forge197 12 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 My goal was to keep the standard head unit and standard speaker locations so from the outside it looks entirely standard. There are of course compromises here as in many cases standard fitment isn’t best to stage the sound and all that good stuff, as I’ve built this with the goal to be an improvement over OE, in fairness it starts from a low bar, anyhow early indications are that it’s met and far exceeded my goal!! For ease I ordered some pre-cut spacers http://www.subaruaudio.net/subaru-speaker-spacers/subaru-brz-and-scion-fr-s/ the tweeter spacer was cut to fit the focal tweeter. Front Speaker installed I put some deadening behind the speaker and on the door skin. Tweeter Installed In the boot from the fused feed under the bonnet to a fused distribution block and also an earth distribution block. I couldn’t really see how to do the cross-overs up front and keep it neat so installed them in the boot Covered this with another piece of MDF for the AMP and Processor to sit on. This bit I think could be better if I do a v2, the bolt is to stop it moving around. I then installed a Integrity Concepts Subwoofer Enclosure with a JL subwoofer that is custom to fit the car. http://www.integrityconcepts.net/scion-frs--subaru-brz--toyota-gt-86-products.html Need to get the run in done over the coming weeks and then tune the Processor to get it all setup and and possibly relocate the controller. First impression really pleased and even more pleased I did a DIY install after what must be a 15+ year gap since my last install and that it has kept the factory look as I wanted, bonus it sound nice to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Awesome stuff dude, looking forward to hearing this beast! 1 forge197 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 We had a sneaky look when you came in the other week nice work and neat wiring job Superb 1 forge197 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks Guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Good work! 1 forge197 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Nice clean install, the sub box looks like it's meant to be there 1 forge197 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Nice clean install, the sub box looks like it's meant to be there Thanks it's a custom enclosure for the GT86 so designed to fit just there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyokid 27 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 I contacted the spacer plate manufacturer and he asked which Focal 6.5" speakers I was looking to use Any advice? Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 toyokid - they are the ones you've ordered are the ones I have too Focal K2 Power 165KR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites