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  2. Posted

    MDF stands for medium density fiberboard, HDF is high density. MDF royaly fucks your tools when you cut it, HDF is much worse. I'd stick with MDF, Birch, or Trupan Light. Don't worry about the sounds waves reflecting, MDF is already dead and reflective.

    MDF is NOT acuostically dead, Just better than some of the alternatives.

    Please explain more.

    What part do you need explained?

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    I'd second the comments from above.

    *reading, just not everytime an update happens, you had an answer before I saw the question that was spot on so no clarification was needed although I just did. tongue.gif

    Hey as long as you let me know when I can improve on something I am HAPPY M5. As I know that is usaully the ONLY time you will post anyways.smile.gif

    I will have a few speaker choice's for you to review soon, as I have been spending EVERY free moument studying what will fit my needs.

    Thanks again M5 for your input and help.smile.gif

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    Yummy, which large format?

    I'm pretty set on the ScanSpeak HDS.

    For the mid I was thinking of the ER18 that you had mentioned. I have a concern, that may actually not be a concern at all, about this. While looking at the frequency response graph I noticed that there is a drop off down low. Higher than I think I would like? Maybe not? ...help me... peepwall.gif

    I'll be running a sealed Dcon for the subbass department.

    The Peerless HDS is a hell of a tweeter, makes more sense to be sold under the Scan-speak label IMO anyways. smile.gif

    That tweeter is capable of playing low enough that the more capable midrange of the ER may not be "necessary". The driver definitely rolls off faster than the CA, but it is much sweeter in the midrange which is a reasonable trade-off depending on your listening preferences.

    If you really want low, these might work. DIYCable.com : Intro » Home » Exodus Subwoofers » I only say might as I have no experience with them. I know their low end will definitely be sweet, but they are rather heavy for a door and I have no idea what the upper response looks like. Brad has a few of them in his closet though so perhaps he'll chime in.

    WOW those Exodus look pretty hefty for a 6.5". I too shall wait to see what Brad says about them.smile.gif

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  7. Posted

    Thank you for the comments BASSMASTER, I was begining to think nobody on here was even looking anymore. PLEASE nag and nitpick EVERYTHING I post pictures of. I REALLY like the input from people that have installed WAY more stereos than me, As i know you guys have already been there done that so to speak. I don't mind peoples comments or just idle chit chat in MY biuld log as I think most people only look at the pictures anyways, thats why I post alot of them.

    Anyways These where my first door pods, and as soon as we started talking about speakers in our other theards, I realized the hole was probably ALOT of my problem, CHOKING the speaker. I will open these ones up as much as I can , But will be building ones for the 8" midbass soon and will make them a more open backed design.

    I was ASSUMING a door was a IB was didn't know how to pry the awnser out of you guys, I guess EVERYBODY just assumes I should know what they know.

    I have some 16-14 gauge aluminum sheet metal (i will post pics) that I will be using over the holes after doing the Butyl rope and a LITTLE Damplifier on the outside panel. Then after covering the holes(except for the midbass hole) with the aluminum I will do some Damplifier where needed and then I have the Luxury Liner Pro (CCF and MLV) I will put on last before installing the door panel. I will be making the 8" midbass pod flater with the door and will mushroom (flare) the bottom of pod more so I can get LESS choking and more opening into the door cavity. IF the LLP doesn't decouple the door panel enough and the panel still resonates I will add mass to the panel or add more foam to decouple it better.

    Thanks again for the input BASSMASTER, as I am following your que's on my front stage at this point.trink40.gif

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    I can't imagine having a teenager right now, although that might be less work than a baby.

    A teenager is WAY easier than a baby for me, BUT opposite for my wife. My other daughter is 9 so also coming on to my shift so to speak. I guess I can out smart a teen easier than deal with a screaming baby, All in all being a parent has been REALLY FUN and both my kids are SUPER GOOD kids concidering the shit they have to go through now a days. I would say they are both choosing the high road in life and will have good ethics, About the MOST you could hope as a parent. smile.gif

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  9. Posted

    clean, clean, clean. great work man! fing34.gif

    Thanks for the props Brother. How do you like the angled sub look in my ride? you know I got the idea from you.tongue.gif I hope school is being gOOd to you my friend.smile.gif

    I have some better pictures without all the sunlight, I will post when I get back from the chiropractor.

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  10. Posted

    morning

    how's the little guy?

    He is awesome as usual running about wreaking havoc on the locals

    Good to hear, mine is crawling around and not at the havoc stage yet tongue.gif

    My oldest daughter just turned 13, I think see is starting the havoc all over town stage.huh.gif

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    Geez, I break 40k and am still at level 14. sad.gif

    Geez, what do you want, A golden egg?

    HA HA just playin'' Congrats and thanx again for all the help, Brother.

    I want a Golden egg Daddy........laugh.gif

    I need to make my donation to Denim and then I will get my wings!

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  14. Posted

    Great attention to detail J-road, that's what makes a build like this special. I look forward to more of this build, keep up the great work!

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    Thanks for the compliments Richard. I am definetly my own worst critic, I like to hear what other people think as I have been staring at it for months now and can lose my eye sometimes.

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  15. Posted

    I got some Y-adapters today so I can bridge my F600. I went to my local stereo store thats been here forever, and the just started selling Memphis products, So that was cool. I don't put any sonic faith in RCA cables but that doesn't mean I'm going to buy junk either. Anyways heres some pictures, And I am SUPER EXCITED about my 250 AMP alternator I bought today.dancingsmilie.gif And to hear the F600 bridged, Should have wicked headroom.smile.gif

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    I know the colored zip ties and ring terminal fuse blocks won't make it sound any better but hey its gonna look damn good.

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    I found these today at the parts store, these are what OEM wire use. the second set of crimps go's on the wire insulation so the wire is NOT stressed like regular crimp connectors, And yes I solder and heatsrink everything.

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    these where the bolts I used on SUB.

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  16. Posted

    I have narrowed my chooses down on the 3-4"ful range and the 8" midbass So it shouldn't be long before I just throw a dart and order them. Right now I am in the progress of dampening, sealing and lining my doors so this should help the midbass alot also. I was just interested in what you thought of th Tang Bangs? I have been checking out ALOT of different speakers in the last few weeks, any other suggestions I should check out?

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  18. Posted

    As long as the fiber is completely soaked it doesn't matter.(No air bubbles) I resined the fleece and let that dry , then did resin, mat, and more resin just like you descibed.

    Body filler is also called Bondo. Get some Bondo and you will only need to sand the worst bumps and knock off all the hairs before starting the Bondo. Remember you can wet sand the Bondo.(before it drys all the way)

    Putty and paint will make you what you ain't.smile.gif

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  19. Posted

    And yes I've had plenty of experience with both including in the Mountains. I used to drive SHO's including one that was "slightly" hopped up. tongue.gif

    I remember you talking to someone else a couple months ago about the Sweet SHO you had. Do you have any pictures?

    I haven't had any bad experiences with rear wheel drives. I Own 3 right now, But I have always liked the way my Honda's handle. No I have never driven a BM'er, But I use to Shag Audi's and they where fun to drive plus I owned one of the old 5 clylinder Quattro's. My funnest car I ever owned was a 76' Firebird that was restored top to bottom, VERY FUN!!!!!tongue.gif Right now my Baby is my 72' Chevy Blazer with a 327 under the hood.smile.gifI will post pictures in a couple days.biggrin.gif

    I've driven some rendition of every car made and never been anything but scared in a Honda in the winter.

    Not fair to compare to a 72 Blazer or 76 Firebird btw, no wonder you are soured.

    I drive my Xterra ALOT also, and love to drive RWD vehicles also. I just needed a GOOD debate yesterday as it was my friday and NOBODY got a tattooed and I was bored out of my skull. VERY BORING DAY, where were you anyways?

    My Blazer is down right scary one snow/ice with Super Swampers and Detroit Locker in the rear, BUT fun in the SUN.smile.gif

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  20. Posted

    Anyways I started to seal up the doors, I started on the front passenger side.

    Here are some pictures of the start.

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    I think these holes could stand to be a little bigger? But I don't understand back waves So IDK?shrug.gif

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    The factory plastic........

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    The door all cleaned up. NOW CHECK OUT THE KOOL POP-UP IN THE BACK GROUND, very trick, holds two atvs on the front. Not mine but in the pic an still wicked KOOL.

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    Check this stuff out.

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    I will use it in the doors, in between the two round tube supports and the outside panel. THEY did alittle from the factory, but kinda half assed. THIS will be way mor effective than Damplifier.smile.gif

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    More pictures soon.

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  21. Posted · Edited by j-roadtatts

    Looking good. You will learn alot from your first one. I always make the drivers side first for this reason then you will always make the one everybody else see's look even better.

    I tryed the fiber mat like you are useing and it was hard to work with and get even close to smooth. Now I just use the fiberglass fabric instead and just do a couple layers if you are worried. On my door pods I only did one layer of fabric because it wasn't very big and was solid after just the one layer and + my starter fleece. You can make them beautiful when done with body filler. Body filler drys REALLY quick SO START SANDING AS SOON AS IT STARTS GETTING HARD, like 5 minutes after you apply it, this will save you time. I personally use an Orbital sander and do several thin layers. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions.smile.gif

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  22. Posted · Edited by j-roadtatts

    Who said you can't fit a 10 inch in the door. No sweat.laugh.gif

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    Or I could just roll like this.LOL. Testing, Testing........is this thing on?

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    Yes these are both jokes , SO laugh a little.laugh.gif I am still pretty set on an 8" though.tongue.gif

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  24. Posted

    And yes I've had plenty of experience with both including in the Mountains. I used to drive SHO's including one that was "slightly" hopped up. tongue.gif

    I remember you talking to someone else a couple months ago about the Sweet SHO you had. Do you have any pictures?

    I haven't had any bad experiences with rear wheel drives. I Own 3 right now, But I have always liked the way my Honda's handle. No I have never driven a BM'er, But I use to Shag Audi's and they where fun to drive plus I owned one of the old 5 clylinder Quattro's. My funnest car I ever owned was a 76' Firebird that was restored top to bottom, VERY FUN!!!!!tongue.gif Right now my Baby is my 72' Chevy Blazer with a 327 under the hood.smile.gifI will post pictures in a couple days.biggrin.gif

    My sarcasum is probably pretty dry today as my hip has been out for a couple day's and I have been taking 30mg Morphines. I went to my masseuse today and have a chiroprator appointment in the morning to get back to normal. It all happened installing my 70 lb BTL by myself in a fuct up position the other day. Hip Pain SUCKZ.sad.gif

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