Operation "Here Comes The Boom". - Page 2

jamisobe · 06-19-08, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc

I apologize for not being an audiophile. You are odviously a much more cultured and expert in these matters. I bow at your feet in humble adoration.

What's wrong Doc?

Don't you want to rock the ten blocks surrounding your moving vehicle like some of the kids runnin' around with earplugs in? Please.

If I would of placed my inverter/sub amp that far back, as I once considered, I would of been using 1/0 as well.

Doc · 06-19-08, 07:14 AM

I'm not really concerned about it. I was just trying to point out it may have been more constructive had he tried to share some useful advice on how to set it up better rather than

I'm glad I ran 0 to the rear. I can use that same line to run my inverter... or whatever else I may need to back there.

Garth · 06-19-08, 09:13 AM

Tigra and Bunny will love it...

Doc · 06-19-08, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Garth

Tigra and Bunny will love it...

I had to wiki that one.

Sanchez · 06-19-08, 03:40 PM

Realy? that jam is old! "We like the Cars, The Cars That BOOM" ha ha ha that is classic!

reffug · 06-19-08, 05:14 PM

funny this is something I am wanting to do in my current rig with some old stuff.

nak 8"'s and 4"s plus some alp tweets and a couple of amps.

keep it coming. looks good.

ed97fzj80 · 06-19-08, 08:55 PM

It's in the air -- I've got some old components and a couple 12s I want to integrate into a storage system.

Keep up the good work and the posts Doc, I like what you're doing here.

Highspeed · 06-19-08, 09:34 PM

look'n good Doc. hope it makes your time in the LC more enjoyable. I'm going to try something like this in a few months. thanks for posting your work.

Doc · 06-27-08, 06:44 PM

Got the amp back from Kicker today. Let the boom'n commence!

(comparing this to the stock set up is like comparing a cruiser to a kia)

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-27-08, 08:03 PM

Didja try sizing up the amp within the quarterpanel?

Here's how I installed both of my amps:

Not pretty, but with the interior panel in place, who gives a $h!t?

Lka1988 · 06-27-08, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

(comparing this to the stock set up is like comparing a cruiser to a kia)

LMAO!!!

I had a Kia right before my Cruiser!

Lka1988 · 06-27-08, 08:25 PM

Seriously though, Doc, nice work. Overhauling the sound system was one of the first things I did to my truck. Makes the 3FE that much faster

Oh, and don't forget to post a sound clip...

jamisobe · 06-27-08, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 98 SNAKE EATER

Didja try sizing up the amp within the quarterpanel?

Here's how I installed both of my amps:

Not pretty, but with the interior panel in place, who gives a $h!t?

Is that board glued to the qtr?

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-27-08, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jamisobe

Is that board glued to the qtr?

Yep

Both wood bars and glued using 3M Epoxy resin

Couldn't yank it off if I tried

jamisobe · 06-27-08, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 98 SNAKE EATER

Yep

Both wood bars and glued using 3M Epoxy resin

Couldn't yank it off if I tried

Nice!

I like it.

Doc · 06-28-08, 06:30 AM

I am worried about having it INSIDE the quarter panel for air circulation and what if I hit it going off-road? the amp would take a big hit. Inside it wouldn't be as bad.... but that looks really nice the way you have it. Makes me re-think installing it there.

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-28-08, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc

I am worried about having it INSIDE the quarter panel for air circulation and what if I hit it going off-road? the amp would take a big hit. Inside it wouldn't be as bad.... but that looks really nice the way you have it. Makes me re-think installing it there.

If all you're pushing with that amp is that little 12, it shouldn't have problems staying cool within the panel

I run a pair of 10's @ 2ohms HARD on a daily basis and the amp barely gets warm

As for body damage, well, I'm not as hard core to say that I expect to crush my quarter

I'd actually be more worried about passengers and little hands mucking with the amp in plain view

Doc · 06-28-08, 12:46 PM

What size MDF did you use? I like this idea the more I think about it.

Colorado80 · 06-28-08, 01:32 PM

Doc use 1/2" mdf. my opinion would be to use back straps and make a floating rack. That way if you do hit something it doesn't amplify the damage (pun intended). I would show you my install but I am waiting for the sound deadner to come in before I put any thing audio related in my truck.

Another suggestion that I would have is to make a custom box. You can get the sub specs from the manufacturer and build it out .75" mdf. It is an improvement i would say over a pre-fabricated box. A 4x8 sheet of MDF should run $20-$25. If you have never built a box just visit JL Audio for their tutorials and they should help.

Good luck, it looks good.

Q

Jrob80 · 06-28-08, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

I am worried about having it INSIDE the quarter panel for air circulation and what if I hit it going off-road? the amp would take a big hit. Inside it wouldn't be as bad.... but that looks really nice the way you have it. Makes me re-think installing it there.

I have my amp in the same area have no problems with it over heating at all.

Doc · 06-28-08, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Colorado80

Another suggestion that I would have is to make a custom box. You can get the sub specs from the manufacturer and build it out .75" mdf.

For 'tight' bass, the sub I have works best in a 1.3 cft sealed enclosure. What I have is about 1.2 cft. Shouldn't be too far out of the 'sweet spot'?

ed97fzj80 · 06-28-08, 09:32 PM

Sealed boxes are pretty forgiving, so I wouldn't worry too much about .1 ft^3.

Doc · 06-29-08, 05:46 AM

I do have the blueprints to make a ported box, it wouldn't be that hard, but it would take up the entire rear of my truck (behind the third row) and wouldn't leave me any room for my recovery gear (which I take everywhere.....). So I'm hesitant....

jamisobe · 06-29-08, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc

For 'tight' bass, the sub I have works best in a 1.3 cft sealed enclosure. What I have is about 1.2 cft. Shouldn't be too far out of the 'sweet spot'?

A little loosely packed polyfill creates the characteristics of a larger box if needed.

Using Polyfill in a Custom Subwoofer Box | Klaus Audio

Chevinater77 · 06-29-08, 11:11 AM

fyi that rear seat comes off super easy when you flip it up towards the window, pull up on the black handle slide forward and it comes off the bracket, Just looks a little cramped back there.

Doc · 06-29-08, 11:22 AM

I, however, need my third row seats.

06-19-08, 07:14 AM	#32
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,444	I'm not really concerned about it. I was just trying to point out it may have been more constructive had he tried to share some useful advice on how to set it up better rather than I'm glad I ran 0 to the rear. I can use that same line to run my inverter... or whatever else I may need to back there. __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

06-19-08, 09:13 AM	#33
Garth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Texus TLCA# 11823 Posts: 1,334	Tigra and Bunny will love it... __________________ Garth Lone Star Land Cruisers '97 FZJ 40th '77 FJ - 40

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06-19-08, 09:34 PM	#38
Highspeed IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregonian moved to Vegas Posts: 55	look'n good Doc. hope it makes your time in the LC more enjoyable. I'm going to try something like this in a few months. thanks for posting your work. __________________ 1993 FZJ80 - stock, locked, abs, leather, working on baseline for now 02 Tacoma 4x4 as DD and work truck

06-19-08, 08:55 PM	#37
ed97fzj80 WHARRGARBL Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Visalia, CA TLCA# 15645 Posts: 448	It's in the air -- I've got some old components and a couple 12s I want to integrate into a storage system. Keep up the good work and the posts Doc, I like what you're doing here.

06-27-08, 06:44 PM	#39
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,444	Got the amp back from Kicker today. Let the boom'n commence! (comparing this to the stock set up is like comparing a cruiser to a kia) __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

06-27-08, 08:03 PM	#40
98 SNAKE EATER IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Queens, NYC and sometimes Orlando, FL Posts: 1,028	Didja try sizing up the amp within the quarterpanel? Here's how I installed both of my amps: Not pretty, but with the interior panel in place, who gives a $h!t? __________________ 98 Aztek T/A WS7 (FOR SALE!!) 70 Ram Air IV T/A 97 FZJ80 Locked 00 Lifted G16E GhettoChopper 07 Ghetto Quad (FOR SALE!!)

06-28-08, 06:30 AM	#46
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,444	I am worried about having it INSIDE the quarter panel for air circulation and what if I hit it going off-road? the amp would take a big hit. Inside it wouldn't be as bad.... but that looks really nice the way you have it. Makes me re-think installing it there. __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

06-28-08, 12:46 PM	#48
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,444	What size MDF did you use? I like this idea the more I think about it. __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

06-28-08, 01:32 PM	#49
Colorado80 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 69	Doc use 1/2" mdf. my opinion would be to use back straps and make a floating rack. That way if you do hit something it doesn't amplify the damage (pun intended). I would show you my install but I am waiting for the sound deadner to come in before I put any thing audio related in my truck. Another suggestion that I would have is to make a custom box. You can get the sub specs from the manufacturer and build it out .75" mdf. It is an improvement i would say over a pre-fabricated box. A 4x8 sheet of MDF should run $20-$25. If you have never built a box just visit JL Audio for their tutorials and they should help. Good luck, it looks good. Q

06-28-08, 09:32 PM	#52
ed97fzj80 WHARRGARBL Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Visalia, CA TLCA# 15645 Posts: 448	Sealed boxes are pretty forgiving, so I wouldn't worry too much about .1 ft^3.

06-29-08, 05:46 AM	#53
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,444	I do have the blueprints to make a ported box, it wouldn't be that hard, but it would take up the entire rear of my truck (behind the third row) and wouldn't leave me any room for my recovery gear (which I take everywhere.....). So I'm hesitant.... __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

06-29-08, 11:11 AM	#55
Chevinater77 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wenatchee, Washington Posts: 230	fyi that rear seat comes off super easy when you flip it up towards the window, pull up on the black handle slide forward and it comes off the bracket, Just looks a little cramped back there. __________________ Its not a Passion, its an Obsession Cruiser~95 stock 80 series, Goodyear Forterra Triple-Treds, Samco sport PHH. Princess Ride~2008 Toyota Tundra Crewmax limited Chevinater~ 77 Chevy 3/4 ton 350/350/203 with 44 front 14ff rear, 4.56s, 6 inchs 35x12.5x16.5 bfg m/t

06-29-08, 11:22 AM	#56
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,444	I, however, need my third row seats. __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW