Suzuki Swift
Custom controls were designed into the steering wheel to adjust the audio system using buttons from a calculator that were retraced and integrated into the Pioneer remote. The circuitry is located inside of the hub of the Albatross aftermarket steering wheel.
A Precision Power DEQ30 is installed in the glove box on a sliding drawer for accessibility for adjustments, which is currently bypassed due to the level of control provided by the Pioneer DEQ-P9. The power supply for the unit is located in the center console.
Image Dynamics CD2 MH compression drivers were mounted under each side of the dash. Budiono made a fiberglass trim piece for a smooth transition from the drivers to the dash for make a factory look. The compression drivers were mated with Image Dynamics CS62s midranges that were installed in the kick-panel pods constructed out of fiberglass and MDF.
Toyota Echo
The Pioneer DEX-P9 head unit was mounted high in the dash for ease of visibility and to make room for the navigation system located in the factory radio location. Budiono used an OEM navigation system from a Lincoln LS that he modified along with a Lincoln 6-disc changer that utilizes the AUX input of the Pioneer DEQ-P9 head unit.
One of the install highlights is the JBL GTO804 8" subwoofer that is installed in a 20-liter enclosure that Budiono fabricated in the center of the dash. A portion of the factory dash was used to construct a fiberglass overlay for the topside of the dash. The fiberglass overlay was finished with black texture coat to achieve a factory finish.
Budiono designed a custom audio control unit using buttons from a GM truck to interface with the Pioneer remote. The control unit was integrated onto the steering wheel for a factory look.
Countless hours were spent angling and positioning during the kick-panel fabrication to achieve a symmetric, realistic soundstage with the JBL 608GTi components.
A high-current relay is mounted under the hood to isolate the dedicated audio system battery, the compact West Co. SVR battery located behind the headlight, from the factory system Die Hard battery.
A pair of JBL GTO1202D 12" subwoofers dedicated for SPL measurement during competition share a 3ft3 sealed enclosure in the trunk of the Echo. The trio of JBL amplifiers wrap that around the left hand side of the trunk are oriented vertically for maximum heat dissipation. Budiono efficiently used his trunk space allowing him to retain the Echo's spare tire in the floor of the trunk.
The backsides of the driver and passenger seats are home to Audio Control EQTs that are a product of the Swift's original audio system.
Suzuki Swift
An Xtant x604e amplifier is mounted behind the backseat that provides 75 watts x 4 to the front stage by way of Nordost Flatline speaker wire.
A pair of Image Dynamics iDMAX 10" drivers were mounted inverted in the spare tire well of the hatch displaying the chrome magnets. Power for the subwoofers is supplied by two Xtant 3.1 amplifiers. On each side of the hatch are a variety of accessories including spare fuses, tools and canned tire fix since the spare tire was sacrificed for the system's subwoofer enclosure.