Just started I.C.E Install

[GaseJo]

Hi trotter,

I used the program to get a rough idea, but in the end size was limited in the back of the ReX so i had to make a few adjustments. I think you are right i will get some material so it blends into the plastic. I am glad how the build went you cant see it from the pics but the facia panel actually curves around the contors of the frame work and fit really nicely into where the old divider went. (which is no longer required if any one wants it).

Cheers Garith.

[LeedsLad]

hey, just wondering did you record the measurments you made the box from by any chance. Was going to have a go over the christmas break.

[GaseJo]

Hi Leedslad,

The size all depends on the sub/s you have. With mine i needed 0.8 cubic feet per sub (Internal measurment) and where i had limited space in height and depth i used the width to make the space i needed. Within the documentation with the sub it will tell you what are you need for your sub. I hope this help!

Cheers Garith.

[GaseJo]

Hi All,

DAY THREE.

Finishing Off.

Yesterday i braved the ice and cold to finish of the install. Out came the passengers seat to run the power under carpet. Fitted the passenger door components. Then came the last step fitting the head unit. This is where i came across a problem i only seem to have front right and rear right working on my speaker connections. So i went into the h/unit menu to check balance & fade but they where set to 0 to it looks like the left channels are dead. I decided as i am not having rear speakers that i will wire the fronts up to the available working channels which works fine. Then i turned the breaker on so the amps would get power. The subs jumped into life so the h/unit adjustments started to set up for the subs. This is when i found out that my speaker set up running off of front&rear right channels is not going to work as the rca to my amp\'s is running off a rear out rca on the h/unit so as i was adjusting the fade for more power to amps the front right component was cutting out. So i was getting mono. Now i have a dilemma do i buy a new h/unit but i really like this one with the inbuilt screen and memory card reader. Or do i buy aanother amp for the components as the h/unit has rca front out. So there is where i left it until my mate came over last night to set up the amps. The subs sound amazing now but still need to get components sorted. One thing my mate told me i did not realise is that you have to run subs in So he has turned the gain down to about 1/4 and said run them in for about a month. Is this true?

Anyway i have gone on long enough i will keep you all informed as to how i will proceed i.e h/unit or another amp.

Thanks for reading and a VERY HAPPY XMAS to you all GARITH.

[elford_tim]

Well, I\'d try a different headunit first just to check if the "no left speakers" problem is actually with the headunit or somewhere else? Like, borrow one from a mate or somesuch to see if the problem\'s in your h/u. If it turns out to be the internal amp then you can always use a different amp but it maybe that you\'ve got a proper rightwing headunit .

Your mate is not wrong, in general speakers sound a bit better once they\'ve been used for a while (same goes for other musical instruments) and it\'s certainly not wrong to keep things a bit lower power initially but doubt that you\'d blow the speakers if you cranked up the volume.

[jetpilot]

Hi Gasejo, just enjoying your thread, nice install!! Do you still have the divider as mentioned?

[GaseJo]

Hi Jetpilot,

What divider do you mean the divider within the sub box or the divider between boot and cab. Either way yes. I am glad you enjoyed yhe thread, i am very happy with how it turned out as this is my first install. Still waiting on a few bits i.e Power/Cap and Acoustic box covering i will get photo\'s up as soon as done.

Cheers Garith.

[jetpilot]

Hi Mate
Divider been boot and cab, only up the road in Poole, so let me know your number and ill give you a call and work it out.
Cheers

[GaseJo]

Hi Jetpilot,

Yeah no problem text me on 07958477407.

Cheers Garith.

[jetpilot]

HI Mate
Good to catch up today, this was the thread i mentioned to you earlier!

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33274