2011 WRX Build Log

Here is the ride:
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/y.../New_Tint1.jpg

The system consists of JL Audio C5-650 components in the front doors, a Digital Designs 1508 in the trunk, Lunar Amplifiers L450 and L1500 powering it all, and a DIY USB interface. Currently, I am running a Pioneer DEH-80PRS and the only reason that HU is still in the car is due to the fact that I would have to revamp the whole dang system to go with something else while keeping my install goals in tact. In other words, I hate the DEH-80PRS!

The JL Components:
Woofer Baffle made out of Birch
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...650_woofer.jpg

The tweeter was a perfect match for the factory pod:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...9_tweeter3.jpg

Here is the 1508:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...1/IMG_0307.jpg

Yeah, I screwed up and had to use a ring to mount the sub. No matter, the box will be rebuilt when I have more money because I tuned the enclosure too low. In the Digital Designs recommended enclosure, the sub had a huge modeled spike between 50 and 60 Hz. Well, I tuned it low to smooth out that bump. With the exhaust drone, I kind of wish I had that bump.

Here is my DIY interface to keep the factory USB connection in the center console:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4.../05_Hirose.jpg

I used a little epoxy to keep those pins secure:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4.../06_Hirose.jpg

Here is the factory 3.5mm kit from http://ae64.com/:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...E64_Aux_In.jpg

Lastly here is how I set the radio up:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...1/23_Radio.jpg

Cool...I like the OEM flip-top cubbyhole

Nice, Chris. How do you like the JL woofers?

They are OK, but I wish they would play a tad bit lower with more authority. But alas, I am limited by the doors of the WRX. Go much more than a 3/4" spacer and the woofer will hit the door plastic. Any speaker with a depth of more than 2.75" will more than likely make contact with the window using a 3/4" spacer. Catch 22 here, lol.

Can't tell if you have any - but running some sound deadening in the doors is HIGHLY recommended. I've never noticed as much of a difference in any car I've had as when I deadened my WRX's doors. I lke your USB mod. Have you ever seen the sub boxes at http://www.audiointegrations.net/08subaru.html ? I know they wouldn't work with your DD sub, but with an elemental designs sub they gave me all the bass I needed and I got to keep all the storage space. Good luck and keep us updated!

Hi, Geo. Welcome aboard.

Slayer FTW!

Nice work!

Nice car and nice system!

Good choice in equipment, minus the headunit. I agree completely regarding that one. The older P800/P880 were WAY better. Not sure what Pioneer was thinking with the 80DRS...