Install in progress

soth · Post by **soth** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:24 pm

Hi, just thought I would share my install progress. I've only got pictures of my trunk as of right now. I will post more pictures as I get more things done.

Kevin

soth · Post by **soth** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:25 pm

A few more pics. These are a few days old though. I will try to post a couple of more updated pics later today or tomorrow.

Kevin

Post by **Bfowler** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:10 pm

nice wrok so far, it looks like you have a sub box...but you havnt decided on subs?

soth · Post by **soth** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:15 pm

Bfowler wrote:nice wrok so far, it looks like you have a sub box...but you havnt decided on subs?

Thanks.

Yeah, that was my sub box that I had before that was going to house some 10's, but my angle on the front was not as flush as I wanted it when I folded the back seats down

Also I'm going to extend the back side out to where it's more flush with the contour of the trunk also.

Basically that's just in there right now to see how much of an angle I need to fix my new sub box which I plan building here soon. More than likely I'll probably go with the new IDQ subs by Image Dynamics just to keep the speakers the same.

I've heard the RSD's sound pretty darn good from a few people on some forums though.

Once it warms up again i'm going to get back to work on the trunk and then start applying some type of deadliner in my doors.

Kevin

jbondox · Post by **jbondox** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:25 pm

nice, but you can take those boxes and fill them withthe amps and mail to myself at ....

you know what, does anyone ever use the post office boxes for shipping? i ordered a bunch up, and my guys used them for templates...

ooops

soth · Post by **soth** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:06 pm

jbondox wrote:nice, but you can take those boxes and fill them withthe amps and mail to myself at ....

you know what, does anyone ever use the post office boxes for shipping? i ordered a bunch up, and my guys used them for templates...

ooops

LOL, I had quite a few extra so I thought what the heck

hehe

twisted · Post by **twisted** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:21 pm

looks pretty good sir!!
i really likes them amps

TigraTunerke · Post by **TigraTunerke** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:56 pm

Looks good...
Nice collection...

gridracer · Post by **gridracer** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:24 pm

Excellent use of the usps stickers also.

soth · Post by **soth** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:10 am

A few more pics of the amp and x-over.

Yeah, those stickers came in quite handy

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:15 am

My god man, have you been storing those amps in hermetically sealed bags? They are GORGEOUS.

soth · Post by **soth** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:20 am

stipud wrote:My god man, have you been storing those amps in hermetically sealed bags? They are GORGEOUS.

94-95 they were in my Corolla's trunk with mdf board covering them so I could use my trunk. From 99 - 2002 or so they were in boxes. Then from 2003- now they were stored in the amp boxes you see now which were in plastic bags pretty much.

Now i'm trying to decide if I want to use plexiglass for the tops of each amp box and not use a board to cover my trunk or get a thin piece of plexiglass for the boxes and use about 1/4 or 1/2 board to cover them so I can make it look stealth and still use my trunk.

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:22 am

PLEXI!!! Why hide such gorgeous amps?

Just make sure you have proper ventilation for them.

soth · Post by **soth** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:29 am

stipud wrote:PLEXI!!! Why hide such gorgeous amps?

Just make sure you have proper ventilation for them.

That's what I was thinking as well. I would love to do away with the board on top and use some thick plexi for the boxes. I know they will need to be vented, but i've not had to make sure my amps were really vented until now though.

Shouldn't be hard should it?

Kevin

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:34 am

Nope... not hard at all. Hell, my local hardware stores sell thick sheets of Lexan and/or Lucite that could cover your trunk for about $50-100 depending on thickness. All you would need to do is give each "enclosure" an inlet and outlet fan for ideal results. Looking at your boxes, I would encourage you to check out "crossflow" style fans.

soth · Post by **soth** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:46 am

That's interesting for sure. What would you suggest for a thickness for the plexi, 3/8" ? I do think i'll go that route instead of using a board with carpet to cover the area instead. It will just look much nicer I think with the plexi.

You think 1 big sheet of plexi or 3 smaller ones to just cover the boxes? Everything is level or should be anyway in the trunk.

I'll check those fans out you suggested also.

Kevin

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:56 am

Thickness shouldn't be a huge concern with your setup, as you would have lots of support from the bottom to hold it up. 3/8" would probably be excessive... you'd be amazed at what a thin sheet can do when properly supported.

As for one big sheet or multiple small ones, that's pretty much up to what you prefer, or what you can find at the store. One big piece will probably cost less than three small ones however, and you can always cut it to three pieces if you like

soth · Post by **soth** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:10 am

Thanks for the info stipud. Now I can't wait to get the stuff to try it out

Kevin

Post by **bdubs767** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:13 am

mang your install looks good that way but....jsut look at the amps show em off

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:18 am

That's a good point Brandon. This would be an excellent opportunity to mount them upside down and REALLY show them off

Post by **Francious70** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:20 am

Yea, those amps were made to be seen. Please don't hide them.

soth · Post by **soth** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:48 am

True, they would look good that way. I'll have to flip them and take a couple of pics and post them in the next day or so

Cheers,

Kevin

soth · Post by **soth** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:24 am

Couple more pics from a few days ago. Whe I started these I thought about having them painted a titanium/chrome finish look and have the plexi underneath it. Not sure right now really how I want to do it or even use these or not.

Those were not glued together yet as you can see there are a few of the boards that are not aligned correctly. All the frames have been glued together and fit nicely, but I didn't take any pics last night though.

Kevin

Post by **stipud** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:10 am

Damn... CLEAN. Me likey

soth · Post by **soth** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:42 pm

Couple of pics of the midbass that goes in the doors.