- Dec 29, 2012
- 91
After months of debating and saving money, I finally bellied up and lowered my AWD 2005 Buick Rainier. Ironically, I finished my system around the same time, and was able to compete in a MECA Car Audio Competition about 2 hours south of me in PA, and took first place in my division! :wootwoot:
Lowering Kit:
Tony's DJM Upper A-Arms
Belltech Struts and shocks
Ripped out the airbags, and went to Belltech springs.
System:
2 Sundown Audio E8V3's ported in 1.8 cubic feet, tuned to 34Hz off an MB Quart ONX1.1000D
2 Sundown Audio NeoPro V2 Midbases crossed at 65Hz and 4kHz and 2 CDT TW-25 Tweeters in A-Pillars crossed at 4kHz off a PPI BK800.4
Stock Bose tweeters in dash - Ripping these out for some CDT Mid-Tweets soon.
JVC KD730BT Head unit - Hopefully soon to be a Pioneer DEH-80PRS
More to come on the system. This is an ever-changing process, and I have an Alpine MRV-F505 Expert Series amp, a Kicker KX600.4 amp, and some Alpine Type-R Tweeters and Mids from my old build laying around, that I may use.
Other Mods:
Roof Rack Delete
6000K HID's in Headlights and Fogs
Plasti-Dipped Wheels and Trim
Question: Should I debadge?
Overall, I'm extremely happy with my build, both the car, and the audio. I'd like to thank Tony, NorcalSS, for the help with the suspension.
NOW LOOK AT MY PICTURES!
I'm not the cleanest worker in the world, but I get it done!
System Pictures:
Lowering Kit:
Tony's DJM Upper A-Arms
Belltech Struts and shocks
Ripped out the airbags, and went to Belltech springs.
System:
2 Sundown Audio E8V3's ported in 1.8 cubic feet, tuned to 34Hz off an MB Quart ONX1.1000D
2 Sundown Audio NeoPro V2 Midbases crossed at 65Hz and 4kHz and 2 CDT TW-25 Tweeters in A-Pillars crossed at 4kHz off a PPI BK800.4
Stock Bose tweeters in dash - Ripping these out for some CDT Mid-Tweets soon.
JVC KD730BT Head unit - Hopefully soon to be a Pioneer DEH-80PRS
More to come on the system. This is an ever-changing process, and I have an Alpine MRV-F505 Expert Series amp, a Kicker KX600.4 amp, and some Alpine Type-R Tweeters and Mids from my old build laying around, that I may use.
Other Mods:
Roof Rack Delete
6000K HID's in Headlights and Fogs
Plasti-Dipped Wheels and Trim
Question: Should I debadge?
Overall, I'm extremely happy with my build, both the car, and the audio. I'd like to thank Tony, NorcalSS, for the help with the suspension.
NOW LOOK AT MY PICTURES!
I'm not the cleanest worker in the world, but I get it done!
System Pictures: