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Ceptik
14-09-05, 16:52
Ok, as i've had a few days off work due to illness i thought i'd post up my recent ICE installation a couple of weeks ago. The whole process took just under 3 days and meant us taking the whole car to pieces! Here they are!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00019.jpg
First took the door panels off and start poking through some cables
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00025.jpg
The cables come through into the car via this gromment in the driver's footwell
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00020.jpg
This is the old door speaker mount....mmmm...nice!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00021.jpg
The door card...
Ceptik
14-09-05, 16:53
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00022.jpg
In case anyone was wondering what it looks like, this is the old standard amp. What a beauty! NOT!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00023.jpg
In terms of size, this is roughly how big it is
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00026.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00027.jpg
A bare dash!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00028.jpg
Ceptik
14-09-05, 16:54
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00029.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00030.jpg
Stripped car sir?!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00031.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00032.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00033.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00035.jpg
We used a scroll saw for cutting various templates and bits...
Ceptik
14-09-05, 16:55
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00036.jpg
Here's one of the door templates used for the new focal components
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00043.jpg
Spare wheel gone and amp and sub box inserted!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00048.jpg
The lid for the box...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00049.jpg
one sub... Its a 12" JL if you're wondering
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00053.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00145.jpg
The finished spec on the doors!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00146.jpg
New stereo while we were at it!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/conwayac/ICE%20install/DSC00097.jpg

The finished result.

Sounds soooo much better!
I chose to put the sub near the front of the boot so that it cannot be seen through the gap between the boot blind and rear seat.

Let me know your thoughts!
supradibbs
14-09-05, 17:03
looks a real nice neat job m8 full marks :music:
Nic
14-09-05, 17:06
Good photos C and proper job of the install :thumb:

It's always a bit scarey seeing your car stripped like that, but after you've done it once you realise that is a piece of cake to strip and put back together again.

If anyone else is considering doing their own ICE install, Heckler has done some great instructions HERE (http://www.internetwork.org.uk/supra.htm) about removing dash, door cards, etc.
Ceptik
14-09-05, 17:07
Cheers.

The photos were actually taking using my W800i phone
Aerotop Dave
14-09-05, 17:52
Ahhh... a silver Supra in pieces. All too familiar to me :(

Good work - you took the old amp out, but did you put the new one in it's place or bung it somewhere else?
SupraStar 3000
14-09-05, 17:57
great install and pics

well done
TrickTT
14-09-05, 18:04
v. nice. the tweeters in the door look like they have always been there
terribleturner
14-09-05, 23:26
Propper job mate, very tidy :clap:

you took the old amp out, but did you put the new one in it's place or bung it somewhere else?
It's in the boot next to the amp i think it says.
RobSheffield
15-09-05, 01:00
very nice mate - im literally going to be doing this tomorrow morning - got my MDF ready!

although my car is a LOT more stripped than that (has been for 3 months now!) and im not totally sure i have all the bits so far!
Bob
15-09-05, 11:07
Very nice mate :)

Is the new amp underneath the false floor? If so, is it seperated from the sub (i.e. sub boxed in)? Just wondering how it's reacting to the ventilation in that area.
GlennMR2
15-09-05, 12:26
looking good m8... nice install
Ceptik
15-09-05, 15:26
Cheers guys!
Very nice mate :)

Is the new amp underneath the false floor? If so, is it seperated from the sub (i.e. sub boxed in)? Just wondering how it's reacting to the ventilation in that area.

Its enclosed in a seperate little box from the sub. All secured down. We have actually cut into the original polysteirene (sp.) to house part of the amp. Fits very snug though!
Gee
09-03-06, 22:33
Sorry to drag up an old thread but this is exactly the kind of install I want to build in my Supra's boot.

Did you trim the new MDF floor with carpet or is that the original carpet with a hole cut out for the sub?
EdMorris
10-03-06, 11:24
Nice thorough job, I like that. Did you dynamat/brown bread the car while it was stripped? Any annoying rattles especially in the doors, as I have one in the passenger side which needs sorting.
Ulrik
10-03-06, 12:53
Looks very nice :D
Good Job
xgsir
22-04-06, 04:40
How much mm is that MDF piece you used for the front?