2007 Honda Civic Si Install Completed - Page 5

Bxsteez · 06-12-2009, 10:17 PM

Thats not a bad idea although i'm not trying to modify the frame of the car. Still under warranty. Thats another reason i didn't tap into any of my factory wires. I think if i open up that MCS case i'll be fine.

As an update. I connected my sub to my 3&4 channel of my 4 channel amp. I bridged it so i wouldn't have to install my second amp. It sounds ok. Not great not horrible but better than the factory. I think i just need to do some more audio tweaking

HiJackZX1 · 06-12-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bxsteez

Thats not a bad idea although i'm not trying to modify the frame of the car. Still under warranty. Thats another reason i didn't tap into any of my factory wires. I think if i open up that MCS case i'll be fine.

As an update. I connected my sub to my 3&4 channel of my 4 channel amp. I bridged it so i wouldn't have to install my second amp. It sounds ok. Not great not horrible but better than the factory. I think i just need to do some more audio tweaking

NOOOO not the frame.... isnt it like a type of cardboard? directly behind the rear seats.... like where the 3rd brake light is?

jpinkerton · 06-13-2009, 12:47 AM

Hey, as long as you're modifying, I don't know if this would fit in the MCS case, you might have to cut a blowhole, but the Scythe Shuriken is a decent fan. I bought two of 'em, one for mine and one for my son's computers. They're quiet, and move a fair amount of air. Keeps processor pretty cool too.

DJMikeT · 06-13-2009, 03:52 AM

Hey BX,

Just wondering how your wire issues and heat issues are going now? I haven't seen you post any recent pictures of how you have it set up but I was looking at your previous pictures and with all your gear sitting like that and adding the Amps to the equation I could see how that would create a problem.

Here's how my project is coming along:

It's far from complete, just put the wires in to see how it would work.

There is so much room with my setup to mount stuff!!! I'm really happy with it so far. It takes up very little space, and I can mount equipment on either side of the board with is nice. I plan on mounting my amps on top and using the bottom for any extras that may come up or custom wiring trays. I'm posting more in depth pictures on my thread so if you want to see step by step what I'm doing. I feel bad for you that you're having all these issues and I know it can frustrating, hang in there bud! It will all work out in the long run and just be glad you don't live in Houston, Texas!! It's soooo hot here right now!!

Bxsteez · 06-13-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by HiJackZX1

NOOOO not the frame.... isnt it like a type of cardboard? directly behind the rear seats.... like where the 3rd brake light is?

No idea what you are talking about now lol.. There aren't any brake lights directly behind my rear seats. Directly behind my rear seats is my trunk and now its my false wall.

Bxsteez · 06-13-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jpinkerton

Hey, as long as you're modifying, I don't know if this would fit in the MCS case, you might have to cut a blowhole, but the Scythe Shuriken is a decent fan. I bought two of 'em, one for mine and one for my son's computers. They're quiet, and move a fair amount of air. Keeps processor pretty cool too.

That cpu fan won't fit on my motherboard. I'm using a minitx form factor and the core 2 duo i'm using is a socket p. I did see that logicsupply has a bigger heatsink now for my socket maybe i'll get that but i'm not gonna do anything till i have a failure.

Bxsteez · 06-13-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DJMikeT

Hey BX,

Just wondering how your wire issues and heat issues are going now? I haven't seen you post any recent pictures of how you have it set up but I was looking at your previous pictures and with all your gear sitting like that and adding the Amps to the equation I could see how that would create a problem.

Here's how my project is coming along:

It's far from complete, just put the wires in to see how it would work.

There is so much room with my setup to mount stuff!!! I'm really happy with it so far. It takes up very little space, and I can mount equipment on either side of the board with is nice. I plan on mounting my amps on top and using the bottom for any extras that may come up or custom wiring trays. I'm posting more in depth pictures on my thread so if you want to see step by step what I'm doing. I feel bad for you that you're having all these issues and I know it can frustrating, hang in there bud! It will all work out in the long run and just be glad you don't live in Houston, Texas!! It's soooo hot here right now!!

Oh i know the pain of texas i lived in houston for 8yrs lol. U are right i'm glad i'm not there anymore. My heat issues seem to be great but i haven't had it fail yet so i may just be worrying for nothing. I'm just use to having my PCs be under 40C during normal operation. Technically have a laptop processor now so i dunno what their normal temp is. The datasheet claims that it will work fine if i keep it under its thermal junction temp. The microprocessors i work with at work claim the same thing but i don't really know what kind MTFB results from keeping it at such a high temp.

HiJackZX1 · 06-13-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bxsteez

No idea what you are talking about now lol.. There aren't any brake lights directly behind my rear seats. Directly behind my rear seats is my trunk and now its my false wall.

LOL, i dont know how to describe it..... OK see DJMikeT's picture. The area right above it. Right before the rear windsheild. Usually its card board and holds the speakers.

Bxsteez · 06-13-2009, 11:20 AM

Ahhh lol i think i see our disconnect. That is metal on my car thats why i was confused about what you were saying. Yea thats all metal. Thats where i have my gps and xm pucks.

Speaking of XM i still have not got that working again and i have no idea why. XM and centrafuse work really crappy together. If u disconnect when it works it takes forever to get it to work again even if all the settings are same.

DJMikeT · 06-13-2009, 03:34 PM

Hey BX,

Not sure if this will fit in your case but you may want to look at it.

http://www.coolitsystems.com/index.p...id=55&Itemid=5

It's only $80 and I just read an article about it in MaximumPC and they rated it a 9.

I use the bigger version of this in my gaming Rig and must admit CoolitSystems makes very good products.

HiJackZX1 · 06-13-2009, 07:40 PM

If you do decide to use liquid cooling, I would message WuNgUn, he is the only person that has successfully aplied water cooling to a car pc install. I was going to try it, but thats to scary for me.

Bxsteez · 06-14-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DJMikeT

Hey BX,

Not sure if this will fit in your case but you may want to look at it.

http://www.coolitsystems.com/index.p...id=55&Itemid=5

It's only $80 and I just read an article about it in MaximumPC and they rated it a 9.

I use the bigger version of this in my gaming Rig and must admit CoolitSystems makes very good products.

That is for a 775 socket. I use a socket p processor. I've seen those products before. After digital open my eyes to thermoelectric coolers.

gandhijee · 06-14-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bxsteez

Oh i know the pain of texas i lived in houston for 8yrs lol. U are right i'm glad i'm not there anymore. My heat issues seem to be great but i haven't had it fail yet so i may just be worrying for nothing. I'm just use to having my PCs be under 40C during normal operation. Technically have a laptop processor now so i dunno what their normal temp is. The datasheet claims that it will work fine if i keep it under its thermal junction temp. The microprocessors i work with at work claim the same thing but i don't really know what kind MTFB results from keeping it at such a high temp.

most mobile processors are rated for 100C..... 212 farh before anything nasty happens.... if you are worried get make sure the MoBo is extended temp, but then again if you got extended temp mobo you'd know cause they are $$$

DJMikeT · 06-14-2009, 04:09 AM

They have different socket adapters, you just have to call them and they can tell you if they have one that will work for you or not.

Bxsteez · 06-14-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DJMikeT

They have different socket adapters, you just have to call them and they can tell you if they have one that will work for you or not.

I'll have to look into that if my other (cheaper) solutions don't work. Still waiting for a fail. I was running at 60C today without issue but i think the test is coming up this week when it gets to 90F out here. I finally got my XM working. I wish i could tell you guys why it wasn't working but i changed nothing besides turned buffering off then on and then it started working again. I hope centrafuse does something with this shaky plugin. Now it would be nice if i could always use the preamp volume in centrafuse but iguidance doesn't like that so when ever i use iguidance it auto switches from preamp to amp volume. Kinda annoying but i just turned down the volume in iguidance and that helps a bit.

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