Ok so my brother in law just got an 08 HHR and wants me to do the audio work for him. I ordered a bunch of parts already but still working on things a bit and I have a few questions. First I'll post what I've purchased for the install.
Eclipse AVN6620 7" Touchscreen Navigation Head Unit
Eclipse Bluetooth module
Eclipse iPod interface
Eclipse Rear View Camera
DLS Ultimate Iridium 6.3 3 way speakers
DIYM 12" Sub (I have 2 of them but plan on only using 1)
Alpine PDX 1.600 Amp for sub
Alpine PDX 2.150 Amp for speakers
I also grabbed an HHR mounting bracket, wiring harnesses and 100sq ft of sound deadening material.
Since this car has On Star I had to get an adapter for it as well although it really makes my job easier as it has all the navigation wires on it
I grabbed an Axxess On Star adapter for GM cars.
I bought a kit I found on ebay that comes with a 1.2F cap and some distribution blocks and what not. It comes with some RCA's but I'm going to buy some shielded monprice RCA's instead. This is one of my questions how long do you think the RCA's need to be to put the amps in the back? We're going to remove all the interior and put down the sound deadener so the wires will need plenty of slack to tuck away. Also do you think 100sq ft of sound deadener is going to be enough?
Now some info on the install? We're going to do a custom fiberglass box for the sub that will hoepfully be molded into the side of the HHR in the back. I'm not sure about speaker pods in the doors. I think I'm going to try and fit the mids up high on the doors. There is a tweeter already in the pilars so I may try and just stick them in there or I may build some fiberglass pods that will fit in and aim them more into the cabin. Also might make an amp rack. I have to discuss with him what he'd rather have.
Eclipse AVN6620 7" Touchscreen Navigation Head Unit
Eclipse Bluetooth module
Eclipse iPod interface
Eclipse Rear View Camera
DLS Ultimate Iridium 6.3 3 way speakers
DIYM 12" Sub (I have 2 of them but plan on only using 1)
Alpine PDX 1.600 Amp for sub
Alpine PDX 2.150 Amp for speakers
I also grabbed an HHR mounting bracket, wiring harnesses and 100sq ft of sound deadening material.
Since this car has On Star I had to get an adapter for it as well although it really makes my job easier as it has all the navigation wires on it
I bought a kit I found on ebay that comes with a 1.2F cap and some distribution blocks and what not. It comes with some RCA's but I'm going to buy some shielded monprice RCA's instead. This is one of my questions how long do you think the RCA's need to be to put the amps in the back? We're going to remove all the interior and put down the sound deadener so the wires will need plenty of slack to tuck away. Also do you think 100sq ft of sound deadener is going to be enough?
Now some info on the install? We're going to do a custom fiberglass box for the sub that will hoepfully be molded into the side of the HHR in the back. I'm not sure about speaker pods in the doors. I think I'm going to try and fit the mids up high on the doors. There is a tweeter already in the pilars so I may try and just stick them in there or I may build some fiberglass pods that will fit in and aim them more into the cabin. Also might make an amp rack. I have to discuss with him what he'd rather have.