ICE Part 2

[peppernick]

Following on my last ICE thread (http://sankeys.demon.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2530) , got some new toys today :D :D

As you all know, I got these JBL really cheap as part of a package deal. Yes, they sound cheap and look even cheaper :( :(

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/images/var/JBL-GT4-12.jpg


So to make things better, I've decided to swap them over for these babies :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE039.jpg


Quality is 10X better.....

Custom sub enclosure handcrafted by Andy [ok . Hard to imagine this piece of art work originated from the tubs of resin, planks of wood and fibreglass sheets I bought......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE042.jpg


With twin JL Audio 12" W3 V2s mounted ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE037.jpg


Nothing like a custom boot install [ok [ok

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE045.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE047.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE048.jpg


A little surprise :D :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE036.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE051.jpg


Wait till you see them GLOW :eek: in the dark :D .....Will update with some more pics after sunset ;)

Big thanks to Andy of ICE COLD AUDIO for his amazing work and putting my imagination into reality, all at very reasonable cost [ok


The JL subs sound amazing compared to my old JBLs. I'm not into hard and loud bass, the JLs are just so musical........

Next up are better front components, I want to hear lyrics akin to honey drippin' from Mariah Carey's lips :p :p

[mattj]

nice one mate, that looks so much better than the jbl's! bet it sounds better as well

[Shuriken]

Looking great mate. I thought you were going for subs with a lighter face to reflect the LEDs? Either way, it looks spot on.

Are those JBLs going cheap? Are they 10" or 12"?

I heard your old set up at SM and I thought that was a great sound, very crisp. Can only imagine how it sounds now. Nice one Nick! [ok

Shuriken.

[Tin]

very nice nick! night sub pics look wicked!
any vid/sound clips? ;) [jam

[Spoon]

Schweet!!!!

[330ciSport]

Looks fantastic. Just dont get a puncture at 3am 200 miles from home :D LOL

[uberbmw]

wow they look awesome, the whole setup! i love the amp set up :)

[B*K3*0]

Looks awesome ... bet your well chuffed with the result. [cool

Good tune to test the low end base curve out with would be Dead Prez - "Hip-Hop" ... couldnt get enough of that tune back in the day when I had me Cerwin Vegas.

[reaver]

:eek: they look HUUUUGE! very pleasing to the eyes! [jam

[330-Singh]

Thats a Tasty set-up! ;)

[BigFas]

Stunning! Can't wait to hear it myself. Get those components sorted, not sure about honey dripping from Mariah's lips, but definite sex wee :D

[B*K3*0]

Stunning! Can't wait to hear it myself. Get those components sorted, not sure about honey dripping from Mariah's lips, but definite sex wee :D

sex wee.. ;) LOL.

Heres that tune , be quick tho yousendit.com shares dont last long. :(

http://s39.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1K3T508Y2N8NS3BQZRJXURO7BK

[Ali]

Nick, that's some serious PIMPING!!! :D :D

Congrats... Can't wait to hear it...

And now that you've got so much bass you might aswell remove the silencers from the exhaust cos that AA needs to be heard!!! LOL

[peppernick]

Looks fantastic. Just dont get a puncture at 3am 200 miles from home :D LOL
You know you don't get a spare tyre/space saver with an M3 right?....The tyre pump goes under the passenger seat ;)

Either way mods and emergency convenience are mutually exclusive. Don't live for those moments, if it does happen, there's always a way to sort things out......and BMW Assist is one of them ;)

[peppernick]

Anyway, here's the best part :D :D :D

Who needs xenon interior lights? :p

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE052.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE057.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE059.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE056.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/ICE053.jpg

[BigFas]

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

Sooo jealous right now :(

Andyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yyyyyy

[peppernick]

Bro, you really have to see it in flesh [jam [jam

[adood84]

wow nick ,its so pimp

[RDG 40]

cant wait to see it up close that is awesome

[BeemerBoy888]

Nick thats awesome bro [jam [jam the blue lighting really sets off the work and detail on the amp set up..... Andy [bow [bow

Love to hear what it sounds like now [ok :D :cool:

Congrats bro, you must be well pleased :D

[peppernick]

Congrats bro, you must be well pleased
No.....I need better amps.....better components......argggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

But WELL pleased with the install :D

[M5 SC]

Looks well nice mate!!!
Really impressed, looks very classy.
How much the 2 subs set ya back - wouldn't mind a pair of them myself!

[peppernick]

The JL 12" W3V2s are at £150+ each. Available through Andy.

[M5 SC]

Thats not a bad price at all!
Might have to get the money together for 1 or 2! or maybe 3? nah thats just taking the piss!!!
See what the money situation is after the silverstone weekend first!!

[Raj]

That is an absolutely TOP JOB. Andy has really done you proud. That is deffo an impressive install. The workmanship is [jam [bow [jam .

[lee330sport]

Wow, very impressive Nick.

Andy's work looks soooo good. Might have to get one myself now.:D

[ANT MAN]

Very nice Nick, looking like an excellent custom install. [ok

Only downside is reduction of boot space. What about the spare wheel? Foget that, Ive read the posts above.

Good to see quality over quantity. Just don't spoil it playing Mariah Carey :D

[peppernick]

Just don't spoil it playing Mariah Carey
Mate, with this system, tunes I enjoy the most are:

1) Sting - Fields of Gold
2) Mariah Carey - Vision of Love
3) Usher - Burn/Yeah
4) Michael Jackson - Thriller/Billie Jean
5) Dire Straight - Money for Nothing

I can listen to these tunes over and over again and each time I hear a new vocal octave, or a bass note, or an instrument I've never heard on these tunes before......

JL XR650 Csi or Diamond S600 Hex front components will bring out more magic :cool:

Then JL / amps should tidy everything up nicely :D

[BigFas]

JL XR650 Csi or Diamond S600 Hex front components will bring out more magic :cool:




C'mon man. Let me have SOMETHING unique :(

[peppernick]

Andy's recommendation :D ......OK OK I'll get the Diamond ;)

[gringosteve]

I have one of those subs in my boot and it rocks..so god knows what 2 sounds like!

As for amps... go for genesis profile Sub for the bass, and genesis profile 4 ultra for your components. They are awesome amps. :D

[peppernick]

Genesis amps are good but I've got 2 options in mind already :D

JL Audio 300/4 for the components and 500/1 for the subs

or

Phoenix Gold Xenon 200.2 for the components and 600.1 for the subs

[ANT MAN]

I've the 300/4 in my car, it's one awesome amp. Quality of workmanship is excellent and it weighs a bloody tonne :D It sounds as good as it looks too.

Btw, last year I heard a full symphony orchestra at the Tropicana in Havana. I've never heard such a rich, detailed and as near to perfection sound before or after. If you want to hear what your system can do, get a CD of a respected symphony orchestra playing popuar songs or movie soundtracks.

Listening to all the different musical instruments come in and out is a real joy :)

[Afif]

definately an improvement :cool:. Whats the news on the old ones? I know some people who might be in need of some budget subs [ok.

[peppernick]

Subs are already spoken for ;) ....we should see pics shortly after Santa Pod :D

[RobJ]

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Nothing more can be said!

[peppernick]

Got my new components :D :D ........if they arrive on time they'll be going on tonight :cool:

[petef]

Focal :D Nice. Which ones have you gone for ? Are they a direct replacement for the OEM ones ?

Cheers

Pete

[peppernick]

Wanted the Poly Kevlar K2P but like most Focal speakers, they are too deep. To mount them properly, you need to cut into the metal door frame.

So went for the Polyglass 165 V slims. They've got very good reviews on Fanatics (most of them swear by Focal speakers).

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/images/var/FOCAL-POLYGLASS-165V-SLIM.jpg

All 6.5" speakers are not direct replacement of factory ones (OEM 5.25") So some hot glue-ing and clamping required.

[petef]

Cheers Peppernick, May have to invest in some when I start upgrading the OEM system.

Pete :D