Thanks to Chuck Risen and Jim Clayton, I now have a decent stereo - LotusTalk

Smitty · 10-12-2008, 01:00 PM

A few months ago I received my sub box from Chuck and a pair of 5.25" front adaptors from Jim. I had been meaning to install them, but I wasn't able to locate an Alpine PDX5 amplifier. For some reason, they were out of stock everywhere I checked for months. On Friday, I was driving through southwestern Virginia and knew I would be passing one of Crutchfield's two retail stores, so I called and was surprised to discover they had one amp in stock.

Yesterday morning, I called local shops asking if anyone had time to install the system. I found a good shop ~30 miles from home and headed over there immediately. I arrived at 1030. Due to my poor planning and my wife being out of town, I ended up waiting while they installed the parts I provided as well as speakers I bought from them. Thirteen and a half hours later, I was on my way home.

Here are some poor images of the system, but rest assured it looks great and sounds fantastic. I'm very grateful to both of the EliseTalk members who made this possible by producing products for the community that large companies wouldn't dare tackle with such a limited market.

Jim and Chuck, my hat is off to you both.

FLuXeXigeS · 10-12-2008, 02:28 PM

awesome seats...does it have a 5th hole for the crotch belt for racing harnesses?

chotto · 10-12-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

awesome seats...does it have a 5th hole for the crotch belt for racing harnesses?

Carbon Fiber Seat Teaser

FLuXeXigeS · 10-12-2008, 02:36 PM

dude thats nice!!! thanx for the link

Mr. Know · 10-12-2008, 02:46 PM

Did the installers know you can't get the battery out now?

Smitty · 10-12-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Know

Did the installers know you can't get the battery out now?

Do you know that I can? The battery cover and amplifier are bonded together with two 3" strips of Velcro running the entire width of the amplifier.

Smitty · 10-12-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

awesome seats...does it have a 5th hole for the crotch belt for racing harnesses?

Yes, sir.

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Originally Posted by chotto

Carbon Fiber Seat Teaser

Thanks for pointing him to that thread.

SweetDaddyD · 10-12-2008, 04:10 PM

Looks amazing.
Everything I've seen by Chuck has been awesome. Can't wrong with JL audio either, great stuff. Very nice setup.

Mr. Know · 10-12-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

Do you know that I can? The battery cover and amplifier are bonded together with two 3" strips of Velcro running the entire width of the amplifier.

If its easy, more power to ya. Looks good overall.

One day I've gotta get me some chuck_risen originals.

Mr. Know · 10-12-2008, 07:38 PM

Well, I wasn't going to get into it...but what's holding the battery cover in place...

peck555 · 10-12-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Know

Well, I wasn't going to get into it...but what's holding the battery cover in place...

Not much...

FLuXeXigeS · 10-12-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by apk919

Hmm... I don't know that I'd trust Velcro to keep the amplifier in place during a track or autocross session. I've got the PDX-5 in my car too (on the package tray behind the passenger seat), and even with industrial Velcro, I wasn't convinced it would stay in place when stressed. I have it mounted with screws and Velcro.

yea my amp was also velcro'd on and at the last autoX it didnt hold up, gotta come up with a smarter way to mount the amp

plastique999 · 10-12-2008, 11:43 PM

Smitty...the interior looks amazing! I remember talking to you about the Tillet's seat, but I ended up getting the Reverie XC.

My question is also about where to put the amp....because my amp right now is bolted down in the middle of the trunk - it's super secure, but it does take up space.
The Alpine amp that I have didn't fit behind the passenger seat....

plastique999 · 10-12-2008, 11:44 PM

...btw...are those baby wipes in the passenger seat?

jim-clayton · 10-13-2008, 04:17 PM

Nice install. Thanks for the kind words. I'll bet it sounds real good.

SweetDaddyD · 10-13-2008, 04:35 PM

Woo hoo for JL audio. I sold my old JL sub in JL box today for $150 on craigslist. Had to of been 10 years old!

10-12-2008, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smitty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg, Virginia Posts: 305	Thanks to Chuck Risen and Jim Clayton, I now have a decent stereo A few months ago I received my sub box from Chuck and a pair of 5.25" front adaptors from Jim. I had been meaning to install them, but I wasn't able to locate an Alpine PDX5 amplifier. For some reason, they were out of stock everywhere I checked for months. On Friday, I was driving through southwestern Virginia and knew I would be passing one of Crutchfield's two retail stores, so I called and was surprised to discover they had one amp in stock. Yesterday morning, I called local shops asking if anyone had time to install the system. I found a good shop ~30 miles from home and headed over there immediately. I arrived at 1030. Due to my poor planning and my wife being out of town, I ended up waiting while they installed the parts I provided as well as speakers I bought from them. Thirteen and a half hours later, I was on my way home. Here are some poor images of the system, but rest assured it looks great and sounds fantastic. I'm very grateful to both of the EliseTalk members who made this possible by producing products for the community that large companies wouldn't dare tackle with such a limited market. Jim and Chuck, my hat is off to you both.

10-12-2008, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,708	awesome seats...does it have a 5th hole for the crotch belt for racing harnesses? __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Facebook \| Twitter \| Pics \| Vids eBay Store

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10-12-2008, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Looks amazing. Everything I've seen by Chuck has been awesome. Can't wrong with JL audio either, great stuff. Very nice setup.

10-12-2008, 11:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,029	Smitty...the interior looks amazing! I remember talking to you about the Tillet's seat, but I ended up getting the Reverie XC. My question is also about where to put the amp....because my amp right now is bolted down in the middle of the trunk - it's super secure, but it does take up space. The Alpine amp that I have didn't fit behind the passenger seat.... __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

10-12-2008, 11:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,029	...btw...are those baby wipes in the passenger seat? __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

10-13-2008, 04:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
jim-clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,625	Nice install. Thanks for the kind words. I'll bet it sounds real good. __________________ 2005 Elise Storm Titanium

10-13-2008, 04:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Woo hoo for JL audio. I sold my old JL sub in JL box today for $150 on craigslist. Had to of been 10 years old!

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