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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: Jeffy on October 28, 2012, 09:33:01 PM
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Well, I've blown apart my Rockford Fosgate Punch 8" sub. The foam baffle was falling and the bass broke it. Patched it then it broke again so I'm just going to replace it. I have 160w to power it so it should be right in the optimal zone for an 8". I have a .38^3 ft sealed box that I'll reuse.
I've narrowed it down to these to but I'm up for additional suggestions.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1368WXV24/JL-Audio-8WXv2-4.html
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_109GTO804/JBL-GTO804.html
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just visually JBL, dunno which one is actually better.
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Well, I ended up ordering the JBL since I was able to get it $25 cheaper and shipped quickly. I'll hopegully see it here by the end of the month.
I can say a broken baffle sounds really bad. Like someone farting all the time...
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I've seen alot of people use those 8" GTO's on the audio forums.
Also, I've had good luck with Infinity/JBL/Harmon warranty support.
Good choice IMO.
Next time try this though...
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=264-875
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Well, I got the new sub installed. It's huge compared to the ply RF Punch. Barely fit through the opening of the box. I haven't had time to really test it but it's pretty efficient even at low volumes. I haven't really had time to test it though as it was too dark to do more then just set it up last night.
Anyone know if a flip-up head unit can clear the YJ dash? I'd like to get a navigation head-unit in there but it's iffy it will clear or not. I'd need to know how far out the unit can travel and what arch it's making which doesn't seem to be available anywhere.
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it won't clear, will be angled as it will hit the gauge cluster bezel - i looked into this at some point and that's the conclusion i came to at that time.
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Time to convert to a CJ7 dash!
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Time to convert to a CJ7 dash!
I have been thinking about maybe doing something like this. It's a bit of a hybrid but solves a few problems that a real CJ dash would make. I need a defroster. I also don't really want to cobble the HVAC controls to push-pull and I don't want to lose the dimmer.
The other problem is finding a single DIN flip-up receiver before they all get discontinued. I think Kenwood is one of the only companies that makes a NAV unit anymore. Most are just DVD.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0q4jN0sjMmU/UJPsRL6-vUI/AAAAAAAAm8I/urLH4komxcc/s800/IMG_1765.jpeg)
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It looks like a nice solution.
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I have been thinking about maybe doing something like this. It's a bit of a hybrid but solves a few problems that a real CJ dash would make. I need a defroster. I also don't really want to cobble the HVAC controls to push-pull and I don't want to lose the dimmer.
The other problem is finding a single DIN flip-up receiver before they all get discontinued. I think Kenwood is one of the only companies that makes a NAV unit anymore. Most are just DVD.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0q4jN0sjMmU/UJPsRL6-vUI/AAAAAAAAm8I/urLH4komxcc/s800/IMG_1765.jpeg)
actually that's why i went with the autometer gauges and the flat gauge panel to be able to get a flip-up, then i changed my mind but i still like the look of the flat gauge cluster better.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/sharpxmen/Misc/Instrument_Cluster.jpg)
i didn't finish v2 which will have a "carbon fiber" sticker covering the whole thing and more gauges, one day i will :lol:
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Carbon fiber over diamond plate? :wall:
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Carbon fiber over diamond plate? :wall:
nope, just flat aluminum plate
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/sharpxmen/Panel_Heater_Stereo_Cutouts_2.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/sharpxmen/Panel_Carbon_1.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/sharpxmen/Panel_Carbon_2.jpg)
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Hmmm...my Kenwood has various angle settings, but I also thought you could set the depth? Maybe not. Will check when I finally roll out of bed.
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It looks like a nice solution.
Here's another with a CJ style gauge cluster. I'm not too fond of it though. Rarely do all the gauges in the CJ cluster all work at the same time.
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk184/JeepsOLot/YJ-CJ%20Dash%20Conversion/101_3030.jpg)
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i like the other one you posted better
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i like the other one you posted better
I do too. Although I don't know about those angled rings. They make them easier to see but I don't look at the gauges long enough for that to matter. Having them sit flat looks cleaner. I'm still undecided on what gauges to use as well. Maybe go with some black face VDO.
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Looks like the guy who ordered the dash I saw is selling it. I don't get why it has the two OE switches under the speedo and 8 under all the gauges. IIRC, you get three switches under the speedo. Wiper, Defroster and OE fog lights. Seeing the gauge tunnels at an angle, I don't think I like the look of them.
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f14/jeep-yj-custom-flat-dash-new-194997.html
(http://www.wranglerforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=171500&d=1351021719)
(http://www.wranglerforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=171501&d=1351021719)
Speaking of which, I need to wire up my defroster and rear wiper to switches. I'm thinking I'll just use on/off switches and not use a timer for the defroster. I know CHevy doesn't have a timer. At least the one in the Blazer I sometimes drive doesn't have one. It does have an idiot light though.
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You could always make a custom center section with fiber glass and move the dials around to put the stereo on top... You could probably eliminate the 4WD indicator to make some room there as well, and cluster the other 3 gauges closer together? IIRC, there are only 4 gauges (4WD, Temp, Oil and Fuel) in the stock YJ (the panel above has 5).
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You could always make a custom center section with fiber glass and move the dials around to put the stereo on top... You could probably eliminate the 4WD indicator to make some room there as well, and cluster the other 3 gauges closer together? IIRC, there are only 4 gauges (4WD, Temp, Oil and Fuel) in the stock YJ (the panel above has 5).
The problem with having a stereo in a console is I can't see it. I want the screen for GPS Nav not for matching movies. For it to be useful, I need to be able to see it while driving. Also I have a MasterRac center console (before Tuffy) that houses my CB and 2M radios.
With the dash panel above I could fit a double DIN in there if I cut out a support below the gauges but I'm not sure what else that would effect. The dash panel would need some type of mount added to then support the whole receiver.
There are 5 gauges in the YJ. For a 87-90 it's Temp, Oil, Clock, Fuel, Battery. For 1991-1995 it's 4WD, Temp, Oil, Fuel, Battery.