Well ive been doing a ton of research and have finally come up with what (i think) is going to be the setup, all items are JL unless otherwise stated.

On a 2006 G35c:

-JDM Bezel (of course)
-Kenwood Excelon DDX814 or DNX-9140, MUST have 13 band EQ (alternatives)
-Either 900/5 OR 450/4v2 and 500/1v2 amps(opinions on the tradeoffs?)
-ZR650Csi front components (will these fit in the doors
-C2-650x or TR650-Cxi coax rears (will i need these for fill, will the TR's do the job or should i step up to the C2's? assuming no need for coax)
-Single 12W7 in custom box
-Tons of matting
-Cables, wiring (0, 2, or 4 gauge?),etc

Should bump, feel free to post up alternative speakers and amps that have the same quality i should be looking at, i LOVE JL, and have had a few of their products before. I know the name is a bit pricey, but i will only have something that lasts and is one of the best.

IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE FOR SALE, PLEASE PM ME. I'M READY TO BUY NOW! I have done research everywhere from craigslist to JL themselves, and have dollar offers I'm willing to offer based on condition, nothing less than 9/10 will be accepted. If you're motivated to sell, im motivated to buy!

Budget calls for about $3000 on this, installing myself, making custom box and trunk (already have wood and basic layout), tuning at Sante Fe Auto Sound in Kansas City, MO.

Oh and any secrets from the installers, please let me know if im going to run into any headaches!

 

JL audio makes great subs, but i do not like how their components sound, very harsh tweeters.

Go with DLS, Dynaudio, Focal, Hertz, etc.

 

CANT wait to see the final product

 

Thanks, any particular models to look for?

Also, what is the depth of our doors to the window with the speaker spaced all the way to near the grille? I dont want something too deep!

 

FOCAL 165K2P, DLS iridums. Make sure you listen to the speakers first before buying them.

When i installed my speakers, i purchased spacers from zenclosures. Even with the huge magnets on my DLS iridium, i was able to get a perfect fit with these spacers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nissan-Infiniti-SPEAKER-SPACERS-350Z-G35-FX35-AND-MORE_W0QQitemZ300303661500QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45eb7e39bc

 

i second the JL speaker comment, not so good. Subs yes... If it was me I would drop the rears and associated amp and spring for nicer, higher quality components in the front. One 12 is great, expecially a w7 should be plenty for some bump. As far as depth in the doors, you have lots of room, especially with the spacer... figure 3.5 " probably...deeper than most 6 1/2 comps.

I am putting Dynaudio in right now, and can't wait, but speaker choice is all personal preference...you need to listen and get what sounds good to you... Trunks333 said that JL tweeters are harsh, then put Focal in the recommended list, which means that my "harsh" is different than his "harsh" because i would put focal in that category too. But it's all listening preference -- and INSTALL. Make sure you do things right. Seal the doors and use sound deadening throughout.

As far as wiring...what amps you go with will ultimately determine what wiring you "need", but you can never go wrong by doing it right the first time. 1/0 and you will never have to rewire again if you upgrade--only downside is cost.

Install secrets--this should be pretty known among G enthusiasts, but the rear deck is noisy as hell. Dampen both the deck and the deck card, then stick some foam or insulation inbetween to keep them from jumping up against each other and bouncing when the bass hits.

okay...my .02 cents are done....good luck with the build.

 

Third the JL component speaker comment

I have DLS UP6i's (doors) and DLS UP6's (kicks)

LOVE EM!

 

Thanks for the recommendations guys. research will insue!

 

I'm not crazy about JL subs... the foam surround has crapped out on me twice. I'm not going to purchase another one any time soon (W6v2 in my case)
I have the focal K2P - very crisp and clear. but takes a while to tune them in to system to get them JUST right.

 

New list

MB Quart PAB 4100 $300 - Nice look and appropriate watts for setup
http://www.woofersetc.com/p5652/PAB-...-Amplifier.htm

MB Quart PAB 1200.1D $300 - Matches 4100 and looks good, quality seems there as well. Not sure 600 will be enough for the IDmax though (600 RMS @ 4ohms, sub rated at 1000, or can i run it at 1ohm and get the 1200RMS, turned down of course?)
http://www.woofersetc.com/p5654/PAB-...-Amplifier.htm

UP6i - DLS Ultimate 6.5" 2-Way Component System - Wattage seems reasonable and price is great, rated some of the best out there in MULTIPLE places (ex: http://www.bestcovery.com/dls-up6i-2...mponent-system)
http://www.woofersetc.com/p7162/UP6i...ent-System.htm

IDMAX12-D2 - Image Dynamics 12" 1800 Watt Subwoofer $450 - Will this thing still pound when I turn it up??? I am siding toward an SQL sub to show off at shows and meets.
http://www.woofersetc.com/p2031/IDMA...-Subwoofer.htm

0/1 Wiring kit, DDX814, and JDM bezel have been ordered along with steering wheel control adapter, sound deadening (got 30 ft^2 for starters), and 0 to 4 gauge X 2 plate.