Joes GT Sport

Started by JoeDarKa, May 30, 2011, 10:31:25 PM

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JoeDarKa

That looks a better fit


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Aiidddr

Cheers for that mate, just ordered some from here... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271012333099
Really enjoying this thread too! you've given me some great ideas for my GT :)

Biano44

I've ordered the 10" version of that  enclosure last Friday. Managed to find a JBL sub on eBay for £5.50.
Hopefully I will be spending next Thurs/Friday installing it all. I'll let you know if it's any good f I manage to get it all working!

JoeDarKa

Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?


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Andy

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Quote from: Biano44 on October 22, 2013, 05:24:45 PM
I've ordered the 10" version of that  enclosure last Friday. Managed to find a JBL sub on eBay for £5.50.
Hopefully I will be spending next Thurs/Friday installing it all. I'll let you know if it's any good f I manage to get it all working!
look forward to your comments onthe build and fit of the sub box

Aiidddr

Joe, how did you change the sidelight bulb? I've tried for at least an hour and it doesn't seem to budge at all.  I tried pulling the two wires that lead to the connector but DIY want to pull to hard incase they snapped.

JoeDarKa

^ with difficulty. I think my brother did it as his hands are smaller than mine. I think he just pulled at it quite hard. Is it a rubber holder?


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Biano44

Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 22, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?

Yep, Bit Ten, 5 channel amp, front & rear Hertz, 10" JBL in the enclosure. I want to put my amp under the seat, like yours but I need to find somewhere for the Bit Ten, I'm thinking maybe behind the glovebox or in the dash somewhere.
I've been collecting parts for months, thinking of every detail and every different way of setting it up. Quite frankly I'm sick of thinking about it and can't wait to install it next week.

Biano44

Quote from: Aiidddr on October 22, 2013, 09:05:55 PM
Joe, how did you change the sidelight bulb? I've tried for at least an hour and it doesn't seem to budge at all.  I tried pulling the two wires that lead to the connector but DIY want to pull to hard incase they snapped.

It's a bleedin' nightmare......take it to the dealers, apparently they have to change them for free.
When I installed my Xenon's I put the LED sidelights while they were off the car.

JoeDarKa

Quote from: Biano44 on October 22, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 22, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?

Yep, Bit Ten, 5 channel amp, front & rear Hertz, 10" JBL in the enclosure. I want to put my amp under the seat, like yours but I need to find somewhere for the Bit Ten, I'm thinking maybe behind the glovebox or in the dash somewhere.
I've been collecting parts for months, thinking of every detail and every different way of setting it up. Quite frankly I'm sick of thinking about it and can't wait to install it next week.

Does a 5 channel fit under the seat? I got sick of collecting everything too. I think i had some time off work so needed need to rush it


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Aiidddr

Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 22, 2013, 09:09:16 PM
^ with difficulty. I think my brother did it as his hands are smaller than mine. I think he just pulled at it quite hard. Is it a rubber holder?

Well from what I can gather, you have two wires leading into a plastic connector that is plugged into the back of the headlight housing. I've looked on various forums and some have pulled the wires but it seems risky to me. Did he use pliers or just bare hands?

Aiidddr

Quote from: Biano44 on October 22, 2013, 09:16:03 PM
Quote from: Aiidddr on October 22, 2013, 09:05:55 PM
Joe, how did you change the sidelight bulb? I've tried for at least an hour and it doesn't seem to budge at all.  I tried pulling the two wires that lead to the connector but DIY want to pull to hard incase they snapped.

It's a bleedin' nightmare......take it to the dealers, apparently they have to change them for free.
When I installed my Xenon's I put the LED sidelights while they were off the car.

Well I was contemplating that but I thought you might have to pay for labour. I'll have another good go at it tomorrow, and if it doesn't work I'll take it to the dealership on Friday.  :happy2:

JoeDarKa

Quote from: Aiidddr on October 22, 2013, 09:26:38 PM
Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 22, 2013, 09:09:16 PM
^ with difficulty. I think my brother did it as his hands are smaller than mine. I think he just pulled at it quite hard. Is it a rubber holder?

Well from what I can gather, you have two wires leading into a plastic connector that is plugged into the back of the headlight housing. I've looked on various forums and some have pulled the wires but it seems risky to me. Did he use pliers or just bare hands?

I think he grabbed the plastic housing and just pulled


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Biano44

Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 22, 2013, 09:24:52 PM
Quote from: Biano44 on October 22, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 22, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?

Yep, Bit Ten, 5 channel amp, front & rear Hertz, 10" JBL in the enclosure. I want to put my amp under the seat, like yours but I need to find somewhere for the Bit Ten, I'm thinking maybe behind the glovebox or in the dash somewhere.
I've been collecting parts for months, thinking of every detail and every different way of setting it up. Quite frankly I'm sick of thinking about it and can't wait to install it next week.

Does a 5 channel fit under the seat? I got sick of collecting everything too. I think i had some time off work so needed need to rush it

Well, not normally I wouldn't imagine but I picked up one of them funky Digital Alpine's that's about the same size as yours.
The problem I have now, is that it's so powerful, I've had trouble finding speakers that can take it.


JoeDarKa

Quote from: Biano44 on October 23, 2013, 08:52:57 AM
Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 22, 2013, 09:24:52 PM
Quote from: Biano44 on October 22, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
Quote from: JoeDarKa on October 22, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Bloody good bargain that! I took my entire interior out as it was far easier to get around stuff. Are you upgrading the speakers too?

Yep, Bit Ten, 5 channel amp, front & rear Hertz, 10" JBL in the enclosure. I want to put my amp under the seat, like yours but I need to find somewhere for the Bit Ten, I'm thinking maybe behind the glovebox or in the dash somewhere.
I've been collecting parts for months, thinking of every detail and every different way of setting it up. Quite frankly I'm sick of thinking about it and can't wait to install it next week.

Does a 5 channel fit under the seat? I got sick of collecting everything too. I think i had some time off work so needed need to rush it

Well, not normally I wouldn't imagine but I picked up one of them funky Digital Alpine's that's about the same size as yours.
The problem I have now, is that it's so powerful, I've had trouble finding speakers that can take it.



Thats the fun part!


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