JBL / TREK Volkswagen Jetta

A 2002 Volkswagen Jetta used to transport bicycles and racing gear to TREK Factory Team events has just emerged from the shop with a "sound" makeover. Westminster Speed & Sound of Westminster, Md., was charged with the task of improving the vehicles sound quality over its stock stereo system, as well as integrating a navigation system to get team members to races in a timely manner.

JBL, a sponsor of the TREK Factory Team, provided speakers, amps and subwoofers from its renowned Power Series line for the installation. Power Series 650C component speakers were installed into the factory locations in the two front doors. These speakers consist of a 6.5-inch woofer and an edge-driven pure titanium dome tweeter, plus a computer optimized pass-over crossover network. In the rear door’s factory locations, a set of JBL P652 6.5-inch 2-way Power Series speakers was installed. A Harman Kardon TrafficPro AM/FM CD Player with built-in GPS navigation system replaced the carþs factory radio.

In the trunk, installers Jack James and Doug Bollinger with Westminster Speed & Sound faced the issue of how to properly display amplifiers and a subwoofer while maintaining adequate trunk space needed for storing racing gear. In answer to this dilemma, a JBL P1220D 12-inch Power Series subwoofer was installed in a sealed box. This subwoofer was chosen for its combination of great sound quality and output while working in a box of only 1 cubic foot. A pair of PX300.4 amplifiers, which provides 75 watts of power to each of the four doors, was chosen to power the system. A PX600.2, which offers 600 watts, was chosen to power the subwoofer.

The installers mounted the amplifiers behind Plexiglas to display their beauty and craftsmanship. Lastly, they added a cover panel with a two-fold purpose: It protects the woofer and amps during everyday use, but it can also be easily removed in order to display the system.

" This installation affords the TREK Factory Team a Jetta that can seamlessly get them from point A to point B while also providing them with a state-of-the-art sound system," said Mark Miller, president, Westminster Speed & Sound.

Ernie Martin, director of the TREK Volkswagen Regional Factory Teams, commented, "This superb installation will benefit team members tremendously, as the Jetta travels the country supporting bike races, auto shows and import automotive shows. Now we can get to our destination with top-notch sound and without the stress of finding our way thanks to JBL speakers and Harman Kardonþs TrafficPro."

Ottenger, a premier supplier of performance and body upgrades, is credited with adding a body kit, new wheels and a new suspension to the Jetta.