New headunit, subwoofer, tires....

[VXD959]

I finally installed a new head unit for my VX (Sony) and added an amplified subwoofer (Infinity Basslink since I did not want to mess with amplifiers and such...). Although I did not replace the stock speakers...The improvement in sound is abismal!!! For those who have not added a subwoofer....please do so! The sound improvement is incredible, even with the stock speakers!
I also replaced the 6 cd changer (was damaged) with a storage pocket for added storage...

I also replaced the tires on my VX. I used to have Terra Grapplers, but changed to Hankooks (the Terra Grapplers went to Little Beast). After a day or so, decided that I did not like the Hankooks and exchanged for the Falkens Ziex. Although I have to confess that the TGs are better looking tires for the VX, I'm very pleased with the look and performance of the Falkens. A lot quieter, although not made for serious off-roading.

Attached are some pics of my new "additions". Next in line are the sunroof, chrome step-bars / safari bar, and chromed fangs (thanks Little Beast!)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Polaris_065.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Polaris_065.jpg)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Polaris_058.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Polaris_058.jpg)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Polaris_056.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Polaris_056.jpg)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Polaris_066.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Polaris_066.jpg)

[morgan-tec]

Lookin good man, why did you not like the Hankooks? I am running the Ventus Rho6 and love them. The falkens are a good choice as well just curious.

[biju]

indeed. nice improvements.

rh06's are nice rubber. I had them on my axiom (before selling it). i'm curious also as to why you replaced them...

where did you purchase the infinity sub setup?

-biju.

[VXD959]

Thanks. For some reason the Hankooks did not appear to be as wide as the Falkens. I ordered them in the same size as the TGs and Falkens (285/65/18), but they HKs did not look as good once mounted. I think is because of the tire walls or tread pattern. So the problem was the looks, and not the performance (just used them for 1 day).

The Infinity set-up was purchased on Ebay. Paid $119 shipped (compare to Best Buy $299 :p ). Only thing missing were the mounting brackets, which are still on backorder from Infinity ($15). The subwoofer is strapped to my back seat in the mean time.

For installation, a local shop charged me $75 for the wiring and hook up. Not too bad as I tend to blow some fuses and burn wires.

Regards

[biju]

god bless ebay...

do you have any pictures of your VX with the rh06's on? just curious as to what they'd look like on our rides...

-biju.

[VXD959]

No, unfortunately I did not take pics. Sorry....

[iamjacksadrenalgland]

I finally installed a new head unit for my VX (Sony) and added an amplified subwoofer (Infinity Basslink since I did not want to mess with amplifiers and such...). Although I did not replace the stock speakers...The improvement in sound is abismal!!! For those who have not added a subwoofer....please do so! The sound improvement is incredible, even with the stock speakers!


if you're going to upgrade headunits and retain stock speakers, you're best bet is to purchase a head unit with crossover capability. this allows you to set your frequency range for each channel, so that you're not asking too much from those factory speakers.