Game On!!!

[Swaytan]

Ok, I get payed a car allowance by work, $10k a year, tax free, unless I don't spend it on my car (the tax man will want it back...)

I just worked out that I need to spend over my original budget or 3,000 on my car, or I'll get anally raped by the government.

So, here's the stuff going into my car in about 2 weeks.

1x Fusion Powerplant FP505 4Ch Amp
2x Fusion Powerplant FP1402 2Ch Amps
2x Fusion Powerplant FPC6 Component Speakers
2x Fusion Powerplant 10" Woofers
1x Woofer Box
Plus crossover, cabling & labor.

CAN'T WAIT...

[Peej]

sounds good.. so is all the costin 3k?

[Pieoter]

You really love your fusion stuff don't you. The FP505 is a 5channel amp so there is no advantage using it if your getting a seperate amp for the subs.

Don't bother with 2 subs, your only wasting space for **** factor. Get a good single sub and it will wipe the floor over the 2 subs.

Have you thought about replacing the headunit? If not your sound quality is going to be limited by signal converters.

[Teki04]

Swaytan - I would check with Mr Tax man about that.

I'm pretty sure that 'enhancements' to your car are not tax-deductable... so hence you will be asked to pay for the tax on that $3,000 you think was tax free on a sound system.

Pretty sure the allowance covers:
- Tyres (can also upgrade here I guess)
- Fuel
- Service
- Costs such as Insurance and Rego
- Parking for business use
- Car Wash
- Products for the car (to wash it etc etc)

That is about all I can remember.

[Swaytan]

Originally Posted by Teki04

Swaytan - I would check with Mr Tax man about that.

I'm pretty sure that 'enhancements' to your car are not tax-deductable... so hence you will be asked to pay for the tax on that $3,000 you think was tax free on a sound system.

Pretty sure the allowance covers:
- Tyres (can also upgrade here I guess)
- Fuel
- Service
- Costs such as Insurance and Rego
- Parking for business use
- Car Wash
- Products for the car (to wash it etc etc)

That is about all I can remember.

Thanks for the heads up, but I've already gone through 2 tax years on this system, and yeah, ANYTHING that is purchased for the car is counted.

Which took me a while to get my head around initially... It's set up like a salary sacrifice.

[Swaytan]

Originally Posted by Pieoter

You really love your fusion stuff don't you. The FP505 is a 5channel amp so there is no advantage using it if your getting a seperate amp for the subs.

Don't bother with 2 subs, your only wasting space for **** factor. Get a good single sub and it will wipe the floor over the 2 subs.

Have you thought about replacing the headunit? If not your sound quality is going to be limited by signal converters.

Thanks for this dude, where do I start?

The whole Fusion thing has something to do with my job, we have like, a thing with em, can't say much about it, but it's good for me! Let's just say I have an incentive.

I meant the FP-1402 amps, sorry, not the FP505.

With the subs, I'm getting like 50/50 split of people arguing for or against 2 subs. So I dunno...

Re: Head unit, if anyone knows a way to change the head unit without damaging the dash, let me know.

[Swaytan]

Originally Posted by Peej

sounds good.. so is all the costin 3k?

Roughly yes...

[Pieoter]

You can order parts from the Uk that convert the dash from double Din to single DIN(gives you a pocket to boot as well).

By my understanding your not going to have the speakers amped? Is this correct? If your running the 2 amps for the subs your gonna have massive bass overkill and it will be muddy as a result (1200WRMS for subs compared to a total of maybe 40WRMS from the headunit combined).

The only advantage of going to multiple subs is if your running so much SPL that a single sub won't handle the power needed. Otherwise its just extra weight. Get a high-end 12inch Fusion sub and it will demolish the 2 10inchers.

[Swaytan]

Originally Posted by Pieoter

You can order parts from the Uk that convert the dash from double Din to single DIN(gives you a pocket to boot as well).

By my understanding your not going to have the speakers amped? Is this correct? If your running the 2 amps for the subs your gonna have massive bass overkill and it will be muddy as a result (1200WRMS for subs compared to a total of maybe 40WRMS from the headunit combined).

The only advantage of going to multiple subs is if your running so much SPL that a single sub won't handle the power needed. Otherwise its just extra weight. Get a high-end 12inch Fusion sub and it will demolish the 2 10inchers.

No no, I'm getting a 4Ch amp too! Yes, that would have been overkill!

Do you know where I can order this part from in the UK?

[Scareybear]

great stuff

DON'T FORGET TO POST PICS!!!

you can order the parts from fordpartsuk.com


part number - 1148612 For the Sat/Nav Surround - £32.20
part number - 1222161 For Adapter Kit - £26.34
Big Thanks to Oxyg3n for these part numbers

[Swaytan]

Originally Posted by Scareybear

great stuff

DON'T FORGET TO POST PICS!!!

you can order the parts from fordpartsuk.com


part number - 1148612 For the Sat/Nav Surround - £32.20
part number - 1222161 For Adapter Kit - £26.34
Big Thanks to Oxyg3n for these part numbers

I'll certainly get some pics happenin when it all goes in.

Thank for those part numbers, will look into it...

[kenneth_lks]

Has anyone thinking of SUNROOF for the little fez? Just like to know your suggestion on this..

[Danny]

I'm thinking of getting one. I've seen them on Fiesta before. They look good, and I've always loved them. I'm waiting for the quote back though.

[Teki04]

Just remember about the strength around corners.... Shouldn't flex too much though!

[kenneth_lks]

I quoted for my Honda Jazz in a few months before, that was AU$600-AU$800 for non-elec and more than 1k-1.2k for elec QC sunroof inc fitting. However, it will affect the structure and warranty of the car.