Hello fellow car audio enthusiasts,
Wanted to share my latest build - been out of the car audio scene for a few years, as the stock Fender system on the golf R was pretty acceptable with a simple sub upgrade, and I had other priorities going on. Now I am back with the bug!
2018 golf R in Lapiz blue - bought new in 2018, waited almost 4 months to get it. Really love the car as it does everything so well for a daily - not a huge fan of Volkswagen however. Just got my car back after 8 weeks at the dealership to repair some electrical issues causing many codes.
Anyways, it started as a 'oh let me just use up the old car audio equipment I have leftover from previous builds' to 'oh I need this - I need that - I NEED MOAR!'
This will be a Stealth build, and so all equipment will fit into trunk floor - I like clean and I need the space in the trunk!
Parts list for the build;
Front stage (for now): JBL C508 GTI - 5-1/4inch component set from previous build - will run passive for the time being but would like to eventually go active.
Rear fill: Kenwood KFC-1696PS coaxials (purchased new for this build)
Subs: Pioneer low-profile TSZ10LS4 10-inch subs (400w RMS each)
Mono amp: Clarion DPX11551 - 850 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (1,550 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
4-channel amp: Pioneer GM-D8604 - 150W x 4 at 2ohm, 100w x 4 at 4ohm, bridgeable.
DSP: Zapco DSP Z8 IV - purchased new in box from another member on here - my first DSP so very excited!
Wire: 0-gauge kit from Crutchfield
Other: fast rings for speakers, two Knukonceptz BASSIK distribution blocks.
Head unit will remain stock - will be using the inputs behind OEM radio to go to the DSP's high-level inputs, I will have to recode the radio to bypass the Fender amplifier.
Here is a recent photo of my ride:
Started working on the audio build yesterday - first step was removing trunk panels, vacuum and sound deadening;
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Next, I made a template for my false floor - used cardboard along with a marker and washer to copy the profile of each side of the wall, after a few iterations it came out pretty much perfect. taped together and now I have a rough template to copy onto a thin piece of MDF to make the actual template;
That's it for last weekend - also juggling home renos so hopefully things on the car will continue to progress. Only missing a few items to finalize the build, just need the time to work on it!
Wanted to share my latest build - been out of the car audio scene for a few years, as the stock Fender system on the golf R was pretty acceptable with a simple sub upgrade, and I had other priorities going on. Now I am back with the bug!
2018 golf R in Lapiz blue - bought new in 2018, waited almost 4 months to get it. Really love the car as it does everything so well for a daily - not a huge fan of Volkswagen however. Just got my car back after 8 weeks at the dealership to repair some electrical issues causing many codes.
Anyways, it started as a 'oh let me just use up the old car audio equipment I have leftover from previous builds' to 'oh I need this - I need that - I NEED MOAR!'
This will be a Stealth build, and so all equipment will fit into trunk floor - I like clean and I need the space in the trunk!
Parts list for the build;
Front stage (for now): JBL C508 GTI - 5-1/4inch component set from previous build - will run passive for the time being but would like to eventually go active.
Rear fill: Kenwood KFC-1696PS coaxials (purchased new for this build)
Subs: Pioneer low-profile TSZ10LS4 10-inch subs (400w RMS each)
Mono amp: Clarion DPX11551 - 850 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (1,550 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
4-channel amp: Pioneer GM-D8604 - 150W x 4 at 2ohm, 100w x 4 at 4ohm, bridgeable.
DSP: Zapco DSP Z8 IV - purchased new in box from another member on here - my first DSP so very excited!
Wire: 0-gauge kit from Crutchfield
Other: fast rings for speakers, two Knukonceptz BASSIK distribution blocks.
Head unit will remain stock - will be using the inputs behind OEM radio to go to the DSP's high-level inputs, I will have to recode the radio to bypass the Fender amplifier.
Here is a recent photo of my ride:
Started working on the audio build yesterday - first step was removing trunk panels, vacuum and sound deadening;
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Next, I made a template for my false floor - used cardboard along with a marker and washer to copy the profile of each side of the wall, after a few iterations it came out pretty much perfect. taped together and now I have a rough template to copy onto a thin piece of MDF to make the actual template;
That's it for last weekend - also juggling home renos so hopefully things on the car will continue to progress. Only missing a few items to finalize the build, just need the time to work on it!