Well, the install is complete. My 'Humble Little System' is done, for now.
There was a TON of space behind that pannel. I could fit another amp or some such back there along with the brain with no problem. The system kicks ass! I only have one complaint. I knew this going in, but the screen of the IVA blocks the center vent on the dash. Oh well, guess I'll have to move the vent.
The pictures arn't developed yet, but needless to say at the shop the stereo got looks. The FIRST IVA sold in St. Louis is in my Explorer. Hell Ya!
The Hella's are going to go on my newly ordered Performance Products safari rack. The installer, a friend of mine named Jimmy, said it's a simple relay switch. I run 2 power leads. 1 lead for the in-cab switch. The second for the remote switch. Either that or get a single throw remote switch, but those are a little more than I want to spend.
By the way, when I do post the pictures dont be disapointed that it looks almost factory, I went the stealth route. Helps especially since I have NO ALARM right now. That and it dosent deter from the trucks role as a SUV not a Soccar Mom mobile. Here's the final system make-up
Alpine IVA-C800 Head Unit
Rockford Fosgate 200a4 4 Channel Amp
Crossfire 150x2 bridged to 300x1 Amp
2 Boston Accoustic Pro Series 5 1/4" Components
2 Boston Accoustic Pro Series Crossovers
2 Boston Accoustic Rally Series 5 1/4" Components
1 MTX Thunderform Sub Enclosure
1 MTX Blue Thunder Sub
Not much, but I call it home.
