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TorqueCars™ ICE installation tips

How to design and build a high power car audio install

We provide in depth advise on all aspects of ICE design and build from selection of components to design of a custom boot install.

We will expand this section in the near future but have consulted with leading ICE installers to get the best cutting edge advice for your ICE install.

We have a dedicated ICE section in our forum which deals with the Frequently Asked ICE install questions and looks at common ICE problems, so feel free to join and get advice from our members on any issues or problems you are having with your ICE setup, speaker removal and head unit replacement.

If you would like to see an article here that we have not covered please let us know and we will add it to the site.

Rear ICE install layout and design ideas

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ICE Install styling ideas.

"Don't be shelfish"

You can't go to a car show now without seeing an impressive parcel shelf or boot install.

What products are available and how do you get a nice looking boot install.

A good insert in your boot will prevent the components from sliding around, help protect them from damage and will allow you to get the optimum sound from your speakers.… Read More...

ICE installs with Amplifiers and crossovers

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Amps & Crossovers

"Getting your wires crossed"

Getting all of your ICE components to work together is the challenge. You need to consider the following points.

1) Sending low frequencies to the regular speakers and high frequencies to the Bass speaker will cause damage to the voice coil.
2) Too many amps will draw too much current  from the alternator leaving insufficient to power for your ICE install.… Read More...

Choosing Car Radios

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Choosing a car radio with DAB, Sat nav and DVD players. Read More...

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What are the best ICE in car audio entertainment components Read More...

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Some rally style alloy wheels are lighter – (less weight = more speed) and also are designed to increase the cooling of the brake disks.

Some designs hold up better to being curbed than others and some break very easily when hitting a pothole or curb at speed.

Always go for the best quality alloy wheel that you can afford and read the reports and reviews. If you do go for a different overall size you must get the suspension and tracking realigned to avoid uneven wear under acceleration. Read More...

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