CL: under construction
#123
here's a pic of finished product.I'm gonna pull the box a little more forward btut thats it.This dam thing to 3 hours to fit the box and the seat together.I never to in account for the tilt on the box when I measure the frame work so the botom was 1/8" to tight.every piece was a pain in the ass to put back together.every screw would not line and the added botom piece I had to use all the strenth I had to push the compartment into the seat to attach.I never gave the guy the compartment to work around,so that was almost a bad mistake.beside the area were I had to strech the frame it looks pretty good.just need to position the box a little beter.
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#128
I still have the pannels but I've havent got to them
to much yet.I've took everything off the back side to make flat as possible.took arm rest off.And started to cut alittle to see the sub but havent touched it since.That will be next and The upolster said he could do a perfect job on them cuz he does stuff like that all the time.maybe he's trying to get me to drop some more cash thou.seam like a real honest guy.He offered to fix any problems I had but I'm not takeing it back off unless necessary.That thing was a nightmare to reinstall.whats everybody think I should do with the side pannels?
to much yet.I've took everything off the back side to make flat as possible.took arm rest off.And started to cut alittle to see the sub but havent touched it since.That will be next and The upolster said he could do a perfect job on them cuz he does stuff like that all the time.maybe he's trying to get me to drop some more cash thou.seam like a real honest guy.He offered to fix any problems I had but I'm not takeing it back off unless necessary.That thing was a nightmare to reinstall.whats everybody think I should do with the side pannels?
#130
have you experimented w/ just running the 12s and just running the 18 to see if you are having cancellation issues?
have you considered an IB setup sealing w/ 2 12's?
could give you some nice results
x1000 on a HU and comps tho
have you considered an IB setup sealing w/ 2 12's?
could give you some nice results
x1000 on a HU and comps tho
#133
i have ran the 4 12's by themselfs and I have ran the 18 by its self.for now all subs are running off the same amp.but I do have another upstairs.Both sounded good seprate.Thats why I bought another to make it sound super loud. But tell me what a IB setup is.HU ,comps "I want everything" but I'm like everyone else.I cant buy everything yeasterday.It will come as long as I dont get bored with the car.
#137
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...rix-setup.html
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...omparison.html
^IB
Is it THAT much louder running them together vs separate?
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...omparison.html
^IB
Is it THAT much louder running them together vs separate?
#138
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...rix-setup.html
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...omparison.html
^IB
Is it THAT much louder running them together vs separate?
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...omparison.html
^IB
Is it THAT much louder running them together vs separate?
#139
Three Wheelin'
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yeai imagine something will break. maybe ur alt, or ur batt could take a shit also. can't remember what ele upgrades you did .but you are def gonna need some batts, the big 3 and at least 1-2 runs of 1/0 or bigger. In my case with my monster amp doing the big 3 in 1/0 and putting in my small kinetik 600 helped a ton.
#140
I have big 3 in 0 gauge.0 gauge all the way to the amp with a 0 to 4 gauge reducer to go into the amp.The amp only requires 4 gauge.But I'm letting it have all it wants.And I have 2 runs of 0 gauge to ground my amp less than 2 feet away.I've ordered a dual in and dual out 0 gauge fuse block cuz I plan on running another run of 0 to the back and to power my other amp.And I will end up running 2 runs of 0 grounds when I get the extra dough for the batts and alt upgrades. oyea for now I'm running a line converter right off the rear deck speakers with a 3ft pair of rca's.ditched the cap I had.Figured I gonna start wiring up stuff properly soon.One piece at a time but not trying to push the amps to hard before wiring batts and alt upgrades are completed.
#141
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well sounds like you've started well on the ele up's. Is your cars speakers factory amplified? Mine are and when I was running a stock hu. It was cleaner and louder having the loc behind the hu(before being amplified).
#142
Drifting
If you're doing 2 runs of 1/0 for power, you need to do 2 runs of 1/0 for ground. You might even be better off doing 1 run for each power and ground...
#144
I do plan on running 2 of each.I would be fine running 1 of each if I was only going to run the 2 1600w amps but,I was thinking about geting a 3rd and and running 2 on the 18.so the 18 can have healthy power.and my amp can run more stable.Not to metion I want atlest 1 4 ch.amp also.I took my old yellow tops after sitting for about 6-8month and had them charged all both of them swelled up.So I looking for a battery thats as good as the 2
#147
Drifting
Yes, PowerMaster D3100. The other 2 are NorthStar batteries (NSB). These are some of the best cells period. For example, their g2700 is being used in the loudest Street A car in North America (I know, he wooped my ass in a local comp). He's running 1 battery, an AB 1000.1, and 2 AB 10's and doing 155.3 (highest I've seen, he said it'll do a 155.8 if everything's right). That's 11kw to 2 10's with power from 1 battery... Very impressive to say the least, and the NSB90 and NSB125 are bigger than the g2700...
#148
Yes, PowerMaster D3100. The other 2 are NorthStar batteries (NSB). These are some of the best cells period. For example, their g2700 is being used in the loudest Street A car in North America (I know, he wooped my ass in a local comp). He's running 1 battery, an AB 1000.1, and 2 AB 10's and doing 155.3 (highest I've seen, he said it'll do a 155.8 if everything's right). That's 11kw to 2 10's with power from 1 battery... Very impressive to say the least, and the NSB90 and NSB125 are bigger than the g2700...
#149
Drifting
No... He has a 220A alt, but I don't remember what brand. It's not a daily setup, but a burp car. So he only plays like 3 seconds of a sinewave test tone to get those numbers. But still, 2 10's and he's hitting in the 55's. It's a very very loud car...
#151
Drifting
Call Mechman (1-888-MECHMAN) and ask for Matt (I think his extension is number 7, but I'm not positive). They build/sell top quality alts and batts. You tell him what you're running, and he'll take care of you. It won't be cheap, but you'll get the quality you deserve for your cash. I've bought from them on a couple of occasions, and everything went great. And you can't beat their prices for new Power Master batts... You may think you can, but when you factor in shipping costs, there's no way.
From my experience though, I'd suggest 1 large case (~250-300A alt) and 2-3 good batts should take care of everything...
From my experience though, I'd suggest 1 large case (~250-300A alt) and 2-3 good batts should take care of everything...
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#153
Drifting
Yeah, there's a guy up the road running a 250A mechman alt powering a SS XXX-10000K and 2 CD Omegas. That thing is beastly loud. With 1 HC1800 and 2 D3100s, his voltage only drops to like 12.8 at idle, which is very impressive...
#155
Call Mechman (1-888-MECHMAN) and ask for Matt (I think his extension is number 7, but I'm not positive). They build/sell top quality alts and batts. You tell him what you're running, and he'll take care of you. It won't be cheap, but you'll get the quality you deserve for your cash. I've bought from them on a couple of occasions, and everything went great. And you can't beat their prices for new Power Master batts... You may think you can, but when you factor in shipping costs, there's no way.
From my experience though, I'd suggest 1 large case (~250-300A alt) and 2-3 good batts should take care of everything...
From my experience though, I'd suggest 1 large case (~250-300A alt) and 2-3 good batts should take care of everything...
#158
Drifting
I'd start with the batt, or wait and get both at the same time... If you're going through Mechman, make sure you give him time to build the alt, since I highly doubt they stock anything for your car... More than likely, I'd just keep the system turned down and make sure the voltage drop isn't too bad, and order both batt and alt at the same time... Although those big batts might go pretty quick, so maybe jump on that, and start saving for an alt...
#159
I'd start with the batt, or wait and get both at the same time... If you're going through Mechman, make sure you give him time to build the alt, since I highly doubt they stock anything for your car... More than likely, I'd just keep the system turned down and make sure the voltage drop isn't too bad, and order both batt and alt at the same time... Although those big batts might go pretty quick, so maybe jump on that, and start saving for an alt...