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H3nry



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Matt,
I'd like to see the 3.5" mid range...
What size is the sub?
Post #356316 7th Sep 2014 6:22pm
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Go Beyond



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We've produced a 'reducing ring' to fit the speakers in the standard dash holes and then used 4" grills so not a lot to see really.

The sub is the Hertz one in a aluminium case, the 8" F20
Post #356319 7th Sep 2014 6:25pm
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H3nry



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So the 3.5" goes under the dash where the original speakers are, and the 5.25" goes under the front seats?
Post #356321 7th Sep 2014 6:31pm
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custom90



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With the rubber rear door seal to avoid any vibration and solid hinges and latch it should be an ideal solution.
How do you find the weight of the rear door though? Is the Amp mounted next to it?
I haven't seen a HU with a slightly angular screen like that before, that makes it a lot better.
I could of had a TOTR 2 DIN HU and double DIN dash right now if I didn't have a £1300 clutch bill. Laughing
I think on my list soundproofing is my next requirement but I've been meaning to do that since last year. Rolling Eyes
Only thing I'd suggest is be careful the speakers in the seatboxes don't get kicked, especially with metal grilles they tend to dent.

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Post #356322 7th Sep 2014 6:32pm
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Go Beyond



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Hi Henry, yes, that's right.

Steve, the amp is under the custom cubby box.

Weight has not been an issue.
Post #356327 7th Sep 2014 6:52pm
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custom90



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I've had in mind the rear door sub idea long while (and some others) but in my case I haven't for practical reasons because I carry our dogs and sometimes hay bales and that extra room makes all the difference.
Not to mention you can't get kit like that damp wet and dirty.
Probably hits hard though as it's mounting is so secure.
Post #356332 7th Sep 2014 6:59pm
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Go Beyond



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Haven't posted on this for a while Rolling Eyes

Went to JE today and had the 2nd hand front brake kit fitted that I bought from Sailing tom Bow down

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SailingTom



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Brakes look great fitted Matt Wink
Post #447481 19th Aug 2015 6:27pm
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Pickles



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THE BEST brakes.
Rears?
Pickles.
Post #447566 19th Aug 2015 10:11pm
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Go Beyond



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To be honest, for my style of driving the standard LR brakes are more than adequate, I only fitted the front AP's as they were cheap and add a bit of bling so I won't rush to do the rears
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ay4alex



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Matt, she's looking fantastic.
Did you have to do any relocation in the seat boxes to fit the speakers in? (I'm guessing you may need to move the battery, and possibly some parts around under the drivers side too? Do you have any photos by chance?
I feel like the front 4" mounts are somewhat restrictive, and as ours is a double cab 110 there is very little that can be done in the back apart from a sub under the seat. I like the 3 way front component idea, but am slightly worried by the flippin' massive holes that need to be cut in each seat box!
Laughing

Alex 110 Tdci Double Cab
Post #448577 23rd Aug 2015 9:21pm
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Pickles



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Go Beyond wrote:
To be honest, for my style of driving the standard LR brakes are more than adequate, I only fitted the front AP's as they were cheap and add a bit of bling so I won't rush to do the rears

You're right of course.
When We ordered our new HSV GTO Coupe (6L LS2), we optioned the AP 6 spot brakes, front & rear, and they LOOKED brilliant behind the 19" wheels, and they worked even better.
BUT, with the sort of driving we did, the standard brakes (front & rear) would've been just fine, but the APs definitely "added" something to the car.
So, I agree, for sure you don't "need" 'em, but if you could find some matching rears, at the right money, I'm sure they'd just "add' a bit more to your vehicle too.
"Bling"?...for sure, some of that in the equation too, but,....."Quality" Bling?!
Regards, Pickles.
Post #448583 23rd Aug 2015 9:36pm
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Go Beyond



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ay4alex wrote:
Matt, she's looking fantastic.
Did you have to do any relocation in the seat boxes to fit the speakers in? (I'm guessing you may need to move the battery, and possibly some parts around under the drivers side too? Do you have any photos by chance?
I feel like the front 4" mounts are somewhat restrictive, and as ours is a double cab 110 there is very little that can be done in the back apart from a sub under the seat. I like the 3 way front component idea, but am slightly worried by the flippin' massive holes that need to be cut in each seat box!
Laughing

Alex


Hi Alex, sorry, only just spotted this.

No, nothing needed to be relocated, there's plenty of room.

Pictures when it stops raining or the workshop is finished, whichever comes first Rolling Eyes
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ay4alex



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Any chance of an update on this Matt?

Alex 110 Tdci Double Cab
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How much would you charge to do this to my HT?

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