cab i.c.e install......

[kingcruizer]

here's a few pics of my install. i know it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea but i does show what can be done in a tiny boot.
started off with the floor then the amp rack. im using three kenwood amps two ps401m 1200w mono's and one ps501f 1200w four channel

then on to the sub enclosures. ive made part box/part mould. the fleece fabric you see is to get the shape required then soak it in fibre resin.

then i made all the close off pannels

ive started to trim the panels but still have much to do.

i also made a panel in the consul to house my hazard/rear window heater and bass control switches and my i-touch

then trimed it along with my gauge pods and head unit mould.

also made some door builds and custom door cards. relocated the door release too.(i find it a right pain where its suppose to be)

then trimed it up.

thats it for now. ive still got loads to do including wiring it all up

[whipsey]

that looks spot on mate how long did it all take?

[Sanchez]

thats it for now.

just a little speaker upgrade then!!!!

I appriciate the work involved, your talented at it, looks good.

[kingcruizer]

whipsey- been on it for a week and half now but only in my spare time, the fabrication took about a week and the rest is trimming and running the wires through etc
sanchez- thanks for the comment

[shazE30]

Like the boot and dash not too sure on door builds..however very good thinking with the relocation of the door release, always thought it was a bit of a pain reaching so far back and cant get used to them when my e30's not my daily driver....keep it up

[chu346]

Not my style, but I now how difficult it is to get that level of quality, respect!

[riklusby]

Looking good again mate, just one quick question for you though, how you going to close the door with the windows and roof up ??

[kingcruizer]

Looking good again mate, just one quick question for you though, how you going to close the door with the windows and roof up ??

just pull via the door card ledge. it shuts just the same if not easier.

[pirate]

Looking Fine Mate
wondered what you were upto pm sent

[B7]

Pirate. Sort the size of that avatar out mate. Cheers.

[riklusby]

I was just messin with you mate, im sat in Germany at the mo so no progress till i get back, then putting the m50 in and ive got quite a bit of work on so shouldnt take long to get everything together for my ice install in the touring, lookin at 3x10" vibe black air for the boot but not sure about which brand of components or amps yet, want to do doorbuilds in all 4 doors

How many amps can you run off 1 powercap and how do you work out when you need to uprate the alternator or add a gel battery mate

[crazymonk]

The install looks good mate, what did you use to trim everything with, is it leather?

[kingcruizer]

^ not leather mate but leatherett/vynal. its cheaper but still looks as good.

[miniblob]

Some nice work there mate!!!

Seen many big debates about power caps and don't wanna start another, but, I deffo wouldn't bother with the power caps myself - far, far better just adding a second battery i reckon!!!

As for working out when you need more batteries or bigger alternator - when you get a problem!!! lol!!!!
Hook it all up and see if the alternator is keeping the battery charged with the stereo at your preferred listening levels!!
(unless of course you know you're going to be running big amps!!)

[DJ_B4L]

Hi mate you doing a excellent job considering its a cab boot boot, i am also looking to do my cab aswel.. but still not sure were to start from. anyways keep it up mate, cannot wait to see the pic

btw i use to have four of them kenwood amps going bak about 5years.. lol infact i still got 1.. are they still avaliable to buy?

[Zizzle]

Loooks good mate well done...!

However how do those subs sound... do you get a lot of rattle... and does the bass come through from where theyre located!???

[kingcruizer]

DJ_B4L...the amps are no longer avalible to so if you got one keep it. they are wicked amps and deliver alot of power.

zizzle.... the subs sound awsome considering i paid £35 off ebay and the bass comes through just fine. as for rattles, well the boot lid dances, the wiper arm jumps and the front grill sqeeks abit but please dont think its just a massive rumble of bass in the car because i hate that. its crystal clear throughout

[DJ_B4L]

yeh if i find any of them amps again il defnet snap them up.. wicked amps..as i have had mine for 5years and still running perfect..

E30 boots always rattles no matter how much you sound proof themm in done few installs in my other 4door 325i, i put 2 15" kickers they sound out of this world..

post some more pics up as soon as your done with it.. take it ezzy mate

DJ_B4L...the amps are no longer avalible to so if you got one keep it. they are wicked amps and deliver alot of power.

zizzle.... the subs sound awsome considering i paid £35 off ebay and the bass comes through just fine. as for rattles, well the boot lid dances, the wiper arm jumps and the front grill sqeeks abit but please dont think its just a massive rumble of bass in the car because i hate that. its crystal clear throughout