Finally finished stereo install!

I finally installed the last components today!
I used:
Panasonic CQ-C8303U
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd286/cboosh/101_4071.jpg
Kicker ks65 in each door
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd286/cboosh/kickerks65.jpg
4 Kicker Comp VR8 8" subs under the back seat
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd286/cboosh/101_4058.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd286/cboosh/101_4064.jpg

It's got direct link to my iPod,
and now, XM radio
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd286/cboosh/101_4061.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd286/cboosh/101_4057.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd286/cboosh/101_4062.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd286/cboosh/101_4063.jpg

The speakers under the seat are beautiful but I don't care for the dash kit . It looks like how I used to have to trim abs sheets back in the day for cars no kit was available for.

I guess that will work too. How does everything sound?

That's gangasta!

[QUOTE=cboosh;256989]It's got direct link to my iPod,
and now, XM radio
QUOTE]


Curious, how did you run the XM Antenna in the cab? Thanks

Hope your system meets your expectations.

Very Nice Job

NICE! Did you build the boxes under the seat!

Very nice looking.

You must like to chew gum.

What is the thing that looks like a can of tennis balls under the back seat?

Looks like a 1.5 farad capacitor made by Power Acoustik.

BTW, nice job on the install, cboosh. One small suggestion. If you find the time, paint the face plate to match the rest of the interior. SEM has a wide variety of plastic paint products that will be perfect for the job.

Again, great job on the install.

Heck yeah, thats whats up right there, I bet your system rocks.

looks great, i would not have used a cap...waste of time.

But a good install. Enjoy!!!

Thanks all...

SuperChris, Yeah I built the boxes myself...

bginvestor, The XM antenna cable runs down the rubber gasket around the windshield, down into the front fender, out into the front door opening, through the rubber wiring harness plug in the front door opening, to the inside of the cabin... to the tuner mounted under the front seat... I can post some pics if you want...

Mugen1, what is SEM, where can I find that paint? I was thinking of sanding + painting the head unit surround, but I don't know what paint to use.

WolfeRT, I'd never used a cap before, but my Silverado's headlights used to dim with hard bass notes with 2 12" MTX subs. I figured I had nothing to lose, so I'd try one... no dimming lights in the Ridge with this system CRANKED... so it's working out for me!

Now...
How does it sound?!?!
L O U D :D
The 4 subs can really overpower the systems sound, I'm using the low pass filter, and high pass filters built into the head unit, and with some tuning, it sounds awesome. I'm thinking about adding a separate amp to power the door speakers. (I guess I'm never really 'finished') Others I've spoken to with these speakers say that can really make a difference... but for now... This Ridge is ROCKIN'!!!

SEM is a company that makes specialty paints for the auto industry.

Check out their products.

http://www.sem.ws/index.php

SEM is a company that makes specialty paints for the auto industry.

Check out their products.

http://www.sem.ws/index.php

I know the "dark gray" color can be fairly easy to match with SEM, but has anybody figured out what SEM color works to match the "warm gray" plastic found in beige interiors?

I just got back from the Auto Paint store.

The best SEM paint color match to the warm gray from the beige interior is the SEQUOIA. The actual paint sample has more of a brown tint than the jpg shows.

Nice install. Did those KS65's just drop in, or did you have to do some cutting and drilling? Never mind, saw someone else's post. Looks like they drop right in. Awesome.