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by ttocs
Tue May 25, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

got the floor and one of the sides started.
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by ttocs
Fri May 21, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

I have been busy, a little on the box and with the transmission(STILL!) and with life in general. I was finally able to install the box and I made a grill to go in front of the woofer to protect it and to add a little style. https://i.imgur.com/6irGHPA.jpg I painted the grill a black candy that has ...
by ttocs
Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:10 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Nickel plated heat sinks
Replies: 3
Views: 2139

Re: Nickel plated heat sinks

not sure exactly. I think what he means is that nickel like a lot of metals will corrode if its handled. Think of how an old penny can look after its been in circulation, but then think about the sets in coin collections that still looks shiny as can be. I had my dd10 and some other pieces plated to...
by ttocs
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: It's been a while
Replies: 1
Views: 3461

Re: It's been a while

welcome back. Custom printing... There are some people on the facebook page wanting some of that done for old school gear.
by ttocs
Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

I got the last led strand installed and I had to finally do a test fit with the speakers for the first time. https://i.imgur.com/8HrHLs4.jpg I have been putting all these small pieces together in my head this whole time I never really imagined them all together and it being this busy :) but I wanted...
by ttocs
Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

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by ttocs
Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

stage 2 and 3 of the lighting is installed now. Me likey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqZIo5QXMsI
by ttocs
Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

work on this project has slowed a little because I finally was able to get the alignment dowels out of the block to allow me to install offset dowels to correct the run out. Hopefully the rest of it goes well but I did manage to get the first strand of leds in place and I could not resist powering t...
by ttocs
Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

Looks killer! Thanks. I have been really happy with it so far and needless to day when I peeled the protective covering off of the plexi for the first time I was a little happier yet. https://i.imgur.com/DZTTrZt.jpg Its hard to tell behind the plexi but I also polished and mounted the aluminum pipe...
by ttocs
Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

whoa, been gone for awhile and you have milling machine, NICE! looks good, i think you will like the morel ultimo 12s. very clean sounding woofers. keeping tabs on this install. aloha! Yes the addition of the CNC and learning how to use it has made a HUGE difference in upping my install game. I nee...
by ttocs
Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: System Improvements Suggestions
Replies: 5
Views: 2844

Re: System Improvements Suggestions

Yes doors can make a HUGE change with the correct damping. I got HDPE(cutting board material) from amazon to cover the holes in my doors.
by ttocs
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:26 am
Forum: Installs
Topic: 2003 lexus IS300 full old school Titanium system!
Replies: 7
Views: 11453

Re: 2003 lexus IS300 full old school Titanium system!

nice job. I like the layer/depth that is has to it.
by ttocs
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: aloha
Replies: 1
Views: 3611

Re: aloha

yea I remember your build. No pics = boooo :) Sounds like things are not going to bad for ya. My IG is NOTHING but car stuff honestly @ttocs388.
by ttocs
Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: System Improvements Suggestions
Replies: 5
Views: 2844

Re: System Improvements Suggestions

I am a bit of an old school pg freak myself. The x-max were not a bad sub but I can't say they were my fav sub either. I must admit that I have not messed with the new gear to have a true opinion on it I am just being my snobby old school self I guess. The system I am building is based around the ol...
by ttocs
Tue Mar 30, 2021 5:24 am
Forum: How-To/FAQ
Topic: Leaking capacitor tutorial update
Replies: 65
Views: 76041

Re: Leaking capacitor tutorial update

v2 had a different fan in it I know for one thing but I can't remember if there were some other small updates as well. I am sure someone else will know all the details.
by ttocs
Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: System Improvements Suggestions
Replies: 5
Views: 2844

Re: System Improvements Suggestions

Sounds like a nice system. sound damping is a great place to go now. Second skin is the brand I use myself. If you don't like the bass cube you can always turn it off, or just remove and sell it but it was not uncommon to find me tweeking it more often then I should. I love pg amps, and their old wi...
by ttocs
Sun Mar 28, 2021 5:23 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: covid
Replies: 2
Views: 3872

covid

I am curious to know how people are doing and how the last year effected them? How bad was it?
by ttocs
Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

todays progress I got the acrylic installed, sealed and mounted which took some time for the final fitting. I also got the tubing bent into place that will hide the wire for the woofer that will face into the trunk. I did a quick test to see how it looks lit up and it should be nice when I get the l...
by ttocs
Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:32 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: check this out!
Replies: 7
Views: 6178

Re: check this out!

dwnrodeo wrote: Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:10 amGood luck!
She is killing me like I expected to happen. She has 10x the followers I have so if you have any extra emails you can use vote please do :)
by ttocs
Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:45 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: check this out!
Replies: 7
Views: 6178

Re: check this out!

Folks the final four voting has started and I really need help from everyone. I am up against a girl with a nice classic mustang and a much bigger IG following. If you can take a minute and click on the link here, and then go to your junk mail box and confirm the vote by clicking the link in the ema...
by ttocs
Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

Today I got a start on finishing the inside of the box. I need to work on the acrylic inserts next but hopefully it will not be a big deal. https://i.imgur.com/B32yWvZ.jpg Tomorrow starts the final four voting for cj's pony parts mustang madness contest. I was lucky to win by a single vote last time...
by ttocs
Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:41 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

It had a manual/t5 that held up for a lot of years but it did not like the added power of the supercharger. It has always been deep forest green in color since we got it in 93. There has been a lot of little body work details done over the years but the color is the same
by ttocs
Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: construction finally starts
Replies: 52
Views: 25175

Re: construction finally starts

Very very nice! What vehicle is this going into? T-56 ? Nice.... I have a 94 gt that was originally owned by my mother. https://i.imgur.com/S30V3PP.jpg I agree the morels look great which is why I want one facing normal in the trunk and the one facing the inside of the car will be inverted mounted ...
by ttocs
Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: check this out!
Replies: 7
Views: 6178

Re: check this out!

I actually just got a note on insta that they deleted a bunch of fake votes. I won by one freaking vote!!!