Vr3 Fortress Edition Mods

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,747
edited July 2012 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Alright, so I have a CSIA6 and a pair of RT55 about to go under the gun utilizing this modification - I would like to thank those individuals for their support in willing to give this a shot and help me get the ball rolling on dimensions - huge thanks!

I should receive the plates in the next week or so :)

Here is a pic of the custom engraved plate I received back today!
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited January 2012
    Send it back and tell them to send you one without the red goo..:) Looks good man.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited January 2012
    Hehehehe! I dont like my last name being posted online so I try to abide by my rules I appreciate ;)

    Thanks!

    I am SUPER excited to see the plates, CNC cut, laser engraved, should be VERY nice!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2012
    Your running a csi a6 now?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited January 2012
    ... no? lol

    It belongs to a guy named Brian! ;)

    My new center channels are a SURPRISE! :) They should be here in the next week or so
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Slaine777
    Slaine777 Posts: 78
    edited February 2012
    That's my CSi A6. I'm really excited to see (and hear) how it turns out. I have a RTi A3 filling in till everything is finished.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    I was wondering what your SN was -

    Taking a little longer than I was expecting on the plates because of the measurements - when I reorder I will have all the dimensions on file and it will be much faster :)

    I am pretty pumped though
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Slaine777
    Slaine777 Posts: 78
    edited February 2012
    I sent you an email Trey
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Oh man!!!

    They look flipping sweet!! Very heavy duty and the threaded rods threading through is super strong!!

    Very pumped and excited!!

    Looks like I can do $35.00 each + shipping with threaded rods, nuts, acorn nuts (so... 78 shipped w/ paypal
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Here is another picture - the outter holes will be for screws to secure to the cabinet, the next set will have acorn nuts... (as seen on one) - I dont have enough threaded rod laying around to do all four...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Should be able to throw around some solder this weekend :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    edited February 2012
    IIIIIIIII like it
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,304
    edited February 2012
    How is the positive and negative insulated from one another on those plates?


    BTW they look great!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Thanks dudes!! :)

    The terminals I use have a nylon insulator that separates it from the aluminum -

    any post that do not I have insulaters to put around the terminal :)

    Thanks again! I really like the results!!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    They also have nylon washers that separate the connection point from the aluminum :)

    What is really cool is they line up 100% with Polk cut outs and screw alignment -- and the circuit boards slide right onto those threaded rods like no ones business... very cool!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited February 2012
    Not the first time I've typed these words:

    Can we get some pics of the back side?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    YES! :)

    Dont mind how the posts are on there - I half hazzardly threw that together to take the picture :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Also wanted to note you can use any length of threaded rod - at this moment in time I have used up to 6" for the bigger mods I have done....

    See attached
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,653
    edited February 2012
    Those plates look nice.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Thanks man!

    I spent a bit thinking them through and I think they came out nice and well designed - easily adaptable for just about anything you would want to do with them as far as posts or part sizes... :)

    Thanks again!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Everything tightened down - how the breadboard goes on - this is point to point wiring..
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Here are the plates mounted in a RT55i
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    First fortress mod done! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Put a foam seal on the back of the plate... DH Labs 14 awg jumpers... polished and ready for shipping!

    I really like the overall look and feel of this final product - it looks durable as **** in person. I love it...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2012
    I love the look of overbuilt electronics. It screams, craftsmanship, quality and durability.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited February 2012
    Thanks man! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • slider2828
    slider2828 Posts: 118
    edited February 2012
    This looks awesome.... So these plates are basically pre-fabbed crossovers? Sorry total newb at this.... If so, would can these plates be sized accordingly to different speakers, say RTI8's.... Hahahaha.... If so how much?
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited February 2012
    slider2828 wrote: »
    This looks awesome.... So these plates are basically pre-fabbed crossovers? Sorry total newb at this.... If so, would can these plates be sized accordingly to different speakers, say RTI8's.... Hahahaha.... If so how much?

    They should already fit. Most binding plates are a standard size.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited February 2012
    Man, those would look GREAT on my 9's....
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2012
    How does it sound, what are the differences over stock ?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2012
    The hardware looks great! You have us all drooling up here! And thinking, along with cody above, about having some Vr3 Fortress Edition on my LSi-7s as well. Stop that! I have to tighten up the budget here.

    Very nice!

    cnh
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