sprkn_ranger Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Well I'm far enough along now that I figured I would start a build log. It's nothing crazy, just a single DC level 2 powered by a DC 1.2k @ 2ohms so it will see about 700rms. I plan on upgrading eventually, but I wanted to start small cause it's been almost 10 years since I've had a system and even then, I had no clue what I was doing. So I wanted to start small and do it right this time around! The car it's going in is a 2007 Kia Optima. It's all stock and I really don't have any plans to do anything to it except upgrade the audio. Here is the equipment list so far and will add to it over time: Head unit- Kenwood KDC-X895 Subwoofer- DC Audio level 2 12" M2 Amp- DC Audio 1.2k Still need to get the wire for the amp and still need to do the big 3. Not sure what I'm going to do for wire yet, I may just go with a knu konceptz 4g wire kit, any other suggestions? More to come... Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Ok here is the box I finally decided on: And here a sketchup I did of it: And here is what I have done so far: Nice rainy day to work out in the garage! It's starting to resemble a box! A shot of the port mocked up, not glued in place yet: Well that's it so far, I'm hoping to get the sub holes in the baffles cut today and maybe even the port all glued in...but not sure, I've got some other things going on today and might not have the time to sneak into the garage. Let me know your thoughts and opinions! Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Ok well I didn't get as much time in the garage as I would have liked tonight, and most of the time I did get, I was building a circle jig for my plunge router. I thought I had some 1/4 inch mdf laying around from another project but I guess not so I had to take some 3/4" and mill part of it down to 1/4" on the table saw. I did get one of the sub cutouts made though. Here's a pic of the milled down part of the circle jig I made...notice the slot I cut for the saw dust to escape while cutting? Well it worked ok, but not as much as I had hoped for And here is the first baffle cutout: Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Further along on yours than I am on mine. Looking good so far. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikitaaa Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Looks good mayne, keep up the good work! 2007 M/T Honda Civic Coupe EX (4) Sundown Audio X-8's (2) Ampere Audio 3800.1's (3) Stinger SPV-44 Batteries (1) Mechman 240 3:1 Ratio 4th order sealed from the trunkTEAM NWSPLBest termlab scores to date in Honda trunk:151.7db legal (official) IASCA trunk 3 classBest termlab scores to date in my walled Subie:152.9db legal (unofficial) IASCA advanced 2 class155db outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdw46 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 To be a level 2 that things pretty beefy lol goodluck on the build 2000 stratus10 SunDown E-10s Singer 250amp Alt Xs Power D975Concept c2400All 0 gauge wire10 6 1/2's in Rear Doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Further along on yours than I am on mine. Looking good so far. Thanks Ken, LOL I'm further along, but yours is a lil more complex than mine haha Looks good mayne, keep up the good work! Thanks man! Its the first box I've done in like 10 years, and first time I've ever done a ported box so I wanna take my time and make sure its right. To be a level 2 that things pretty beefy lol goodluck on the build Thanks! Yea I was suprised at how beefy the sub was...I couldnt imagine what Orionstangs Level 6 12" looked like in person , I never did get to see the motor on that thing. Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewbie Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Definatly going good so far man, I'm lovin it was curious since I don't know much about boxes. Why 1.5 cubes, rather than recommended. What's that do? By the way.. I love your circles.. mine were horrible Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Definatly going good so far man, I'm lovin it was curious since I don't know much about boxes. Why 1.5 cubes, rather than recommended. What's that do? By the way.. I love your circles.. mine were horrible Thanks! Yea I was debating weather or not to even build the circle jig or just use a jig saw...but I'm glad I did use the circle jig cause I'm really pleased with how well it worked. Def worth the effort to build it. Well Orionstang gave me the idea and I went with it, plus the 1.5 is just a 1/4 cube larger than recomended and I figured I'd try it out and see since I have plenty of room...and if I don't like it I can always build another box. Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewbie Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Definatly going good so far man, I'm lovin it was curious since I don't know much about boxes. Why 1.5 cubes, rather than recommended. What's that do? By the way.. I love your circles.. mine were horrible Thanks! Yea I was debating weather or not to even build the circle jig or just use a jig saw...but I'm glad I did use the circle jig cause I'm really pleased with how well it worked. Def worth the effort to build it. Well Orionstang gave me the idea and I went with it, plus the 1.5 is just a 1/4 cube larger than recomended and I figured I'd try it out and see since I have plenty of room...and if I don't like it I can always build another box. I need a circle jig gotta buy the part I guess.. and OH well if i'm not mistaken bigger box less power it needs. But very true, boxes are easy to make experiement looking good man. Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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