mast240 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Ok, so first off, i'm new here.... been checking out the forum for a while, and finally decided to join. here's the info on my build: its a 1999 montero sport, that i've owned since 2002. its bagged, with two memphis 15's in a 6 cu ft box tuned to 40hz, being pushed by a memphis 1000 watt d class amp... 5 tv's total (2 headreasts, 2 visors, 7" touchscreen kenwood navi) ... i did the first build about 5 years ago, but unfortunately, due to me being in the military, i ended up having to leave her sitting in jersey for 3 years while i moved around, and got deployed... i finally picked her back up a couple weeks ago.... so, LET THE REBUILD BEGIN! here's a video of what i'm starting out from as for the plans for her... here goes the LONG list: air ride: ARP 1/2" valve manifold, for full fbss new air bags : slam specialists ss-5's in the front, and ss-7's in the rear possible notch to the frame? ... not sure on that one yet add second viar 350c compressor new control arms, and drop spindles new plumbing, wiiring, and just general clean up of the whole system audio: 2 re sx 18's in a 16 cu ft box, tuned to 29 hz amps.... still deciding on... any suggestions? (remember i am on somewhat of a budget for the whole re-build) componets... still trying to figure out for sure.. but i'm thinking of 2 dls x-sp 62 in each door, with a fosgate 8" mid car-puter running windows 7 with a 10" touchscreen glassed into the dash 4 optimum red tops (3 in the rear, one in front) 2/0 gauge wiring all the way around new H.O. alternator (still trying to find one for a montero sport, might have to do some custom fabbing) thats the major updates that will be happening first... of course i will be doin body work/paint, and all kinds of other little things... but i wont drudge on about all of those. let me know what you think current build: 99 bagged montero sport subs: 4 AQ HDC3 18's, walled in a clamshell box amps: subs- 2 modded AQ 2200's, running 2550 at 1 ohm each components: (rf p1 8:(midbass), 2 cadence cwm 6.5, memphis pr 6.5 coax)- each door HU: android galaxy tablet, Kenwood KVT-516 2/0 gauge ran all around 6 optima red tops (will be updated, i get them DIRT cheap) keeping my fingers crossed for membership into the 160 db club! MY BUILD LOG MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Red tops arent really a good battery for car audio. If you still want to stick with Optimas i suggest going with Yellow Tops. 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mast240 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Red tops arent really a good battery for car audio. If you still want to stick with Optimas i suggest going with Yellow Tops. i would... but i can get them pretty much for free where i work at... if i went with xs, i would only need 3 batteries, but thats why i'm going with 4 red tops current build: 99 bagged montero sport subs: 4 AQ HDC3 18's, walled in a clamshell box amps: subs- 2 modded AQ 2200's, running 2550 at 1 ohm each components: (rf p1 8:(midbass), 2 cadence cwm 6.5, memphis pr 6.5 coax)- each door HU: android galaxy tablet, Kenwood KVT-516 2/0 gauge ran all around 6 optima red tops (will be updated, i get them DIRT cheap) keeping my fingers crossed for membership into the 160 db club! MY BUILD LOG MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Red tops arent really a good battery for car audio. If you still want to stick with Optimas i suggest going with Yellow Tops. i would... but i can get them pretty much for free where i work at... if i went with xs, i would only need 3 batteries, but thats why i'm going with 4 red tops Just remember with running those 4 batts off a stock alt ur gonna have to recharge more often, and since they arent Deep Cycle batts, i think, the constant charge and discharge will not make them last as long. I might be wrong. 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mast240 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Red tops arent really a good battery for car audio. If you still want to stick with Optimas i suggest going with Yellow Tops. i would... but i can get them pretty much for free where i work at... if i went with xs, i would only need 3 batteries, but thats why i'm going with 4 red tops Just remember with running those 4 batts off a stock alt ur gonna have to recharge more often, and since they arent Deep Cycle batts, i think, the constant charge and discharge will not make them last as long. I might be wrong. good point... i'm still trying to find a new high output alternator that will fit the montero sport... if not i will prolly have to fab a custom mount for one current build: 99 bagged montero sport subs: 4 AQ HDC3 18's, walled in a clamshell box amps: subs- 2 modded AQ 2200's, running 2550 at 1 ohm each components: (rf p1 8:(midbass), 2 cadence cwm 6.5, memphis pr 6.5 coax)- each door HU: android galaxy tablet, Kenwood KVT-516 2/0 gauge ran all around 6 optima red tops (will be updated, i get them DIRT cheap) keeping my fingers crossed for membership into the 160 db club! MY BUILD LOG MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mast240 Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 so, a little update for you guys... i've only been able to work on the truck for about an hour each day this week, due to work and other obligations, but here's what i've managed so far .... i tore out all the old valves and plumbing... pretty fucking nasty after 5 years... i was running 8 valves, 3/8's in the front, and 1/4's in the back... but the good news is that they will be replaced by this... an ARP 1/2" manifold... 4 2 way valves, for full fbss. i also managed to re weld the broken bracket, run the switchbox wiring, and some other small things... i'll have a video of the completed bag rebuild up by this weekend, but just wanted to give you a quick update current build: 99 bagged montero sport subs: 4 AQ HDC3 18's, walled in a clamshell box amps: subs- 2 modded AQ 2200's, running 2550 at 1 ohm each components: (rf p1 8:(midbass), 2 cadence cwm 6.5, memphis pr 6.5 coax)- each door HU: android galaxy tablet, Kenwood KVT-516 2/0 gauge ran all around 6 optima red tops (will be updated, i get them DIRT cheap) keeping my fingers crossed for membership into the 160 db club! MY BUILD LOG MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mast240 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 ok, so i finally got the rebuild of the air system pretty much done... and here's a short clip of me testing out the new system... i'll get a better video tomorrow as far as the rest of the build... ed at t3 is probably going to be hooking me up with 8 t1000 15's .... so that is the next major step... stay tuned for more updates, as this rebuild has just begun... i'm going to try to make it mainly a video build... so there will probably be alot of videos of what is done. current build: 99 bagged montero sport subs: 4 AQ HDC3 18's, walled in a clamshell box amps: subs- 2 modded AQ 2200's, running 2550 at 1 ohm each components: (rf p1 8:(midbass), 2 cadence cwm 6.5, memphis pr 6.5 coax)- each door HU: android galaxy tablet, Kenwood KVT-516 2/0 gauge ran all around 6 optima red tops (will be updated, i get them DIRT cheap) keeping my fingers crossed for membership into the 160 db club! MY BUILD LOG MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIG Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Ever give an edc any thought? Shit is fast and you can play continuously without much pressure loss. Otherwise looks good but you were saying you want to go a little lower and I don't see that happening with your mono leaf and not notching the frame. Not sure about your front setup, I cant see it to well in the video but looks like some 2x2 square as your upper bag brackets which is causing you inches. If you cut out the spring pocket and get some bag cups you could get a lot lower in the front. Since were all having a moment of truth. I hate country too.. I'd only listen to it if I got some hotass bitch in my car and shes gonna suck my dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mast240 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Ever give an edc any thought? Shit is fast and you can play continuously without much pressure loss. Otherwise looks good but you were saying you want to go a little lower and I don't see that happening with your mono leaf and not notching the frame. Not sure about your front setup, I cant see it to well in the video but looks like some 2x2 square as your upper bag brackets which is causing you inches. If you cut out the spring pocket and get some bag cups you could get a lot lower in the front. you actually pretty much read my mind about alot of things... the rear, i'm going to go to a mini notch with a parallel 4 link setup and a pan hard bar... and the front, i'm going to cup it... i just have to get the time to fab up the cups... since no one makes shit for the montero... i'll have to get a universal kit and fab it... as far as the edc goes... i was thinking about doing it... but, one... i know it would prolly be a hell of a job to get one to fit under the hood... and, two, i plan on running atleast 2 alt's for the system, so i'm not sure about it yet... still a good option tho current build: 99 bagged montero sport subs: 4 AQ HDC3 18's, walled in a clamshell box amps: subs- 2 modded AQ 2200's, running 2550 at 1 ohm each components: (rf p1 8:(midbass), 2 cadence cwm 6.5, memphis pr 6.5 coax)- each door HU: android galaxy tablet, Kenwood KVT-516 2/0 gauge ran all around 6 optima red tops (will be updated, i get them DIRT cheap) keeping my fingers crossed for membership into the 160 db club! MY BUILD LOG MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car_lost Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Are you sure those welds are structurally sound? It would SUCK for that manifold to fall off that mount. Also, are you running shocks? If not, any plans too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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