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- Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:17 am
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I've finished with the meat and potatoes of the amp rack and just need to finish my trim piece to cover all of the wiring. I was going to leave it as is, but feudie1's install encouraged me to go a bit farther. Mine won't be nearly as nice as his, but similar in concept. I also changed my mind about...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:39 am
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
You got lucky to find a place to pass through. My 16 F-250 Diesel has no place. Also for anyone with one of these trucks DO NOT unplug or bump to hard the module in the middle on the floor, it can cause codes. To clear them you will be paying the dealer. I can only imagine what the 250 diesel looks...
- Sat Apr 09, 2016 3:00 am
- Forum: Car Audio
- Topic: Xenon 100.2 Length
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2543
Re: Xenon 100.2 Length
Thanks B!
- Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:19 pm
- Forum: Car Audio
- Topic: Xenon 100.2 Length
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2543
Xenon 100.2 Length
I have a Xenon 100.2 coming, but I want to start my amp tack this weekend and want to be sure of the physical length of the amp. My X200.4 states it is 22" long in the manual, but measures nearly 24", so I don't trust the manual 100%. If anyone has one laying around I would appreciate a to...
- Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:45 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I finished with the power wiring under the hood today. There's not much to see there that hasn't already been seen/done, so I'll spare the pictures unless someone really wants to see it. I did finally install the Pioneer DEX-P99RS in my custom dash mount. I think it turned out pretty good. The facto...
- Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:20 am
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
Yes, it is a bit unnerving to tear into a new vehicle, but the benefits are definitely worth it aren't they? I agree that the majority of blocking unwanted noise from the exterior of the vehicle is accomplished with CCF/MLV. Covering the floor contributed to a significant reduction in noise, but cov...
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:42 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I have the drivers door yet to do, but all of the pieces are cut and ready for it. Doing the first door, rear and front takes the most time to make templates for the MLV, but once you get a template you can trace it and use it for the other door since they are just mirror images of each other. I pla...
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:33 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I also got some help installing from Spiderman! What kid doesn't want to install audio on spring break? :D As a side note, new vehicles SUCK to run wire through the firewall or doors. I FINALLY found a spot to run the 1/0 power wire through the firewall, but I had to drill a hole and install a gromm...
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:29 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I finally started tackling the sound deadening/proofing project this week since I have the week off. Food poisoning, kids and other medical issues have slowed me down, but I've made good progress. I purchased CLD Tiles, CCF, velcro strips and vinyl contact cement from Don at https://www.sounddeadene...
- Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:13 am
- Forum: Car Audio
- Topic: phoenix gold ti1000-4 4 6x9 and 1 sub
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2204
Re: phoenix gold ti1000-4 4 6x9 and 1 sub
Do NOT use "Y" cables. From your headunit, run a set of RCA's from the front outputs of the headunit to channels 1 & 2 of the amp. Run another set of RCA's from the subwoofer outputs of the headunit to channels 3 & 4 of your amp. Leave the rear outputs from your headunit disconnect...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:25 pm
- Forum: Photography
- Topic: Weekend in Moab area
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11295
Re: Weekend in Moab area
I am so jealous of your trips and photography skills. That tent looks like it'd keep you high and dry.
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:49 am
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I would consider two (2) 8" midbass drivers each side "serious" midbass. I know a lot of folks use pro audio drivers for midbass in a system with horns. I don't need anything like that and I don't want to fiberglass any enclosures or hack up my door panel in this install. I don't need...
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:44 am
- Forum: Car Audio
- Topic: Phoenix gold registry...LE amp owners wanted
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11199
Re: Phoenix gold registry...LE amp owners wanted
No Roadster love?
- Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:07 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I have never heard an install with horns before. Don't you have to have some serious midbass to keep up?freudie1 wrote:You need horns .
- Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:34 pm
- Forum: Automotive
- Topic: momstang rebuild begins.
- Replies: 435
- Views: 236425
Re: momstang rebuild begins.
That's pretty cool about Mishimoto. The CF diffuser fins look nice.
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:07 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
...and painted. I tried a wrinkle finish, but it didn't match the interior texture well so I went with a lighter textured finish instead.
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:44 am
- Forum: Car Audio
- Topic: Sound deadening advice, options, deals, pricing.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 18217
Re: Sound deadening advice, options, deals, pricing.
ok so again we are talking damping material, "damp-en-ing" materials will require water and/or a hose. Yes this is all just technical talk but if you are going to talk the talk we need to do it correctly. Yes my car is nice and quiet now.... I also have a thermal barrier on my trans tunne...
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 4:49 am
- Forum: Car Audio
- Topic: Sound deadening advice, options, deals, pricing.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 18217
Re: Sound deadening advice, options, deals, pricing.
MLV? Googled.. didn't answer my "what does it mean" question.. The road noise part would be nice, and appreciated.. but for the doors, I'm looking to avoid the rattling effect of things. I'm gonna use dash pods that I got off of Mike here. Tweets and 4inchers. And still gonna use the 6.5s...
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 2:56 am
- Forum: Car Audio
- Topic: Sound deadening advice, options, deals, pricing.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 18217
Re: Sound deadening advice, options, deals, pricing.
MLV is a mass loaded vinyl, but NOT a closed cell foam. It is a vinyl sheet designed to create a barrier to reduce noise from crossing. It is commonly coupled with CCF or closed cell foam so that the heavy vinyl sheet is decoupled from an adjacent surface where it would vibrate and make noise. http:...
- Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:00 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I've also begun work on the tweeter housings. They are made from 3" diameter wooden spheres that I cut and drilled to house the Scanspeak tweeters. They will be painted black and will be mounted using an articulating Ram mount to allow for adjustments later on.
- Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:55 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
The receiver housing is built from aluminum plate, ABS sheet and a modified universal single DIN mount kit and bolts in using the existing mounting locations for the tray that was removed. The color is a little off, but looks better in person.
- Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:51 pm
- Forum: Installs
- Topic: 2015 F-150 Install
- Replies: 36
- Views: 34350
Re: 2015 F-150 Install
I've finished fabricating my housing for the Pioneer P99. It will be located above the existing stereo, in place of a tray centered on top of the dash. It's a tad unorthodox, but I needed a location that is accessible and there are currently no dash kits available for my vehicle. I have not modified...
- Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:33 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Can we vent in here? I need a brick wall.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5857
Re: Can we vent in here? I need a brick wall.
For amps like the MS series it's nice to cut out a piece of plywood just larger than the footprint of the amp and terminals and screw the amp to it. Then use normal packing items like air bags, foam, etc... It sucks to see the damage to such beautiful amps.
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:58 am
- Forum: Buyer & Seller Ratings
- Topic: WeakLink
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13567
Re: WeakLink
He bought my SD1300.5. Paid immediately and even covered the paypal fees which I wasn't expecting. Great guy!
- Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:39 pm
- Forum: Car Audio
- Topic: Sound deadening advice, options, deals, pricing.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 18217
Re: Sound deadening advice, options, deals, pricing.
https://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/
This stuff is not cheap, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Don has done his homework and has tested other manufacturers products. I'm currently saving my coin to purchase enough to do my vehicle.
This stuff is not cheap, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Don has done his homework and has tested other manufacturers products. I'm currently saving my coin to purchase enough to do my vehicle.