psx2p Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Before I was rocking 2 RF P3's in the back of my Sonoma, I wanted bigger and louder so I went bigger and much louder. The build is semi complete (functioning but not at full power) but due to weather/work I haven't been able to finish some things…. Note: This was our first ever box build so we where questioning the feasibility of the project.. But im glad we pushed on. In the Beginning there was wood! (3 sheets of 3 quarter) Then With a flash of lightning ans some manly grunting the first sheet exploded into 2 perfect face panels which would be joined together for all of eternity in sickness and in health till death do they part Measuring the difference the for the saw so that the cut is accurate. The walls were the trickiest to cut as so we took unconventional methods into consideration. Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psx2p Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 The 2 Sides and the center Wall. Next we cut the Port walls and assembled them. Next we cut the top and bottom pieces and angled them accordingly. Now that all the Pieces are cut we started to assemble, Every hole was pre-drilled and sunk . Bottom Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psx2p Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 We glued/screwed the walls to the backboard then put it on-top of the Bottom to see if it was gong to fit, It did (thankfully). Next we had to assemble the Ports, I wasn't keen on having a board (in order to screw the part walls down) inside the part but it turned out great. Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psx2p Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) After the port came cutting the port openings in the top. Once again with the unconventional methods. Once we drilled cut and then Jigged out the top we made sure it fit... (it did) Next came the decision as to how I was going to run the wire, Originally I was told to drill a hole and the run the wire out of the back then silicone the hole.... I didn't like that idea so I followed some of the designs I have saw on here and made terminals on the top of the box. Now that the terminals were on-top I wanted something to prevent anything from flying back and shorting out the subs so we made housings to go on-top (which are removable via 2 screws each). From here we Wired everything up and assembled the front. I didn't take any pics of cutting the holes out as it was done while I went on a parts run.... About right here is where I must say To Be Continued as the weather has prevented me of taking pictures thus far after this last image. But these are the amps that are/will be pushing the subs. I have one hooked up as of now which terrorizes my stock alt and stock battery... What I still need: Batteries (XS prefer) HO Alt New Head Unit Carpet or paint on the box (damn weather..) Edited April 9, 2011 by psx2p Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psx2p Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) On my way to get some breakfast this morning I took a few shots and made a little video in between the rain. Note: the unfinishedness Pre Breakfast Bumpin http://youtu.be/IdRsir07Zv8 One thing I forgot to mention is that I fully intend on replacing the seats, I was thinking of some Low back Bucket seats or something along the lines of those. Edited April 9, 2011 by psx2p Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBox Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 damn looks pretty good, def like the bolts/terminal idea better than just holes to run wires thru that should get pretty loud what are you covering it with carpet? hit up DC for an ALT they are great alternators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psx2p Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 damn looks pretty good, def like the bolts/terminal idea better than just holes to run wires thru that should get pretty loud what are you covering it with carpet? hit up DC for an ALT they are great alternators Thanks, I was thinking either Carpet or a rubberized spray coating Like one of Meade's first boxes. Ive heard nothing but good things about DC power Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azagtoth502 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Good stuff there , I'm considering a similar box on something Quote pa-pa-platypus sorry not everybody has a companies nuts so far down their throat they catch every drop ball sweat when it falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitZ Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 nice start. gonna be watching this build... Quote old set up Alpine IDA-X305S Memphis M-Class 4x6" Focal Access 6.5" Hifonics BRZ2100.1D 2x DC Audio Lvl 4 15's Big 3, DR44 Alt, Yellow Top http://www.youtube.com/user/SicNoma003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdc3187 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 looks good, subscribed. Quote Viper 5902, big 3, 1/0 Rockford wiring, 2 xs d3100, mechman 300a, pioneer avic-z1, 2 dc 12xls, Rockford t2500.1bdcp, Rockford t1000.4ad, Rockford t2 6.5 comps, damplifier Build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/102584-carbon-fusion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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