eviljohn2
Distinguished Member
Following on from my previous thread:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241783&highlight=vectra
Whilst I can cope with the electronics and audio side of ICE I'm very much a newbie when it comes to car interiors and the details of ICE so I don't mind people being too patronising...
My current plan for my car (which is currently completely OEM) is to put in a new head unit which is connected to the steering wheel controls but not the dash display. New speakers in the front doors and a small stereo amp somewhere in the cabin. I'm also keen to reduce road noise so I hope to put some additional soundproofing in all 4 of the doors and potentially in the boot if possible. I'm not after outright SPL or even stunning hifi quality but jumping a few steps up the scale would be great and I'd like a system which can handle dynamic music.
That's the basics out of the way, I'm hoping to spend about £300 in total on the project which probably means I'll have to do the work myself. I'm not afraid of that but want the install to be completely stealth (original speaker grills, invisible amp and trim which still looks like a factory fit). Do people have any experience and advice WRT products and a plan of action? Do my plans seem sensible within my budget?
A few years ago someone posted a link to an excellent introductory website with details on most ICE aspects to a very basic level. Could someone post a link to a similar website?
And the final question is about amplifier mounting and connections. Is it possible to mount them without causing any damage to the vehicle body? And how are they supplied with power? Wiring directly to the battery seems like a cowboy way to go about it!
TIA.
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241783&highlight=vectra
Whilst I can cope with the electronics and audio side of ICE I'm very much a newbie when it comes to car interiors and the details of ICE so I don't mind people being too patronising...
My current plan for my car (which is currently completely OEM) is to put in a new head unit which is connected to the steering wheel controls but not the dash display. New speakers in the front doors and a small stereo amp somewhere in the cabin. I'm also keen to reduce road noise so I hope to put some additional soundproofing in all 4 of the doors and potentially in the boot if possible. I'm not after outright SPL or even stunning hifi quality but jumping a few steps up the scale would be great and I'd like a system which can handle dynamic music.
That's the basics out of the way, I'm hoping to spend about £300 in total on the project which probably means I'll have to do the work myself. I'm not afraid of that but want the install to be completely stealth (original speaker grills, invisible amp and trim which still looks like a factory fit). Do people have any experience and advice WRT products and a plan of action? Do my plans seem sensible within my budget?
A few years ago someone posted a link to an excellent introductory website with details on most ICE aspects to a very basic level. Could someone post a link to a similar website?
And the final question is about amplifier mounting and connections. Is it possible to mount them without causing any damage to the vehicle body? And how are they supplied with power? Wiring directly to the battery seems like a cowboy way to go about it!
TIA.