jonas Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Replacing the old carpet and padding. will be putting black carpet instead of blue. Will be running some speaker wires underneath for future rear speaker install. Also considering running power underneath for future installiation of an amp under the pass. seat. It's pushing 90 outside right now so the rest of the carpet and clean-up will have to wait till this evening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 ok. got the new carpet and padding yesterday. starting on new stereo and speaker ( b-day present ) instalitation and rewiring today, fireworks and beer later! more pics comming..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba4430 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Good luck with the stereo install. I am doing the same now in my 87 Brat. Did you get the carpet/padding custom made or is it available someplace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 ok, break time. having a Popsicle. got the speaker in. other side will go in fast now that got it figured! i cut some circles out of the old carpet to fill the holes left by the origional speaker grill. Good luck with the stereo install. I am doing the same now in my 87 Brat. Did you get the carpet/padding custom made or is it available someplace? nope, just straight off the roll. i believe some outfit in Australia (sp?) sells molded carpet but price/shipping is a deal breaker on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 IT'S OFFICIAL. SPEAKERS ARE IN, YAY!! no pic. looks like other side. now time to start on the new wiring harness. looks like carpet may have to wait till tomorrow..... no tunes the last week or so has sucked! hopefully i can get it plugged in tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba4430 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Great job so far. I am installing a Sony MEX-BT2600 in the dash and Infinity Kappa 42.5i's (purchased in 2005, but was too lazy to install) in the doors and 32.5i's (also 2005) in the dash. I am running 12 guage wires to all. These speakers have separate crossovers. The dash speakers are no problems. I have an abs plastic sheet that crutchfield sent me in 2005, that I will make brackets out of. My dilemma is the original Subaru door speaker grills are worn to a point that they need to be replaced. The 42.5i Infinity grills are barely large enough to fill the circular door/carpet cutout, if I do this carefully. However, I will have to fill in the monster four holes with something to make it appear stock and neat. Do you know if there are generic larger speaker grill available. I am going to see if crutchfield has some..... Do not mean to hijack this thread, but since we are doing similar things now, just wanted to ask without duplicating in another post............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 ran new 12 guage myself. are you talking about those 4 big holes left by the origional grill screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba4430 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 10-4. I see you used carpet plugs to fill those in....,but then you have larger grills as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 you can always replace the door carpet. once you remove the lower door panel, (mines an '85, not sure if it's the same as yours) you will see how easy the carpet is to remove. use it as a template. you can get edging for the carpet at most home improvement stores. it's called carpet runner trim. i may go that route myself at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba4430 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Everything is torn apart right now. Was speaking to my better half earlier about replacing the carpet trim as you indicate. Will keep you posted. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoomer Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Looks good- you and come over and do that for me when I get my next wagon-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 thanks. put stereo in for a test run and nothing blew up!! now i can start the carpet install and get the stereo and consoles in for real! this is what i got... still wanna get a graphic EQ/pre-amp for it. i hate those built in ones. something like this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Thats a nice set up...thinking on doing the same with my coupe ( getting one with remote).. I am planning on doing a hidden upgrade..to keep the stock look on the dash but have everything else..out of sight. Like what you did with the speakers ..alot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 padding in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 FINISHED PRODUCT! :banana: stereo frickin' rocks! nice tight carpet fit, only screwed up in two spots on the carpet but unless you know, you will never see. it's all in the prep work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Looks fantastic Jonas!! :headbang::clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_dude Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Wow that looks awesome!!! Definitely liking the black. Looks sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba4430 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 fantastic job....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Very professional look for a diy job, great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 where do the fun tops go when you remove them? are the speaker boxxxes in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 where do the fun tops go when you remove them? are the speaker boxxxes in the way? tops fit fine. i rarely remove them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 Like what you did with the speakers ..alot . seriously considering moving the door speakers. the seat muffles the hell out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockettbrat Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Looks great! I bought a crappy carpet kit for my brat from JC whitney (I think...) and it looks like #$%#@. Do you have a pattern or did you just cut and fit? I'm going to rip mine out and start over. Thanks for the motivation. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) Looks great! I bought a crappy carpet kit for my brat from JC whitney (I think...) and it looks like #$%#@. Do you have a pattern or did you just cut and fit? I'm going to rip mine out and start over. Thanks for the motivation. Daniel i used the old carpet as a pattern. just cut it larger than the original to give me some wiggle room. i actually did it two pieces with the seam running door to door under the seats, like the original carpet. i think the real key(s) was using that thick padding (it's the stuff used in houses) a hot glue gun, and a little patience. the carpet is from a home improvement store. look for automotive carpet. most should carry it. Edited September 26, 2008 by jonas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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