Lbox88 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I wasn't going to do this, but after I got thinking about it, maybe my build might help someone else out. Malibu was traded in for this 2009 Equinox LS AWD with the 3.4L engine that no Alternator company makes an aftermarket H.O. alt for at this time. Some of my old equipment is going to be recycled until I can afford to get new things, but I am trying to do this one a little bit better than the last.Yeah, yeah, I know, onto the pictures you pic-hungry whores Anyone looking for the quick talk-free version of this can find it here: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/173773-ubl-lbox88s-2009-equinox/ Not much room under the back seat for anything since the rear seat slides forward and back for more passenger legroom.Might be able to squeeze something in at a later time in the sare tire well. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I had a problem with my Cadence 1/0 kit last summer in that it seemed small. So when I ripped it out of the Malibu, I took some other wire to compare it to. From left to right, it goes: RF 1/0 OFC, Cadence 1/0 OFC bought by the foot, Cadence 1/0 OFC from the WK01 kit, some no name 2AWG battery cable, then Lightning Audio 4 AWG. See the difference in the 2 cadence wires? Anyways, now comes the new stuff. Sonic, AudioSavings, and Darvex FTMFCSGDW 20 1/0 terminals bitch needed to be able to integrate and aftermarket system into the Onstar and other computer systems 35' of red and 35' of black 8AWG to wire up to the sub 25' of red and black Cadence 1/0 for +/- from front to back and hopefully some of the big 3 17' 4-channel RCA's couple of splitters just have one order from Darvex left to get. The rca's above are going to be for spares, I will be using the Darvex ones 1st. Sub amp will be my old BRZ2400, have a HC2400 for once I replace my front battery too, and using the POS T3 sub for now. I also have a JBL PX300.4 I am trying to repair or have repaired for my mids/highs later. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Oh, Had to pick one of these up too, Always comes in handy. About once a week I test my battery and toss it on the charger/maintainer to make sure it stays topped off. The reason i bought Cadence again is that several people told me it was decent. I was more or less angry just because the variance between the wire that came in the kit vs the chunks by the foot. But at $49 for 25', it really is a decent deal. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 This kit is going to be shitty to fit behind the radio. test fitted the HU in the dash kit to see how it'll look Also got sick of looking at that ugly MDF-only, unfinished box. So I decided to paint it. I have an idea, but not sure how it'll turn out. We'll see though. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers9304 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 I'm watching real close. I have an 08 sport. My build is slow as well. I have pioneer 4300 in it now. hopefully building a box soon. Cant wait to see what all you do to yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 So does yours have the 3.6L then? I know DC Power will make alts for that engine, but they don't carry any for the 3.4L. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers9304 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 yeah it has the bigger one. I already did the big 3 with the stock alt for now. If you figure out how to get that plastic piece in the rear that folds up and down and doesnt really do anything let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin M Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Looking forward to seeing more updates. 2005 Ford Focus zx4 AMT's and Planars 18" Infinite baffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 I won't be doing anything too crazy til later in the summer. I was saving up for a new sub but then the house, this car, and a new ring for my wife came up and I just said fuck it. Might as well get all the odds and ends out of the way first and then after my travel season cools off a bit, get a new sub and build a new box. Was looking at a SP4 15, but since I have more room now I think I'm going to do a single 18. My biggest worries right now is running all the wire. IDK where the hell I'm going to put 2 runs of 1/0 yet since the single run sucked in the Malibu and the trim on this is narrower. Hopefully I can get some of this set up this weekend and can look at having bass back next week. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Last order from Darvex came in So I started pulling trim panels off Also took a look at what I have to work with as far as the front battery since it is supposed to be a sealed batt from factory. Also shows how GM went all tard mode and mounted the PCM directly on top of the batt. I was surprised to find that they use a solid 4 Awg to the fuse panel and what looks like a decent 2 Awg or so from the Alt UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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