Build Pics as promised

GLN305 · December 2007

12/30/07

AS promised, some build pictures. It's going slow, but I want everything to look great, so it's just gonna take time.

Front of box...to give you an idea how big it is, that's a yardstick laying in front of it.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00025.jpg

Side View...it's stepped to fit behind the seat of my Crew Cab GMC Sierra and I added a small trim panel to fit flush to the window.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00027.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00028.jpg

Here's a front shot with the sub holes layed out. I am gonna cut them tomorrow.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00029.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00030.jpg

And here's my head unit, Alpine 9887. I used a regular double DIN kit and then laser cut a piece of ABS to do an ISO DIN mount.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00022.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00021.jpg

I already have the amp rack started, but I didn't take any pics of that yet. I am hoping to get that done tomorrow.

Here's the bracket I made for my fuse holders one is for 1/0 gauge and one is for 2 gauge.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00001.jpg

List of my equipment at this point:

Alpine 9887 Head Unit
Digital Designs S4 amp
Digital Designs M3 amp
(6) Polk Audio MM 8's
DLS UR6S mid
Dynaudio MDT100 tweeter
Iraggi 240 amp alternator 160amp at idle.

I'll may be changing the front stage, not sure yet though.

12/31/07

Got some more work done today. I routed the flushed ring and holes for the subs:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00031.jpg
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http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00035.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00036.jpg

You can see on one of the holes I messed up with my circle jig and made a random ring way outside of where the subs mount, not a problem that a little body filler didn't fix...lol.

Here are some pictures of my battery/fusing. I am running a 1/0 and a 2 gauge wire. I also upgraded the grounds with 1/0 and added a ground to the frame. I am going to have a 1/0 guage charging wire as soon as I get a chance to install my alternator.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00046.jpg
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http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00048.jpg

Here is the beginning of my amp rack. I'm doing some thinking as to how to dress up the amp rack, but I'm sure I'll come up with something by tomorrow.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00042.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00043.jpg

Here are just some random wiring shots. Everything is ran in TechFlex. I am using JL Audio RCA's and Stinger 16 gauge speaker wire. I'm taking a little different route than usual for the front stage wiring. I am using a two conductor wire for the tweeter (normal part) and a two conductor wire for each pole of the mid, one pair tied together for positive and one pair tied togehter for negative. I'm not sure if that explains what I am doing...lol.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00044.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00041.jpg
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I'll try and get some updates tomorrow for ya!

ben62670 · December 2007

You stole my router, and circle jig! J/K I have the same setup as you. Building speakers is a pain, but the satisfaction of doing it yourself is worth it in the end. I bet 6 8's are going to hit nice, and hard.

Ben

1996blackmax · December 2007

Looks good, will check back for more updates.

black magic · December 2007

I like very much. Is each sub in its own chamber, or are they sharing the same enclosure?

Kinetic · December 2007

niiice

im doing my enclosure too

exalted512 · December 2007

Fantastic work so far. What are you covering it in?
-Cody

GLN305 · December 2007

I'll answer all the questions in one reply..hehe

-Subs are sharing an airspace and being run off a mono amp.

-I am covering the enclosure in vinyl that closely matches the current interior color. Later I will add suede highlights to it...not sure what color suede yet.

Thanks for all the comments. I am hoping to get SOMETHING done tomorrow, but I can't make any promises. Today I also made some trim pieces that sit under each end of that box so that there isn't just a big square box sitting in the back. I will cover those trim pieces in carpet to match the floor.

GLN305 · December 2007

exalted512 wrote: »

Fantastic work so far. What are you covering it in?
-Cody

Thanks man, I really try to take my time and do it right the first time.

GLN305 · December 2007

ben62670 wrote: »

You stole my router, and circle jig! J/K I have the same setup as you. Building speakers is a pain, but the satisfaction of doing it yourself is worth it in the end. I bet 6 8's are going to hit nice, and hard.

Ben

I hope the 8's are gonna do what I want them to! I figured six would be pretty clean and loud. I'm just worried about low end, but that's because I never have personally owned 8's.

Bubba -NJ · January 2008

Nice work . What is the make on that circle jig ? I've not seen that one before .

exalted512 · January 2008

Jasper circle jig, you can get it off of www.partsexpress.com
-Cody

GLN305 · January 2008

Bubba -NJ wrote: »

Nice work . What is the make on that circle jig ? I've not seen that one before .

Direct link for ya!

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=365-250

Installer4life · January 2008

Nice work. I love the JL Audio RCA cables. They are now my cable of choice. The connections at the battery and fuse holders are wonderful. I love heat shrink. Let us know how it sounds. I have two 8" drivers each in a 1/2 cubic foot ported enclosure tuned to 30hz with 400 watts a piece. I am very happy with these. Crossover is at
50hz with SR6501's coming in at that point.

GLN305 · January 2008

Installer4life wrote: »

Nice work. I love the JL Audio RCA cables. They are now my cable of choice. The connections at the battery and fuse holders are wonderful. I love heat shrink. Let us know how it sounds. I have two 8" drivers each in a 1/2 cubic foot ported enclosure tuned to 30hz with 400 watts a piece. I am very happy with these. Crossover is at
50hz with SR6501's coming in at that point.

Thanks! I really have taken my time with this install. I'm trying to make it very, very secure and as close to IASCA standards as possible without making myself nuts...lol. I like the JL RCA's also, they are ruggedly built and the plug has a very positive fit.

GLN305 · January 2008

Here are some new pictures. I got the box covered in vinyl, one piece even!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00058.jpg
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Here are some pics with a sub placed in it. I love the flush look.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00052.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00050.jpg
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I am working on some trim panels today and I got the JL ground lug installed and the ground wires are terminated at the ground terminal side. Tomorrow I plan to run a 1/0 guage from the ground lug to the frame and I am hoping to get the box in and subs mounted also as well as maybe upholstering the amp rack and starting on the amp rack cover. I plan to do some engraved plexi and maybe start the accents for the larger plain area at the top of the box.

black magic · January 2008

damn, I have to hand it to you... thats looks really good. thumbs up!

killerb · January 2008

that looks great man!!

GLN305 · January 2008

Thanks everyone...you guys are really a good source of motivation. I've been working in 20-degree weather to get some progress pictures. I did manage to get the box in the kitchen for the vinyling though...lol.

GLN305 · January 2008

black magic · January 2008

Congrats, man. That looks awesome. It blends in with the stock interior very nicely imo. How does it sound?

Kinetic · January 2008

GLN305 wrote: »

Thanks! I really have taken my time with this install. I'm trying to make it very, very secure and as close to IASCA standards as possible without making myself nuts...lol. I like the JL RCA's also, they are ruggedly built and the plug has a very positive fit.

have you ever try the Audisson RCA´s

a friend of mine sell them and those looks and performs so nice.
but i havent heard the JLs

Kinetic · January 2008

looks awesome, really awesome, congratulations

and 6 momos? woow that should be loud, very loud

GLN305 wrote: »

Here are some more updates.

Box with subs installed in truck!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00065.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00068.jpg
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http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00070.jpg
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Amp Rack in truck and wired up:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00063.jpg

1/0 gauge for the M3:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00075.jpg

2 gauge for the S4:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00076.jpg

Plenty of room under there to build some trim work:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00081.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00079.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00078.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00077.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00080.jpg

That's all for today. I still have to build the shroud for the amp rack and I am also going to make some filler panels for the area between the seat supports and the seat itself. I want it to look as close to factory as possible. I'm still waiting for my door speakers to get here, so that won't be done anytime soon, probably next weekend. I also have to copy the factory a-pillars to put the tweeters in them.

GLN305 · January 2008

black magic wrote: »

Congrats, man. That looks awesome. It blends in with the stock interior very nicely imo. How does it sound?

It's not hooked up quite yet. I am waiting for my mids to get here and I have to build my a-pillars, so it's gonna be this weekend hoefully! Thanks for the comments!

GLN305 · January 2008

Kinetic wrote: »

have you ever try the Audisson RCA´s

a friend of mine sell them and those looks and performs so nice.
but i havent heard the JLs

I wasn't aware that Audison had interconnects...interesting I'll have to check them out. I bet they sound good. I'm pretty happy with the JL's, they sound good and are quite durable. I really can't wait to see how it sounds.

Kinetic · January 2008

GLN305 wrote: »

I wasn't aware that Audison had interconnects...interesting I'll have to check them out. I bet they sound good. I'm pretty happy with the JL's, they sound good and are quite durable. I really can't wait to see how it sounds.

yeah its on a different site as the Audison official website.

check it:
http://www.connectionaudison.com/

GLN305 · January 2008

Kinetic wrote: »

yeah its on a different site as the Audison official website.

check it:
http://www.connectionaudison.com/

Wow, they sure do look good. I think I'll use them in my wife's car. Thanks for the link!

eloplayspolo · January 2008

idk.... my monster 300 and 400 series interconnects are freaking nice.... ton of shielding on the 400 and they fit super super tight.

Kinetic · January 2008

eloplayspolo wrote: »

idk.... my monster 300 and 400 series interconnects are freaking nice.... ton of shielding on the 400 and they fit super super tight.

eloplayspolo, if they fit super thight is better?

i have stinger the blue ones, probably i will buy better ones later, but these stinger were les than 10 buck the pair.

eloplayspolo · January 2008

Subs

4chan

im not expert and i dont pretend to be... and i really havent worked with that many interconnects besides home theater stuff.... but i swear to god when i saw these and felt how freaking solid the connector itself was i almost had to change my pants. they just feel SOLID. as far as tightness ive found that in home theater, have a really nice fitting jack cant be a bad thing unless like how these were when i first got them and had to take them out of my old civic when i crashed it, i pulled the whole freaking output jack out of the headunit, and i have to use needle noes to get them off the amp now. they really look classy too

pentavolvo · January 2008

wow your install is looking awesome, keep up the good work man

GLN305 · January 2008

Lasareath wrote: »

WOW, Very Nice Looking sub box!

I'd be concerned that after 30 minutes of those firing that they would loosen up my bowels.

Interesting concept...maybe I need to eat a block of cheese just before I test the system...hehe

Build Pics as promised

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