Here's the rundown so far:
$20,000 to start

1997 EX Coupe $4350
Title transfer and other expenses $150
CR-VTEC complete swap $4000
DRAG Turbo $3500
koni yellows $550
gc coilovers $290
rear si sway bar $40
rear disk brake conversion $250
kosei k1 $525
kuhmo 712's $308
powerslot cross drilled and slotted rotors $160
pads $90
Tsunami Front lip- $355.95
Buddy Club Rear bumper ($230) and side skirts (460)
paint- extra $300?
Si gauge cluster- $150
indiglo insert-$80
2 black corbeaus for the front ($400 each) and black GSR for back ($400)
2 Sabelt 4 point harnesses- total of $200
Momo Competition steering wheel- $170
DC sports short shift- $100
Home made clear/smoked corner/gunmetal housing headlight $10
red-clear tails-$150
aluminum sparco pedals- $35

we have $2,333 and 1 spending stage left.

This is your audio/visual stage. My only request is that you keep it reasonable. No 4 15" Rockford setup please. AND HERE WE GO....

Ohhhhh simple...

Lanzar 7" Motorized flip out LCD screen
Lanzar indash DVD player
Rainbow component in the front
pair of Arc Audio 12" subwoofers sitting in a fiberglass spare tire box
Arc Audio amps for front and woofers

Cost: $2,333 hookup by sparq :cool:

This is gonna be one tuff category for evryone to come together on. Everyone has their different brand preferences/alliances. So this is why I suggest going with this format and then polling on which brands to go with

Head unit: take your pick
front stage: medium - high end components
rear stage: medium -high end two or three ways
subs: two 10's running off of their own sub amp
*and some dynamat or other type of sound insulation
*the front and rear stage of course being amp powered

I think this will give us the sound that we want, with some money left over for anything else we need

I know, I know ICE is the thing to have right now but so were altezzas and they got played out fast (sorry to those who like or have em). Everybody's getting ICE and shorting themselves on sound quality. Ditch the ICE and go for a quality thumping system!

Originally posted by 92 Teg-B18A
I know, I know ICE is the thing to have right now but so were altezzas and they got played out fast (sorry to those who like or have em). Everybody's getting ICE and shorting themselves on sound quality. Ditch the ICE and go for a quality thumping system! See my above recomendation... :finger:

ALpine IVA 800 - 1000
fronts - crystal comps -159
no rears
two alpine 12 incher dvc subs -240 total
dual 12 1 cubic foot box - 60 bucks
lanzar 1200D mono block amp -225
1 farad lightning digital cap - 80
alpine mrv-f340 - 250
2 sets of nice rca-s 50
speaker wire (12 g, 16 g) -30
hook up wires - 30
install materials - 50


2124 and you can use the left for gas hahahaha

Ok yeah, this might get us no where fast. Let's try this, let's all agree on each piece. Let's agree on the headunit first, then the speakers, amps next, etc.

Let's try that instead of everyone putting up a different combo of components, K?

4 rockford 15's

How about alpine IVA-800 in dash 6.4 lcd monitor? built in cd player 3 RCA outs at 4 volts each. nice sq and good menu interface (i've seen crappy in dash interfaces which make it look like poo) and you can get them for about 1000 bucks.

Man, I haven't followed car audio stuff for a long time! Once upon a time, I knew it all... then I got a car =)

Well, from what I remember, Clarion and Sony were the only two manufacturers with a 20-Bit Bur-Brown D/A converter [head unit] for the best sound quality... I basically hate Sony's audio equipment so I'd go with the Clarion.

As for speakers, I'm very partial to Polk... I've spent about $1500 on polk speakers in my life [home and car], and from what i've compared them to, nothing beats them for the price. So i'd probably go with some Momo 6.5" seperates up front.

And if you ask many IASCA judges, they'll tell you that you don't need rear-fill, as it can throw off your sound stage [phaze differences/sound altitude]. I didn't have rear speakers in my Hatch, it sounded really nice.

Now for some bumps, I haven't heard anything clearer than the good ole' alumapro alchemy's. I'd throw a nice single 12" [again, not altering phaze differences] and fiberglass it in the spare-tire well.

As for power, xtant has my vote... I think a nice 604a should do the job [I think thats the model].

Hell, I don't blame you if you don't take my word for it, but I'm friends with a few IASCA judges, so I had the inside edge on what's hot for sound quality... but like I said, I'm totally out of the car audio scene now... this info is all like 2 years old =)

BTW>>

www.carmedia1.com

has some really good prices... I haven't been to the site in a long time, but they have hella good prices.

here is my list

2 12" brahma series subs $740 (doesn't need a big box and runs at 1600watts rms, 4800 peak-massive subs) only .65-1.25 cubic feet box needed. Check them out: http://www.acoustic-visions.com/brahma.htm
sealed box- $100
6.5" infinty components in the front $180
6.5" infinity two ways in the rear $70
Audiobahn A2200HC amplifier (1600 watts) $400
Lightning audio 1 farad cap $90
wiring $100
Panasonic CQ-DVR909U AM/FM/CD/DVD A/V Player $500
6" dash tv monitor $150

Total $2330

Originally posted by i like naked girls
4 rockford 15's

:stormzap: :finger4: :toothless

Originally posted by sparq
Ohhhhh simple...

Lanzar 7" Motorized flip out LCD screen
Lanzar indash DVD player
Rainbow component in the front
pair of Arc Audio 12" subwoofers sitting in a fiberglass spare tire box
Arc Audio amps for front and woofers

Cost: $2,333 hookup by sparq :cool:
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We don't need no stinking rear speakers! :)

Eclipse 5303R headunit
2 12" JL AUDIO W6s
MTX 2150x amp per sub
Kicker mids and tweets
MTX 2450x amp for components

where the hell can you get a 1997 EX Coupe for $4350? let me in on this. if its true ill be rolling in a 97 coupe. :flipa:

If I'm not mistaken we got it from www.autotrader.com ;)

All Prices taken from www.tms-electronics.com

JVC KD-SH99 (mp3 player) - $330
JL Audio XR653cs (3 way Comp. speakers) - $385
*No rear Stage*
(2) Orion XTR375 (93 watts x 2 or 375 watts x1) - $680
Orion XTR Pro 10 DVC (cast 10", 1000 watts) - $168.00
10" box - $70
Outlaws UltraPro4CB+ (4g install kit) - $125
Cadence CAP-1R (1 Farad stiffening capacitor) - $110.00
Do the labor yourself - $FREE$

TOTAL - $1868 !!!

look @ all tha $$ u save!

Originally posted by 1995HondaCivic
where the hell can you get a 1997 EX Coupe for $4350? let me in on this. if its true ill be rolling in a 97 coupe. :flipa:

I know this is a radical idea, but if you read the sticky on the Project and click Part 2.. you'll find exactly where we found it. :)

i would go Planet Audio Subs and Amp

Recently a guy i know who owns a car audio shop sold me his system. His lease ran out on his civic so i got all his custom work for a fraction of the price. Of course i know we aren't going to get a system like that for what i paid, but i can tell you what i learned.

Note this system i have has won a couple of comps. for clarity (only hits aobu 135db though).

I'm running 6.5" Focal Polyglass components in the front with custom pods pointing the 6.5"s almost at my dome light. I have an orion 800x4 xtreme amp powering them (front channels sending less than 130 watts to them each because at half volume my ears almost explode.
In the trunk i've got 2x 12" eclipse subs with custom sealed boxes. my trunk kit is a flush mount show kit, so i'm not suggesting do stick with that,however i would suggest getting a couple of custom sealed boxes and putting 2 JL12w6 in there. I pick JLs over audiobahn or eclipse because eclipse cost a crapload and Audiobahn like to eat huge wattage from the amp. that 4 channel 800 watt RMS amp from orion is powering my settup more than enough. I do not have an upgraded alternator or a cap for my system, and i don't have any light dimming problems. I run my system hard and loud; a 1 farad cap isn't going to make a dent in the demand of power that our system is going to put out. It is proven that caps don't make a darn bit of diff and are only there for show. If you disagree i'll try to find the post where it explains why caps are pointless.

For head unit, Alpine has my attention the most right now with eclipse and pioneer right behind them. I have also heard great stuff about clarion (i think) from spraq, our local car audio distributor. I'd go with his suggestions for head unit personally.

If we are going to be show worthy we do want to have a custom trunk setup to some degree. I could post mine if i could get some webspace to do so or we could just discuss ideas. whatever the case, high quality components up front (i suggest MB quart, Infinity, or Focal) with no back deck speakers. 2x 12" subs with sealed boxes and a 4ch amp that can hold 1 ohm stable.

I've seen it work :)

I want a stereo just as much as everyone else :rolleyes: but I do not believe that we have anything for the engine; no exhaust, port and polish, cam gears, rods, retainers, valve springs, fuel rail, fuel pump, etc....we have not mentioned any of these parts.

Seeing as we only have 2333 or so left, i thought that this question would be of importance. I would suggest looking at getting internals; unless you all think that we can run a boosted CRVtec on stock CRV internals and we can squeeze all of its power out of the tiny little stock exhaust that we currently have:D :finger:

okay-- hes not askin what U have-- but what he can get for tha $$ he has listed.. so heres an idea-- either do like some of tha other heeds have dont & post brands/models/prices-- or-- just stop being a post whore

and nobody responds to my question...:bloated:

If you guys only knew how good this setup is. Rainbow components are handmade in italy ;)....there stuff is above focal :D
If your going for a sq setup THIS IS IT!!



Originally posted by sparq
Ohhhhh simple...

Lanzar 7" Motorized flip out LCD screen
Lanzar indash DVD player
Rainbow component in the front
pair of Arc Audio 12" subwoofers sitting in a fiberglass spare tire box
Arc Audio amps for front and woofers

Cost: $2,333 hookup by sparq :cool:

the only thing i want to really hear in this car is the blow off valve from the engine.... MMmmmm

Two Adire Audio Temptests(15'') or Shivas(12'')and, a jbl 1200.1 for the subs. Some dei comps would be nice, with about 200 watts per side... and a 300-400 Headunit from alpine, eclipse, or clarion.

http://www.audiomyth.com/AMStores/ShowListItems_InBrandName_Product.cfm?Manufacturer =Pioneer&ItemType=MP3%20Players&StoreID=1&CountryID=212


pioneer mp3 player with grafics 269 & 279 this is what i just bought but its not in yet but it is tight

Originally posted by auke1
I want a stereo just as much as everyone else :rolleyes: but I do not believe that we have anything for the engine; no exhaust, port and polish, cam gears, rods, retainers, valve springs, fuel rail, fuel pump, etc....we have not mentioned any of these parts.

Seeing as we only have 2333 or so left, i thought that this question would be of importance. I would suggest looking at getting internals; unless you all think that we can run a boosted CRVtec on stock CRV internals and we can squeeze all of its power out of the tiny little stock exhaust that we currently have:D :finger:

Again, i go unnoticed!!!!:angryfire :angryfire

please, someone answer me? :(

Originally posted by clatescivicr
If you guys only knew how good this setup is. Rainbow components are handmade in italy ;)....there stuff is above focal :D If your going for a sq setup THIS IS IT!!
Ok I gotta get pissed for a few things...

#1 ~ its GERMANY and not ITALY

#2 ~ Its not just SQ, drop 350 watts to each of the woofers and you have a low 140dB system capable of delivering pin pointed accurate bass!

#3 ~ its GERMANY and not ITALY... Shit I didnt even think to have Rene check out their facility while hes over there, shit maybe I can PM him and hell get it!!! :finger:

Since the trend seems to be a list of what each person recommends, let me just say that before my car got ripped off, I had a JVC SH-99 head, with Infinity Kappa components and Kappa 3-ways in the rear. I also had 2 Audiobahn 10s in a bandpass with a kicker ZR240 amp. The audiobahns I could do without, they weren't that great, but were ok for the price. The JVC and the Infinity setup was definitely one of my favorites of all time. This thread seems to have been dead for several days? What's the status?

Sorry thought it was Italy, and where did you get that nice quote ;) hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


Originally posted by sparq

Ok I gotta get pissed for a few things...

#1 ~ its GERMANY and not ITALY

#2 ~ Its not just SQ, drop 350 watts to each of the woofers and you have a low 140dB system capable of delivering pin pointed accurate bass!

#3 ~ its GERMANY and not ITALY... Shit I didnt even think to have Rene check out their facility while hes over there, shit maybe I can PM him and hell get it!!! :finger:

Originally posted by auke1
Again, i go unnoticed!!!!:angryfire :angryfire

please, someone answer me? :(

We've already covered engine stuff. We're onto sound now.

are we ever going to move onto the next part? have we made a decision on this one yet

Skeooz the hell out of me! I went on a little international trip, I was busy, I'm workin on it.

i vote for mine hahaha since the car is meant for all out purposes and a nice 6.4 lcd monitor will do the trick.