New Exile System Install

[my malibu]

I have professional boat drivers that are really good at that

[my malibu]

While got to work on the stereo a little last week end here are some updated pics

every connection was soldered

8 ga speaker wire for the sub

post connection

pics of the wires at the connector

wires to sub

got the face plate carpeted and heater vents installed

side view

I have always like having the sub recessed

I hooked the sub to my wifes car at 600 watts. Got the neighbors attention.

Can't wait to give it some real power

[cstk421]

While got to work on the stereo a little last week end here are some updated pics

every connection was soldered

8 ga speaker wire for the sub

post connection

pics of the wires at the connector

wires to sub

got the face plate carpeted and heater vents installed

side view

I have always like having the sub recessed

I hooked the sub to my wifes car at 600 watts. Got the neighbors attention.

Can't wait to give it some real power

600 watts HAH peanuts LOL

Sweet dude the carpet looks good. I think I will probably want that kind as well.

C

[my malibu]

ITS FINALLY DONE

its load and clear and I have a huge smile from ear to ear

Had the the final tune done at Exile, Thanks again Brian I enjoyed the time.

dash panel mock up

dash panel getting fiberglassed

finished panel after vinyl

amp enclosure

finished amp and battery compartment

front view

compartment over batteries

side of dash

9's

seat on, over amp rack

end of amp rack

wide shot

led s on sub

ha ha just noticed the front panel by the batteries needs to be mounted higher

that will be fixed shortly.

[Murphy8166]

Very nicely done! Are the amps on the floor underneath that carpeted false floor?

[2008vtx]

Looks good ! How is that portion under the helm attached ?

Edited June 2, 2012 by 2008vtx

[my malibu]

Very nicely done! Are the amps on the floor underneath that carpeted false floor?

Get more pics , but the amps are mount to the floor angled over each other .

The whole area is waterproof. I used membrane .

Also have two fans for air flow

[my malibu]

Looks good ! How is that portion under the helm attached ?

I used the steering rack bolts and couple of angle brackets .

Was not fun attaching it , only access is thru the 6.5 speaker openings

[doug743]

thats fine work, top notch. congrats

[2008vtx]

Right on , we just did a very similar setup under the dash as well really like it while driving and made a big differance in the overall sound in the boat . Really like the flat black speaker grills !

[Bobby Light]

Interesting addition under the dash. Turned out good.

[my malibu]

Interesting addition under the dash. Turned out good.

Thanks interested in the differences between my sealed and your port box .

We'll see at the WOW

[my malibu]

Right on , we just did a very similar setup under the dash as well really like it while driving and made a big differance in the overall sound in the boat . Really like the flat black speaker grills !

After seeing your install under the dash I modified my panel to go down infront of the sub to mount the 6.5

I have 5 layers of fiberglass on it . I was worried about the sub destroying it .

[JTech]

Host the build picks with Google, I don't think they have bandwidth limits and it's free.

[Bobby Light]

Thanks interested in the differences between my sealed and your port box .

We'll see at the WOW

Indeed.

[cstk421]

Awesome man. Looks great.

Claudio

[old skool malibu]

Looks good. This is the second install I have seen lately with speakers mounted under the helm. Just curious as to the rationalle for adding the speakers as well? Personally I really liked the looks of your sub install and the speakers hide it now. Will you be adding carpet or matching vinyl to this piece?

[my malibu]

Looks good. This is the second install I have seen lately with speakers mounted under the helm. Just curious as to the rationalle for adding the speakers as well? Personally I really liked the looks of your sub install and the speakers hide it now. Will you be adding carpet or matching vinyl to this piece?

I was torn about adding the panel and almost removed it after I first installed it.

As seen in the pics the sub panel is carpeted and finished.

Couple if reason I added the panel

1 had an dead zone mid wise in the middle of the boat

2 wanted to protect the sub from damage , kids

Last year my son managed to push in all the tweeters on the mids

As for the panel now it is wrapped in white vinyl that matches the boat . If I keep the panel I will have a grey and white skin made when I order my new seat skins later this year

And to be honest now with the logo and seats installed it doesn't bug me as much .

And I can always remove it .

I'm also not too happy with my vinyl wrap job.

And will have some bullet cover plates made for around the eq and hse if the panel stays .

[2008vtx]

Im sure you will like it . I really like ours but i can claim no credit for the work Jason at Kingpin Marine Audio came up with the idea to build ours . And our is two separate pieces that mount up together so the removal isnt to tough. How is the knee clearance ? Looks like yours comes out a little ways . And are you having and vibtation issues ?

[my malibu]

Im sure you will like it . I really like ours but i can claim no credit for the work Jason at Kingpin Marine Audio came up with the idea to build ours . And our is two separate pieces that mount up together so the removal isnt to tough. How is the knee clearance ? Looks like yours comes out a little ways . And are you having and vibtation issues ?

Have plenty if knee clearence since the panel is curved .

I have no vibrations from the panel . It does move a little. It has 5 layers if fiberglass as well as cross supports .

You panel is probably 4 inches back from mine giving you leg room.

On mine we had to matching the curve from the dash then forming one around the drivers legs

[my malibu]

some updated pics

just need to clean the interior, my new carpet saver, wax the hull, and polish the stainless then she is ready

This has become a little game for my wife and me. I install stickers she tries to remove them . think she'll find this one.

front panel with emblem installed

tower shot

the 9's

a little love

close up of amp mounts

front view of amp rack with out cover panel

another

with cover

everything but the drivers seat installed ( waiting on custom bracket to lift seat)

[liljohn]

Damn son! Can't wait to hear it...

[my malibu]

Damn son! Can't wait to hear it...

Thanks john I'm happy with it

Edited June 5, 2012 by my malibu