$447.75 Later...

[johny_boy32]

Hey Everyone. We started Saturday afternoon and worked from 4 until' 1:30 Sunday morning. Then woke up at 8:30 and finished about 6 sunday afternoon. With the help of a few good friends and a lot of helping hands this project was a success. The only thing thats not finished is the ring around the subwoofer itself but thats an easy and cheap fix. Let me tell you that it sounds clean as hell and bumps at my command. I wasn't looking for a heavy-htting system, just a nice clean install with some bump to gain those extra points at car shows. Feedback is welcome, positive or negative, let me know what you guys think. I'll get some higher quality shots up later tonight.

Price Breakdown;

Phoenix Gold R2.0:1 Octane Series Amplifier $99.95
Stinger Distribution Block + $41.74
Coupon Discount - $5.00
Shipping + $12.50
12� Resonant Engineering Subwoofer + $77.00 (Shipped)
10� Stinger RCA Cable + $10.00 (Shipped)
Amplifier Wiring Kit + $49.00 (Shipped)
4’ x 8’ Of ½’ Plywood for False Door + $39.93
Auto/Marine Carpet For False Door & Box + $36.17
3M Trim Adhesive + $11.46
Side-Post Battery Terminals + $20.00
Bottle Of Captain Morgan + $15.00
Lunch On Sunday + $20.00
Various Pop & Snacks Through Out The Weekend + $20.00
$447.75 – Total

[johny_boy32]

Note; The Guy In All The Pictures Is My Good Friend Monty...He Was The Brains Behind This Operation...I Just Paid For It.

[johny_boy32]

A Couple More

Last One For Now

[Satsuriku]

damn dude!! i like!

thats a sweet set up.

nice to see that ppl go for clarity rather than thump!

good job and give yourself an extra point for originality

[Silentalero]

dont forget to cut the holes under the arms for the trunk so you can close it ;)

[johny_boy32]

Originally posted by Silentalero@May 15 2006, 02:58 PM
dont forget to cut the holes under the arms for the trunk so you can close it ;)
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Thats a good point, we are actually making a black rubber-like sleeve that fits over it...its already cut out, i just did it after the pictures.

[battistoni21]

looks good jonny, nice work :)

[2fst4u]

looks cool. and your friend's cute too. :wub:

[cruisinalero]

was going to say exactly what silent said...

p.s. i have the same distribution block....

[Lovestheh20]

good choice in sub and amp

[jackal2000]

nice and clean man

[alerocar01]

looks good

[violentrapture]

Nice budget install :thumb:
Does the amp match the sub power rating?
lol - what in tarnation is this (if it's the screen that thing has got a massive bezel):
http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/506/wth6bo.jpg

~vR

[johny_boy32]

Originally posted by violentrapture@May 15 2006, 04:55 PM
Nice budget install :thumb:
Does the amp match the sub power rating?
lol - what in tarnation is this (if it's the screen that thing has got a massive bezel):
~vR
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thanks
yes it does...perfectly for that matter
and yes, that is my screen...for now....hmm

[2sidesoftodd]

i think its gay, and here's why.
Originally posted by johny_boy32@May 15 2006, 09:45 AM
I wasn't looking for a heavy-htting system, just a nice clean install with some bump to gain those extra points at car shows. Quoted post

if you're doin stuff to ur car just to try to win a trophy, you're in it for all the wrong reasons.

[FormulaNERD]

so now you decide whats worthwhile for everyone?


what are the right reasons? he said he's happy with it, isnt that all that matters?

[violentrapture]

Originally posted by 2sidesoftodd@May 15 2006, 12:56 PM
if you're doin stuff to ur car just to try to win a trophy, you're in it for all the wrong reasons.
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That's ridiculous honestly - it's his car and if he wants it to be a show winner that's his prerogative.

~vR

[acold7dusta]

not bad, except i woulda cut the carpet around the sub circular and not the octagon design

[2sidesoftodd]

he said he liked the way it turned out, but he also said the reason that he did it was he wanted to get more points at shows. its simply a matter that u should build your car how u want it, not how u think judges at a show want. it's as simple as that.

[violentrapture]

Originally posted by acold7dusta+May 15 2006, 01:01 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(acold7dusta @ May 15 2006, 01:01 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>not bad, except i woulda cut the carpet around the sub circular and not the octagon design
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Hence what he said here:

<!--QuoteBegin-johny_boy32@May 15 2006, 08:45 AM
The only thing thats not finished is the ring around the subwoofer itself but thats an easy and cheap fix.
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[violentrapture]

Actually what he said was:

Originally posted by johny_boy32@May 15 2006, 08:45 AM
I wasn't looking for a heavy-htting system, just a nice clean install with some bump to gain those extra points at car shows.
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He got exactly what he wanted:

1. nice clean install
2. some bump without being an SPL monster
3. extra points at shows for install

seems like a winning combination.

~vR

[Satsuriku]

^ agreed.

like i said, i though it was a very original install idea, dont see very many of them. hes not competing for sound but more for looks. hell i would vote his way with that install ^_^

[johny_boy32]

Originally posted by violentrapture+May 15 2006, 07:08 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(violentrapture @ May 15 2006, 07:08 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Actually what he said was:

<!--QuoteBegin-johny_boy32@May 15 2006, 08:45 AM
I wasn't looking for a heavy-htting system, just a nice clean install with some bump to gain those extra points at car shows.
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He got exactly what he wanted:

1. nice clean install
2. some bump without being an SPL monster
3. extra points at shows for install

seems like a winning combination.

~vR
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thanks man i apreciate the defence. Your totally correct. I got the system so I could better apreciate my music with some thump AND gain points all while have the factory look.

[johny_boy32]

Originally posted by 2sidesoftodd+May 15 2006, 06:56 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(2sidesoftodd @ May 15 2006, 06:56 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>i think its gay, and here's why.
<!--QuoteBegin-johny_boy32@May 15 2006, 09:45 AM
I wasn't looking for a heavy-htting system, just a nice clean install with some bump to gain those extra points at car shows. Quoted post

if you're doin stuff to ur car just to try to win a trophy, you're in it for all the wrong reasons.
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I guess your the only one, get the f*ck out of my thread If your not going to read my first post and then turn-around and re-post useless shi*t like VR pointed out. Were you born retarded or did it evolve over time?
:gun: 2sidesoftodd

[2sidesoftodd]

i read your first post, hence i was able to quote from it. furthermore, u said to post whether we were positive or negative about it. u should have just said to only post if we were gonna compliment, because criticism made u get your panties in a bunch.

[violentrapture]

Thoughtful criticism is always welcome ("I think it's gay" hardly qualifies)

Whether or not it was due to not reading the full post, misunderstanding what he was after or whatever the reason, your criticism didn't faithfully represent what he did with his install - you knocked it because you thought he did it merely for a judge/trophy, which he clearly didn't.

Can't wait to see pics with the sub ring on johny!

~vR

[2fst4u]

i really like this idea. i may have to quit my previous project. this looks a lot better.

[johny_boy32]

thanks for all the compliments and CONSTRUCTIVE critisism guys.

[firstson]

Thats looks really awesome man, i wish i had the know how and the money to do somethin like that. and on the know how part, i know its a newb question but i'm not totally stereo savy, what does a distrubution block do?

[violentrapture]

Splits up your power/ground wires to multiple amps. Basically lets you run multiple amps off of a battery without having to do multiple runs of wire to the batter. Battery -> wire -> distro block -> amps

[2fst4u]

it distributes power.

[violentrapture]

Not necessarily just power - there are dedicated ground distro blocks, power/ground blocks, etc. - I'm sure you're aware 2fst4u, just clarifying a bit. :thumb:

[johny_boy32]

its a seg-way into my next project...I just thought I would add it in there now since I wanted a volt meter back there anyway.

[2fst4u]

lol, yeah. good work violent.

[mikegett]

Originally posted by violentrapture@May 15 2006, 09:24 PM
Not necessarily just power - there are dedicated ground distro blocks, power/ground blocks, etc. - I'm sure you're aware 2fst4u, just clarifying a bit. :thumb:
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Power is the term used for the product of voltage and current measured in watts. Meaning that power results from 12 volts positive and ground. The correct terminology would be a 12 volt distribution, ground, or common distribution. Just thought I would clarify you a bit there violent. :thumb: Oh heahhhhhh.
Johnyboy, I like your approach to the design and look forward to seeing the finishd product with the grill.

[violentrapture]

oooh,
me = http://www.collind.com/images/prawn.jpg
PR4WN3D!
:P

That's what I get for not learning about the more technical side of things - good to know though!

~vR

[Mischief007]

Nice and clean install. If I have some extra money, I'm doing a custom setup as well for a clean sound and some bump :).

Again, I like it and freaking cheap too :).

[Coldfire]

Nice job Johnyboy! I take it you'll be hauling your grocerys in the backseat now? :P

[johny_boy32]

Originally posted by Coldfire@May 16 2006, 06:15 AM
Nice job Johnyboy! I take it you'll be hauling your grocerys in the backseat now?Â;-) :P
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I will haul my groceries in my chevy but I have ran into one problem so far since this has been finished. My cooler for my "POP" no longer fits in my trunk and when I have passengers it would be impossible to have it in the backseat. So I have to come up with a backup plan...maybe a custom cooler or something. It has to be long and skinny...and ideas? Thanks for all the feedback everyone.

[violentrapture]

Fiberglass enclosure
Soda can dispenser: http://www.onlinediscountmart.com/5797.html
Liquid cooling setup for a computer case

That would be a killer mod!

~vR

[johny_boy32]

lol...that would be awesome...I'll let you guys know what I come up with. I only have a few more days until the weekend any my sister's graduation so I better think fast.

[alerochick242]

Good job Johny_boy! You did an excellent job and I think that your cooler idea is sweet! I like to see people do stuff that is out of the ordinary and creative! :thumb:

[johny_boy32]

thanks for all the feedback everyone. I apreciate it. BUT, i have a REALLY HUGE favor to ask of everyone. Does anyone know of anything like a trim or something I can put around the inside of the subwoofer enclosure to cover up a few rough edges. I ordered a subwoofer girll but it doesnt cover up what i need to be hidden. All you audio guys have to have an idea. Let me hear it.

[johny_boy32]

this is what i'm talking about if your all lost. I sunk the sub for a reason so it would be flush with the false wall but not i have a split edge so-to-speak.

[Satsuriku]

ok im not an audio guy by any means so im just really pulling this outta my a$$ ^_^

you could try and make a trim yourself that might cover it,as to what you would use and how im not 100% sure but like you said, tons of other ppl will have an idea on what to do :thumb:

[pimpalero2003]

ice clean instal have u ever done that before if not nice job looks good when i get my new stuff when i get money saved up im just going to get a pre fab box put some wood on the end and fiberglass into the hole and then use cover board so that is looks like the subs are sinking in and that i built a big hard custom box. but im rally into sound i love loud hard thumping bass so ur system isnt my thing but it urs so rock on bro! ( damn this is a run on)

[johny_boy32]

Originally posted by pimpalero2003@May 18 2006, 08:55 AM
ice clean instal have u ever done that before if not nice job looks good when i get my new stuff when i get money saved up im just going to get a pre fab box put some wood on the end and fiberglass into the hole and then use cover board so that is looks like the subs are sinking in and that i built a big hard custom box. but im rally into sound i love loud hard thumping bass so ur system isnt my thing but it urs so rock on bro! ( damn this is a run on)
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dude, you need to spell check and re-red your posts before you post them...lol. this was my first install but my main man Monty that did most of it has done many befoe. Thanks for the comments.

[Menace]

I also think you shoulda put your sub on the outisde of the wall because it looks weird how its not a perfect circle but other then that it looks great.

[jturkey69]

looks good, how much room is left in the trunk?
just curious since i want to have a box that will fit under the plastic lip in the rear area

[johny_boy32]

Originally posted by Menace@May 18 2006, 02:23 PM
I also think you shoulda put your sub on the outisde of the wall because it looks weird how its not a perfect circle but other then that it looks great.
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It's not suppose to be a cirlce...it's octagon for a reason. I don't do half-ass jobs, i meant for it to be like that.

[johny_boy32]

Originally posted by jturkey69@May 18 2006, 02:36 PM
looks good, how much room is left in the trunk?
just curious since i want to have a box that will fit under the plastic lip in the rear area
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there isnt much at all, maybe a foot & a half or so. I need to come up with a new way to haul beer like stated above..lol. But it's perfect for what i want and needed.

[pimpalero2003]

sorry guys! I was really really trashed last night when i got on the computer. But i still mean what i said.