2014 WRX Hatch

[chithead]

Yeah man, I'm excited to get this thing up and running.

[Black Rain]

Hey man its a good start to your build. As for headunits, there are very few today that provide a good base for SQ. I guess if you had to go a specific route the TopLine Kenwood Excelons are pretty good. I used to have their old models, but haven't dabbled into the new models in the last 5yrs or so.

Looking forward to see what progression you to do to your build. TicToc.

[chithead]

Ok it's confirmed, Crutchfield shipped this afternoon. A Kenwood Excelon KDC-X998 is headed my way!!!

Thank you to everyone for the recommendations and help with choosing the source for music goodness

Now on to phase two. Need to finalize subwoofer choice and where they will be mounted, in order to design an amp rack. Here is a view of the rear hatch area where the amps and subwoofers will be located:



For those wondering how much space there is, here are three of the Zapcos placed in the back, and also have a fourth:



So the secret is out!!! Planned amplification is a pair of Zapco DC1000.4, and a pair of DC1100.1 - one DC1000.4 with each channel powering the tweeters and dome midranges, the other DC1000.4 bridged to power the woofers. Then a DC1100.1 to each subwoofer.

[keep_hope_alive]

sweet amp choices. some serious investment right there!

[Hic]

Want to be all 'Morel' ?

Model: Ultimate UW 1258

http://www.parts-express.com/morel-u...oofer--297-132

Nine incher ~ http://www.parts-express.com/morel-t...8-ohm--297-108

Can be ported in a .83 cu. ft. box

[chithead]

Ooooh... an all Morel build would be nice. Just can't decide whether to keep the subwoofers kind of small, in order to have compact enclosures with some cargo space. Or go with beastly monster subs, and get very creative with the enclosure for spare tire access.

[chithead]

Update, took some measurements this morning. Will have to get quite creative here...





Width:



Little shallower towards each wheelwell:



Height:



Spare tire measurements:

[chithead]

Small update. My baby is at Subaru Starting making a chattering sound last night on the way home. Ended up getting worse and worse on the way to the dealer this morning, and they aren't hopeful that it's something simple. Supposed to call me tomorrow with an update.

[Hic]

Hope it all works out !

[Hi-FiDelity]

At least it should be warranty work. Hope it all goes smoothly danny.