Thanks to you guys who have stuck with me and have been giving me good advice on product selection! Here's the latest:

I was actually happy that I downgraded the amp from 150W per channel to 100W, for the front and rear separates. The Audiobahn website lists the !00W amp (A1004DP) at 8.5 x 9.5 inches, which is the same measurements as the sub amp I bought (A1502DP).



This means I could do a super clean installation with both amps side-by-side in the rear of the trunkwell (which would flip-up and make room to carry a tire).

So the 100W amp came, and it's 8.5 x 12 7/8 inches, and is too big for the planned installation. Man, that was disappointing! Since I won't save any space by using the 100W amp, I sent it back to exchange (again) for the 150W amp. I don't know if the store will exchange it, or not (semi-ebay deal).

I've decided, for now, to go with 2 Eclipse SW7500DVC subs in modified WL boxes. I've determined that the WL boxes are as big as I can go, and still maintain OEM functionality. Custom boxes would only give slightly more space, and not enough to justify the cost.

My friend that moved gave me a contact at Al & Ed's for the subs, so I still may get a good deal.

I already removed the face plate (cover) and the trim pieces from the sub amp . I wanted to make sure I could modify it with the CF treatment, and some custom laser-cut pieces. I'm going to put it back together, and make sure everything is working before I mod the amps.

The techs that I spoke to from MB Quart, and from Eclipse told me that the Audiobahn amps are pretty good quality, and would be fine for this installation. I know they're not the best, so I wasn't expecting their endorsement!

-Pete

 

Thanks guys we try.

Sounds like you may have it all figured out there Pete. What was your final list of parts installled?

 

This thread has been a great learning experience for me.

Nothing is installed yet, I'm still ordering some parts:

Sony CDX-9905X head unit
Modifry's Hard Wired Control Unit - for using OEM controls
Polaroid PDV-0700 DVD player (remote mount - to put video on the head unit screen)
Multi-video switch unit - to switch/toggle DVD/camera selection (still need to order)
MB Quart QSD 216 separates - fronts [90-170W RMS]
MB Quart QSD 213 separates - rears [70-150W RMS] (still need to order)
Audiobahn A1504DP amp - for fronts & rears [150W x4] (on order)
Eclipse SW7500DVC subwoofer x2 [300W RMS, 600W Peak] (still need to order)
WLaurent sub boxes (still need to order and modify for subs)
Audiobahn A1502DP amp - for subs [300W x2 @ 2 ohms]

I'll try to get the rest of the parts ordered this weekend.

I took a couple of shots before I put this back together:





-Pete

 

Looking great Pete! I can't wait to see it installed.

 

UPDATE:

I've been PMing back and forth with WLaurent about the sub boxes. I still think modifying those are the way to go. I should be ready to order them soon.

I ordered the MB Quart QSD 213 separates for the rear.

The Audiobahn A1504DP (150W x4) amp is on the way.

-Pete

[I can't go any faster, because school is taking up all of my time.]

 

The MB Quart QSD 213 separates for the rear and the Audiobahn A1504DP (150W x4) amp came in a while back.

I just received the subs:




The next step is to get the enclosures from WL.




-Pete

 

Where's the carbon fiber?

Looking good!