-13-2009	#17
TEGBOY DIYMA freshman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup Loving the usage of the HD amps. Sadly, in Australia, many ill-informed will tell you they are no good as an SQ amp, this goes to show, they surely are!! Bravo to you Sir!!

10-13-2009	#18
JayinMI DIYMA Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Flushing, MI Posts: 878 12V Company: Car Tunes Stereo Center Position: Installation Manager iTrader: (3)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup But, but, but, they're Class D. They can't sound as good as 'a' or 'ab', everyone knows that. j/k Jay
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10-13-2009	#20
jonnyanalog DIYMA Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aubrey, TX Age: 32 Posts: 1,284 iTrader: (26)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup I think its fantastic that you are keeping the rear functional with access to the spare tire while maintaining a competition system.
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10-14-2009	#21
AdamTaylor DIYMA Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Panama city Beach, FL Age: 24 Posts: 651 12V Company: Stereo Worx Position: Installer/ Sales iTrader: (1)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup i wanna see some cutting..... bust out the cut off wheel
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10-15-2009	#25
Andy Jones DIYMA Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa Posts: 505 iTrader: (3)	Re: Doitor's 2010 Setup ^Have you thought about putting a plexi back and bottom on the enclosure so judges can see the amps? That way you can show off everything easily without having to rely on photos?

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