2004 Subaru WRX STI Install

Posted by: Chuck

2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 02/08/2004 19:02

I was finally able to complete my empeg/speakers/subwoofers/amps install over the weekend. It's nothing super trick, but I did do everthing myself over space of about 4 weekends.










If you're interested, more pictures of the car can be seen in this gallery.

-Chuck
Posted by: SE_Sport_Driver

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 02/08/2004 20:43

Drool!!!

What do you have installed under?
Posted by: eliceo

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 02/08/2004 20:56

Is that a capacitor and two amps ? That rockford stuff sure looks good. How about vibration from the trunk or bumper?
Posted by: loren

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 02/08/2004 22:29

Very Nice. What subs are those.
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 03/08/2004 00:22

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What do you have installed under?


Under? You lost me there, I must be really slow tonight.
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 03/08/2004 00:27

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Is that a capacitor and two amps ? That rockford stuff sure looks good. How about vibration from the trunk or bumper?


It's a Power 850 and a Power 1000bd connected with a link. It's more power than I actually need, but I had them from my previous car. The link has a voltage meter and some dancing lights.

I put the punch bass knob inside the cigarette lighter, you just twist the cigarette lighter to adjust it.
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 03/08/2004 00:31

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Very Nice. What subs are those.


Thank you, sir. The subs are Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1's.
Posted by: SE_Sport_Driver

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 03/08/2004 01:35

Under the empeg... looks like you simply relocated your clock.
Posted by: frog51

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 03/08/2004 07:43

Now that is a big scoop!

Nice install - I do keep meaning to get a sub put in...maybe next month<sigh>
Posted by: SE_Sport_Driver

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 03/08/2004 09:36

BTW, you get points for removing the STi wing from your trunk!
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 03/08/2004 14:05

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Under the empeg... looks like you simply relocated your clock.


Doh! Yep, it's the factory clock relocated in a piece of black plexiglass.
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 03/08/2004 14:07

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BTW, you get points for removing the STi wing from your trunk!


I can do without the bling-bling, pull-me-over-officer wing.
Posted by: ithoughti

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 05/08/2004 00:45

droooooooooooool.......

are you anywhere near Boston so I can take it for a ride?

edit: Nope, Texas is definately not near Boston.


Posted by: JaBZ

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 11/08/2004 21:05

you need a red lens now
Posted by: SE_Sport_Driver

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 11/08/2004 22:22

Matches his clock.
Posted by: RobotCaleb

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 12/08/2004 01:14

ooo, VAST

good choice
Posted by: SE_Sport_Driver

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 12/08/2004 09:46

Ah! Good eye! Ditto on the VAST. Still kicking myself for missing his first tour.
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 14/08/2004 02:15

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droooooooooooool.......

are you anywhere near Boston so I can take it for a ride?

edit: Nope, Texas is definately not near Boston.




Swing by whenever you're close.

And that will be a 'take you for a ride' and not 'you take it for a ride.'
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 14/08/2004 02:18

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you need a red lens now


I've got a red lenses and I even have some red buttons, but it wouldn't like right, being that close to the clock.
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 14/08/2004 02:20

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Matches his clock.


Ex-ack-er-ly.

I worked to hard getting that clock in there to have it look oddball-ish.
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 14/08/2004 02:26

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ooo, VAST

good choice


It's one of my most favorite albums. And I only discovered it about 6 months ago.

I've turned a lot of friends on to it, so the word is spreading, I just need to collect commisions so I can buy new/different CDs to enjoy.
Posted by: SE_Sport_Driver

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 17/08/2004 12:50

Hey Chuck, my friend is installing his empeg into an 03 WRX this weekend. I've passed on whatever I could remember from my install (and Jim Hogan's) but that was three years ago. I was wondering if you had any tips or details on cutting the dash bezel, running of wires and mounting of amp. I'm sure your memory is fresher than mine!
Posted by: loren

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 18/08/2004 18:07

My big tip for cutting the bezel is to do a rough cut with a dremmel, then file it down with flat file from there. I got a MUCH smoother surface and more precise lines using the file than any of the other tools i tried.
Posted by: Chuck

Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install - 19/08/2004 00:19

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Hey Chuck, my friend is installing his empeg into an 03 WRX this weekend. I've passed on whatever I could remember from my install (and Jim Hogan's) but that was three years ago. I was wondering if you had any tips or details on cutting the dash bezel, running of wires and mounting of amp. I'm sure your memory is fresher than mine!


For the bezel, I did just as Loren pointed out, made a rough cut and used small files to get the sled to fit just right. I did the same with the plexiglass/clock combo and used epoxy to hold it in place. For wiring the Empeg, I used a plug-in adapter and connected it to the factory plug so no wires would be cut. After that it was basic wiring, Amp power wires run down the drivers side of the car and RCA/speaker wires on the passenger side, to avoid noise. My amps are mounted on a false floor I made out of MDF and covered with factory match carpet.