Not too much to report, installed a new (old) Pioneer headunit with USB for the iPhone. I will probably replace it with a nicer one with bluetooth before I get a modifry harness. Picked up some other sound equipment for free, so that is probably next to go in. Large JBL Amp with 7 channels so I can run door speakers and a sub off of it. It's the GT0755.6II so it's going to be tough to fit somewhere but for free I can't resist. And a pair of Boston Acoustics 50/150 SC65's with a built in tweeters. I'll probably do a custom mount. Also going to be custom fitting some fog lights in the fake ducts and maybe an AP2 console.

 

Amp came in. Doing a full amp/speakers etc install. I am still speccing out the subwoofer right now. My goal is ZERO impact on trunk or cabin space. If I pull it off, any interest in a DIY on a custom box etc?

 

Where are you going to put it? Under the car?

 

I think I read some folks have stuffed larger 4 channel amps over the gas tank next to the spare tire. It's a tight squeeze but I'm not a fan of ditching the spare. If you can build a footwell type sub out of fiberglass or somewhere else that doesn't take up space I'd surely be interested.

 

Custom roof rack. Just can't put the soft top down

This amp is roughly 8.1x10" and I do plan on installing in the gas tank area. It's 4 channel and should be plenty to power the system. I don't want to ditch a spare because they have saved me once or twice before. I am going to keep the trunk area complete. I'll see what I can work with, I have some basic specs measured. Amp and all goes in this weekend, then I prototype the box in cardboard next week. I'll post a thread in the electronics section with pictures!

 

So this past weekend we got the AMP/Head Unit and Door speakers installed. The amp slid into the Gas Tank area perfectly. So far 0 impact on cabin or trunk space. AMP is 500 W by 4 Channels. If anyone needs a link let me know. Currently fabbing a prototype sub box.

 

Where you planning on putting the sub box?

 

I'm going to attempt to build a box that fits in the trunkwell. Instead of sitting on the tools, I removed those and just placed them in the spare tire. Fits fine. Now to make a super slim box. I'm cutting cardboard this week to try and fit it.