#229317 - 02/08/2004 19:02
2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
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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
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#229318 - 02/08/2004 20:43
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
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Drool!!!
What do you have installed under?
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#229319 - 02/08/2004 20:56
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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Registered: 18/02/2002
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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?
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#229320 - 02/08/2004 22:29
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Very Nice. What subs are those.
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#229321 - 03/08/2004 00:22
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
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What do you have installed under?
Under? You lost me there, I must be really slow tonight. 
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#229322 - 03/08/2004 00:27
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: eliceo]
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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.
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#229323 - 03/08/2004 00:31
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: loren]
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Very Nice. What subs are those.
Thank you, sir. The subs are Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1's.
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#229324 - 03/08/2004 01:35
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
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Under the empeg... looks like you simply relocated your clock. 
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#229325 - 03/08/2004 07:43
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
Posts: 2091
Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Now that is a big scoop!
Nice install - I do keep meaning to get a sub put in...maybe next month<sigh>
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#229326 - 03/08/2004 09:36
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
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BTW, you get points for removing the STi wing from your trunk!
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#229327 - 03/08/2004 14:05
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
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Registered: 06/06/2001
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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.
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#229328 - 03/08/2004 14:07
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
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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.
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#229329 - 05/08/2004 00:45
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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old hand
Registered: 17/07/2001
Posts: 721
Loc: Boston, MA USA
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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.
Edited by ithoughti (05/08/2004 00:46)
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#229331 - 11/08/2004 22:22
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: JaBZ]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 05/01/2001
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Matches his clock.
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#229332 - 12/08/2004 01:14
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 15/01/2002
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Loc: Austin
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#229333 - 12/08/2004 09:46
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: RobotCaleb]
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Registered: 05/01/2001
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Loc: Detroit, MI USA
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Ah! Good eye! Ditto on the VAST. Still kicking myself for missing his first tour.
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#229334 - 14/08/2004 02:15
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: ithoughti]
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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.'
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#229335 - 14/08/2004 02:18
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: JaBZ]
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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. 
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#229336 - 14/08/2004 02:20
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
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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.
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#229337 - 14/08/2004 02:26
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: RobotCaleb]
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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. 
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#229338 - 17/08/2004 12:50
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: Chuck]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 05/01/2001
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Loc: Detroit, MI USA
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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!
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#229339 - 18/08/2004 18:07
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
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Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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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.
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#229340 - 19/08/2004 00:19
Re: 2004 Subaru WRX STI Install
[Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
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Registered: 06/06/2001
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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.
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