slimjim Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Im looking for advice on going for a stealth install on my ICE. I don't want to go OTT, just a decent sound. My HU is knackered... as is my sub and/or amp... So, has anyone fitted a totally stealth setup? No external mods. Sub in the same place, amp still hidden, HU not to ott, Bluetooth and steering wheel controls still working... Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 ikarus i believe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ikarus's install is far from stealth. Awesome system but not stealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ikarus's install is far from stealth. Awesome system but not stealth. remembering incorrectly then i was thinking of the subs i the stock position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Well yes he does have JL 8" subs behind each seat in the stock location and glovebox position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Robs install (H5) is very stealth and award winning.... There are others that have done stealth installs on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 If you don't want to go mad money wise like me I got a decent HU, Pioneer F900bt for £700, then new speakers front and rear, JL amp situated underneath the passenger seat cubby and using the existing Bose sub which I may replace in time but is good enough for now. So apart from the HU you wouldn't know anything else wasn't standard until you listen to it All in all it's cost me about £1,500 including professional fitting but I got a very good deal on the speakers as they are 2nd hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ikarus went for sound quality rather than headbangin' loud ...... he also did a 3d AutoCad of the Zed boot area to enable his design to be very neatly packaged ........ the car is totally awesome as well as the ICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 mines totaly stealth , all you can see is the headunit ! (no point posting picks since there nothing to see) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Snap mine was Stealth too, all you could see was headunit & sub. Very factory looking though Spec was Alpine IVA-D310RB up front Infinty shallow mount comps in the doors Audiobahn 2 channel in glove box behind passenger seat Audiobahn A2200HCT 1600rms amp in spare wheel recess 12" Kicker L7 in custom box Stinger Cap hidden behind custom fascias Voodoo distribution block also hidden behind custom fascias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 SpursMadDave & yokomo ... you are spot on, no need for pics' as they are totally stealth! Any chance of some specs? and how hard it was to say replace the standard sub and get a decent sound from it? Shaun1982... nice install... but I wanted to use my boot as well So all I really want to do is upgrade what is there and get a decent sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 specs on mine.. jvx avx820 with laptop hdd and av connections in cubby alpine mrp 400 amp under glove box (you can even open the glove boxn still not see it) vibe space 8 behind the bose grille sounds pretty decent although not really enough bass from 8 but not bad overall sound considering its still sing the bose amp for main sound. best stealth instal ive seen/heard is Rob/H5 the only visble bit is the sub in th eboot and mean I only the sub as the instlal has avery clever use of boot space for the box , tweeters are hidden , amps hidden great instal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 SpursMadDave & yokomo ... you are spot on, no need for pics' as they are totally stealth! Any chance of some specs? and how hard it was to say replace the standard sub and get a decent sound from it? Shaun1982... nice install... but I wanted to use my boot as well So all I really want to do is upgrade what is there and get a decent sound. You can use the boot. Well sort of lol. The front half is useable & you have a nice helpful shelf at the rear of the strut brace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Thanks everyone! Lots to think about. I think I need to find out what the best 8" sub I can lay my hands on is .... Then start doing research into Head Units.... Cheers! (Oh, and also try to get hold of Rob/H5!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ive got an uncut custom box that fits the Bose space dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ive got an uncut custom box that fits the Bose space dude ooohhh... you make that yourself? I haven't taken any trim off yet. So I have no idea what kind of space there is with the standard sub. Presuming im not going to fit a W7 in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ive got an uncut custom box that fits the Bose space dude ooohhh... you make that yourself? I haven't taken any trim off yet. So I have no idea what kind of space there is with the standard sub. Presuming im not going to fit a W7 in there? Someone had to w7s in that area. One on each side, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ive got an uncut custom box that fits the Bose space dude ooohhh... you make that yourself? I haven't taken any trim off yet. So I have no idea what kind of space there is with the standard sub. Presuming im not going to fit a W7 in there? Nope I had it made then never used it as I built that install I posted pics of lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Nope I had it made then never used it as I built that install I posted pics of lol Where does it fit? Totally stealth where the standard one fits... ? Wouldn't be interested in parting with it would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Thanks everyone! Lots to think about. I think I need to find out what the best 8" sub I can lay my hands on is .... Then start doing research into Head Units.... Cheers! (Oh, and also try to get hold of Rob/H5!) You called?! JL Audio 8W7 is the answer to your question. Alpine for head units. My sealth install, I will post a link to a thread in a minute. I haven't got any pictures of the trophies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 See here viewtopic.php?f=27&t=13074 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 WOO HOO!!!! H5!! See, I KNEW if I mentioned the W7 you would appear Where about's in the country are you bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Nope I had it made then never used it as I built that install I posted pics of lol Where does it fit? Totally stealth where the standard one fits... ? Wouldn't be interested in parting with it would you? Can do dude yeah. It's definitely not going to get used without a zed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Can do dude yeah. It's definitely not going to get used without a zed lol Got any pics...? Or are you close enough for me to come and have a looksy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm miles away dude lol. I'm on my phone now but if you search my for sale posts there should be one with custom box in the title I think. Should be pics there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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