Lee Carter

welcome!

You could run a pair of RCA splitters(1 female to 2 male). I see that unit is has 2.5v preouts, so when you run splitters- you will be getting 1.25v to each plug. This shouldn't be an problem. Sample of splitter- not that I recommend the brand http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-RY6-Male-Female-Adaptor/dp/B0007LCKJQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1378798605&sr=8-3&keywords=1+male+to+2+female+splitter If you run a splitter, you will have to use the amp gains to adjust your front/rear bias(fade), as obviously the radios fader wont work. I also suggest upgrading the deck though, the splitters will work. but you can buy a deck with multiple preouts for 100 or less. that is a fraction of what the IA amp and subs cost. Just Saying. EDIT- just saw you asked for suggestion, My Pioneer came from Walmart for less than 125, and it has f/r/sub preouts, and internal crossovers and sub control.

Sick looking setup, love the amp install.

Well a little update- Sub arrived today- easily the most impressive piece of audio equipment I have ever owned. Pics don't do these Subs justice. The box looked HUGE sitting on out table until I set the sub on it. DANNNG! Got the holes cut for the box and the top baffle done and on. the last pic is the sub and tool box are provide some press weight. Some pics- I guess tomorrow- We'll see if I resist the urge to throw it in the Zuk, for the ride to work this week uncarpeted.LOL

yeah- I know. I am praying it arrives in one piece.

ended up doing the amp trade in deal for a new one. thanks though.

Yeah, the 6yos slow you down- but they just wanna help. My 14 yo though, I put him to work.LOL In the 2rd pic- he it sweeping up the floor after we picked up the drop plastic. Never did make it to HF though- my moms b/f loaned me his router. One thing this has learned me- is that I better place, and a lot more tools, to do this kind of work.LOL But we are getting there.

Today's progress!! Gunnar(my oldest) and I got to work of the box. All together except for the top baffle. Pics- My lil man Max posing for one.LOL Now I need a circle jig. Hate to use a jigsaw- but I may have to.

Thanks guys. Got my boys today. Going to Harbor Frieght today to see if They have a trim router so I can get the box pieces trued up. hopefully, We'll get some work done.

Finished up the wiring today. Put the interior trim back together. The Big 3 definitely helped. Voltage not dropping near as bad. I think it looks real good too. Now to get the box done....Sub will be here Monday or Tuesday. Here are the pics from today. Included a pic of the 15 yr old GS Redlines. They doing work though....shake the Zuk pretty good.

OK, 2001 Grand Vitara, 200K miles, stock alt for all I know. My lil Zuk's alternator has me worried. I has always noticed that the lights where dimmer at idle and the dim noticeable when you roll the windows etc... Well- installed a small system and every time it would hit(lil 600w Soundstream) the lights would dim. I figure it has a pathetic lil alt wire, and the Big 3 would probably fix it up. Always seemed worse at Idle/lower rpms, than at cruising speed(3K rpm). I finally got a volt meter installed. When I first start the truck it is in the 14.3 range til it warms up, at that time it stays around 13.5-7 as long as you are cruising. But when I stop, the voltage will drop to 12.8. if you are idling and you roll the window up it'll drop to ~12, then dip to 11ish when the window tops out. Done the Big 3 today- and it seems to have made little to no impact on this issue. Now I know alternators don't make full power until you get the rpm built up- but is it normal to drop to battery static at idle? Like it isn't putting out anything. My burb holds 14-ish all the time. It hasn't left me stranded yet, but, I am about to have ~1800 watts rms in this thing....

Well worked all afternoon, but got the under hood electrical upgrade done! Big 3 and the power lead ran to the back. Still have to put the interior panels back on...no biggie, and hook up the Amp, and replace the Amp to ground wire. I think I didn't give the executioner wire it proper due. It must be true to gauge, I BARELY got it into the fuse blocks. it is very easy to work with too....I like it. If you don't need OFC- I highly recommend it. I paid 70 bucks shipped for 50' of it from CTSounds. The Sky High terminals and shrink wraps are kick ass...never spent the money to used shrink wrap...but it really cleans up the wiring. And the lil 16 dollar hammer crimper makes good tight connections. Maybe I'll step up to solder on my next install. I'll get some pics of the finished product tomorrow- it was too dark for my phone to get anything good when I was done. But here is some of the install pics from today.

I just realized how huge those pics are when you attach the using the forum tool. I am going to upload everything to the Bucket, the host them from there to make the thread easier to read. My Apologies. Been a busy guy today...update coming after I eat.

Actually- while laying some stuff out tonight- they are off slightly...like the saw wasn't exactly square. But they are off to the long side(like one side is dead on, the other ~1/8-3/16 long)- I believe I can straighten them out with a router. I am picking up a router on lend tomorrow. So tonight I am double checking all the wood, and marking the corrections needed. Prolly much better than if I had made the cuts myself.LOL had a package from CTSounds/Audio Tecknix when I got home. Bought some more items I need. an Idea on the wire thickness.

Thanks Nigel- I have 4 boys- 1 2yo, twin 6yo's, and my 14yo. I am twice divorced, but enjoy all the time I can with them. Got off work yesterday in Houma LA, went to Lowes, and they wouldn't cut the wood to spec- so I left there and went to the Home Depot down the street. and they hooked me up. also bought a compressor brad nailer combo! Somewhere in there a box is hiding.LOL Also had a stash of stuff waiting for me when I made it home to Alabam. The Executioner Audio Cable is pretty nice- though maybe not as thick as Knu, or Sky High. the outer diameter of the insulation it the same size as the Sky High 1awg terminals I bought....but I believe for this build it will be fine. May double run it Just in case(hell even then it is cheaper than 1 run of OFC 1awg). well off to town for some other supplies.

greeting from south alabam...

I hear you on that- I have 4 boys...a 2yo, twin 6yo's, and 14yo. Patience is a virtue I had to aquire.LOL

No- I am not sure. The HO Alt will be decided after the install and after the battery. Not sure where I could put a second battery. The 75' of wire it to do the electrical on the Zuk, and the big three on my Passat, and maybe the 'Burb. The Zuk has a 80 amp alternator, but the voltage takes huge hits on hard bass. Iraggi qouted me about 4 bills to build a 160 amp unit. But it may just need the wiring.(fingers crossed) Thanks Nem! The plan for the Burb will be much larger scale than the Zuk. 2 18's on ~4-5K watts. That'll be early next year. Planning a Winch bumper and a 12K winch before the Audio for it.

I figured with only about 1500 watts CCA would do. They(Executioner Audio) had it spec'd for 250 amps over 20'(Same as KnuKonceptz KCA)...but we all know that they can claim whatever they want to. Got a quote from Irragi for an Alt, gonna email Singer today. I figure a XS2400 and a 160-200amp Alt is in its near future. But trying to keep the costs down- I mean it is a 2500 dollar truck that I am giving to a 16 yo.LOL

This is my 1st hands on build in ~15 yrs, so go easy on me.LOL the intro is a lil long- but wanted to get the story in. I always like readin how and why builds come about. My son/s and I will be tackling a 18" xcon install in my 01 Grand Vitara, referenced to as 'Zuk for short. I bought this lil SUV from a friend with the intentions to drive it for a bit- then hand it over to my oldest when he turns 16 (in about 16 months). I have always had a lil bump in my cars, so it was inevitable that it happen to the Zuk. Alway ran typical box store systems, Alpine, Kicker, Etc. Just started to learn about SSA, Fi, Crescedo, etc about a 6-7 months ago- when I bought my Suburban- and started thinking bout 18's for it. I mean my Passat has a Kicker IX1000 and 2 15's and I thought it was pretty bad ass til i learned about this stuff. Been lurking here for a few months- trying to absorb some knowledge, so now to step up my game. Well- Bout 2 months ago my son asked if we could boom the Zuk. I happened to have some 10" GS Reds in my attic that I've had for a decade, and bought a soundstream 4 channel to drive them (thinking I'd use it for my mids amp in the Burb eventually). Bought a Ground Shaker box of an online car stereo site(wink). and a Scosche amp kit from wally world. My boy and I installed it all...bumps pretty decent. Forward to now. Was planning to swap the GS 10's out for some SA's or Dcons, so I was on the lookout for a mono amp to drive them, and saw 'W140' selling a Skar 1500. Not my first choice with their rep round here, but I couldn't pass up the price. Got the Amp- installed it this week here at work. (BTW I work 7/7 here in Houma LA- Live in South Alabam). Even on the crappy 6awg wiring, and the amp turned down, and at 2 ohms, those lil 10's woke up! Figuring the 300w max Redlines were short for this world at 1K watts, back to looking for subs. Well 'W140' done it again...selling a 18 Xcon D1...thinking I can buy this now and find another later to do 2 in the Burb- iwe came to an agreement, so now I have a 18" Xcon on the way! And of course I know the wiring has to be upgraded... Other items on the way: 75' 0awg cca wire(Executioner from Audio Technix) 20 terminals from sky high weather tight fuse holders w/150 amp fuses Hammer crimper for wiring OK, so, I took measurements, and went to working with winISD and sketchup(new to both, cool stuff though) that I conned our IT guy into DL'ing onto my work computer(LOL). So, this is where I am at. It isn't optimal- but it is ~6.5cuft, tuned to 31, ~84in of port, port is 18.5x4.5x25"long. Gonna take the entire cargo area up to the seat back. Going home tomorrow- Got my cut list ready for Home Depot, hopefully they'll cut the wood for me so I can fit it inside the truck.

that is sweet. Very nice build.

Love it!

Those Benz's are notorios for the brittle engine wiring...if you don't mind me asking, what did the new harness run you? was it hard to swap out. I would love to have one for a work car(I drive from nw FL to Houma LA for work 7on/7off), but the harness deal has kept me away from them.

Just read through tis whole thread today. Wow. Love how you show how versitile this hobby is...so many options depending on what you want to get out of it. Great reading- learned alot.

yippie- my first SSA Sub! working on a box design now.LOL