nice, what amp is feeding that?

btw are you selling the 8inches? how much do you want for one?

 

what amp do you have on the w6?

 

My current sub amp (that I've used for years) is an MTX Thunder 2160 which so far, seems to do a really good job with this sub.

Check out my classified thread here for that info on the 3 8's.

 

looking good. I'm loving what going on w/ that head unit.

 

Yeah, the HU hasn't really had too much more work done on it just yet. I'm going to try and get something going with that in the next week or so.

 

Wow, lookin super nice, and I bet that sub sounds crazy. Did you do anything to your car to eliminate any rattles from that thumpin sub?

 

nice tim!!

 

Thanks Manny. I've decided that I'm just going to go with the GXE mounting kit. This HU install has been a major PITA. I've installed and uninstalled it about 3 times now, and haven't been happy with any of the results. Also removing the OEM faceplate is becoming quite a PITA as well.

 

The only way that this could be done is if you had an ipod adapter for your aftermarket HU. First off, you need a HU that is compatible, I know Pioneer's have an adapter for about $100 cutter for your D1, and then once you have a HU that can control your ipod, you would need a PAC adapter for the steering wheel controls. And even then you would have to have steering wheel controls that would scroll between tracks. Definetly can be done but not cheap. Also the only way to run an ipod through a factory deck would be to get an FM modulator, which will only play audio through one of your FM station's. You CANNOT control the ipod through the factory deck. Hope this helps.

 

how did u hook up the ipod man

 

Using the equipment below, I cut one of the power outlet adaptors, grounded one wire and ran the other to a 12v source. I then plugged in the iPod Auto Kit into the outlet. On the plug portion of the iPod adaptor, there is a 1/4" jack which the Monster cable plug goes into. The other end is plugged into the AUX on the back of the Eclipse. The other end of the iPod Auto Kit cable plugs into your iPod. This charges the iPod while it plays. Also, it turns off when you turn off your car (which is something I found out last week). Hope that helps. Once my GXE mounting kit arrives, I will be taking more pics and I will get some detailed pics of the actual wiring setup that I've done.

 

why not hardwire the charger to the car instead of running that ugly power splitter? seems essentially like my set up. i run a dock that has a line out port which ive found sounds a lot nicer than running into the headphone jack. hardwired charger also running to the dock which is velcrowed in place... overall im happy

 

where did u buy that monster cable at

 

I purchased all 3 pieces at Best Buy.

 

Wow, great thread. I am in the process of returning my pioneer ipod adapter since the interface is horrible. I think this setup will work for me until I the neo ion or Ice link have pioneer compatible models.

I followed everything you said, but am unclear on one thing.

I plan to do exactly as you said....Buy the parts you have. plug the belkin into my aux in via the rca cable. Pioneer 7700 if it matters

I dont understand how you are powering it.

1. I am pretty clueless with electronics (especially car electronics)
2. how are you powering the unit? I see the cigarette adaptor but cant imagine you would run a wire out of the c-lighter by your ash tray (seems to sloppy for a man of your "detail") =)

I couldnt really follow about what you said about, slicing and ground the wires behind the dash. Is there a "easy way" to plug a cig adapter in from behind the hu?

Sorry for being such a newb.

 

I believe uou can unhook the stock cigarette lighter from behind and connect the cigarette adapter shown in the pic. Then you hook the belkin car kit adapter to it. One end will plug into the new cigarette lighter and the other end will connect to the ipod or ipod dock depending how your set up is. You can hide all of the wiring behind the dash so noe of this will be showing.

You can PM kpr10is since he did my hookup.

 

Great Idea. I could prob even use the cig lighter slot to have wires come out? No?
Thanks for the help. I appreciate it!

 

i bought that monster cable and i have to turn the volume all the way up on my hu to Barely even hear it. HELP

 

Do you have the monster cable plugged into the ipod directly or into a docking station? Also do you have the volume on the ipod turned all the way up?

 

WOW, thats a lot of work. I bet that will be a one of a kind install

 

And you have it hooked up to your AUX input on the HU?

 

Thanks. I used some other members' installs as a reference. There are some pretty nice iPod installs floating around.

 

on the back of my hu i have rca L, R, SW. i just put it in the L, and it is plugged directly into the ipod and yes the ipod is turned all the way up

 

Those are RCA outputs. To run the iPod through your HU, you need an auxilary input set of RCA's coming from the HU. I would suggest disconnecting the iPod from your HU so you don't damage either unit.

 

so where can i get this auxilary input

 

I believe your headunit either has or it doesn't. If it doesn't I think your only other option would be to get a new HU or use Itrips or something similiar.

 

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-hDyfr3B...0&I=500KCM122B
should i use that then the monster cable

 

or use this without the monster cable
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-hDyfr3B...0&I=500KCM123B

 

Tim,

Any luck with the GXE dash piece?? Any final install pix??

 

Chuck...haven't picked one up yet, so I'm still running the OEM faceplate setup.

*this is the part where I blame summer for keeping me too busy*

 

sorry I havent gotten back to you. I'm willing to sell I just dont know whats a fair price.

 

No sweat. You have a PM.

 

what's going on here

 

How do you mean?

 

I received my GXE mounting kit today thanks to iceland. I'll be installing it either Wednesday or Thursday.

 

Did you go with a SWIX controller for the steering controls or are you just using the remote???

 

no and no...

 

Incredible. We'll need a meat to see the new setup is - I thought the old one was damn good.

 

Not overly crazy about how it turned out, but I finally got around to covering the box today.

Feedback welcome.

 

i like it Tim, maybe you can help me pick something out.