Ford Fiesta S: Eclipse, XBL2 and NOW WITH HORNS!

frankmehta · 19th September 2009, 21:22

It's been a really long time since I actually opened a new thread and penned my thoughts like I did for the Show-off thread for my earlier car, my beloved Es(q)teem.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...er-hermit.html

I am now compelled to open a new thread for my newly acquired Ford Fiesta S. I got her on the 14th of August, and started ICEing her on the 7th of September. 12 long days later, she is ready. My S is ready to rock. And how!

The equipment goes like this:

1. Head Unit: Eclipse CD7200MKII

2. Front Stage:
-----Alpine SPX-17PRO 2-way Components
-----DLS RA20 2 Channel power amplifier

3. Sub Stage:
-----JBL W12GTi Subwoofer in a Sealed FG Enclosure
-----Clarion DPX11551 Monoblock Amplifier

4. Sound Deadening:
-----Noisekill: Over 65 sq. ft spread in various parts of the car.

5. Wiring:
RCA: Monster XLN401 Pro
Power Cabling: Polycab 3 Core Wire (35 sq. mm.)

I am very tired, since I am just back from the install, so I won't say much. I was pretty awestruck by the entire experience, and hence did not get the inclination to take too many photos. My install has been covered partly in this thread:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...finalized.html

And my conqeust for a new sub has been discussed in this thread:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu..._makker-s.html

A few youtube videos, followed by some photos. Sorry for them being less in no. Just too tired. This was ONE detailed, time consuming install spanning about 5 whole days.

Hats off to:
-Ajay, Shafiq- For their unparalleled co operation and immaculate installation
-LBM- For being instrumental in getting my system alive and 'kicking'
-Sam: For helping me procure the JBL W12GTi
-KMD+Fizzmall: For the equipments brought in from the USA.
-My family and my girlfriend for supporting me in this endeavour. I was MAD, and troubled these guys a lot to get what I wanted.

THE system needs a lot of tuning, but is sounding AMAZING out of the box. We shall let the speakers run in for a few days, and fabricate the tweeter pods soon.
After that, we shall have one round of final tuning and then I shall post my review.

Videos followed by some Photos.

YouTube - Frankmehta's Ford Fiesta S ICED

YouTube - Frankmehta's Ford Fiesta S ICED

YouTube - Frankmehta's Ford Fiesta S ICED

UPDATE

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frankmehta · 19th September 2009, 21:28

more of the pictures!

frankmehta · 19th September 2009, 21:29

and the last batch.

sorry for repeated photos. they will help document the entire process better!

raamki · 19th September 2009, 21:58

AWWEEESOMEEEEE!!

Congrats frankie!!

f1fan · 19th September 2009, 22:02

The installation looks really neat.
When can we come to hear it?

VOiLA · 19th September 2009, 22:12

Sweet. Congratulations Bro. Love the Sub and the Mono.

sathee46 · 19th September 2009, 22:41

Congrats Frank, A really neat install. The best ICEed fiesta.

ramie2400 · 19th September 2009, 22:43

HOT HOT HOT!!!! Franky amazing setup looks real cool,ohh my look at the sub seems like a piece of rocket just landed in ur boot

"Tuhaar setupwa ka Oddisonwaa kabhi durrlabhh honge humkaa,Bhaiyaji"

k2max6 · 19th September 2009, 22:44

Great selection of products ..Congrats. !

ghpk · 19th September 2009, 23:35

This is simply AWESOME

sohail99 · 19th September 2009, 23:50

I agree with sathee46 best ICEd Fiesta ever!!

boot=

does the sub get in the way of taking out the spare tyre?

bharti22shresth · 19th September 2009, 23:53

Good to see you got what you wanted. Are you facing any problems in terms of access to the spare tire or you guys cut out a new board for that?

nitinralli · 20th September 2009, 02:34

Hey Franky, they look and sound amazing...

gigy · 20th September 2009, 07:18

Very neatly done.
Keep the subwoofer literature in car you might need its support to tell police its only a speaker.
why is tweeter pod taking time? where is the fuse which delayed the whole thing?
Are you going to miss the luccents anymore?

abhinav.gupta88 · 20th September 2009, 08:04

Congrats Frank.
Looks really amazing.
Kudos to Ajay bhai again.

Now, tell us about the initial experience.

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raamki BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 97 Times View My Garage	AWWEEESOMEEEEE!! Congrats frankie!!
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f1fan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 701 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	The installation looks really neat. When can we come to hear it?
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VOiLA BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hmmmm.... Posts: 102 Thanked: 0 Times	Sweet. Congratulations Bro. Love the Sub and the Mono.
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sathee46 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Congrats Frank, A really neat install. The best ICEed fiesta.
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ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	HOT HOT HOT!!!! Franky amazing setup looks real cool,ohh my look at the sub seems like a piece of rocket just landed in ur boot "Tuhaar setupwa ka Oddisonwaa kabhi durrlabhh honge humkaa,Bhaiyaji"
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k2max6 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 525 Thanked: 183 Times	Great selection of products ..Congrats. !
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ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 213 Times	This is simply AWESOME
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sohail99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,272 Thanked: 235 Times	I agree with sathee46 best ICEd Fiesta ever!! boot= does the sub get in the way of taking out the spare tyre?
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bharti22shresth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: panchkula Posts: 362 Thanked: Once Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Good to see you got what you wanted. Are you facing any problems in terms of access to the spare tire or you guys cut out a new board for that?
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nitinralli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,534 Thanked: 1,122 Times View My Garage	Hey Franky, they look and sound amazing...
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20th September 2009, 07:18	#14
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Very neatly done. Keep the subwoofer literature in car you might need its support to tell police its only a speaker. why is tweeter pod taking time? where is the fuse which delayed the whole thing? Are you going to miss the luccents anymore? Last edited by gigy : 20th September 2009 at 07:24.
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abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Congrats Frank. Looks really amazing. Kudos to Ajay bhai again. Now, tell us about the initial experience.
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