Shelby GT500 custom system

[jre8806]

Hello there guys,

Well I bought some of the parts of the system that I hope to install in the car once I get back from deployment. I'm looking for a high quality, not competition system that can last as long as the car can. Not really too experienced in this field is why I put it here on the forum for everyones two cents, feedback, what theyd do, and things to consider. Here is the parts list that I hope would do the job:

Kenwood Model DDX518 head Unit (Bluetooth, NAV, Ipod, IPhone, etc) <--New Version of the DDX516


AMP: Alpine PDX-5, 5 channel amp (75 x 4 + 300 x 1 (mono) RMS Power))

Sub: 1 JL Audio 10w3v3-4 (500w RMS power, optimized rms is 300w) <--will one work?

Speakers:

Rear Deck: JL Audio C2-570X speakers
http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_1...ssi=0&tp=27899

Front: I am crossed between the JL Audio C5-570 series
http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_1...70.html?tp=106

or JL Audio ZR570-CSi
http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_1....html?tp=27775

Any recommendations?

Kick Panel (Factory 8 inch sub location): here I am stumped, I dont know what to do in this location.

Now this is what I have looked at so far and am interested in. I've thought about putting the components in the 8" location, and put the tweeter and bluetooth microphone where the stock 5x7's are in teh front. I was wondering what other ideas people had or have done with 05-09 mustangs about this.

In the trunk I'd like to have an amp rack in the back of the trunk so when I roll the seats down, there it is. Something like this looked great.
http://blog.sounddomain.com/gadget/2...-edge-mus.html

here is the trunk job i found:

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...tem/index.html

About the sub location: I've seen many enclosures that went to the side of the trunk and they were alright. I've also thought about perhaps making an enclosure with a rack side to put the amp and push the amp side in the back of the trunk so the subs were looking out to the trunk and the amps were behind the seat like i was thinking. Another thing I saw in a magazine was a false floor and he put the subs where the spare tire was and put a lid on it all carpet as if nothing was there. I liked this idea since I hate the fake trunk floor in the new stangs and would love a real one. Any other ideas you guys have would be nice to hear or how I can do these Ideas would be great. i wonder if the system would work, what kind of wiring i'd need and other stuff. Would the one sub work for this brand, and if i wanted another How could I wire another in the long run? I'l lpost more once replies are sent. Thanks Guys!

 

[Hawgman]

I love JL Audio woofers. But have never really been on the bandwagon with their other speakers. I went with Infinity Kappa 682.9 5x7s for the doors and the rear deck.

As for the door 8" location. I went with MTX T5508-44 subs in the factory holes. I pulled the door panels off and cut the back of the sub enclosure out and enlarged it by putting a plastic bowl over hole I cut then fiberglassing it back together. Cool thing about the MTX subs is they pound but only need .5 cubic feet of airspace.

Any particular reason you are going with a 10" sub in the back instead of a 12" ? I don't really have any suggestions about a sub box for you. I went with a Scosche box that mounts where the factory skipper 1000 trunk sub mounts, and an Infinity 12" sub. But sounds like you want something with a little more "show" than that.

I didn't build an amp rack. Was trying to save a little weight gain (yea, I know.. pretty worthless). So I took the lazy ass way out and mounted my amps to the rear seat backs. One on each seat.