"System" In The Works!
07-07-2009, 11:13 PM
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Looks great, really nice work!
Praytell...you ARE going to smooth over the uneven sections of the door pods, right?
I'll just throw this out there as a suggestion, if you use a 50/50 mix of body filler and resin (w/MEKP, of course), you can make a liquid to pour over the mold, and let gravity even it out.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Praytell...you ARE going to smooth over the uneven sections of the door pods, right?
I'll just throw this out there as a suggestion, if you use a 50/50 mix of body filler and resin (w/MEKP, of course), you can make a liquid to pour over the mold, and let gravity even it out.
Looking forward to seeing more!
07-08-2009, 04:39 AM
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Looks great, really nice work!
Praytell...you ARE going to smooth over the uneven sections of the door pods, right?
I'll just throw this out there as a suggestion, if you use a 50/50 mix of body filler and resin (w/MEKP, of course), you can make a liquid to pour over the mold, and let gravity even it out.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Praytell...you ARE going to smooth over the uneven sections of the door pods, right?
I'll just throw this out there as a suggestion, if you use a 50/50 mix of body filler and resin (w/MEKP, of course), you can make a liquid to pour over the mold, and let gravity even it out.
Looking forward to seeing more!
07-08-2009, 10:14 AM
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lol............praytell is just an expression!
07-08-2009, 02:38 PM
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Looks great, really nice work!
Praytell...you ARE going to smooth over the uneven sections of the door pods, right?
I'll just throw this out there as a suggestion, if you use a 50/50 mix of body filler and resin (w/MEKP, of course), you can make a liquid to pour over the mold, and let gravity even it out.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Praytell...you ARE going to smooth over the uneven sections of the door pods, right?
I'll just throw this out there as a suggestion, if you use a 50/50 mix of body filler and resin (w/MEKP, of course), you can make a liquid to pour over the mold, and let gravity even it out.
Looking forward to seeing more!
and from the looks of my build thread you're giving me advice...why? are you implying that i have no clue as to what I'm doin? clue me in..oh mighty master you!
I can make molds...but im tooo lazy and there is way to many different dimensions of drivers to make a universal one that will look decent...maybe...u never know i may just get a hair up my ass...
-Jason
07-08-2009, 05:20 PM
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just screwing with you J, im just being a smartass!
we all know you know what you're doing
just remember to move your fingers/hands out of the way when ripping that MDF stock, the blades on those saws can be sharp! smartass again............... sorry
07-08-2009, 06:10 PM
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Do you want me to make a .jpeg and circle them for you?
Because most, not all, appreciate constructive criticism. That's what it was.
lol
Yes, that is wholly correct.
and from the looks of my build thread you're giving me advice...why?
are you implying that i have no clue as to what I'm doin? clue me in..oh mighty master you!
I can make molds...but im tooo lazy and there is way to many different dimensions of drivers to make a universal one that will look decent...maybe...u never know i may just get a hair up my ass...
07-08-2009, 06:14 PM
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Ahhhhh...I completely anticipated responses of this nature, I am glad I was not let down. Lamentably I had forgotten that in the realm of forums, post count begets any level of actual ability/experience/expertise.
Anyway, Jay - take it as you wish, it was merely constructive criticism, I'm not new to the mod/FG/custom mold game. In my travels I have welcomed all criticism as it helps me become a better modifier, I was hoping you'd take it the same.
Anyway, Jay - take it as you wish, it was merely constructive criticism, I'm not new to the mod/FG/custom mold game. In my travels I have welcomed all criticism as it helps me become a better modifier, I was hoping you'd take it the same.
07-08-2009, 06:37 PM
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please circle the problem areas...another set of eyes couldn't hurt...and if you're talkin about the uneven shades in the rattle can flat black you're seein...those would be low spots that have been filled in with body filler...and feather edged....it's not goin to be painted so i'm not goin to shoot it with poly primer for a paintable finish...i'm goin to be wrappin them on friday....key word wrapping....not painting...
i don't mind constructive criticisim...just so long as it pertain to the project at hand...
-Jason
i don't mind constructive criticisim...just so long as it pertain to the project at hand...
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07-08-2009, 09:20 PM
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please circle the problem areas...another set of eyes couldn't hurt...and if you're talkin about the uneven shades in the rattle can flat black you're seein...those would be low spots that have been filled in with body filler...and feather edged....it's not goin to be painted so i'm not goin to shoot it with poly primer for a paintable finish...i'm goin to be wrappin them on friday....key word wrapping....not painting...
i don't mind constructive criticisim...just so long as it pertain to the project at hand...
-Jason
i don't mind constructive criticisim...just so long as it pertain to the project at hand...
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Looking forward to the results, your work is awesome, keep it up! I'll post up some pics of some things I did in an intro thread tonight, I don't pick up my TL until next week, looking forward to doing a system myself, I'm sure I'll be shooting you some PMs about connections, haha
07-08-2009, 11:33 PM
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Yeah, man!!! That's the very same I was referring to. Looking forward to the results, your work is awesome, keep it up!
I'll post up some pics of some things I did in an intro thread tonight, I don't pick up my TL until next week, looking forward to doing a system myself, I'm sure I'll be shooting you some PMs about connections, haha
Looking forward to the results, your work is awesome, keep it up! I'll post up some pics of some things I did in an intro thread tonight, I don't pick up my TL until next week, looking forward to doing a system myself, I'm sure I'll be shooting you some PMs about connections, haha
Now...
07-09-2009, 02:27 AM
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dont mention it mr. sensitive dont trip man we are all friends here
sorry J, everything looks great so far pods look sweet! the SQ in that thing is gonna be something else.
07-09-2009, 02:54 PM
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dont mention it mr. sensitive very true! but i never mentioned post counts in my comment, shit i only have like a little over 1000 and i joined like 4-5 years ago. i dont have any ability/experience/expertise in modding a car, just ask the members here they'll all agree, my ride is a piece of crap
dont trip man we are all friends here
sorry J, everything looks great so far pods look sweet! the SQ in that thing is gonna be something else.
it's not all about SQ...the angles of these drivers certainly doesn't hurt...but like i mentioned earlier...SQ cars for the most part are fairly boring to listen to...my goal...
studio quality at concert volumes...
utilizing the least amount of processing by maximizing the tonal and imaging quality with proper acoustic implementation...
-Jason
Molds...dunno if i'm gonna do them...you guys really think you'd by them?
07-11-2009, 03:16 AM
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CSW....you are way over due on completing this thing Your finger doesn't look bad, just suck it up and stop your whining 
I'm sure working on these things all day, the last thing you want to do is work on your own...but it is getting pathetic....
Are planning on coming the acurafest? Somehow I am the "audio" guy and don't know what I am doing except finding a good builder, tuners, and writing checks Hope you can makit e regardless of the fact your car won't be done...
Your finger doesn't look bad, just suck it up and stop your whining I'm sure working on these things all day, the last thing you want to do is work on your own...but it is getting pathetic....Are planning on coming the acurafest? Somehow I am the "audio" guy and don't know what I am doing except finding a good builder, tuners, and writing checks
Hope you can makit e regardless of the fact your car won't be done...
07-11-2009, 02:59 PM
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Just had my upholstrey guy finish wrapping the entire portion of the lower section the door...he's a badass...i didn't have the time nor 2 fully functioning hands to finish it...
pardon the dust been alot of sanding to finish them pods....
more to come for the doors...
as for cali meet...dunno if i'm able to make it just yet...only in due time will tell...
-Jason
07-15-2009, 07:30 PM
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just a sneak peak of what's been goin on project wise at the shop...don't have my hands in on this one but this shit is sick!!!
6- 13.5in JL w6v'2s
-Jason
07-15-2009, 11:24 PM
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http://www.darksideengineering.com/g...?g2_itemId=172
that is my current setup. i have a custom dash with a 7inch monitor and a alpine headunit. i just like your door panels so much and it just makes me want to do something new haha.
that is my current setup. i have a custom dash with a 7inch monitor and a alpine headunit. i just like your door panels so much and it just makes me want to do something new haha.
07-23-2009, 07:20 PM
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Got really really bored...and was just decided...I'm goin to move my tweeters for less seperation and much better aesthetics...I modeled the front half of the passenger compartment in solid works last night an found some optimal tweeter locations with proper orientation...needless to say...results were a sucess...tonality improved drastically...it improved midbass to tweeter transition drastically...imaging improved tremendously...
now to make them look cool..l
what do u guys think?
-Jason
now to make them look cool..l
what do u guys think?
-Jason
07-24-2009, 12:55 AM
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thanks for all of the positive feedback guys....hopefully...i'll finish soon...crazy outta control busy...maybe i'll finish these in record time...not 4 months like my door pods
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07-24-2009, 08:46 AM
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I think they look like crap just kidding Is this the last piece of the puzzle? You've finished your subs, doors, working on tweets, are you going for a three way front? A kick maybe? I also remember talk about a bit one for processing.
I know it will be sweet when finished
just kidding Is this the last piece of the puzzle? You've finished your subs, doors, working on tweets, are you going for a three way front? A kick maybe? I also remember talk about a bit one for processing.I know it will be sweet when finished
08-07-2009, 02:12 AM
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Yeah, yeah...whatever
Apparrently at the Huntington Beach Iasco Comp this Sat. they have one of the old school, tight as a fishes a$$ judges, he's going to be real tough on judging systems. It will interesting to see what he says. Suppose to be some real nice rides and systems, so at least that part will be good.
Glad to see you are making progress, if nothing else you are persistent and don't give up. Can't wait to check it out in person
Apparrently at the Huntington Beach Iasco Comp this Sat. they have one of the old school, tight as a fishes a$$ judges, he's going to be real tough on judging systems. It will interesting to see what he says. Suppose to be some real nice rides and systems, so at least that part will be good.
Glad to see you are making progress, if nothing else you are persistent and don't give up. Can't wait to check it out in person
08-12-2009, 04:10 PM
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Enclosure design
Biggs,
I'v been reading your thread and it seems that you are the man to ask. I currently have an IDMax12d4 pushed by a JL 1000/1 and a JL 300/4 running two sets of ADS 346cs components. My problem is the subwoofer enclosure design; right now i have the IDMax in a 2.6 ft3 ported enclosure tuned to 45hz. the box is built like the front end of your bandpass enclosure. (hope you dont mind) My problem is that when the trunk is open, the bass sounds good and loud in the cabin, but when the trunk is closed it almost disappears to nothing. Has this ever happen to you? I was hoping to build an enclosure similar to yours, but the techs at Image said that it would'nt work for the IDMax; something about the Xmax being to big. Any ideas on a design would be greatly appreciated.
I'v been reading your thread and it seems that you are the man to ask. I currently have an IDMax12d4 pushed by a JL 1000/1 and a JL 300/4 running two sets of ADS 346cs components. My problem is the subwoofer enclosure design; right now i have the IDMax in a 2.6 ft3 ported enclosure tuned to 45hz. the box is built like the front end of your bandpass enclosure. (hope you dont mind) My problem is that when the trunk is open, the bass sounds good and loud in the cabin, but when the trunk is closed it almost disappears to nothing. Has this ever happen to you? I was hoping to build an enclosure similar to yours, but the techs at Image said that it would'nt work for the IDMax; something about the Xmax being to big. Any ideas on a design would be greatly appreciated.
08-12-2009, 08:49 PM
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Biggs,
I'v been reading your thread and it seems that you are the man to ask. I currently have an IDMax12d4 pushed by a JL 1000/1 and a JL 300/4 running two sets of ADS 346cs components. My problem is the subwoofer enclosure design; right now i have the IDMax in a 2.6 ft3 ported enclosure tuned to 45hz. the box is built like the front end of your bandpass enclosure. (hope you dont mind) My problem is that when the trunk is open, the bass sounds good and loud in the cabin, but when the trunk is closed it almost disappears to nothing. Has this ever happen to you? I was hoping to build an enclosure similar to yours, but the techs at Image said that it would'nt work for the IDMax; something about the Xmax being to big. Any ideas on a design would be greatly appreciated.
I'v been reading your thread and it seems that you are the man to ask. I currently have an IDMax12d4 pushed by a JL 1000/1 and a JL 300/4 running two sets of ADS 346cs components. My problem is the subwoofer enclosure design; right now i have the IDMax in a 2.6 ft3 ported enclosure tuned to 45hz. the box is built like the front end of your bandpass enclosure. (hope you dont mind) My problem is that when the trunk is open, the bass sounds good and loud in the cabin, but when the trunk is closed it almost disappears to nothing. Has this ever happen to you? I was hoping to build an enclosure similar to yours, but the techs at Image said that it would'nt work for the IDMax; something about the Xmax being to big. Any ideas on a design would be greatly appreciated.
08-12-2009, 08:50 PM
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I tried to have the port tuned to 27 hz, but the box building software that I am using called for a ridiculously long port legnth. I had somewhat of the same problem with my old ported box except that i would have to roll down the windows for the bass to hit harder.
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Biggs,
I'v been reading your thread and it seems that you are the man to ask. I currently have an IDMax12d4 pushed by a JL 1000/1 and a JL 300/4 running two sets of ADS 346cs components. My problem is the subwoofer enclosure design; right now i have the IDMax in a 2.6 ft3 ported enclosure tuned to 45hz. the box is built like the front end of your bandpass enclosure. (hope you dont mind) My problem is that when the trunk is open, the bass sounds good and loud in the cabin, but when the trunk is closed it almost disappears to nothing. Has this ever happen to you? I was hoping to build an enclosure similar to yours, but the techs at Image said that it would'nt work for the IDMax; something about the Xmax being to big. Any ideas on a design would be greatly appreciated.
I'v been reading your thread and it seems that you are the man to ask. I currently have an IDMax12d4 pushed by a JL 1000/1 and a JL 300/4 running two sets of ADS 346cs components. My problem is the subwoofer enclosure design; right now i have the IDMax in a 2.6 ft3 ported enclosure tuned to 45hz. the box is built like the front end of your bandpass enclosure. (hope you dont mind) My problem is that when the trunk is open, the bass sounds good and loud in the cabin, but when the trunk is closed it almost disappears to nothing. Has this ever happen to you? I was hoping to build an enclosure similar to yours, but the techs at Image said that it would'nt work for the IDMax; something about the Xmax being to big. Any ideas on a design would be greatly appreciated.
so the bondo party has begun on my rear enclosure...pics later...
and I finally got off of my ass and had Zenesis send me an Alarm/Remote Start unit for my car...
Zenesis ZN-502
I've been on vaction for the last week and a half....and boy do I still have a shit ton of work to do...who wants to help?
-Jason
08-19-2009, 08:11 PM
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I've been reading this thread religiously and I like what you've done so far, and i'm well on my way to a similar setup using morel components. I'm glad you did two 12" w6's cuz I was interested to see if two would be too much in my TL, and to be honest, after watching your videos, I think they are, for me atleast. That being said, here's my question: what's your opinion on 2 10" w6's powered by a 1000/1, in the same, proportionate box?
08-19-2009, 08:47 PM
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I've been reading this thread religiously and I like what you've done so far, and i'm well on my way to a similar setup using morel components. I'm glad you did two 12" w6's cuz I was interested to see if two would be too much in my TL, and to be honest, after watching your videos, I think they are, for me atleast. That being said, here's my question: what's your opinion on 2 10" w6's powered by a 1000/1, in the same, proportionate box?
I can honestly say I would be more than fine with only 1 12W6 in this enclosure. They went from not enough in a sealed enclosure to having to cut the gains waaaay back in this one. I'm honestly thinking of keeping this one and doing another enclosure like this to gain a little trunk space for when I travel.
Jason knows more than me, but I think it's a safe guess that one driver in this box is louder than two in a sealed box.