PandorasCustoms Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Vehicle: 94' Ford Explorer Sport 2-dr Nickname: Midnight Source Unit: Pioneer Premier DEH-P360 Amplifier: Soundstream PCX1000-D Subwoofer: 08S12L5-4 -- Kicker 12" Solobaric L5 - Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils. The object of this vehicle was to maximize sound with little value (A bang for your buck scenario). I have used (And will continue to use) some unconventional methods to try and cut costs. I love designing enclosure, and have been doing so for friends for quite a while actually (I have designed several big Ported and Bandpass designs). So, I decided to finally put my creativity to work and build my own enclosure. This is not the first box I have built, but this is the first on with more than six cuts required (Standard sealed). I read a lot and even though my hands on experience may be low, I have read everything I possibly could on how to come up with optimal designs. Cadence 4 AWG wire was to be used throughout. Sound deadening on drivers door (Passengers Door Looks Exactly the Same) Sound Deadening on Rear Hatch Sound Deadening Rear Cargo Floor Enclosure -- 3.5 Cu' (after displacement and ports) tuned to 35 Hz Rear Cargo with Amp and Crossovers for Front Mids Amp mounted with original wiring (Scosche 6 AWG) Upgraded Cadence 4 AWG ground Video of the setup running (Sorry I don't have the door panels back on yet) Future upgrade are to include: Replacement Battery Terminal Replacement Primary Wire Enclosure Cover (Haven't decided on carpet or paint) Quote Chris - "The Apprentice" - Pandora's Box Customs 1994 Ford Explorer - "Midnight" - 4.0L SOHC SoundStream PCX-1000D & Kicker S12L5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine8SST Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Looks good man, but one question. What did you use for deadener? Is that Peel and Seal? If so, you may not want to have your kid ride in the car, I did alot of research before buying my deadener and that asphalt based adhesive on peel and seal, fatmat, and the like can have some pretty serious adverse health risks. I had fatmat in my truck and after reading about nast shit it can do to your lungs I ripped it all out, my daughter already has disabilities and I sure as hell would not want my ignorance to further injure her. Just an FYI, I'm sure you care as much about your kid as I do mine. I have second skin going in my ride right now, I got a killer deal on some of the old stuff with silver foil on CACO....if you look you can find a deal. Quote 1998 SS/T Ram Build Log - Kenwood KVT-514 and KNA-G510 Navigation - 2 DC Level 3 12" - Components??? - Sundown ??? - Sundown??? - Knu Konceptz - Second Skin Dampy Pro - XS D6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandorasCustoms Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yeah, it is Peel'N'Seal. The vehicle is not currently a daily driver, and I never drive with the windows up (Old Car = No A/C). I only use it to pull a trailer and boat. Other than that it is a toy. I do plan on doing upgrades, and doing the same as you. Using the cheap stuff for now and replacing it when I can. I keep my eyes on DailyDeals from about five different sites (actually how I picked up the Cadence wire about a week ago). It is a good start, and I have SO MANY ideas, but with the budget being tight for another year or so (Wife finally graduates from Grad School); I have been scraping the barrel where I can to get money to invest in "toys". Quote Chris - "The Apprentice" - Pandora's Box Customs 1994 Ford Explorer - "Midnight" - 4.0L SOHC SoundStream PCX-1000D & Kicker S12L5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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