Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

The PASMAG Project IQ was ready for some entertainment upgrades, so we took it to see Franky “Crazy” Valenti at 20Hz Audio Sound & Security with the goal to transform this cool little run-about into something truly memorable. With some help from Clarion, Wirez, Lumens and LG, the diminutive Scion iQ has been transformed into a mobile theatre that rivals some of the full-sized theatres we used to visit when we were kids! Check out the behind-the-scenes action and see how the audio system came to fruition.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

The factory radio is ready to be relegated to paper weight duty.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Valenti and crew remove the basic factory radio in preparation for a Clarion NX501 Multimedia Station.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Here you can see the chassis is similar in size, but the factory radio has an oversized face. We’ll take a high-resolution touchscreen over big buttons any day.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

The factory mounting brackets transfer over to the Clarion without any problem.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

The rear of the car is stripped in preparation for wiring and a subwoofer enclosure.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Clarion SRQ1632R three-way speakers mounted on Wirez Premium Sound Deadening are installed to provide sound in the back.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

The stock door is ready for Wirez Premium Sound deadening and new speakers.8Etched Plexiglas with the 20Hz Audio logo fills the new opening.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

The doors are deadened and custom plates are made for another set of Clarion three-way speakers.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

The Scion logo is cut out of the door with a rotary tool.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

The door is then trimmed with a small router to provide a smooth edge.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

A little hand-filing work makes sure the edge is perfect.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Suede-covered trim piece is cut and put in place.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Test fitting for the logo size. Yep, forearm looks about the right size.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Etched Plexiglass with the 20Hz Audio logo fills the new opening.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Wiring is run through the car and the location for the amplifier chosen.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Custom amp rack and subwoofer enclosure are created from MDF.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

Light grey suede trims around the Clarion PXW1051 10-inch subwoofer.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

A black suede trim panel surrounds the sub and a Clarion XH5410 four-channel amplifier.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

An aluminum bracket is welded together to support an LG flat panel TV that will fill the rear of the iQ.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

The big LG TV in place.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

A custom bracket is made to hold the battery protection device in place.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

A Stinger circuit breaker is used to protect the little factory battery.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades
The car back is together with some blue illumination adding some style.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

The tiny front bumper of the cool little Scion.

 Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades

The front bumper is removed to allow for a tidy installation of HID headlight ballasts.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

The factory projector assemblies are ready to accept the new bulbs.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

The Lumens ballasts attach to the front radiator support.

Project Scion: 2012 Scion iQ Entertainment Upgrades 

Nice white light ready to light up the road in style.

Source Box

20Hz Audio - 20hzaudio.com

Clarion - clarion.com

McGard - mcgard.com

Five Axis - fiveaxis.net

TRD - toyotaracing.com

Ibherdesign Automotive Styling - ibherdesign.com

MT Motorsports

Wilwood - wilwood.com

Yokohama Tire - yokohama.ca | yokohamatire.com

Lumens High Performance Lighting - lumens.com

Caraid Customs

Konig Wheels - konigwheels.com

Scion - scion.ca | scion.com

Auto Style - autostyle.ca

Air Runner Systems - airrunnersystems.com

Johnston Research Performance - jrponline.com

Wirez - gotwirez.com

Clifford - clifford.com

Restyle It - restyleit.ca

Advan Carbon Technologies - advancarbon.com

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