So, I just got rid of my Cadillac and tore the system I had in it out, except for the front speakers and wiring harness which I didn't have time to get at and figured I might not have been able to use anyway.
The system includes a Pioneer HUD, a Kenwood 800W amp for the speakers which include 2 Kenwood (65W RMS) 6x9s and 2 6.5" fronts (haven't got them yet), as well as a Hyphonic Zeus 650W amp for a single Kicker 12" sub (probably could run a second but 1's good for now). I'd probably add a Sirius module to the HUD since I already have Sirius in my Focus.
My major questions are:
1. Where should I stick the 12"? I had considered several options, including but not limited to building a custom box that would fit it under the dash somewhere and/or cutting it and placing it in the center of the rear deck (between the 6x9s). In the Caddy it was just in the trunk but for both sound quality purposes and a desire for my car not to rattle like mad everywhere I go I figure somewhere in the cabin would be better.
2. When sound deadening the floor, is there a material that is roughly as effective as dynamat but a bit cheaper? I plan on dynamat-ing the doors, kick panels, behind the rear seat etc... but it'd take quite a few of those $40 each sheets to cover the floor, I think.
3. Does anyone make full wiring harnesses for these cars that can handle modern stereos? Where can I get them and how much?
4. I was planning on the 3g alt conversion and figure nows the time to do it sicne I'm not sure the stock alternator can handle this. I know I've asked before, but could someone point me towards some reading material on how to get started on that swap?
5. Anyone wanna recommend a good 6.5" front speaker, preferably one with a 65W RMS capacity?
6. Anything else I should consider?
The system includes a Pioneer HUD, a Kenwood 800W amp for the speakers which include 2 Kenwood (65W RMS) 6x9s and 2 6.5" fronts (haven't got them yet), as well as a Hyphonic Zeus 650W amp for a single Kicker 12" sub (probably could run a second but 1's good for now). I'd probably add a Sirius module to the HUD since I already have Sirius in my Focus.
My major questions are:
1. Where should I stick the 12"? I had considered several options, including but not limited to building a custom box that would fit it under the dash somewhere and/or cutting it and placing it in the center of the rear deck (between the 6x9s). In the Caddy it was just in the trunk but for both sound quality purposes and a desire for my car not to rattle like mad everywhere I go I figure somewhere in the cabin would be better.
2. When sound deadening the floor, is there a material that is roughly as effective as dynamat but a bit cheaper? I plan on dynamat-ing the doors, kick panels, behind the rear seat etc... but it'd take quite a few of those $40 each sheets to cover the floor, I think.
3. Does anyone make full wiring harnesses for these cars that can handle modern stereos? Where can I get them and how much?
4. I was planning on the 3g alt conversion and figure nows the time to do it sicne I'm not sure the stock alternator can handle this. I know I've asked before, but could someone point me towards some reading material on how to get started on that swap?
5. Anyone wanna recommend a good 6.5" front speaker, preferably one with a 65W RMS capacity?
6. Anything else I should consider?