Build Logs

Okay, this little build will be going into my 1992 Oldsmobile 88. I bought the car about 7 years ago right after I started working for the pipeline I'm working for now. I got a hell of a deal on it and got it so that I had a car just for driving to work so my wife would still have the van to drive at home. I only drove the car for a couple of years before I bought the Jimmy and right after that I gave the Olds to my mother and father in law to drive because their car broke down and my mother in law was having to run around to doctors and things for her cancer treatments and such. Well fast forward from then and I find myself with the Jimmy out of commission and my fat…

Picked this wagon up last winter for my spring/summer project vehicle The instal will consist of Subwoofers:Two 12inch fi bl's fully loaded daily versions (2010 3inch coil version) Amplifier: will be a Aq 2200d wiring it subs to 10hm load on the amp. Electrical: At this moment the electrical is a work in progress what i all have done so far is installed a yellow top up front and one in the back with 0guage running to the rear batt! I am upgrading my alt trying to do that atm as we speak the big 3 is going to be done when the alt is being installed. Front stage is the next step after alt thats going to be a whole different story because it needs alot of work. Plan on taki…

I saw this build on DIYMA - excellent! This isn't my build but I envy the workmanship. Hopefully I can mimic the quality someday..... BTW the photography is excellent no auto modes here Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3 Gallery 4 Gallery 5

Hey guys... I have a build log over at CA.com as well but I'm really getting tired of the childish behavior of the mods around there (I got banned for "joining in '08" along with a bunch of other people) so I decided to come over here to SSA and show you guys what I've been up to the past couple months. At the time of this writing, my setup consists of the following: 2 15" Fi Q's (DVC 1ohm, wired to total load of 1 ohm) AQ2200D amp 7cuft ported box tuned @ 32Hz - designed by Chris at Fisher Customs, built by me Infinity 475a Reference amp running highs (soon-to-be IDCTX65CS comps, I just need to build the door pods for them. Running some Kenwoods up front for now) All Knu…

I just bought a 95 Cadillac Eldorado. It has the factory amplified system in it, so I have to run all new wires, amp, speakers, etc. I'm still trying to decide what i'm going to run in it. So far I'm thinking an Alpine IXA-W404 for the head unit, PXA-H100 eq, a set of focal 165a1 components running active, a dsc480 or dsc4125 to run the front stage, my saz-1500d to run the sub stage and probably 1 15" ported through the back deck or one sealed 18". For electrical, it has a new Interstate 800 cca main battery, I'll put my kinetic HC1400 in the trunk, run 1/0 main power and do the big three in 1/0. Here are some pics, and feel free to comment on my planned system. Also I'm …

Figured I'd post a build log for my truck, a buddy (John Holmes) and me are doing it. As I've said before I haven't dealt with car audio much since highschool but for whatever reason got the itch (herpes) this year. I don't really drive this truck all too often, it's primarily just used for towing although I will most likely put a few more miles on it now that it will have some sound. Did the big 3 and battery a few weeks ago but had to wait for a little nicer weather to start working on the actual sound part. Here's a quick rundown of the parts involved from front to back, it's missing stuff I know but it won't be done for a while. Front battery: Deka 9A78DT Headunit: Ec…

I figured I may as well post up my daily over here. It's a 1996 Cadillac Seville STS that I just acquired. So far a have a lil temporary setup installed. The type X 10" will be getting reconed shortly, or I may just throw two SA-12's in the car. I have already been rear ended in the short time of owning the vehicle, and have replaced all the parts. I'm also considering changing the color of the car, but it has to compliment the interior color. More than likely I will just add some pearls and candies to the original color. Head Unit: Alpine CDE-123 Front Speakers: Infiniti Kappa 52.7i Rear Speakers: Infiniti Kappa 693.7i Four Channel: Alpine MRP-F300 Sub: Alpine Type X 10…

Alright so I decided to start my new build log for my mini van since iv got most of the items for it already. 2 zcon 18s ( have 4 motors but only 2 recones so just doing 2 18s for now) Ppi pdx 10k (temporary amp for now) 300+ ohio generator alt 4 deka 31hr5000 batteries in the back for now Xs xp950 under the hood 6 runs of electron beam 1/0 Big 3 in electron beam 1/0 Clarion cz702 head unit Ppi p900.4 All knukonceptz rca's and speaker wire Sky high 6×1/0 battery terminals Fiberglassed door pods. If I can think of anything else ill post it. . Ill start getting pictures posted within the next c…

Well I purchased this explorer the Monday 12-22-08. So I've had it a few weeks. The truck is dent free, interior is near perfect, very good find IMO. the only body issue it has is some rust on the rockers (hidden when the door is shut)--It'll be taken to the local shop to get those taken care of. Anyhow this is a fairly undecided build other than it'll fit in the MECA class S1 or S2, needs to do roughly 150-154db (headrest on the T/L) So far I have and think I'm installing: 1 Sundown 3000d, 2 Sundown Nightshade 12's D1 (however I plan on running a single 10" woofer and more power for the final setup--Need a company to get me a big beast of a 10 hint hint..) The HU is a…

So on the weekend I decided to install my little brother sound system with him in his 1996 ford escort and I thought I would toss on a few pics! First the equipment. Box design: by Ram, also a member on this forum http://www.ram-designs.com/quote.php Voltmeter: from Shizzzon Sub: SA12 d2 from Jacob as being sold as Used, B-Stock, Refurbished Amps, and MISC (some of you may recognize the title) Amp: SAZ1000 reburb from db-r H/U: JVC Arsenal KD-AHD79 from crutchfield http://www.crutchfield.com/s_105KDAHD79/JVC-Arsenal-KD-AHD79.html?tp=5684 Wiring: all from KNU Switch: 12vdc 10amp A little more info my little brother build and colored the box completely. I just helped wit…

just finished installing system, nothing to exiciting, 2 soundstream rubicon rub1000-2 for mids and high speakers crunch gp3000.1 pro amp for subwoofers 2 fi Q 15 inch subwoofers in sealed box, 2.6 c.f. each, box made from 1 1/8 inch plywood, 2x4 bracing inside box infinty perfect 6.1 mids and Dayton audio rs28f-4 tweeters alpine cda-117 cd player and pxa-h100 didnt have much time to listen to it, but sounds really good, only problem is that the subwoofers are only about 3 inches from the back of the front seats, pulled the back seat out and built an amp rack, then screwed the amp rack to the trunck opening, built a subwoofer floor had to add 1x1 pieces of wood so the flo…

finally done with my exams and i can start work on the car. objectives : a "budget" active system as stealthy as possible nothing much at first. progress is very slow because of some family "issues" keeping me away... first up, mounting the head unit (alpine 9813 i found locally) : dash ripped apart, so i can fabricate some brackets to hold the hu in place head unit running the stock speakers...just a quick test before the end of the day

This is my little build log on my car. Equipment Pioneer 880prs Fusion PP-AM300010 Fusion PP-AM60020 Kicker 04ss65.2 components two runs of 1/0 hyperflex All kicker speaker wire I will be switching it up from a 10" Eclipse TI to a 15" 3hp if and when i decide i want to do that. Stripping the car New Engine Big 3 done Wires ran Trunk Lid with a few layers of Raamat. I do plan on adding more of it and some Spectrum Sludge Car Interior going back in

im about to start my build for my very first system. its going in a 1997 honda accord and its nothing big like alot of people on here but hey you got to start somewhere. whats going in my car: alpine type r 10 alpine mrp-m500 alpine sps-600 kenwood kdc-mp242 i will post pics but idk how to so can someone tell me how to post pictures

Well this is the first time starting a build log on here so ill do my best. Not anything major just something small for her. The car is a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo HU: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X395 Amp: SAZ-1000D Sub: Sundown SA-8......box around .6 cu ft tuned to 34hz. Front doors have 4" speakers and tweeters but not sure what to replace with, so if you have and suggestions let me know Today the HU is coming in so will get pics of that, and i will be running the wires for the amp since i already have it. more pics to come soon

So far I have: headunit: alpine cde-102 front: alpine 4x6 rear: polk 5 1/4 amp: RF punch 3001, Bought a SAZ-1500 from Bigrank a couple days ago sub: alpine type-r 10", ordered two SA-12's a couple weeks ago, hate the wait Already done Big3 Next on agenda: need to replace 4gauge amp wiring with 0gauge get a stinger voltmeter h/o alt replace stock battery Here's some pictures for ya More to come once I get the SA12s and saz amp in

Halfway done with the box. But it is 18 cubs and has a removable port. Made for 2 RE MT 18s Powered by 4 American Bass 400.1s

custom 1997 pontiac firebird sub box and amp rack. i decided to build my box and post pics. the amp rack is also made by me. i work at lowes in the lumber dept. so i picked up our oak birch plywood for $5 for a 4x8 sheet in good condition. just was cut into 2x4 pieces and the customer decided not to buy. i have to say the install came out perfect, and it looks great in person. as if a real professional built it. im 19. and me and my dad made this in about 6-7 hours. i wrapped the boxes myself and he helped me put them together. not bad for only my 5th box build. i have to give credit to the person that created the design of the sub box that i made. it helped me alot. he p…

well ive decided to put a system in my towncar and i think im goin with 2 dc level 4 XL's and 2 2000 watt amp

I decided to let the old one die and start up a new one because the other one turned into me asking a ton of questions, not an actual build log Vehicle I'm starting with (The stupid green chevy emblem was painted black the day I bought it ): Equipment going into it: - (1) Fi BTL N2 18 - (1) AQ2200D - (1) XS Power D1200 - www.weldingsupply.com 1/0 wire Here are a few pics of the box build. Unfortunately I was more focused on building the box than taking pictures, so I only have a couple haha: And while it's picture time, here's me. Just in case you see me at a show or something, you can say hello. Me, my dad, and my brother. Yeah, we're weird.. The not-quite finished …

Hey everybody, I picked up my truck yesterday, so it's time for the build to begin. IT's a black Z71 on 24s for now. 133k miles, interior looks brand new, overall great shape. If you don't know me well, I'm a 15 year old and this is my first setup. Equipment I've already ordered/received: 1 D2 18" Fi BTL N2 1 AQ2200D Thinking of running a D3400 in the back. The battery in the truck is basically brand new, so I'm leaving it as is. The guy that had it before me actually had a setup extremely similar to mine; an 18" SoloX. He had the big 3 done already. I got really lucky with this, seein as how I had no idea this truck had previously had a system in it. The guy knew what he…

Blood = better sound, right? (Razor slipped...) ICON 15D2 More pics soon. Build should start in a few days.

Box build is happening today, it is raining right now, waiting for it to let off to get the first layer of resin in the box... Four more cuts today, and than its just assembly and glass work. I am probably gonna order 80 sq feet of second skin soon and throw some of that in. I have already removed all of my factory speakers. All of the equipment for this build is in my signature. Will be updating throughout the day. Box is 3.68 cubic feet (before port displacement) with 69 sq inches of port. Double front baffle, countersunk screws, and completely resin'ed. Will be holding two 10" TC sounds oem's and tuned to 42 hz. So here are some pics:

Well I thought I would start a build log even though my stuff doesn't even come close to what most of you are doing. lol Anyways, build will consist of the following stuff: 1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2- SSD 12's dual 1 ohm Soundstream RUB1600.1 amp All Knuconceptz power/ ground wires 0 awg 12 awg speaker wire 250 amp alt Yellowtop under the hood Big 3 w/ 0 awg 40 CDL tiles from Don @ Sound Deadener Showdown just to tame the cargo area a bit. No front stage yet as I don't have the cash for them yet. I business partner has an alpine 5 channel amp with a center stage I can use when I do get the components. Not sure of the model though. Current system is an Orion 12 on 200 r…

This is a build log for TMAX's 1998 Maxima, but since I have all the pics on my digital camera I thought I'd start the build log. The components to this system include. Head Unit Pioneer Premier 880 PRS Front Stage LPG Tweets Powered by a Kicker 100.2 with Seas 7" Mids Powered by two channels of a Kicker 850.4 (I can't remember the exact models so I will comeback and ninja edit when I do. I'm pretty sure it is exactly what ///M5 is running in his Silverado) Substage 2 Sundown 10" SD-1's powered by the other two channels of the Kicker 850.4 bridged to 4 ohms Deadening 2 Rolls Raamat BXT and 6 Yards of Ensolite which will be focused on the front doors and the trunk Day 1 …