HDorre's Build v2 - Populus, Singer, DC, Nendo, etc..

[hdorre]

Alright.. So basically, EVERYTHING is coming out.

Literally the only equipment that'll be reused are the Singer alt, batts, HU, subs, and tweeters. Thats it.. like even the voltage meter is coming out. :rofl:

I wont have any progress for about a month when I go back home for summer break.. But I figured Id get this thread started..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/2E35D43B-AFC2-4314-BA55-83E313AD5BCF_zpsukam2e2j.jpg

The weather is warming up, so that can only mean one thing.. Heavier oil.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/8DA25B55-ECCD-4460-B154-E54B2E7FC9A2_zpsmjzbsqcm.jpg

Next, I got these in the mail..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_2298_zps1dba3b78.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_2299_zpsee2a90cd.jpg

Instead of sleeping at 1am what am I doing?

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/491858C5-BC92-4081-8417-E3BFE75C2544_zpsyepgndin.jpg

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[hdorre]

Im sick and tired of my battery wiring looking sloppy.. So I sent these sketches to a few people.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/ScreenShot2014-04-25at120727AM_zps4e9d88a3.png

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/ScreenShot2014-04-25at120727AMcopy_zps755ceda8.png

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/batt2_zpsd6709b4f.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/batt3_zps28a94107.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/batt1_zps3cafb381.jpg

Fortunately, I got 2 responses.. and both were good

[hdorre]

I also got this in the mail a few days ago..

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab150/nfsplayer/D41BE4A7-9868-48FE-A518-B2CAE5E9DFBE_zpspw6wbsgr.jpg

[2fnloud]

OK you have my attention, can you post up an equipment list?

[hdorre]

OK you have my attention, can you post up an equipment list?

Thanks! Here's what I can remember off the top of my head:
Alpine CDA-117
Rockford 3Sixty.2
2 Hertz HT28 HiEnergy Tweets
4 Crescendo PWX 6.5s
2 10" DC Level 4 m2s
Populus Audio "100x4"
Populus Audio TPA-"3500"
Second Skin Audio Damplifier Pro
SMD VM-1
Mike Singer 230A Alt
2 C&D G24 AGM Batts
1/0, 4awg, 8awg, and 12awg OFC Cable

[2fnloud]

Impressive

[sketch]

subbed. glad to see this subforum getting some action.

[hdorre]

subbed. glad to see this subforum getting some action.
Thanks for the support!

[2fnloud]

subbed. glad to see this subforum getting some action.

I am trying, I keep changing my mind with components, I FINALLY have EVERYTHING planned. I have been at this 4 years this October. I blame the turbos :suspect:

[sketch]

I am trying, I keep changing my mind with components, I FINALLY have EVERYTHING planned. I have been at this 4 years this October. I blame the turbos :suspect:

heh, I know, Steve. I was just putzing around your thread, too. "damn, this thing is still going on! what is it, is he shopping for that perfect CAP?" ^_^

[2fnloud]

More like the perfect amp, I found said amp well two of them. That will give me 150 watts rms x 5 and 1000 watts rms x 1

[hdorre]

More like the perfect amp, I found said amp well two of them. That will give me 150 watts rms x 5 and 1000 watts rms x 1

Im guessing you want them to be the same brand. For the five channel.. do you want all channels to be full range?

[2fnloud]

Im guessing you want them to be the same brand. For the five channel.. do you want all channels to be full range?

They do need to match as well as match my sound processor.
Arc audio PS8

I am waiting for Arc Audio to release these (http://www.arcaudio.com/p/xdi-1100-5?pp=24), eight of the channels will be range, the two sub channels will each dive a pair of 8's (so four total)

[hdorre]

They do need to match as well as match my sound processor.
Arc audio PS8

I am waiting for Arc Audio to release these (http://www.arcaudio.com/p/xdi-1100-5?pp=24), eight of the channels will be range, the two sub channels will each dive a pair of 8's (so four total)

Wow, that processor will be sweet!

[hdorre]

These are all OLD updates.. so don't mind some of the wording

Ugh.. Im so excited..

Because I don't have any build updates, heres something i just took on the way to dinner. Not much, buttfuck it...
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/6761E308-C0A0-49E1-97D4-FFBEF3F85598_zpskpz2439c.jpg

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Just some SMALL updates..
I got the VM1 a few weeks ago, and tested it out for a first time today. Not only is it pure sex, theres seemingly NO lag. It makes my Stinger look like it pauses lol

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/CD4602D1-09AC-490A-A7A4-A462F7644F06_zpsenmkur6i.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/8780A90B-5F43-4805-BA77-A46264D81890_zps8efpvzsm.jpg

Lvl 4s are out too for now.. along with the box.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/837126A6-6D90-475C-8F9F-6B16E2CB5777_zpsjankek6k.jpg

For those of you who don't know, my Ampere sold for around what I wanted.. so Im about to shoot some money to Populus for amps, and buy some fiberglassing shit.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/42EE419E-5B37-4B01-A739-DCD4FEE3088E_zps6nct69ne.jpg

Im insanely busy for finals.. But I hope to find some time tomorrow to start measuring for a new box and look at new potential amp layouts.

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While the subs were out, i figured Id overlook everything on them.. voice coil resistance, actual coil, spider joints, surround for cracks, cone for tears.. etc.

First, resistance of the leads themselves..
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/0A0C005C-BC13-4CBD-B7C0-E15B5AB9140C_zpsabt3m2cr.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/1AD22A70-4A6D-49E4-A848-BBDBA39CBC1B_zpsylnckfiv.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/1711DEF9-9BB2-41BB-884F-E70BE068DA1F_zpsjojovrjl.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/E85EADD2-D53F-471F-A39A-D81D4AF8210D_zpsmi7u5caq.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/BE217AFD-A6AA-4FD7-9A9C-74674C8100A4_zps2dumtxrf.jpg

So, the coils all read between 1 and 1.1 ohms.. lookin good :good:

Everything else looked to be on point too.

The weather was BEAUTIFUL today, so I did a TON of measuring.

I have some friendly advice for you, don't try to make sense of it.. because you'll get a migraine hahah..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/BA76D7EB-4A33-4174-A9CD-400CD94FF065_zpsowthlkbq.jpg

So basically what it says is that I can get 3.9 cubes after wood displacement (all double baffled), but before sub and port. I could fit a pair of 12s.. or hmm.. get another 10 and wire them to have a final load of .66 ohm. :peepwall: We'll see...*

This really makes me think of how not glassing held me back. Ill take a pic of my "trunk"/tire well, as that'll show what I mean best.. but it insanely hindered how much space I could obtain.

[hdorre]

Ok.. more little updates..

Last night, I hit up Kevin.. and I picked up 20ft of SHCA 1/0, along with 5 set screw fuse holders and a few 300A fuses. He sent me a few ninja pics of what CNF coming out with.. and I can't lie.. they look sick :D

I did some measuring this morning for speaker clearance. My goal is to NOT cut any metal in the door, as the part Id have to cut is close to the part that holds my window motor and regulator. Id rather not weaken that part of my door.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/87892D57-040D-47EF-A80C-D56EF51B9F7A_zps1ynnhsit.jpg

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I don't want my box jumping around and beating up my hatch.. So heres my little solution..

I already started working on this one.. but my car has plastic bins in the hatch from the factory, which are screwed down into plastic adapters.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/48260123-0505-4BB9-A420-A586EA981C95_zpsjpgbmhyv.jpg

I dont trust these adapters to hold down the weight of the box, amps, and subs, so I removed them. The first one was a bitch because I didnt have a plan. Once I got one done, I was set. Heres my method of madness lol

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/F79F645B-0285-41C9-BE5A-2678C0F145CE_zpsnteatkgs.jpg

Well.. it worked :shrug: So, fuck it..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/38E99B39-1A57-455B-A925-AA61E5CE3307_zpslgvasily.jpg

These holes are accessible from under the car.. if your arm is 3 ft long hahah.. but I did see daylight at the bottom. As a result, I need to add the bolts from the top.

I could use small bolts, but I don't need shit snapping.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/5750B0B1-DD33-44EB-BFF7-5FC339CBA5B1_zps280nv7dy.jpg

I knew it wouldnt fit, so lets take out one of my best friends..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/39B06BEB-D89D-4A01-8359-05A08F3F50EC_zpskdpht2qk.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EBE510B8-B7B0-46D1-858A-C97FA0A4837B_zpstni2lp88.jpg

Much better.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/1D0EFED9-AE03-4F47-B30A-0841592BEDC3_zpstmfrhkmz.jpg

Now, I need to get the proper bolts, bigger washers, and nuts. The washer is what'll make the most contact area with the metal of the car.

The layout will be: Bolt --> Washer --> Cars Metal --> Washer --> Nut --> Washer --> Box --> Washer --> Nut

Got washers? LOL

[hdorre]

Anyway, heres the idea.. The first hole was my test dummy, so it wasnt the best.. But I still have 5 more, which will be spot in. I formulated a better plan.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/65464435-4C50-4A23-A87F-6BB1BB3D743C_zpsrt6bekgu.jpg

Im going to get a wider top washer.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/CB35D53C-488F-4B99-BA56-3863FB7B1EC4_zpsr3smxuii.jpg

This is just barely hand tightened, but you get the idea..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/8926E9CC-5FB9-468C-AB3D-70C88A32E183_zpspnqm6h75.jpg

Make believe my fingers are the false floor.. This is sorta what it'll look like.. I fucked up a little.. One of the washers that on TOP of my fingers will be UNDER my fingers when all said and done.

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[hdorre]

So.. A few packages came in from Kyle, Kevin, Cody, and online stores..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/D41B1D3F-2B65-4EC1-B8F2-7A673D88735E_zpswnpzrei6.jpg

First, black & blue 4awg OFC; along with black, blue, and red 16awg primary wire. Cody hooked me the fuck up.. Thats all Im gonna say.. Thanks!!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/A8A35D4D-4629-42AA-AB61-682D74F15F7B_zpsrk0k29qw.jpg

Next up, some 8awg OFC speaker wire from Kyle and Bryan. I couldn't have gotten a better deal. Thanks to you two, along with Laura for shipping it out.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EB66FAD9-F470-4549-B6B9-B0EA8E69637E_zps1nqdueol.jpg

I picked up some 1/0 OFC and set screw fuse holders from Kevin. Once again, killer deal lol

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/9E710C82-83C4-422F-9D6C-EE39E48A42FE_zpsqgoicrtq.jpg

What really surprised me about this wire is how flexible it was.. WARM. Not hot, warm..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/2A232E57-6936-4FAC-A0A5-7B41EED83ABF_zpsfcptdnaa.jpg

I also got a new passenger window regulator. My old one was starting to go, and the bass throwing the window back and forth didnt help. Remember, I have frameless windows.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/E4AB4C23-C411-4EFC-975A-090B894B13B1_zps5eqwubfm.jpg

Before I replaced the regulator, I threw the batteries on the charger. Its been like 3 weeks :shrug:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/FBA86163-C24D-46E5-AFD6-67164D2C68FD_zpsl5l45g0g.jpg

[hdorre]

The other package that came in was vinyl samples. There aren't many 3000GTs/Stealths/GTOs running out there.. So we need to take care of the ones that are still alive. Ill be vinyl wrapping the doors and pillars after I glass them.*

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/1805073E-DAA8-4EBD-A9D0-4189E2F9A621_zpsovvxfbxh.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/B5AA5629-CA77-4862-BF27-FA016222B2D5_zps7q9vjq1i.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/54EBBEF4-042C-4836-B07E-BDE6787E2054_zpsvicixtvd.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/1BB6E819-3FC4-4916-B3FC-E9D34C83A9E6_zpsfbm8ymrx.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/4360F3EA-92FC-4E72-8EAD-CBFC0FFD4B88_zpszw9jahol.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/0FB28285-2EEF-4068-A408-52DCF81DAA86_zps0mmxnmdg.jpg

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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/3363E866-2BE6-43B2-9149-96F1F3850602_zpsuu5pw8v1.jpg

[hdorre]

I narrowed it down to 2..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/DF8F51D8-E5A4-4BF8-B757-D64A4D0BBC71_zpsdn0ap2mr.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/6FB7C780-4C5C-4B07-95AE-0F6EE2528049_zpsxj8n5rpo.jpg

What do you guys think? Top or bottom?

A little after I finished vacuuming my car and replacing the regulator.. The batt charger was complete and in "float" mode"

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/F21CCDDE-62B4-4043-B561-626C00B71221_zpswh7vgmlb.jpg

[hdorre]

Got ANOTHER package in from these fools.. Thanks Kyle (Kylar96) and Bryan.. and Laura for shipping it :wub:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/4F8F5A30-3560-4E99-820B-250E33D4BAF9_zpsikynxye8.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/3CA01774-9296-4D61-BCAD-4F26467E67F2_zps50upn3v5.jpg

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Some of my stuff surprising shipped today.. and I did some playing..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GULOf1VZg6g

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Welp, this weekend should be busy..

I got back from the HD this afternoon after work. I was expecting to spend like $35. NOPE! Wound up seeing other stuff I could use and spending double that!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/4869A8B3-3EB2-498E-8EFA-849E68DF07E2_zpsbq96itdc.jpg

Next, I took a look at tracking.. Everything should be here by Friday :D

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/1F77CBAE-D318-46D3-B77B-7D163DDC2AA0_zpsnwgp1jlp.png

Now, lets give a little shoutout to CleanSierra. I shot him a txt at like 8 last night. I know he was a sweet, precise router setup.. and asked him to make 6 cuts. Well, fuck.. he had them out in the mail around around like noon. Dafuq??

THANKS JUSTIN!!

He sent me these pics too..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/5497D1B8-D0E4-46D9-88BC-E57DF07C5899_zpswwshwaxs.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/C29B74A2-0062-4B3A-943F-4CC031AEDFD0_zpskuvumt2m.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/5B702CC6-6E87-4686-A37B-408DC46973FB_zps3otehvky.jpg

Also, weather should be high 70s - low 80s all weekend, and sunny.. so I should be pretty damn productive :)

[hdorre]

Worked a LOT today. Fuck, the whole day was spent on Diamond.

So, first thing I did was take off the a pillars, strip 'em, and then sand them.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0001_zps0e7351dc.jpg

Then, I mounted the rings..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0005_zps9b98aa52.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0016_zps0a217005.jpg

Following that, I wrapped them and got started on the doors.

SURPRISE! Under the vinyl, theres foam that had to be sanded off. Ugh..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0006_zps2e44f9a0.jpg

Meh, whatever. Sanded here down a little, and drilled a hole for the second speaker.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0002_zps7565d4df.jpg

Next, I looked at how much depth I need for the panels.

This is where i got*PISSED!*When I checked for depth before I even bought the drivers months ago, I only looked at the drivers side.

The drivers side has adjustable seat bolsters, which i had "in" so that theyd hug me for more spirited driving. Sounds good, right? Allows for more speaker depth.*

NO! The passengers side doesnt have adjustable bolsters.

I debated calling it quits, gave up, and just throwing in an 8 per door.

[hdorre]

So, here was my solution.. Mounting the mid a little higher.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0003_zpsac7a92e6.jpg

This'll never be seen, so I didnt try to make the holes too clean.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0007_zps87b59c87.jpg

Looks pretty similar, eh? My tape measure thinks so.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0009_zps2e2ea55b.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0010_zps6f03bad4.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0011_zps3a119433.jpg

Yes, I cleaned up what I could from the ponte. It didnt want to let any of my blades cut it though. Scissors only get so close.

Next, was my dash piece.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0013_zps4f52cbf7.jpg

Nothing crazy going on here, but crazy enough to need to be glassed.

Heres how it all sits now..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0017_zpsd542544d.jpg

Now, for the doors and pillars, Im thinking of just painting them. It'll save me a LOT of stress LOL

[hdorre]

Little updates.. First thing this morning, before I did any more work to the doors I threw them on for a few pics. Rough, I know..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0019_zps58b4c7a1.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0018_zps13b0b91c.jpg

Also.. what do I have going on??

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0020_zps77e7362c.jpg

[hdorre]

This is where Im at now :)

[DocHoliday]

Eager to see how your doors turn out.

[wingnut]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/images/smilies/icon_nothing1.gif

...but nice job anyways :D

[hdorre]

Eager to see how your doors turn out.




...but nice job anyways :D

Hahah... Thanks guys! Ive been slacking on updates... but here we go...

[hdorre]

Before doing any more work, i threw them on just to check AGAIN for clearance. Talk about rough...
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Looks like they need some of this..
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I ran out and need to get some more. Im actually glad I ran out, because I wouldve caked it on. Now that the filler has cured and I've sanded, I see how it works much better.
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Unfortunately round 2 of the filler will have to wait until NEXT weekend, as i have plans this weekend.
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Here are pics of them BARELY sanded..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0028_zps241614eb.jpg
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Heres after some more TLC
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Again, this is all I can do without more filler. It feels butter smooth where I was able to apply the filler, although it looks a bit rough in the pics.

[hdorre]

Im going to throw them on for like a week and a half until I could do some more work on them.*
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Im only installing the handle and window/lock switches most likely.. No trim pieces..*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0035_zpsbdd75fd3.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0036_zps14ce837c.jpg
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I noticed one little problem. Well, its not really a problem, but its gonna bug me.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0037_zpsd7c2184b.jpg
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See that little gap? Some filler got in the way. Ill need to sand that off tomorrow.*
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That's all for now.

[hdorre]

So i threw on the doors for now. It HURTS inside it.. on like 150wrms per side.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0043_zpsc41f7333.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0042_zps685323b2.jpg
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or6d-2QAhvs&feature=youtu.be
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Don't mind the bad video quality.. I mustve mistakenly hit a weird setting.
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I have plans this upcoming weekend, but the goal is to have them DONE by next Monday.

[hdorre]

Well.. an update on the doors and pillars.. Im not finishing them. Key word is "I'm." :p I don't wanna put him on blast.. but some fheg in Arizona is taking care of them. :wub:
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He's filling them with short strand filler, filling with smoother filler, sanding, priming, sanding, priming again, and then painting. Talk about a workout lol
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Now, heres what I started with..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/B396581E-1695-4C57-A50D-3B7DFE593BA0_zpsmgb98qxv.jpg
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Eh, i liked it. It served its purpose. After I took it out, I could barely break it.. and even getting as far as i did, i put in work lol
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Everything out:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/4FEE63A7-7510-46F6-A2BD-25F59EB70C5E_zpskznhcovw.jpg
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Then I found out something FUCKING AMAZING!! By my strut mounts, theres plastic covering them. What i didnt realize is that theres a hole that goes STRAIGHT through. The hole is huge too. So, I took out my drill and went to town. This makes wiring everything so much easier, because I don't have to hide really any wires.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EE31C9DD-D369-4249-9DF9-B029E2F74400_zps4kpo9guu.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/3042D638-4A92-4570-A0A7-4DBBC2231918_zpso7sdg6qc.jpg
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Then, I checked the time.. I need to head to work soon.. So i didnt have much time. Instead of making even more of a mess by cleaning up those holes, I started taping. Ill get to cleaning up the holes another time.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/72202A3A-C0BC-4EDE-A165-16A9E72BDC88_zpstch5g94a.jpg
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This was all I had time for. I think you guys will like my amp rack idea :D

[hdorre]

Ok.. So the wood I used yesterday was just to see if my idea worked. It was like 1.25 x 3" wood.. Meh.. To hold down like 300lbs tops, I wanted 2x4. Not needed, but what I want.
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So, I tore the old wood out. It also made more sense TO ME to lay it down "vertically"
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I also cut off the extra threaded rod. We have like every tool but an angle saw, so I used a reciprocating saw.. I know.. Stupid, but Im young..*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7655605E-971E-4DE4-B9B8-52713ABB24FB_zpsqvi1uk5y.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EFBA5B0B-B427-469A-9439-E4E04C4256A6_zpsm1butlx7.jpg
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I got to finally use my Kreg Jig too :clapping:
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Mostly done.. I need some more reinforcement up top. I ran out of 2x4, but I have a plan :good:
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/2F8646E6-5641-4EC3-8C75-DF53D6690DD2_zpshmwhgzc0.jpg
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Note that the batt is just there for now.
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Kreg Jig :wub:
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Left side..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/C210A427-8941-47F0-8B40-E2452747174E_zpsmeqknsjl.jpg
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Right..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/65F60EA9-9B78-4ACF-9955-8CC95A81C114_zps7orxzepa.jpg
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Heres the right part of the base..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/C9D3529F-F7B6-4E60-92CA-8D18B76B2BA9_zpswgk0dvel.jpg
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Held down with Spax #14 screws, which are 2 1/2" long.*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/BD7F0BF7-E70C-490A-B947-FA348A2CB4EC_zpsphdpxqdn.jpg
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Ill be glassing around the spare tire well, so i figured Id start cleaning & taping now while I still had space.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/3AC0DD30-108F-4D6D-8948-07A19C6419AE_zpsvof6hst6.jpg
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I ran out of #14 screws and already went to HD this morning.. So this is where I stopped. Ill grab some after work most likely.

[hdorre]

I got some EXCELLENT news on my 4ch.. I don't wanna say too much until it comes.. But lets say this.. based on my eta i got today.. I need to start my amp rack NOW!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/18027613-6EFA-42C5-AD8F-A5E1A1BACAE0_zpshzgricli.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/4FD2A865-2887-44E6-86E3-A96FA3A85C2C_zpsfz2vkvve.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/17CEDC37-9A8F-403C-A5F4-838BE98E0BC4_zpsxfpiur9g.jpg

This will house both the 100.4 and 3500.1 :)

[hdorre]

Most of the amp rack outline has 2 layers of 1.5oz chopped mat.. weaker areas have 3.

Its pretty sturdy.. but thats JUST a bonus. I only used glass for cosmetics.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/AFEB1DC5-BF5A-439C-927D-43EA9B16CAF8_zpslmvdkifw.jpg

Started glassing box base gaps too..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/1853C6AA-591E-4383-BE52-E18ED43A3683_zps5f7jjzom.jpg

[hdorre]

So, about a week ago.. I noticed that my car sounded like a Honda whenever I accelerated.. No matter the RPM.. But above 5k.. Wow... LOL
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Anyway, I put my car up on my boy's lift. We took a look, and my front flex pipe was leaking.*
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This was a bit of a pain because I got my original flex pipe started leaking like a yr and a half ago, so I got an aftermarket down pipe.*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/Untitled2_zps377729c7.png
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Top is OEM, bottom is 3SX. You can see what broke..
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So I went to an exhaust shop yesterday to get this fixed.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/F814B1D6-A323-40A3-ACC9-36210712DE7C_zpsgm6yw81z.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/3ED77F9A-1B6B-4768-BA4A-4A7EEE7AB748_zpskfekqdek.jpg

The guy told me that a clogged cat could be causing that. I thought about it for a second, and it sorta made sense. Maybe the heat could be eating up the flex section.*
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So, he replaced the flex pipe, and we removed a little restriction ;)
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Heres a SHORT clip.. My sister hit the "stop" button by accident.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFIJ8pY6y2E
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For what I did, Im happy :good: Catback will come at some point and time.. After lowering.

[2fnloud]

Did you drop your fuel tank to anchor the bolts on the underside of the unibody?

[hdorre]

I had time before work this morning.. So I shot a little vid..*
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXeHQNvDwPA

[hdorre]

Also, i got door pics from a friend who's working on my doors and pillars.. Heres what he was left with..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/19EFFD0C-F2E5-4828-8DB1-C08703D92E4B_zpsnmhlx8dq.jpg
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He did some magic by removing air bubbles and turned the panels into this..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/33A51477-5426-41CD-A0CF-4AF55A488EF1_zpsqg2g8kxf.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/DEB0531C-02D7-481C-88A3-F242C72094B1_zpsk21k8pzr.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/F7D2ECA4-41FE-41A3-BCE5-4DD0549736C2_zpsruo7e7x6.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/42C390DC-1C1B-47F4-8696-7431447AF2C4_zpsjapaordb.jpg
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Then, he laid down fiberglass reinforced body filler
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7DEB2AD8-4611-4773-8A05-3FD7D3141F20_zpsw8fbamed.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7BD11D16-BDDF-4B6F-BB4A-342ADB17A13B_zpsh4wqbp1u.jpg
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After some 40 grit sanding, we have this
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/DE02A740-60CB-4C59-93DA-36F71E5D27EF_zpsbhbxfmaf.jpg
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Please note that this was all done in one night! Remarkable, eh?

[hdorre]

I got more door pics!*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/18EEB180-5814-4C18-8BE9-1770001BD277_zpsvhqlv4gg.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/70B4BCDD-2178-42FE-BA78-3B5D3D3411DB_zpslkqp1vuq.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/3F723BA0-EC0F-4CFA-80E2-91A28153B4EE_zpsjgz0kisp.jpg
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Now, when I shipped the doors out.. I expected him to fill them, sand and paint.*
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But no! That fucker went behind my back!! He did what I expected, but he also FORMED the doors :o
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/2CFFC20A-BEF4-430F-9E8A-98B5E43E49F7_zpsy9trofkd.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/6FD53CD0-5D31-40F1-AFDB-AEF1C949B937_zpsukbwgtj9.jpg
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Last, but certainly not least.. our favorite pic.. Im diggin' the curves B)
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/0EB07B84-3898-4FAC-89DF-869CE87EC5C4_zpsfubfdydk.jpg
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I also have a tracking update.. Its something "big," but I wont say what.. heres a hint.. check my open tabs :p
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/cec12546-d0f2-4e41-8544-1802e2f3c399_zps87434a78.png

[hdorre]

Ok.. So Im planning everything to be good now, but still work for when I upgrade.
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My box will be built around a batt rack that*can hold 3 Group 24 batts.. like XS Power XP2000s. The C&D will be replaced with the XS, and ill have room for 2 more when I upgrade power.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/B7F37027-9F52-496C-8F75-4F9BA948F5CA_zpspnb7zl1x.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0045_zpseea2434d.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0046_zps5a0ce014.jpg
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The box should work perfectly for these lvl 4s, but I hope they work for XLs or Zv4s when I upgrade. I was told that its a go.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0047_zps9b88c22c.jpg
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Showing the batt rack some more..*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0049_zps24a8e6a3.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0051_zps90ebb353.jpg
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When the glue dries, Im glassing all the corners/cracks. The box will be reinforced with 3/4" wooden dowel rod (HD was out of 1"). I want to do the baffles first bc i don't want any dowels to block the sub/ports

[hdorre]

First layer of glass down..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0052_zps607d5994.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0053_zps14104374.jpg
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I just turned the charger on too
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0054_zpsd2d0ea11.jpg

[hdorre]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0055_zps98df10b4.jpg
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I REALLY want to hold of on doing wooden dowels until I have my baffle cut out.. But I did one bc i was bored.. Im going over it w/ resin
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/70526261-d622-4c5f-a133-ee7b5053f1a5_zps2926f0ec.jpg

Talk about a tease..*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7D0AE049-2B99-411D-B6D6-05545665A79B_zpsqkeggbdb.png
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I got a little something from Kevin in the mail though :)
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/C098C9C5-7B30-4BFB-B18D-82AFCB31728F_zpsrstldwvk.jpg
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Now, onto the first baffle..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/E5A839A6-4D65-4EB7-9269-C6BE1CC34581_zpsh6oxpiih.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/01E40CC2-0297-4335-A0A9-692FB0149E45_zpsjg07ulnt.jpg
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...and the 2nd baffle..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/30F411ED-1C17-4D7F-A466-47BF9C43F2FA_zpss3wedeay.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/58659448-E448-44EC-B4E4-93295D7FC8A5_zps41zsmzxn.jpg
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This is where she sits.. as Im waiting for the TB2 to dry..
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Ill clean up the baffles more tomm. I was in a slight rush to hurry up before a thunderstorm!

[hdorre]

Started by cutting out the subs holes on the baffle..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/0FED04AD-3A70-499C-85C0-9071F9867C2D_zps65aukjap.jpg
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My measuring wasnt off at all.. the goal was to have subs and port opening in front of hatch "cover"
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/92B51B3C-BA98-486B-BA20-C5D0A9295204_zpsxapnwho4.jpg
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Still need to touch up on the corners..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EECD3840-4584-42C1-98DF-262A38516630_zpsxescsnus.jpg
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Idk how my suspension is liking the weight hahah
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/BE04328B-A422-4757-9700-93189EFF08D0_zpscrqwmhsm.jpg

[hdorre]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0057_zpsb3f82f24.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0058_zps73b36554.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0059_zps5a7092b5.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0060_zpsdbffb7ba.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0064_zps1eb02504.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0068_zpsc04b723e.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/IMG_0069_zpsafb7319c.jpg

[hdorre]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/389C6F35-DA31-4F0D-BF96-56C9F23D8B1D_zpsof9cbutc.jpg

Just some more small updates.. nothing major.*
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Im doing more work on the amp rack. The top will hold my 4ch and the bottom will hold my mono block.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/DD127CF1-E96B-4C0A-B797-25DCCB1DFEF9_zpsx45ou42q.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/B58F39E0-C5F5-48FE-A947-03F7FA73EE2A_zps8jtr7ute.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/3B4B288F-4CCE-49C2-9AC7-D96877A1B02E_zpsdebkhhdc.jpg
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I also finished cutting out the holes for my ports..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/26891D2F-3817-4399-8D22-9D6A09DE74DC_zpsjsi1i4px.jpg

[hdorre]

Jamie (Wicks) on here with the beautiful E46 M3 and I did a "bit" of talking.. and he helped me decide on a finish for my amp rack, dash trim (you'll see), beauty panels around box, and possibly sub baffle.*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/flock_zpse40e54c6.png
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I saw a charcoal option. However, rather than worrying about the adhesive and fibers being too light or dark, i just got black. I know it'll look good.

So.. I have 2 stores within a 30 min radius that carry Evercoat products. However, they both closed yesterday at 4 and are closed today. I need the filler for tonight. My choices were either get raped by buying Bondo, or trying this for like 1/2 the price. I picked this up from NAPA.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/A5DCB8C5-F238-403C-986A-4E6249F640AE_zpsal8wo22k.jpg

I know, its lightweight.. so its prone to a bit of pinholes. Ill try to control that by mixing. BUT if it does have a couple, thats perfectly fine.. and heres why.. Im flocking. The flocking adhesive tends to fill out SMALL imperfections.
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Expect updates tonight :D

[hdorre]

This is how the box looked this past weekend..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/F430826D-4073-49A0-AE27-67FC5F90ED1F_zpsk5nofmsr.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/0D090928-A8E0-48F4-B407-CCE9AA00F729_zpskrx7oasr.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/CC8E0AA3-2A32-46BE-B399-ADD6F9EF966B_zpsuddxzry6.jpg

Tonight, I got some more work done.. with a little help :p

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/04125311-3643-4B02-BBEB-0AB6CEFFFF82_zpsgvguj6as.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7D808444-A88D-4EDA-8E16-20DC5220619F_zpspp05od0o.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/F25D1043-36F2-4C88-8800-DF131BDC3823_zpsgngecju4.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7A3F154F-5DEC-4A52-A9D2-E1B6E8001F13_zpsfw6wnx4g.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EC14E7D5-906A-432E-B06A-D90A7E28AF87_zpsj3vckeqx.jpg

I just need to touch up on a few areas.

[hdorre]

Welp, another few *hours of body work.. I figure it was time..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/CC8F7E15-D4E3-4566-928F-B6DD51DC6B67_zpsrqtg6mnn.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/FEF0253E-3632-4C5B-91BD-06F1EAE340FB_zpsd3zlz9tw.jpg
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The lighter spot in the following pic is from my garage light..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/DE7A49B6-CAE4-4637-A23F-40D312C1D83F_zps9bj7nace.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/D3F495BD-537B-44C4-8A52-B808494EA305_zpsz3bbpsin.jpg

[hdorre]

So, I picked up my car today. The odd clutch pressure issue was my bad clutch master cylinder. The guys replaced it, added new fluid, and bled that.*
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My only compliant is that they I didnt have ANY clutch free play. Mitsubishi's Technical Service Book calls for .2 - .5" of free play. So.. I adjusted that as soon as i got home and went for a test drive.
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Damn, its like Im driving a new car. It reminds me of when I got my clutch replaced hahah.. Its gonna take some time to get used to.. :peepwall:
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Now, I had to touch up on the amp rack in one area. I applied flock a BIT too thin.. but the sub baffle is good :good:
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/D3F495BD-537B-44C4-8A52-B808494EA305_zpsqznunbnd.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/4FAE85AC-9ADC-4F73-8291-9837A2DCDC79_zps6taceaub.jpg
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This shows the texture..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/30A789FB-4F44-419D-AD5D-645787A2F9BD_zpsae0cwzy0.jpg
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..and mocked up..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/32FDF777-899D-47F3-B97A-81336C36A076_zps0mp8jnee.jpg
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Of course ill add trim panels. Idk when bc were moving.. but i will :good:

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I did most of the bracing today..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/799CC2A8-209E-4206-947A-327593586F75_zpsnum1rklt.jpg
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I also took the amp rack out in the sun, and mounted the 4ch.. along with ran some wire to it. I need to run to HD tomm to get proper bolts for it.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/ED6D13FD-FD4A-46AC-986D-081D4EA86573_zpsls9fjcmu.jpg
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Im also toying around with spots to mount the 3Sixty. Obviously the mono block will me mounted in the big, empty spot.
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EBAC7707-17DA-450D-BEC8-AB581B20C21B_zpsgysxokoe.jpg
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Whats going on here??
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/199D22CA-5702-46AA-B494-9FA29D81C89F_zpsauvpswxr.jpg

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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7863468D-C9AD-449B-A622-C2D13C8851C1_zpsg9mhewdr.jpg
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Pretty damn flush :good:
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/9EBBF8FC-AA71-48D0-B528-A0FE2F50959C_zps3kddudgo.jpg
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Im throwing on filler now.

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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/1056C448-032B-45A5-8945-FD4DF7037878_zpsxikhrsc3.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/E5829F77-6545-45EB-BA4B-F3B9A93F23CB_zpsxnsyipw0.jpg
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Up:
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/4073CF36-35EC-4A33-825E-188B49D44037_zpstkuznqpu.jpg
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Down:
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/F84BE79D-D213-4390-BB84-EB24791C21DC_zpsdylrod2x.jpg
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:wub:
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/FE48CA1F-E89C-457C-832C-14A6D8BBBD20_zpsaftqph7u.jpg
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Still need to make beauty panels.. but heres how the hatch is for now..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/AD867C44-E19B-4A6C-80DF-E8E62E343F78_zpseg36lrbo.jpg
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I was going strong, and planning on finishing today. All was fine, until i saw the mistake i made.. The elbows. One one end of each is wide.. I need both to be wide.*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7E792F5E-39A4-4462-A3DD-88E9079C833A_zpskoi2xqgm.jpg
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Oh well. All thats left is getting/wiring/tuning the mono block, cutting and bonding aero ports, buying/installing XP2000 Batt, and hooking up all the power/grounds/remote.*
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Of course trim panels are on the list too.. but they'll wait

[hdorre]

Alright.. I PL Premium'd my baffle today with the 8x stuff. I got most of it done, but i ran out. i need to finish the baffle and bracing tomm. I also started cutting the ports. Looks like Ill be able to tune in the high 33s - low 34hz range. That SHOULD be good. I wouldve preferred a bit smaller, but its all about what i can fit :shrug:
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Ohh.. i took this pic today on my drive in to work :wub:
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/DD186F55-A7E9-4F18-9A85-9D581A78CBB8_zpsny3lbj9e.jpg

Alright.. I PL Premium'd my baffle today with the 8x stuff. I got most of it done, but i ran out. i need to finish the baffle and bracing tomm. I also started cutting the ports. Looks like Ill be able to tune in the high 33s - low 34hz range. That SHOULD be good. I wouldve preferred a bit smaller, but its all about what i can fit :shrug:
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Ohh.. i took this pic today on my drive in to work :wub:
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/DD186F55-A7E9-4F18-9A85-9D581A78CBB8_zpsny3lbj9e.jpg
Uh oh.. What's this?

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/3E8F1C9F-CD0D-426A-A13F-B409BDEE051C_zps11dmuqf5.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/29665AB8-0E85-446B-B1DF-B6C62048E251_zpsfycvvstz.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/6DB99A7B-B60E-49E0-B5EC-A0569C0BAA19_zpsnpawvcmz.jpg

I also had to get these because they're right :( LOL

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/2DF097AC-26DA-47C4-BAEA-162A6AE347B4_zpsbjp7gsci.jpg

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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/374D3570-B5EB-4405-8198-01B254C0C35C_zpstoq8v2ys.jpg

The 3500 should have a delivery attempt tomorrow. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town. On Monday, I'll probably be working when they try to deliver it. I'll try and pick her up after work Monday.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/F3969A38-21B9-4A48-8ED6-3C7D90783893_zpso0ktixjs.jpg

Well.. They're both mounted..

Not gonna lie.. I was a bit skeptical of the angled in/outputs.. But now that I see them, they're kickass in my application :good:

On another note, I need to paint that one wall of my box. Every time the rear seats are down, the bare wood is visible. What an eyesore. I'm thinking a generic black.

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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140805_043931.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140805_043916.jpg

[hdorre]

Knocked down just to see where everything is:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140805_075551.jpg

Primed to see actual shape, no actual filler yet other than short strand. Gold filler will finish and smooth everything up after general shape is made with short strand. Pics:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140805_080410.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140805_080419.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140806_100455.jpg

The light at the end of the tunnel....smells like body filler.....lots of it

Just a little more to do until the REAL primer can get laid down:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140807_102740.jpg

A few small updates.

I got my smoked license plate LAST November.. So a year and 8 months ago. Never got a warning.. Cops didn't even take a second look.

Thursday after work, I got a warning. He had a slight attitude until I showed him what was up.

Now yesterday, I got another warning. The cop was cool.. So I didn't even show him anything.

Well.. I know.. It was only 2 warning.. But it got annoying. I pulled the cover off until I leave to go back to school. Meh.

Also, I changed my oil last night.. Nbd..

And.. I got an email :D

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/37933E1D-508E-44FD-8028-8F7AD2BD0BEA_zpslgqujbl6.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140810_124129.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140810_124137.jpg

[hdorre]

One more hit with falling putty on a couple spots and then the final prime and paint.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140811_083909.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/kizemeister/20140811_083847.jpg
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Top is using the OEM bracket

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/7C275F0F-C7A6-420D-A6D6-3B04C12F2B73_zps1is3ccsf.jpg


Bottom is after

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/8F7C1304-B507-4B08-B3E9-97D056A29F64_zpstojtu5hk.jpg

If only I could smoke the bottom...

Also, I finished the ports. On the inside, I used 2 part plastic epoxy. On the outside, I used amazing goop (I know). On both, the inside and outside, I went over with some gorilla tape. She's sturdy for sure!

Ports and subs are installed.

Subs are D1. Each sub has a coil wired in series. I see 2.1 on one sub, and 2.2 on the other.
Then, the 2 subs are wired in parallel.. I see 1.2 ohms at the end of my 8awg to my amp. Looks good to me.

I'm happy.. Also doors are in the gone stretch. Hopefully they'll be shipped out in 2 or 3 days.

If I went in circles in this post.. My bad.. I'm a bit.. Yea...
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I've been insanely busy, but here's an overdue update..

I got the subs playing last Saturday morning.

All amps turn on, along with the 3sixty. All channels have output too. Woot!

My doors/pillars aren't done, so I'm just using the factory rear speakers for the time being.

Now, with these (2) 3" ports.. There's ZERO port noise. Whereas, the single 4" port had noise.

From 32hz up, it pounds. The mid 30s - mid 40s straight up SLAM!

I'm tuned to 35ish hz, and am strong down to 32. I can play 30 and 31, but it's quiet. Under that, it straight up unloads.

My box designer and I figured this would happen though. I would extend my port, but they're as long as they can be.

My only other solution is removing the 1/2" wood I added to the inside of my box. I added 4 layers to shrink my box.. But may take out a sheet or two to lower tuning. I just hope that the internal volume doesn't raise too much.

I still need to overview my box sketch sheet and specs that I drew up when I built it. All should be good though. Meh, I don't have many songs under 30hz. Ill test, and test.. I guess.

Now.. Voltage story.. Well.. Fuck. Lol. For the FIRST and one of the few times, I was able to get my voltage under 13.7 at idle.

Makes me want to throw in the 2nd 3500 now lmao

But I have solid plans for the future. I have 2 plans.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PotcVrKmbu0
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:shrug:

[hdorre]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12rBQ-vrjnE&feature=youtu.be

[hdorre]

Did you drop your fuel tank to anchor the bolts on the underside of the unibody?

Surprisingly, no! I used 1/4" bolts and washers. I took out the plastic plugs. The "hole" was actually a square. As a result, the bolt and washer fit though at the angle.

[2fnloud]

This is good to know, I just used the square plug, and with how my amp rack, sub box, and battery tie downs inter lock, I still know I am good.

I amp rack is secured to the spare tire lug, the sub boxes are locked in by the sunroof holders, the batteries even if they do break free (VERY doubtful) they are not leaving the cubby that they are in.

[hdorre]

This is good to know, I just used the square plug, and with how my amp rack, sub box, and battery tie downs inter lock, I still know I am good.

I amp rack is secured to the spare tire lug, the sub boxes are locked in by the sunroof holders, the batteries even if they do break free (VERY doubtful) they are not leaving the cubby that they are in.

I wish I would have known about that... for another option. Im looking through your build log now :)

[2fnloud]

I wish I would have known about that... for another option. Im looking through your build log now :)


Some day I will finish it :(

Changing out the amps will only need two of the new ones vs. three of the ones that I have.

[hdorre]

Some day I will finish it :(

Changing out the amps will only need two of the new ones vs. three of the ones that I have.

That's good! One less amp to find space for, wire and tune ;)

[hdorre]

Heres a little write up..

So.. I kinda torture tested my substage.

I had to drive back to school tonight (just got back like 20mins ago). The drive is just over 2hrs total.

I had my rear seats UP.. So not much air flow. I made one stop half way through the commute. Anyway, 99% of the trip was full tilt.. Decaf.. DJSNT.. iTunes music.. You name it. I played below tuning, at tuning, above tuning.. Whatever.

Anyway, tuned with the -0 db tone at the HU and 3sixty, and -7.5db tone at the amp..

Subs barely got warm.. Barely.. I didnt smell anything..

The proto amp however.. Oh my god

When I got to Albany (school), the amp was warm.. That's it. Warm. After 2 1/4 hrs full tilt playing rough stuff. I mean, it's wired to 1ohm nominal and didn't see under around 13.7v.. But still no air flow.

No hick ups, no protection, nothing weird.

I'm real happy with this amp. The whole heat thing shocked me. The thing is vinyl wrapped for god sakes.

Anyway, there's my little writeup.

Oh, and because you like pics.. Heres one I took yesterday

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/C5B2BD12-7E04-403B-A281-15DB9A141001_zpsyak5x9tp.jpg

[2fnloud]

how are you liking the 360.2?

[hdorre]

how are you liking the 360.2?

I LOVE it. Ive used it for my 3 previous setups, and this current one. I plan on keeping it until it dies. :)

[hdorre]

I went to a local car meet tonight, and had a blast.. Between giving/receiving demos, and BSing

When I got back from campus, I found this LOL

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/7A258764-5162-45F1-8CDF-612889F270DF_zpss91wr4r9.jpg

Also, thanks AJ for the black carpet and Harlan for these :)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/5D96B80D-F09E-4805-8539-0087A34E1749_zpsqw0vpl4c.jpg

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I threw on the decals. I LOVE the matte black ones. They look sick against my tint..
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/A78CF8C1-6BDE-4EC3-8BD0-AA028E664761_zpsn9twjt5w.jpg
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/63C05B47-F298-4B31-925D-4FE5AACA88E1_zpsmqwtizw2.jpg
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Now, this one.. Im unsure on. Maybe Ill go black here too.. Idk.. Maybe it'll grow on me LOL*
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http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/E9C43162-EBED-4A47-A159-F31428C196BA_zpsnyy5ib2a.jpg
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It doesnt look AS bright in person, but its still pretty bright.

[hdorre]

I was going through my pics on my mac.. and found some stuff from like 2 years ago. I can't believe how much I've improved.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/vm_zps99394328.png

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/amps2_zpse7a1c9a2.png

[hdorre]

Well.. I just got an update.. and the doors are basically done. They just got their last layer of paint..

Here are pics of them in the "dark."

Do you see the OEM-like texture? Mmm.. :wub:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/10608499_755820331131599_5932127096972405741_o_zps 43a5aca2.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/10687311_755820277798271_145398029435119721_o_zpsc 2d6aee6.jpg

Now, heres how they change to a dark bronze color once some light hits them..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/10700482_755820121131620_223642726288174303_o_zps6 157163b.jpg

Now, keep in mind that the paint is still wet, and that pics make almost everything looks worse.

Now with that being said.. If they look this great in pics.. just imagine the result in person :D

[hdorre]

Ohh... Where to start? Meh, lets start with subs..

So, I was driving into work on Thurs morning. I was playing like half volume.. and heard a ticking. So, I turned down the setup a tad.

After 5 mins, the ticking was apparent at that volume too.

Play lower, and same thing happened.

Whatever.

After work, I unscrew the sub in the work parking lot.

Coil was still wound a copper in color, cone wasnt "bent", surround looked fine, spiders wasnt teared, tinsels were still connected. Everything LOOKED fine. With the car off, I pushed down on the cone. No coil rub.

I checked impedance, checked out fine.

I figure that Ill have to recone anyway.. so I just burp it.

I find this in my backseat..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/5EB39162-0D21-42C8-BC16-7B3F29679BD0_zpsr5pjpadt.jpg

I was so relieved.

So I turned off the 3500, picked up glue, and drove home like this..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/878504C5-9637-4705-B82F-A339EFE2F631_zpsy0yg0mg8.jpg

Ate up a good bit of the cone too..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/A44213BC-15AC-4CB0-B761-246E049F36F3_zps3rdm3xe5.jpg

So, I reattached the dustcap and let it dry overnight. Im going on 57 miles of driving, with no issues.

:good:

[hdorre]

I also did some talking with Dre and Robin Butler. Robin and I spent some time chatting a few nights ago.. and he was able to come up with this.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EF4A944D-2055-40E2-A6FB-B51FB9A69954_zpsky11j6p3.jpg

I got this pic the following morning..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/10710039_4742166890093_2080661495_o_zps6b33c263.jp g

Now, I get home and see this package. I had NO clue what it was bc i didnt order anything big. I pick it up, and it clicks.. haha

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/C98A200C-9065-49F5-9917-AC569D1EF16D_zpsxw48vfw2.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/EF9E3EFD-C0EB-4E1A-B5F0-1795BBA7738B_zpsg5end16k.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/D5D018F9-9416-47EA-8A97-4546B21C1437_zpswncm2bwn.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/758A9EEE-4BAD-40FB-B174-6C0E82C266F7_zpsbs3pl7sp.jpg

[hdorre]

Over this past long weekend, I got a substantial amount of work done.

Lets discuss the amp rack area first..

AJ hooked me up on some carpet and adhesive.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/A7F17298-6EA6-4ED6-B2F2-C5174DB02E6A_zpsimzanwi8.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/0F4202FA-1EE4-47A6-BEA4-E8EABB5ECBA2_zpsnzzgkvmy.jpg

This adhesive is no joke.. Even when sprayed on just one of the surfaces..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/67FC2917-A6A6-4B08-BEA7-74371C5273D7_zps60skyrym.jpg

Heres a before picture? See the bare wood on the front of the box that I intended to be hidden..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/C5B2BD12-7E04-403B-A281-15DB9A141001_zpsyak5x9tp.jpg

That was fixed..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/CCB70152-5DB4-4FA5-A6C7-6FDC898A79E0_zpsm4izs8kb.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/BEB8060E-708B-4CAA-A528-31883D1D9C39_zpsxfenvqx4.jpg

Much better.

Also, heres a door pic..

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/A4776689-AC01-43B3-BBCF-7586B3503AA5_zpshwp539j1.jpg

Last but not least, a pic that I love LOL

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/hdorre95/3000GTv2/617058D1-D013-43C0-842C-380134F22581_zps8kbrue0b.jpg

See the 3500 hiding in the back? :peepwall:

[hdorre]

I know.. its dark, so vids aren't the best. BUT its about the audio.. no video :)


http://youtu.be/KUBnzLYMGEc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1tWgUZ_sHw

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Ive been wanting to do the same adding another door speaker(mid/sub) on ea side?? if I can make it look right?? nice job btw!!

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are you using both the same speakers side by side?(appears so?), as I wanted to add a lower(mid/sub) beside my current Polk Sr6500's to bring a bit more bottem end up front!! but not sure if I would have any issues of cancellation ect as I know it not normally good to run different drivers close together(atleast when it comes to subs ect?? again thanks for posting pics of custom door pods as exactly what I needed!!!

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I found a speaker(mids not tweets!) that fits perfect in the dash of our cars and they totally kick ass!!(a bit pricey $450 a pr)but can find onsale at $325 a pr! Pioneer stage 4 Ts-S062prs(i believe)so clear/loud and though I have over 8grand in my system these puppies are one of my fav pieces! infact I think im gonna add a 2nd set in the pillars I am mostly into Sq(not a blurper lol!)and always looking for ways to get the most outta of our crappy acoustic interiors!!

[hdorre]

Ive been wanting to do the same adding another door speaker(mid/sub) on ea side?? if I can make it look right?? nice job btw!!

Thanks for the compliment :D


are you using both the same speakers side by side?(appears so?), as I wanted to add a lower(mid/sub) beside my current Polk Sr6500's to bring a bit more bottem end up front!! but not sure if I would have any issues of cancellation ect as I know it not normally good to run different drivers close together(atleast when it comes to subs ect?? again thanks for posting pics of custom door pods as exactly what I needed!!!

Yeah, both of the mids are the same exact model. The only way I would do a midrange and mid bass driver per door is if i separated the airspace between the two different speakers.

Me personally, I planned to (and currently am) upgrade my substage drastically and need my frontstage to keep up. This is the sole reason why i have 2 mids per door (feeding them 150wrms per) and 2 tweeters per a pillar.

For an SQ perspective (please note that SQ isn't my forte), adding speakers complicates staging. Adding DIFFERENT types of speakers just makes staging THAT much harder. Its more time aligning, x/o properly, EQing, etc. Many times, its more of a hassle i hear, than anything.

Where do your Polks seem to "drop off" at?