Phoenix Gold Oz Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hi All, So we're trying to get the Astra to a stage where the box is both cosmetically and structurally complete, as well as get the battery/amplifier rack fully installed so that we can fire this thing up and hopefully make some noise at the upcoming dB Drag Finals here in Australia on November 12-13th. So if you do the math it means we only have 8 days to get it happening. That means that all the metal bracing for the interior of the box, and the metal work for the battery/amplifier rack needs to be done and painted so we can put this beast together once and for all!!! We were originally going to get the metal work powder coated, but as the plans for our final colour scheme and cosmetics have developed we wanted to have the metal work the same colour as the highlighted bits throughout the car, so trying to colour match, powder coating, vinyl and paint would be a nightmare, so we decided to paint everything. That means that we needed to get the metal bracing and amp rack prepped and ready to go to the painter's by tomorrow afternoon. So off to Glenn's house to get it happening. First step was to put the rack in and double check that the hatch would close: From there it was time to get the top amp to sit properly at an angle that would not hit the rear hatch. After a few tries we came up with this: It all fits and looks pretty damn sexy too!!! Glenn sure does some amazing metal work, it's going to look amazing once it's all painted up! Cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I love it man!! Looks great. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieroGrande Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 So much has happened since I peeped this build. Nice metal work for the amps. You guys/gals sure do know to get a family involved in the fun. Hopefully you don't get any noise from the amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armykyle1 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 damn dude, its coming along nicely! That amp rack is gonna look sick! TEAM XS POWERTEAM HEAVY HERTZMy build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194454-e46-bmw-build-pos/#entry2914134youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/armykyle1big build starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 GOT DAYUM!!!!! LOVE IT! Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Gold Oz Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi All, Well we worked late into the night last night, so didn't have time to post our updates...so here they are!!! Yesterday started with working out the bottoms of the B-Pillars to get them to seal off the floor and match up the the boxes that will house the amplifiers and processors. While Bec was working on that Fab was soldering up the second RCA splitter box: We also did some more precision bondo work to get the shape of the centre console, nothing a bit of sanding won't fix LOL: From there it was time to remove everything from the Astra for what we hope is the "FINAL" time: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Gold Oz Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Once everything was sitting in the garage it was time to start applying the laminate finish. It's a bit hard to see in these pics, but the laminate is a brushed aluminum, so it should really help reflect the LED's around the box and help light things up in there. And so Bec and Fab started getting high on contact cement fumes and got to work: It ended up being a pretty late night, but we're almost back on schedule to get this thing making noice by the weekend...and even Finn was still happy to work late into the night!!! Good thing he had a big Snooze in the afternoon!!! Tonight it's suspension time, so more pics in about 10hrs LOL!!! Cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieroGrande Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 That looks crazy to see all of that out of the car. Nice job thru the nite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Gold Oz Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 That looks crazy to see all of that out of the car. Nice job thru the nite. HaHa...No matter where you're from in the world the story is always the same...Not Enough Hours in the Day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Gold Oz Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hi All, OK so last night we got the new rear suspension put into the Astra. Thanks to Mick for organising and installing this, it should work perfectly! We've swapped from a 2" lowered sports spring to a standard ride height Heavy Duty spring. Looking at them side-by-side out of the car there isn't a huge difference, but installed... Compressing them down Installed New ride height (car empty) -- Just look at the gap!!! Mick was so quick at swapping this over that I had time to get home and router the laminate for the subwoofer boxes too! Ohhh yeahhhh a quick teaser from Vito our expert painter at Polo Bodyworks: More tomorrow... Cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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