TA system 56K Run Away!
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Staging Lane
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From: Ellington, CT
TA system 56K Run Away! Thanks to my bro in law I finally got some pics of my system. The specs are in the sig. Being that it was a rainny day the red back lit amps and under dash red neons did not show up. I know the car, and the garage are dirty btw 
Sorry about the sizes its just what he uploaded for me. Let me know what you guys think. The sub trim panels are suede flocked and the base is carpeted. The guy that did the install made sure that I could still put the T-tops in the trunk when I wanted too 
Sorry about the sizes its just what he uploaded for me. Let me know what you guys think. The sub trim panels are suede flocked and the base is carpeted. The guy that did the install made sure that I could still put the T-tops in the trunk when I wanted too oooo I hate you Alan.... 
I had been wondering about a setup just like that except I was trying to decide if I could cram a 15" on each side....
damnit that's a hot setup... does your brother in law have a shop or did you guys do this in the garage? I've never done fiberglass but I can't wait, I just want to find someone to hold my hand through the first time....
I had been wondering about a setup just like that except I was trying to decide if I could cram a 15" on each side....damnit that's a hot setup... does your brother in law have a shop or did you guys do this in the garage? I've never done fiberglass but I can't wait, I just want to find someone to hold my hand through the first time....
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Staging Lane
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Nope Bro in law just took the pics and hosted them for me. I work for a A/V and Car audio place called Tweeter etc. I got everything for pretty much cost or less and my installer gave me a crazy good deal on labor and materials for the glass work and paint. His name is Mike.. you can see he ghosted in his sig above the firebird logo.
man that setup is great. question, IF i wanted to hide the amps (i dont liek my stuff to be able to be seen thru the hatch) is there room possibly under the glassed part to put amps?? the amps would be a 300/2 and a 1000/1 thanks!! VERY nice job! 
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Staging Lane
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Yeah no prob.. The 1000.1 and the 450.4 are the sames size and fit like you see there, a 300.2 is smaller so it shouldn't be a prob. Notice though that I did take out the plastic sides with the speakers from the trunk. There are countless ways to mount stuff, it really just comes down to what you want, the installer creativity, and what you are willing to pay.
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Staging Lane
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Originally Posted by xctrackstar89
how much did just the sound system cost you? and could you give me some advice on choosing one out for mine?
Well first off what I spent and what the system is worth are two completly differant things being that I work in the industry. Lets just say the system retail before any discounting would be between $8.5k-$9k. Thats gear, parts, and labor. I'll break down most of what I would have spent retail. The balance is labor. As for a system that you would want, thats not for me to answer. You should go to a store, listen to some systems, see what you like and do some research. It's all in the "eye" of the beholder. What I like and what you like may be to two completly differant things and so may be our budgets. Depending on your budget we may be able to give you some ideas... music tastes help too.
Deck 350
12disc changer 400
front speakers 1300
rear speakers 600
450x4 amp 900
1000x1 amp 1000
10" subs x2 800
Capacitors 400
Dynamat 500 (and I need another 250 worth)
Lighting 200
Wires 300
Misc. Materials 350
Nice looking install. Did you really need the two capacitors? I'm guessing maybe one for the 1000.1 but the 450 didnt really need it does it? I'm having a new alternator built and wondering if I should get a cap. I'm pushing 600 rms from one amp and can turn full charge into total drain at half volume. I have a Phoenix Gold Xenon 400.4. 200 rms to the fronts, bridged 400 rms to the sub. Daimond hex's 600's and a BA G5.
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Staging Lane
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
Nice looking install. Did you really need the two capacitors? I'm guessing maybe one for the 1000.1 but the 450 didnt really need it does it? I'm having a new alternator built and wondering if I should get a cap. I'm pushing 600 rms from one amp and can turn full charge into total drain at half volume. I have a Phoenix Gold Xenon 400.4. 200 rms to the fronts, bridged 400 rms to the sub. Daimond hex's 600's and a BA G5.
Originally Posted by Akuma
No, I didn't need it for the 450.4 but I wanted the back to look symetric so I got one for each. I probably would have been better off getting a Ohio Generater alternator, and may still have to. During highway speeds (2800 rpm ish) when I crank the system it still goes down to like 8-9amps. Nice set up btw I have heard a ton of good stuff about Diamond.
Yep your setup looks badass for sure!
