I've currently got (3) JL 10W6's behind the seat, MBQuart 5 1/4" components in the door, and 6 1/2's in back panel (and yes you can hear them very well back there!)

Clonetek: I know this has been asked a million times before but I don't know what to search for (stay off my back search police).
Where did you get that Lightning piece above your head unit? And is it possible for me to get one, how much, ect...
I am getting the newer Kenwood X959 and it would look really nice with it. Thanks in advance,

Jon

 

If you are looking to keeps the amps to a minimum, but just get some nicer sound out of the truck, then...

You can use the stock radio, no prob. Get some speakers... 6x8's are stock and should bolt right in with no drilling, or braket making.

If you buy the thunderform with the built in amp (there are two models, one iwth, one without) it sounds pretty damn good... It's a low current amp and really hit nicely... the Thunder form with the amp has a built in crossover and gain adjustment and comes with everything but the audio wires needed... (you will need speaker line if you plan on using the stock reciever. While powering sub amps with a "High level/Speaker level" input isn't the best for SQ, I had mine like that for a while before I got my head unit installed and it sounded just fine... you can tap from the back speakers.

It all depends on how much $$$ you want to spend. There are infinite routes you can go with enough $$$... but the method above, with 4 6x8's and the thunderform should be less than $750... and is self installable... very easy... I did mine in an hour and a half...

PS, if you order from crutchfield, they send you any/all wiring harnesses you'd need (so you don't have to cut the factory wires - for example, - they ship speaker harnesses that plug your aftermarket speakers into the stock harness) and detail instructions on how to remove door panels, bolt down the thunderform, pull the stock head unit out, etc...

hope this helps.

 

BA components ROCK !!

Doug

 

Where can you get kick panels like that and will 12" cerwin-vega fit behind the seat.

 

you can get kickpanels at your local stereo shop.. cost about $200, come already painted.

i'm sure the CV's will fit.. how big are they?




LightninSVT: shoot me an email. clonetek@jam.rr.com

 

The speakers will be about 7".

 

i was talking about the dimentions of the 12" subwoofer..
how big are they?

 

opps sorry they are

Mounting Diameter
11 1/8" (28.13 cm)

Mounting depth
4 7/8" (12.38 cm)


Would this be a good v-mag speaker.


6 1/2" 2-way system


25 Hz - 22 kHz


RMS: 60 watts
Maximum: 120 watts
Maximum Music: 180 watts


90 dB


4 ohms nominal




5" (127 mm)


2 1/8" (54.5 mm)*

*1 7/8"(47.7 mm) w/spacer



V-Mag 602 and 502
True bridge mount unified tweeter.(Tweeter & Grille are not removeable)



- Magnesium Aluminum Alloy Cones

- 3/4 Magnesium Composite Dome Tweeter

- Built-in Passive Crossover

- Powerful Strontium Ferrite Midwoofer Magnet

- Aerated Styrene Butadiene Rubber Surrounds

- High Temperature Kapton Voice Coil Former

- Unified Component Design

- Direct Factory Replacement

 

they should fit behind the seat... in my opinion.

 

I am in the process of purchasing my car stereo system for my 02' L as we speak.

Alpine 7965
JL 300/2 & 500/1
JL XR653 3 way component set
(2) JL 10W6v2
(2) Lightning Audio 1 farad digital top caps
Stinger HPM wire,RCA's, and distribution throughout

Should begin installation in a month or so.

 

I like your setup so why are you putting in two amps.

 

If you are on a budget, here's what I got through Crutchfield at the beginning of the year.
Infinity Kappa components up front. (1/2 price)
6x8 Kappa's in rear
5 channel Kenwood amp (1/2 price)
thunderform

$900

Kept head unit and used speaker level inputs on amp (make sure amp is switchable)
Mounted tweets on little panel space inside side-view mirrors on door panel.
Sounds pretty good for the money.

 

Everybody has their own ideas and usually likes the outcome.. So I put in Focal speakers (not cheap) an Alpine Amp and MB Quart speakers in the back because they are just filler.. But I would strongly suggest that you Dynamat the doors.. what a difference!!You will pick up a few db's just by doing this alone and it makes your ride quieter to boot..

dboat

 

clonetek got the lightning emblem from someone who doesn't sell them anymore,,, but go to billetandacrylic.com,,, they should be able to make one up for you no problem

~Toast

 

Plans for my L (got the gear, just need the truck now ) :

JVC DigiFine 2.1 SH99 Mp3 Deck
Orion Concept97.2 Dual 30 Band Digital EQ
Orion XTR 800.4² Amp
Illusion Audio Nd-8.1 8" 2-way Component Set
Illusion Audio Nd-15 15" Subwoofer

Please do not buy oval speakers.