Hi folks,
In addition to a decent list of upgrades to the interior, exterior and suspension of my P3D, I'll be doing my own custom audio install. This thread will serve as my build log to share with you all, and if it helps even just one person answer questions on a similar project, it's worth the time on my side to document as others have already helped me a ton with their informative posts.
I ordered on 7/11 and take delivery tomorrow (9/25/18). P3D blue on white interior with all options except the 'performance' package (I'm doing my own version with aftermarket forged wheels, spoiler, calipers, pedals).
I'll be picking up and promptly dropping it off 2 blocks away with my wrap guy to get paint correction, full frontal and rear bumper PPF, ceramic coating and 35% Photosync all around (windshield 70%).
Then it's up onto the rack to install the UP DR moderate springs and eventually, Titan7 TS-5 forged monoblock wheels in bronze (19x9) I'll be picking up thanks to @Xenoilphobe and the group buy thread.
Other upgrades are minor but will include:
- Tsportline spoiler
- Red powdercoat calipers
- Tesla wheel cap kit (uncovered Aeros til the Titan7s arrive ... and for wet months)
- RPM aluminum pedals
- 3dXpider cabin mats
- Tesla (WeatherTech) trunk/frunk mats
- Driver centric OSD (similar to this)
- Upgraded / addressable LED lighting throughout (running on ArduinoBT via Android)
- Dynamat and CCF all 6 sides of trunk
- Full custom audio install and probably more
Any fabrication work for the audio/ICE that is needed I'll do myself. Design is still on the drawing board until I can do some sine wave testing in the cabin with my Dayton Audio mic, but it will likely be a 3-way front stage with 1 sub. Rough goals in order of priority are:
1- Sound quality (SQ)
2- Optimal driver-side sound stage (or as close as is possible in the 3)
3- Efficiency (battery drain / implications)
4- Stealth installation (OEM appearance)
5- Budget (re-using components from previous vehicle + OEM... possibly)
On budget, I have heard HK manufactures the Model 3 audio system but have yet to confirm and it seems there are some conflicting reports on this. At any rate, ithe amp is out but the drivers have potential. It all depends on the quality of manufacturing and testing the linear distortion the OEM drivers. If it isn't in the same ballpark as the true audiophile brands I'll pull them.
Here is my component list - most of which came from my previous vehicle (drivers are ScanSpeak except sub):
DSP: Mosconi 6to8 with Bluetooth
Drivers:
Tweeter: D2904 / 60000
Mid: 12M / 4631G00
Woofer: 18w / 4531G00
Sub: JL Audio 12W7-3
Amplifiers:
Mosconi AS100.4 (tweeter, mid)
Mosconi AS100.4 (woofer bridged)
JL HD1200/1 (sub)
Whether or not this system will work on an EV is still totally grey box to me. As it peaked at close to 250A on my current car (and required a 275A DC Power alternator) it may be a pipe dream. Time will tell.
Pre-install pictures. Sub is in a fiberglass enclosure I built for my STi hatchback - will build a similar enclosure for the trunk hidden compartment (assuming it has enough cu. ft.).
In addition to a decent list of upgrades to the interior, exterior and suspension of my P3D, I'll be doing my own custom audio install. This thread will serve as my build log to share with you all, and if it helps even just one person answer questions on a similar project, it's worth the time on my side to document as others have already helped me a ton with their informative posts.
I ordered on 7/11 and take delivery tomorrow (9/25/18). P3D blue on white interior with all options except the 'performance' package (I'm doing my own version with aftermarket forged wheels, spoiler, calipers, pedals).
I'll be picking up and promptly dropping it off 2 blocks away with my wrap guy to get paint correction, full frontal and rear bumper PPF, ceramic coating and 35% Photosync all around (windshield 70%).
Then it's up onto the rack to install the UP DR moderate springs and eventually, Titan7 TS-5 forged monoblock wheels in bronze (19x9) I'll be picking up thanks to @Xenoilphobe and the group buy thread.
Other upgrades are minor but will include:
- Tsportline spoiler
- Red powdercoat calipers
- Tesla wheel cap kit (uncovered Aeros til the Titan7s arrive ... and for wet months)
- RPM aluminum pedals
- 3dXpider cabin mats
- Tesla (WeatherTech) trunk/frunk mats
- Driver centric OSD (similar to this)
- Upgraded / addressable LED lighting throughout (running on ArduinoBT via Android)
- Dynamat and CCF all 6 sides of trunk
- Full custom audio install and probably more
Any fabrication work for the audio/ICE that is needed I'll do myself. Design is still on the drawing board until I can do some sine wave testing in the cabin with my Dayton Audio mic, but it will likely be a 3-way front stage with 1 sub. Rough goals in order of priority are:
1- Sound quality (SQ)
2- Optimal driver-side sound stage (or as close as is possible in the 3)
3- Efficiency (battery drain / implications)
4- Stealth installation (OEM appearance)
5- Budget (re-using components from previous vehicle + OEM... possibly)
On budget, I have heard HK manufactures the Model 3 audio system but have yet to confirm and it seems there are some conflicting reports on this. At any rate, ithe amp is out but the drivers have potential. It all depends on the quality of manufacturing and testing the linear distortion the OEM drivers. If it isn't in the same ballpark as the true audiophile brands I'll pull them.
Here is my component list - most of which came from my previous vehicle (drivers are ScanSpeak except sub):
DSP: Mosconi 6to8 with Bluetooth
Drivers:
Tweeter: D2904 / 60000
Mid: 12M / 4631G00
Woofer: 18w / 4531G00
Sub: JL Audio 12W7-3
Amplifiers:
Mosconi AS100.4 (tweeter, mid)
Mosconi AS100.4 (woofer bridged)
JL HD1200/1 (sub)
Whether or not this system will work on an EV is still totally grey box to me. As it peaked at close to 250A on my current car (and required a 275A DC Power alternator) it may be a pipe dream. Time will tell.
Pre-install pictures. Sub is in a fiberglass enclosure I built for my STi hatchback - will build a similar enclosure for the trunk hidden compartment (assuming it has enough cu. ft.).
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