Here is the ride:
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
The tweeter was a perfect match for the factory pod:
Here is the 1508:
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:
I used a little epoxy to keep those pins secure:
Here is the factory 3.5mm kit from http://ae64.com/:
Lastly here is how I set the radio up: