[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

Lasers sound like cheating. lol

I wished I had access to that. Can it cut complex curves and such? I assume so.

[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

Make the shape in mdf first.

Then double stick or hot glue the pieces together and use a flush trim on a router to copy that to the plexi

I always forget about the flush trim bit. That is a great idea.

[Throwback, my first ride I did in 1998]

Everything I do, I try to do as clean as possible, utilize the natural style of the car without cluttering it up by adding a bunch of randomness

I like that. i hate clutter too. I dont worry about it so much on my Expy but when i had my Ranger i kept it minimalistic while still having style.

[01 Explorer Sport, 2 HDC3 15's on an AQ3500! *Vids/Door speakers coming soon*]

Glad you like it, man! Took a good chunk of time, but she's finally just about done, lol. And Projectdb sells a wholeeee lot of different variations of things like that. Audioanonymous on here, or you can go to http://www.teamprojectdb.com/

Thanks man they have some nice stuff.

[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

Thanks I just want to find an easier way to cut the stuff. Ill try on the next one.

[01 Explorer Sport, 2 HDC3 15's on an AQ3500! *Vids/Door speakers coming soon*]

Sick build man. It looks amazing. Those battery terminal are really nice. where did you get those?

[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

Here is what I made. You can see where it cracked but its not going to affect anything.

[SMD VM-1 LED Volt Meter! (its back!) Pics/short vid pg. 19 (new update pg 35)]

and I was thinking about getting a stinger volt meter.....glad i didn't now!!

I love flashy shiney things!! looks great!!

[I need help wiring my subs]

From Audiosavings.com: http://www.audiosavings.com/products/Website/CRUNCH-GP1600.1-1600w-MONO-CAR-AMPLIFIER-w--DIGITAL-LCD/GP1600.1%232MOTOR.aspx

Features:

• 1600 watt 1 ohm stable mono amplifier
  
• 1600 x 1 @ 1 ohm
  
• 1000W x 1 @ 2-Ohm
  
• VU Digital Display reads out System Operating Voltage, and Amplifier Temperature
  
• Dual MOSFET Power Supply
  
• MOSFET Outputs
  
• Free Remote Bass Control Included
  
• Amp Protection with Diagnostics LED lights
  
• Dual Sound Shaping Controls
  
• 12 dB Bass Boost
  
• HP/LP/Full-Pass Crossover Selections
  
• Crossover Frequency Adjustments: (40Hz to 150Hz)
  
• Adjustable Subsonic Filter 15-55Hz
  
• RCA Inputs & Line Outputs
  
• Removable Amplifier End Caps
  
• Oversized Speaker Terminals
  

[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

I would probably put some blue tape on the bottom of the jigsaw so it doesnt scratch the plexi.

That is a good idea too but for this I just sanded face since it wont be seen.

[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

Here it is all lit up:

[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

Thanks, I'll have to try that. I have one more to make for my other amp.

[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

Yeah thats what I did but there has to be a better way to DIY. What blade types are best for plexi?

[Lexus IS-F Sound System install - Custom SMD VM-1/OM-1/TM-1f Dash Piece (update page 71)]

Looking top notch man! You sure have an eye for what looks great.

So when are you going to start offering apprenticeships?

[Cutting and manipulating plexi.]

So I made a base to mount my amp on out of plexiglass yesterday so I cut the basic shape with a table saw then used my jig saw to cut out the center section. With the jig saw all it did was melt the crap and it was a pain to get hte center section out and I cracked it. Luckily I was able to glue the crack and it didn't break off.

Ill get a pic of the actual plexi tomorrow but here is what I can get from work.

So what do you guys use to get a nice smooth cuts on plexi? I would have used my router but I dont have any template guide bushings and I'm not a free hander.

[Fun for the people with Mechman]

lol Nice! I should have launched something when i set off the air bags I had.

[Help with my DD1]

who is this manuel and how do i find him......

[Discovery Channel Wanted me to break stuff - EDIT: Outrageous Acts of Science (they are re-running it all day) (page 10)]

Thats just awesome Steve!! I can't wait to see the show because, for one: your da man, and two: I like to see shit break. lol

I still say you should have your own TV show.

Maybe a show like overhaulin was or even a how to show like Spikes saturday morning line up.

Car audio done right not the crap they have tried before like ruin my ride....

[Skar VVX15 T Line. Box is done. Video slideshow. **Video added**]

It turned out real good and I can't wait to get my wire ran and everything tuned with a DD1 it straight hammers.

[Four Alts]

Great info and help! I appreciate it!

[Skar VVX15 T Line. Box is done. Video slideshow. **Video added**]

Yes it is.

[Four Alts]

I bet that is it, I used Win7 and didn't have any problems and now that I think about it was on a burnt disk.

Oh good I hope it speeds it up a little. Scrolling through the USB is painful. lol

[Four Alts]

Thanks man i appreciate all the help today!

From what i read and tried, the firmware update i think it was used a disk and the gps update used the sd card. I had to update the firmware first so the gps would update but I could never get it to work.

So after thinking about this again, i was doing some reading on the Kenwood forums and there is some kind of issue with Vista when burning the software to disk. So Im gonna try it in Win7 and hope that works.

[Four Alts]

Ok cool thats what I needed to know. Thanks!!

and the alts stay daisy chained together right?

Oh and he has the big 3 done already

Edit: How do you like that head unit? I have the DNX9140 and it is painfully slow. I tried to get it to update and I cant make it for some reason.

[Four Alts]

They are the DB electrical 250's I believe.