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    idiot's slimming down build

    So I finally got my replacement 3sixty.2, hooked everything up last night, and set the preliminary crossovers and EQ. Wow. What a difference a little time alignment makes! I'd heard great things about this sub, and they are all true. I was coming from an RL-p15, but this thing is giving me no drop-off whatsoever. The box is smaller, I'm pushing less power, but it can still get so loud that I can't stay in my car. Subjectively, that's really all I'd ever ask output-wise. But this sub blends sooooo much better than the RL-p did. I'm crossing at 70Hz right now and can hardly tell where the midwoofer ends and the sub picks up. If it weren't for feeling the micro-vibrations in the plastic paneling of my doors, I suspect the blending would be perfect. The SQ of this driver was not at all exaggerated. This will probably be my last update here since classes have resumed and I no longer have time to brush up my install. I'm very happy with this setup, and I can't wait to play with the EQ.
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    idiot's slimming down build

    Made a little mp3 holder while waiting on my 3sixty exchange. Here's the the Zune, wrapped in layers of tape to serve as the mold: Removed from fiberglass, about to be trimmed: Trimmed up: Added filler and sanded smooth(ish): Painted: The uneven surface on the inside is meaningless since that will be covered in felt: A bit of a rushed job, but here's the final product:
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    idiot's slimming down build

    Probably the last set of pics on the rack, since everything else that needs work is just wiring. Put the sub in though and ghetto-rigged it to my amps... now just waiting for the 3sixty replacement so I can actually have decent crossover options. I think I've decided to stick with the grill for now, actually. Hard to tell in the pics, but it matches the interior fabric of my seats and does a decent job of covering the chrome bling that is JBL's dustcap. Looks better in person too.
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    6.5" comp recommendations ...

    I'm unfamiliar with newer VW systems, but I'm assuming this requires that you get some sort of LOC or OEM integration unit to pass a signal to your aftermarket amp? Personally I'd ditch the rear fill and double your budget on the front components, but you've probably heard that before.
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    idiot's slimming down build

    Thanks man. It was a mixture. State Farm bought the amps and Focals, then cut me a check to cover the sub and install. I got the 3sixty.2 on my own and will recover that expense when I sell the gear that will go unused. It took a while to get everything worked out with their claims department, and I had to haggle on the equipment since they really wanted to give me shitty parts, but it was a positive experience overall.
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    idiot's slimming down build

    Up in the classifieds now, FYI.
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    idiot's slimming down build

    Thanks guys. Going for a stealth-ish install here. Yeah well, the floor piece here is bolted to the chassis, so the only way they'd get anything out would be to unscrew the amps or sub individually... or snap a sheet of 3/4" MDF.
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    idiot's slimming down build

    Ugh, I knew things were going too smoothly! My 3sixty.2 doesn't power up. Will have to exchange it now, which means it may be a few more weeks before everything is finalized. Still, everything is installed regardless. And the amps power up, which is a small mercy I suppose. I also threw some cloth over an MDF grill frame, just to see how it'd turn out... not sure yet whether I'll keep it in the end or just leave the sub uncovered. Decisions. The wiring is a mess... not sure it's gonna get any better either, lol. Limited space ftw.
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    idiot's slimming down build

    Alright, got the box assembled, carpeted, and anchored down. Sealant is drying on the box tonight, and I'm waiting on some poly-fill to arrive (of all things) before I can drop in the sub. Hopefully I'll finish up the wiring tomorrow and at least get the front speakers pumping again. I'll try to snap some pics as well. Almost there!
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    BIG enclosure BIG kerfs!

    You do great work. I'm jealous.
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    BIG enclosure BIG kerfs!

    Beautiful work. Was it all cut/routed by hand, or was there a shopbot involved?
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    idiot's slimming down build

    I've started putting the pieces together now. I've done about as much as I can until my knukonceptz order comes in and I can mock-install all my wiring to determine where everything needs to be mounted. After that I can seal, paint, and carpet everything together. Just a few quick updates until then: The bottom piece. Equipment gets mounted on the right; the left is part of the sub airspace. The horizontal wooden bar nearer the top of the image is bolted to the chassis and will allow me to drill through the false floor and into a secure mounting point. The false floor. The righthand side leaves a removable window to access the equipment mounted below. And yes, miraculously enough, that is enough space for two amps, a processor, and my distribution blocks. The subwoofer box. Uses the basement airspace and a little above the floor. 1.7ft.^3 in total, after accounting for the W12GTi. These pieces are not yet attached. Equipment window closed. I'll install a rope or something on the underside that will allow this piece to be pulled up at will. The grill frame. I'm waiting on some grill guides from PE, after which time it will be primed/painted and covered in grill cloth. The whole thing. It won't be completely assembled until it's ready to be installed permanently. If the mailman cooperates, that might be as early as this weekend.
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    idiot's slimming down build

    One of my buddies mentioned wanting to put a system in his truck, so he'll get a good deal if he's interested. Otherwise they'll go up on the classifieds or ebay.
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    idiot's slimming down build

    OMG, it's Christmas morning over here! Thanks, State Farm! I have no need for the Focals or PPI, but I appreciate it all the same. And this W12GTi is freaking massive!
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    idiot's slimming down build

    Made a little progress over the past few days. Hard to make anything too final without my equipment yet. Bolted a brace to the chassis so I can screw down my floorboard and make removal of the entire piece a pain in the ass. Might not discourage any thievery/vandalism, but it makes me feel better. Clamping some pieces on the bottom. The area on the right is where my amps will be installed. I'm having trouble believing they're as small as the manual claims, but we'll know soon enough... Made my circles on the left, and cut out a piece of the floorboard on the right. I'm hoping to install a hinge and leave that section of the floor able to be pulled open for easy access to the amps/processor directly beneath. I'm expecting my equipment to arrive tomorrow, so more exciting pics should be on the horizon.
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