Interior Design Options

[Clipsetuner]

Ive got a 1983 280zx which is going threw a interior total revamp, and also working on designs for a 94st Hatch ( sound ). Ive got the the design of the 280zx pretty much down, 2 bottles TV in the middle, 3 amps sunk in the floor, speakers and subs moutned on back wall, all in glass and random materials.

But as far as the celica designs arnt coming along so great because all I have owned is a Coupe and Buyin a HB. But I was thinking of this design so I could take out the rear deck and you could see 2 bottles, 2 caps, and Amp, then on the back side 2 amps, and firing into the rear seats 3or4 10"s, and 3 12"s ( which I dont know if they would fit). So there is where I need help. And comments/questions? advice would be nice.

280zx Designs
http://img57.photobucket.com/albums/v175/C...r/untitled2.bmp


Celica Designs
http://img57.photobucket.com/albums/v175/C...er/untitled.bmp

DTE

[Coomer]

So you're getting a hatchback? You may want to re-think how the subs are facing...I've found that in the coupes and hatchback Celicas that I've heard, the bass always sounds better and seems a bit louder when the subs are facing the rear of the car, opposed to them facing the front of the car. I'd see if you can just hook up maybe one or two subs and experiment with placement of them and see what you like best before you build your enclosure that will permanently make them face one direction.

Looks like it'll be pretty cool...is your car going to have nitrous installed on it?

Also, My preference would be 3 12" subs over 4 10" subs, though I'm not sure if either of those would fit. Also, 3 subs typically presents a weird load to the amp(unless you have an amp for each sub)...there are exceptions, such as my JL 10w6, which has dual 6 ohm voice coils, but typically, most subs have dual/single 8, 4, or 2 ohm voice coils. For that reason(and space and weight concerns), you may want to go with 1 or 2 high-output 12" subs, such as the RE XXX, Brahma, IDMax, W7, etc.

What would your plans be for the front stage of the car? It looks like it's coming along well.

[Clipsetuner]

Well the 280zx will have a Nitrous System unknown shot tho. The celi I am buyin is a Hatch ( you know how I feel about them Ek ). But there will be no Nitrous system hence the engine has 180K plus miles, but it will be a nice canidate for a 3sgte. Yeah I dont know yet coomer, on sub chocie because so much money is wrapped up into the 280 alone at 3k mark with paint so far. I was just thinking perhaps Kicker comps or somehting cheap. Yeah mainly designs so far.


In the Celi
4 6 1/2's in the front Kicks+doors,
2 6 1/2's in the back
with I dont know how many subs yet,
I just wanted something that looked cool, for amps/subs/bottles

In the 280zx,
2 5 1/4's in the middle top dash,
2 5 1/4's in the kicks
2 6 1/2's in the back so far
seems over kill but plans can always change, hence "plans"

well I always like your thoughts coomer.
DTE

PS: Look I now have a fancy tach picture like you!!!! but mine was pinned in 5th doing like 90 Downtown portland haha.

This post has been edited by Clipsetuner: Jul 7, 2004 - 10:35 AM

[Drocay]

wuts up man, could u post a bigger pic.

[KAMiX]

You would definately be able to fit 3 10 or 12 inch subs across the back, but you might need to angle the ones on the sides a tiny bit.

I am just running one 12" in a ported enclosure, with the HB parcel shelf/tray removed. It's against the back of the boot facing forwards, because to me it sounds better that way, and it looks sweet because you can look down through the rear windscreen onto the sub / amp.

[Clipsetuner]

Yeah even tho the Bottles would just be for show thats what I was thinking. I am gonna mod the rear deck a little bit so it drops it and out easy so i can cover everything if I must. The Supra from 2F2F kinda gave me the idea, but I wanted bottles for the look and to be able to cover it up because it is my daily driver and all.
DTE

[celimanST]

I did a little playin around with my set and firing back is the way to go. Personally I am going with 2 tens but then agian if I had the money I would do more. If you have cash to spend go for broke. Good luck.

William