Jay-C76

Read and research is about the only tip I can think of right now. There are a bunch of articles on here that have been done regarding Xcons.

I have a Question! This is my first audio comp, It's kinda confusing as to what class to enter. My gear consists of: 2-15's on R/F t15001 @ 1650rms 4-6x9's on a R/F t4004 270 amp H/O alt and two batteries. Shelf/wall style enclosure......... Any suggestions?

I'll be pluggin' away at this all weekend long! I just picked up paint, some bolts, and another sheet of MDF for the "hood". Hopefully she'll burp her first note this weekend! I'm not sure on the carpet yet........ I may wait till after Slamology to wrap the enclosure, I still have a ton of little things to do, at least I already have most of the wiring ran from the last install. If I get it up and running I promise pics and a short video demo.

What the????? I can't wait to see this unfold!

You better compete I wanna see what those things will do. Ha I almost entered last year, but I just had a new windshield put in and thought I like having glass in the truck so............ This year is a different story though! My windshield needs to be replaced again (thanks salt truck) but I'm getting that done in the next week or two. I'll be cool to finally put some faces with screen names too! I hope to see ya'll there! I'll be the guy with the Sonic Blue Ranger and of course the Team SSA representing on the rear cap window! P.S. last year was sunny and hot as hell, hopefully the weather cooperates!

I feel your pain! I have over 5G's into this build and I only got to bump it for about a month and a half. Then my P.O.S. Irragi alternator fried. It's been so long I can remember what good bass actually feels like! LOL When I finally get done with mine, I bet it startles me the first time the Icon's hurl a note. But damn, it'll be nice when it's done! (just in time for Slamology)

You'd be surprised as to who would try what......

Oh yeah!, I'm there again too! But this time............I shall compete!

Sweet! It'll be one big happy boomfest! My build will be done by Slamology, I hope to see ya guys there!

Test fit teaser pics!

Just a bunch of sanding and prep work for painting the port. (too boring for pics) It's in primer now and I'm going for a test fit here in a few minutes. Providing I can locate an extra set of hands to help lift this beast! Also today I welded up a plate to set the secondary battery on. It's going where the bigger "notch out" is on the rear of the enclosure. (last picture shown above) While it's in there I'm taking final measurements for the "hood" that will go on top.

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huh? too big of a wire on a small current isn't good either..... I had it explained to me by an electrician. It's kinda hard to do in a car but it is possible. For each foot a current has to travel there is some loss. Since most of the current is surface current which travels actually on the outer part of the copper, too much surface area can cause great loss depending on the size of the wire and the current applied to the start end of the wire.

Big 3 for sure..... If you're lights are dimming and the engine run rough, beef that alternator up. Adding extra batteries on a stock alt will strain the alt and eventually burn it up. Alternators maintain the batteries they aren't for charging the batteries. (which puts strain on the internals of the alt.) Plus too big of wire on small current is just as bad as too small of a wire on big current. although going too big is a further shot than having a wire that's too small.

Thanks! I can't wait to actually hear my Icon's again! It's been so long (about 8 months ) When I pulled them back out for a test fit, I forgot how beefy these puppies are!

Very Good , shouldn't be a problem at all. Sweeeeeeet! I know what I'm doing next! I hope the prototypes perform to full expectations. I'm glued on this test, can't wait for some woofer porn!

What's the possibility of a recone kit for the older (last years) Icon's being upgraded to this newer style?

tease! LOL

so he's bending 1" plexi ????? This should be cool to see. Yesterday I tried to bend some 5/8" Lexan.... Long story short it was a disaster. I tried to lightly heat and use a power roll at work, then a power brake, then by hand.... Maybe I was too impatient though....LOL

Thank you! I use a circular saw, 2 drills, router, and 2 sanders. As for how it'll fit in the rear of the truck, it's simple I took measurements and planned this build since Christmas! LOL It's 52" wide which give me 1/8" on each side for the cap clamps to clear. The "hood" part is going to be real tricky... It's going in after the enclosure gets shoved into the bed. My buddy James and I were thinking and measuring at the tailgate, we think the enclosure will be able to slide right in without having to take the cap off like I needed to when I put my last one in. I can lift this by myself, barely......LOL I just need some help so I don't bash the hell out of everything when I put it in. It's way too humid and windy to primer the port today, so I'm off to go sand some screw holes! (weeeeeeeeeeeeee!)

2~15" Icon's Build - SSA Car Audio Forum - Page 4 P.M. me if you need some help. I may be able to chop out a few panels for you. I'm trying to get mine done and boomin' for Slamology.

You haven't even noticed my build log??????

ummmmmmmmm............................hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......?

Almost done with the main enclosure. Just some details left on this. I spent a good solid 2 hours so far sanding the flares till they're smooth as silk, ready for some primer!

just get one with a high amp rating.....like say 50amp would be more fine.