TechSys

Wow, nice build. However, you should have predrilled holes on a couple of pieces of wood. They split and will cause you some problems with SQ. Just ask, I'm sure somebody here will tell you that exact same thing. Keep up the work. Hope to see videos soon as well as seeing/hearing it in reality (since I hate theories)

Oh hell yea. Finally, and spoken like a true man. You've admitted quite a bit. You've put people that disagreed in their proper places. You've told everybody how you feel and how you like YOUR system. That is top notch in my book. You have pulled the plug from the matrix and became your own free thinker. If anybody doesn't like that and decide to treat you like your opinion doesn't count, well, to hell with them. Stand up and take a bow. You deserve it. When you get done with that, get out there and try to make that van louder, using your unconventional methods (I had to rotflmmfao on that one). Keep doing what you're doing and don't worry about what others say. It's YOUR system and YOU can do with it what YOU want to as long as YOU are happy with it.

Just because his builds are unconventional and he uses the wrong equipment makes him the laughing stock? At least he has the guts to try doing something different. A lot of car audio is thinking outside the box, which is what he is doing. He may not be doing it your way or my way but should we condemn him for that, no. Over the years people have tried new things with car audio. Some worked, some didn't. Some that worked people didn't think they would. Ideas and imagination within the car audio world is a great thing to have. Look at what was said about using walls, before it became a common thing. Same thing with 4th orders, or 6th orders, or even ported for that matter (most of y'all would go back far enough to remember when ported enclosures in vehicles became "cool"). There are lots of tried and true builds out there, but most of them copy somebody, somewhere. Krypton is doing his own thing, reporting his results, and doing the best he can with what he has. You can't condemn a man for doing that.

I would say bring it over here, but with your truck all cut up, it ain't ready to be road driven. I guess just cut it up. Take some frustration out on it. Or give it to Brant

You ain't gonna quit. If it isn't louder, then we'll figure out why. I refuse to take knowledge of quitters in Jacksonville. hehehe. We can always build another 4th for the new subs. Or I could give it back, even though my old box is probably gone by now.

I had to sign a nondisclosure form when I picked up his old enclosure. I know pretty much of what is and what is not going in this build. You could shoot me up with truth serum and I won't tell though. hmmm, maybe I could use that to make some money, hehe. It should be louder than the last build.

I didn't see his build. Must have missed it somewhere in all the forums I visit.

That's a small box. Just kidding. It wouldn't fit in my van, being I got a shorty Astro.

galacticmonkey has a build? Where? Kryptonitewhite: Don't worry what others say. It's a learning experience for you, and you only. You are doing good by giving your results on the forum. If aybody don't like that, well, you've already said it. And yes, the Astro is much lighter than an Express, or whatever. But it can do just as much, or more. hehe. Keep up the good work man.

And you down me for not getting my van sealed? All you've done is place your amps on the carpet? Jeez man, get to work.

Good videos. Strong alternator. But I have one thing to say. That stealth install you have, of the headunit, is great.

The cutting was easy. The removal of his old enclosure was a PAIN! Got any more updates Rival? You know I'm only a hop, skip, and jump away so yell if you need.

Hmm, interesting. Are you going to offer anything higher than 230amp? What about older GM/Chevy vehicles ('89 Astro). Will you also have single wire alternator or you just going to do direct drop-ins? I currently have a 200amp alternator and a 300amp alternator. The 300amp needs rebuilt, can you do that? With internal/external variable regulator? I think that's about it for my questions, for now. Thanks for offering this type of service. Something that is much needed.

Wow bassndad, you're starting to get around. Seen you over on the astro forum. Can't wait for your build to get started.

$65 for a recone from PSI isn't bad. Wonder how much the specs would change, if any. Little bit off topic. Scion, you would have, or know where to get, a basket for an SPLX, would you? One of mine is broke in 3 places. I dropped the sub 10 minutes after getting it. It's been JB welded for 3 years now, but I've decided to go ahead and try getting a new basket and cone. Now back on topic.... IA parts on the xxx would probably be a beast.

Yea, 1.2ohm per coil is correct. Same as my splx-154 subs, even though SS says 1ohm per coil.

For some reason I thought you put the subs closer to the B pillars. How do the overhead speakers sound, can't really tell in the videos. Looks like the van is virtually dead as I didn't see anything flexing outside. I might have missed it though. Wish I could get to hear it, but... too far away. Looks crazy though. I like the headliner idea. Might have to steal that idea from you.

Get that topper down and secured and do another blow through with 4 more 18s. hehehe Build look awesome.

PorkChop, you're fixing to have a PM. You want test tones, you'll have them when you check the link I send you.

The smog controller, on my '89, is on the bottom front passenger side of the engine. I'm not sure on the newer models though. I figured that there was a lot of bullcrap being spread about why you ripped out the tunnel. You know how things go on the internet. Now I know I have to remove the slider and track. Good tip about the cable and hook to hold the door. Learn something new every day. I need to go back through this whole topic and study things a bit more. You have, again, given me inspiration.

I think I asked this before, just not sure. Did you remove the top slider bar and track from the sliding door? I keep going back and forth on doing this to get that little bit of extra room. The new build looks awesome so far. Can't wait to see more. Hopefully it will perform better than the tunnel did so you won't have to rip all that work out again. Kind of sad to see that tunnel go though. It inspired me to think and rethink my van. More pics. Forgot this also. Noticed on page 10 that you were wanting another place to install an alternator. Does that van have the smog control crap? If not, that bracket, with very little modification, can hold an alternator. On my van the smog control stuff was never installed, but still had the bracket.

I'd have to say yes I am happy with my scores, however, I know I can get better. Every time I get in the lanes, it's not to win against the other guy, it's to beat my best score. I am my only opponent

This looks real good. Gonna be one helluva force to reckon with.

I know about the group buy, but other financial responsibilities come first. I don't want to join a group buy type thing unless I know for a 100% fact that I'll have the money. Makes me feel as if I'd look bad if I joined it and wasn't able to meet my end of the deal. I will get one though, just not sure if it'll be next pay day or at a later date. I am impressed by the review and videos. I do wonder if the sensor was place exactly where the TL meter was, would that .1dB be taken care of. I mean that isn't a big deal, even though, to most competitors, that .1db mean a win or lose. If it can be easily calibrated to match the TL precisely, then that is all the better. Not saying I would have to do that, I don't really care about .1dB unless I am in the lanes. If I'm in the lanes, well, then it probably won't be my meter doing the testing, so I can pretty much know what my score will be.

TL single sensor = 649 +s/h dual sensor = 849 +s/h USB interface