[1996 GMC Sierra build log]

This is just the start of my build log. I have ran into a few problems I thought I would post to see if you guys had any ideas. I have already gotten my Kenwood KDC-135 installed, Line Out Converter installed (Preamps on the back of the unit went bad for some reason). I have Alpine Type R 6.5's up front and Type R 4x6's in the rear(no amps yet :/). The only problem I'm having right now is where I'll be running my power wire (see pictures). I am a little nervous about doing this, I've never had to drill into the firewall for any of my vehicles but it looks like this is going to be the only way. My other problem is how I'm going to build the box! (once again, see pics)

It's already pretty well confirmed I'm not going to get the 0.8 cft^3 @ 34hz by building under the seat, so I decided to make the box a little shallow, but a little wide and flush mount my SA-8 between the front and rear seats so they don't get in the way. Here's the pictures:

This is how small of an area I'm working with (amp is only temporary, SPL Audio Z2X820)

Yeahhh, not a whole lot of space. I know, my truck is very dirty right now but she will be cleaned up prior to build

Where to run power wire!?

Not seeing any entries over here

Where I was originally thinking of drilling into the firewall. Looks a little iffy with the A/C lines, though.

Center of the front of the firewall. directly behind the intake manifold... Possible points of entry? Those two bolts look a little deceiving...

Thought this would be a LOT easier than it actually is!

More photos will be posted as I progress. If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

[I'd like to introduce myself and my shop dog!]

Hello, SMD forum-ers! I am new to the forums (sorta, haven't really been active in my account till now) and I just thought I'd introduce myself and my shop dog. I found my love for car audio when I was 13, and decided it was what I wanted to do for the remainder of my years. I got my first system when I was able to drive. I saved up some money and bought two 15" Kicker CVX's, a ZX1500.1, Kenwood KDC-135, all StreetWires wiring, and made the box myself. My 3 years (then) of studying systems, crossovers, equalizers, gains, LPF's, etc... Had paid off! I was the loudest and most respected sophomore at my high school. I started building MDF and fiberglass boxes when I was 14 and I just find a certain feeling of accomplishment through it that can't be explained through anything else. Currently, I am about to enroll at Installer Institute in Holly Hill, FL (right up the road from Daytona Beach ) to get my certification and simply further my knowledge. In the meantime, I have a friend who recently asked me if I wanted to co-own a shop with him. Most of it is already paid off, but he doesn't want to run it alone and I'm the only one he can trust to responsibly own and operate a shop with him to be successful. I am paying off the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT ext cab I bought from my grandma, and I am fixing up my mom's old beat up 2001 Toyota Corolla CE. The Toyota is currently on hold because I recently got unemployed and I'm running low on my funds for it.

Enough about me, I'd like to introduce my shop dog, Jade. She is a brindle/bluenose American Bully Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier and as of today is 11 weeks old. She is the BEST Pit Bull puppy I've ever owned and the thing I love about her is I can be running a router, jigsaw, table saw, anything and it doesn't scare her. She will sit right by my side and just watch. She is ungodly smart and she learned to sit on command within 15 minutes... She was just barely 7 weeks old at the time. I am currently teaching her how to "fetch" my tools. I did this by taking some colored vinyl tape and marking the different sizes with different colors. So far she has 10, 11, and 12 down like a champ!

It's crazy how fast she is growing, but her daddy was a 100+lb purebred American Bully with a 23" head, so I guess that explains the rapid growth. I can't describe how much I love this puppy and it makes me so upset that people now discriminate me everywhere for owning such a misunderstood breed.

Well that's all I have for today, just thought I'd kill some time waiting on the rest of my wiring to come in. I know that ^ was a lot to read, but if you have stuck around to read to here, I congratulate you! Anyway, thanks for allowing me to introduce myself and I will be starting a build log on my truck pretty soon. Peace!

P.S- The red Doberman in the right picture is my "80lb baby" and she is pretty awesome as well!

[Everyone I know hates systems what should I do??]

I was in a similiar situation. My mom and dad taught me growing up that if I wanted something bad enough, I would save my money for it so I would appreciate it more as my own. Now that I have saved my money, I'm ordering a Sundown SA-8D4, and my mom won't even speak to me! Kinda backfired on her if you ask me

Quote from my mom as of yesterday:

"I don't see why you want all that thumping and attracting attention of people who want to break into it and steal it all! It's a waste of money and it's stupid!"

My response:

"I don't see why you spend your child support money on PoGo games, beer, and cigarettes! It's a waste of money and it's stupid!"

[Sundown Audio SA-10 D4 Open Box *New*]

I'm definitley thinking about it! I had planned on going with the SA-8D4 since I'm not working with a lot of space, but for $120 it sounds like a good deal.

I should be getting paid today or tomorrow, either way I will let you know.

[Project 2001 Toyota Corolla]

Need hella more pics!

Just got some more up! I'm still getting used to putting pictures on forums and stuff...

[Project 2001 Toyota Corolla]

Sorry for the long wait guys, a lot of stuff has went down since I started this project and I am not even scraping the surface yet. Had some deals fall through, a sick dog, a crazy b*tch of an ex-girlfriend (came over at night and literally beat the fiberglassed tag relocation in with a hammer and had her new man steal my brand new 18" Enkei's!), got a part time job, and a lot more but it is slowly but surely coming along.

I'm gonna try this real quick, I'm new to "foruming" so we'll see how this works!

P.S- My interior had been exposed to some sunlight causing some cracking as well as collected dust, duct tape is holding my sound deadener down while the adhesive sets. Like I said, it's a project! It's nothing to get excited about yet! Lol

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I'm thinking about going behind that black panel, cutting out the crossmember, and doing somewhat of a blowthrough!

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This was the headache of the evening, I was running my engine to chassis ground for my Big 3 (pictured above) and had to relocate the ground. I had double checked to make sure my bit wouldn't hit anything major (i.e a hose, line, or a CONDENSER!!!) and as I started to drill, the bit went through, but it had warped and bent and put a small hole in my condenser (You'll see a small hole in the top right corner)... HISSSSSSSS!!!!!! Antifreeze everywhere...

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More to come! Thanks for tuning in guys!

[Project 2001 Toyota Corolla]

So when I was 15, I inherited this P.O.S Corolla from my mom. I started some body work on it and ran out of money so it sat in my driveway for the longest time. So far I have stripped almost the entire interior and plan to work my way inside to out. I plan to cut out the crossmember behind the rear seats and fiberglass from the trunk to the inside of the car and such. I am going to put a pretty big system in it and it is going to take me a while to do it all, but I just look forward to giving this old car a new life. I will be posting pictures as I go to show my progress throughout the build. I hope you all enjoy!

Stuff done so far:

Shaved taillights & emblems

Relocated tag (fiberglassed into the trunk)

Gutted interior

Interior floorboard carpet removed (smelled like spoiled milk and 10 years of a "hot summer"