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#1 A362 TTU

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Posted 03 November 2011 - 08:42 PM

Hey everyone! This mini is my first car, and seen as i love music - i wanted to get a nice system going.
Pre install pics:
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The install has been a long time in planning and preparing. It is built out of kit that has come from Ruckus :shades: (see here: http://www.theminifo...howtopic=187782 ) - So we can call this a joint build :D .

Onto the spec list :nuke:
  • Head Unit: Blaupunkt RDM 127 New York - retro cool!
  • Components: Rockford Fosgate FNQ 3614
  • Pods: Ruckus's Aperiodic Enclosures
  • Amp: Rockford Fosgate 240x4 - Active crossovers

Its all in and done now - sounding awesome :shifty:

"Where are the pics" i hear you say. For now you will have to wait :ohno: .

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Edited by howgudami, 03 November 2011 - 08:44 PM.


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Posted 03 November 2011 - 09:17 PM

At the right point i have pics to post of bits you haven't even seen mate ;)

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Posted 05 November 2011 - 09:43 PM

Finally!!!. I have some pictures, not the best (low light!) but i have some :) .

So here they are:
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The head unit has this awesome 'Auto EQ' feature, that uses a mic to change the EQ for each channel to improve the sound!.

Any questions, please feel free to fire away!

Edited by howgudami, 05 November 2011 - 09:47 PM.


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Posted 10 November 2011 - 05:01 PM

Extra piccy :) :
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My interior lighting, they are white LED's (not blue as the pic would suggest) - Got them from HK £1.99 delivered for both sides!.

At the right point i have pics to post of bits you haven't even seen mate ;)

So ruckus id love to see these pics 8) - seen as they are related to my install XD.

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 07:19 PM

I was waiting for your work in progress pics and info ;)

All we've seen so far is finished...

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Posted 11 November 2011 - 02:41 PM

How did you wire those foot well lights in? I was thinking the otherday it would be nice to have some light there :D

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Posted 17 November 2011 - 08:25 PM

Sorry slow replys folks!

I was waiting for your work in progress pics and info ;)

All we've seen so far is finished...

To be honest a combination of working in the dark and everything being a mess led to an abscence of photography. If anyone want to see anything specific i will try and get info/pics up :) - not too sure what people want to read.

How did you wire those foot well lights in? I was thinking the otherday it would be nice to have some light there :D

Simply. I took a (fused) ignition live - Put it through to a switch and wired the LED's in parallel off the switch - grounding them to screws. I didnt bother with using a relay as the current draw is looowwww.

If that dont make sense i can draw a diagram?

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Posted 23 November 2011 - 09:40 AM

Sorry slow replys folks!


I was waiting for your work in progress pics and info ;)

All we've seen so far is finished...

To be honest a combination of working in the dark and everything being a mess led to an abscence of photography. If anyone want to see anything specific i will try and get info/pics up :) - not too sure what people want to read.

How did you wire those foot well lights in? I was thinking the otherday it would be nice to have some light there :D

Simply. I took a (fused) ignition live - Put it through to a switch and wired the LED's in parallel off the switch - grounding them to screws. I didnt bother with using a relay as the current draw is looowwww.

If that dont make sense i can draw a diagram?

Nahh that is great! thanks.

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Posted 23 November 2011 - 09:44 AM

mate that car loooks (and im sure sounds) scwheet!! really nice looking sprite and install you have there! :D

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Posted 23 November 2011 - 09:59 AM

looking gooood mate i like them speakers

#11 A362 TTU

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Posted 23 November 2011 - 04:42 PM

Thanks very much both of you!.

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 01:02 PM

Sorry to go off topic, but It is nice to see another 1983 Mini sprite owner! we are one of 38 on the roads :D

Look after it!

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 10:34 PM

Sorry to go off topic, but It is nice to see another 1983 Mini sprite owner! we are one of 38 on the roads :D

Look after it!

Hey :). It's nice to here from you - not many sprites about atall. Mines far from original - but it's still a sprite!. - + I have original seats and wheels up the shed :).

I look after it as best as I can on my budget - but if there was more £££ i would certainly be doing more for the little beast.

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 10:44 PM

Mines not fully original! Different head etc but all of the interior is original and only just hit 52000 miles. Been in the family since new :D

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Posted 24 November 2011 - 11:07 PM

Sorry to go off topic, but It is nice to see another 1983 Mini sprite owner! we are one of 38 on the roads :D

Look after it!

does that include 90's sprites too??
as i know of loads of those including my Maggie




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