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[MaxAndPaddy]

Wow gorgeous!!

[jim4eva]

Hey Ruckus, saw your car at the stands in Brighton & it was looking as good as always. I noticed you have now got a RF processor below the switch panel, is that a new addition?

I didn't even know there was a sound off at Crystal Palace? Where was it set up? I would have entered my car if I'd known where it was as I've doubled the power to the sub & fronts now so would like to know what it's pushing. I got 125.6dB from a single 10" last year at the SMD, so am interested to see what it is now.

LOL i did post in this section about the sound off and in the Meets section... i tried..

And nope I've always had the EXP2 but in the old car the RDAT (control unit) was mounted on the center console, Which i dont use anymore.

Shot of the old car a long time ago...

whats that you've got on the dash rail?
sorry if this has already been answered!

[Ruckus]

Its an Audio Control Epic 160, i don't use it any more though.

Real time voltage and DB meter, with a ' bass restoration circuit' ( bass boost! lol )

[harryh733]

Just read through the whole topic what a great install that is Ruckus!! I have just started getting into the audio side with the mini and this has really made me want to do even more! Hope I can see this car someday.

[jim4eva]

Its an Audio Control Epic 160, i don't use it any more though.

Real time voltage and DB meter, with a ' bass restoration circuit' ( bass boost! lol )

looks pretty cool... me wanty!

[Moriarty]

Is that LED lighting in the boot/trunk? (pic at top of page 2)

[Ruckus]

Yes, just two small ultra bright white LED's that are flush fitted in to the underside of the rear shelf build.

They are wired in to the rear alarm sensor so only come on when the boots open.

[Moriarty]

Upon reading this thread, I feel like I just stepped thru the looking glass - so many ingenious ideas!

Slightly OT: I saw your other comments in the general ICE thread, in your experience is it conceivable to mount smaller splits in the front and still get decent sound? I'm not keen on mounting them down low, in the doors or cutting into the bodywork.

[Ruckus]

If you didn't mind cutting a wooden dash you could fit 5.25" mids with the tweeters on the top dash rail.
If you select a good set of 5.25" comps combinded with a good sub there is no reason this could not sound great.

[Sam Walters]

Ill have something for you to cast your eye over ruckus. I`m going to work out my crossover points with the on amp crossover i was talking about.

Unfortunately as i cant find any potentiometers that are accurate enough i`m going to have to create a fixed crossover.

[Ruckus]

Nice to have variable but could you not swap out resistors if you need to tweak the crossover points?

[Brookesy]

Just found this thread and just wanted to say awesome job! Attention to detail is brilliant and although the tech speak is a bit over my head will be following with a bit of jealousy! Keep up the good work!
P.s if you don't mind me asking how much would an install like yours cost?

[Ruckus]

Oh God this is going to hurt!

• Denon/Rockford Headunit RRP £1000 ish paid £140 (new)
• EPX2 Processor RRP £1200 (in 1995!) paid £190 (S/H)
• RF 551x Amps £399 each
• Scanspeak tweeters £400 the pair
• Focal mids £200 the pair
• Seas Sub RRP £400 paid £80 (S/H never used)
• Cables fuses etc £200 est
• Deadening £300 est
• Materials (MDF, Alloy etc) £150 est
• Trim (Alcantra, Leather etc) £200 est
• Fibre Glass £40
• Perspex £60
• Dash £100
• Paint £30
• Decals £40
• Air Vent £30
• +
• My Time , Lots

This does not include the normal car things like the Seats, Carpets etc



PS: Never let my wife see this!

Edited by Ruckus, 30 September 2011 - 09:26 AM.

[Moriarty]

Damn - that's some good work right there. I looked up the price of the Seas sub here in Oz - RRP is over a grand - double ouch!

[Ruckus]

I know, but they are very nice. Makes the £80 i paid look crazy low money!