Will757 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 This is my 1996 Buick Lesabre. It was free from my gramma when she stopped driving. Ive been into car audio since i was just a little kid so after being ripped off by the local car audio shop for my first system, I decided to do it all myself. Its not near as fancy as most of the builds ive seen on here, but Its my first, and I was pretty much learning as I went. This was my first system installed by Go-Ho Audio. wasnt a bad system at all, they just tricked my noob self into thinking i was getting a lot more than i really was. 2 Mobile Spec 10's, TMA T2-1000.1. they originally wired me with 8 gauge and it burnt up. This system sounded pretty good for just a couple 10's though Few problems with that system though: they originally gave me 8 gauge wire, prefab box tuned way too high and too small for the subs, amp mounted on the box, box wasnt a tight enough fit, so it liked to slide around pulling all the carpet with it and sometimes ripping the wires right out of the amp. Well I was sick of dealing with the morons at the audio shop, so I decided to put a new system in and do It all myself. I found the car audio forum on ecoustics.com, and i got a lot of insight and help from the guys on there. They helped me choose my subs, amp, and even helped me to understand all the dynamics of a ported box. So after a good 6 months of learning about car audio, I decided to get to work. First to come in was the amp. MMATS 3000.1 And then the subs. 2 fully loaded Fi Q 12's I didnt yet fully understand everything about ported boxes, so i decided to start with just a basic sealed box, being that it was my first time building one too. 2ft^3 after displacement Test fitting Got everything wired up My only electrical upgrade was my big 3 all 1/0 Found a really good deal on a JL G4500, so i picked that up knowing id use it later Quote 1996 Buick Lesabre Limited - 2 Fi Q 12's, 5ft^3 slot ported box tuned to 30hz, MMATS 3000.1, JL G4500, 5.25" Polk momo comps, cheap 6x9's (rear fill), Pioneer DEH-P8300UB, Knu wiring throughout, Big 3 all 1/0, stock alt, stock batt, Deka 8a31 in the trunk ---Now gone to the younger brother, and all the equipment is sitting in my garage. 96 Buick Lesabre Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will757 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Got everything I needed to know about ported boxes, and I decided to build it 5ft^3, tuned to 30hz This jigsaw is at least 50 years old, and works better than any new jigsaw Ive ever used My wires werent really long enough to put the amp anywhere, so you can see the back of the board the amps on just chillin to the left of the box. I stuffed a towel in between them so they wouldnt bang on eachother Heres a video of the new box T shirt trick! haha Got some Polk MM5251 components Pulled the box out and its time to put in some sound deadener. (Its actually quick roof but it works better than dynamat) Mounted my amp to the front of the box cuz i didnt really now what to do with it (this was only temporary) Started rippin shit up to put my 4 channel in finally Got a Deka 8A31 as some extra reinforcement to my poor stock electrical Got all the wires run for the 4 channel Quote 1996 Buick Lesabre Limited - 2 Fi Q 12's, 5ft^3 slot ported box tuned to 30hz, MMATS 3000.1, JL G4500, 5.25" Polk momo comps, cheap 6x9's (rear fill), Pioneer DEH-P8300UB, Knu wiring throughout, Big 3 all 1/0, stock alt, stock batt, Deka 8a31 in the trunk ---Now gone to the younger brother, and all the equipment is sitting in my garage. 96 Buick Lesabre Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will757 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 FInished the first door Put the amp in a better spot and got my battery hooked up Quote 1996 Buick Lesabre Limited - 2 Fi Q 12's, 5ft^3 slot ported box tuned to 30hz, MMATS 3000.1, JL G4500, 5.25" Polk momo comps, cheap 6x9's (rear fill), Pioneer DEH-P8300UB, Knu wiring throughout, Big 3 all 1/0, stock alt, stock batt, Deka 8a31 in the trunk ---Now gone to the younger brother, and all the equipment is sitting in my garage. 96 Buick Lesabre Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will757 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Got the passenger door finished Haha i think my rearview had enough Quote 1996 Buick Lesabre Limited - 2 Fi Q 12's, 5ft^3 slot ported box tuned to 30hz, MMATS 3000.1, JL G4500, 5.25" Polk momo comps, cheap 6x9's (rear fill), Pioneer DEH-P8300UB, Knu wiring throughout, Big 3 all 1/0, stock alt, stock batt, Deka 8a31 in the trunk ---Now gone to the younger brother, and all the equipment is sitting in my garage. 96 Buick Lesabre Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEKINGsBACK Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Grandma would be proud.... Nt a bad job man.. keep it up Quote he wouldnt be the first to say they did a 167 with a system like that (one that clearly DOESNT), but i have to say, he didnt beat me anywhere, ive never competed against the guy. If he thinks his does a 167, mine would probably put him in a coma. :hairtrick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will757 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks man! haha i had my gramma in the car one day and i had some jeezy playin. she cant hear a damn thing but she could feel the bass and goes "Will is that thunder or is the car about to explode?" Quote 1996 Buick Lesabre Limited - 2 Fi Q 12's, 5ft^3 slot ported box tuned to 30hz, MMATS 3000.1, JL G4500, 5.25" Polk momo comps, cheap 6x9's (rear fill), Pioneer DEH-P8300UB, Knu wiring throughout, Big 3 all 1/0, stock alt, stock batt, Deka 8a31 in the trunk ---Now gone to the younger brother, and all the equipment is sitting in my garage. 96 Buick Lesabre Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Skin Rep Jon Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Pulled the box out and its time to put in some sound deadener. (Its actually quick roof but it works better than dynamat) Install looks good though. One of the few times I'm jealous of someone with a bigger car, ROOM TO WORK. Quote Have a question about Second Skin? E-Mail me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will757 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) thanks a lot! haha i actually looked into gettin some second skin after seeing it in one of steve's videos but then i saw the price. Money doesnt exactly grow on trees when youre 17. My buddy has a ranger completely covered in damplifier though and it really is good stuff Edited June 22, 2011 by Will757 Quote 1996 Buick Lesabre Limited - 2 Fi Q 12's, 5ft^3 slot ported box tuned to 30hz, MMATS 3000.1, JL G4500, 5.25" Polk momo comps, cheap 6x9's (rear fill), Pioneer DEH-P8300UB, Knu wiring throughout, Big 3 all 1/0, stock alt, stock batt, Deka 8a31 in the trunk ---Now gone to the younger brother, and all the equipment is sitting in my garage. 96 Buick Lesabre Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Skin Rep Jon Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 No I hear ya, I was a broke ass 17 year old too, so I know what you mean. I'm still jealous, these damn imports are like putting on shoes that are two sizes too small. Quote Have a question about Second Skin? E-Mail me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will757 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 haha yeah the stuff is like 16 bucks for a 25 foot roll. just needed anything to absorb some of that trunk rattle. lol you mean like when someone tries to shove a few 18's in a civic? Quote 1996 Buick Lesabre Limited - 2 Fi Q 12's, 5ft^3 slot ported box tuned to 30hz, MMATS 3000.1, JL G4500, 5.25" Polk momo comps, cheap 6x9's (rear fill), Pioneer DEH-P8300UB, Knu wiring throughout, Big 3 all 1/0, stock alt, stock batt, Deka 8a31 in the trunk ---Now gone to the younger brother, and all the equipment is sitting in my garage. 96 Buick Lesabre Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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