scooter99 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Posted June 5, 2012 Ya I gotta decide that. These are rated at 3900 watts each so that's 7800 and I'm running 5000 for subs. So I almost think that these, combined with a higher amp alt will do me just fine. If not, then later on down the line I guess I could add another one. Where, I HAVE NO IDEA!!! I wanna go home and work on it now. I need to go get some sheets of wood and get the box started, I need to get my grinder out and cut the box open, and get busy!!! AHHHHHHHHH so much to do, no time to do it! WTF!!!! Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
scooter99 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Posted June 5, 2012 Ok so I was just browsing my ford forum, and found a thread where a guy relocated his batteries for stuff. But it shows the area where the battery is originally located at, and it looks like there's gonna be plenty of room to get both in there. I'll have to double check that of course, but if that's the case, I'm ecstatic of course!! Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
scooter99 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Posted June 6, 2012 So I went out and looked and I think, while not measuring, I can take both of these batteries, make a new plate for them to sit on, and they can sit int he oem spot sideways right next to each other. Probably going to still have to get custom with it, but I think it'll work none the less. I'm also going to check out some other things. I think I can get an air filter system that will eliminate the box on the other side of the bay, and i can get another battery tray in there, and maybe I'll just go with a third D6500 and call it a day! I'll be addressing these things after I finish the box and amp rack. However, chances are this battery thing will be more permanent, not temporary like the subs and amp rack. Damn I need to learn how to weld! Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
Twostrokeking Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 looks great. Wish I could upgrade my power! haha I have all the time and no money! You have a job (money) and no time! My Truck BuildSpending money on things I don't need, to impress others I don't know.At the end of the day for me its about the love of customizing anything and everything to limits or even past reasonable.-SkyHighCarAudio
Purplehaze Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 Sweet! I like the dual front battery idea! If you could get three in there, that would be nice also. Either way I like it! And I think you will too... Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build
scooter99 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Posted June 6, 2012 Ya just in the 2 minutes I had to look at it, I could see there is some potential. Might have to move a few things but that's never stopped me before. Not gonna worry about that just yet though. I found a link yesterday that shows two yellow tops in the factory space turned sideways. That was promising. So i m pretty sure I can make it work. Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
scooter99 Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Posted June 7, 2012 Quick question, that I'm thinking about. Someone brought up sealing the sealed from the ported sections under the plexi. I know there are ways to do it, and I'm not 100% worried about that. However, my wonder is the flex possibilities. Is the 3/4" acrylic/plexi going to be stronger than wood or should I try and do a dual 3/4" panel to stiffen it up? Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
Purplehaze Posted June 8, 2012 Report Posted June 8, 2012 Quick question, that I'm thinking about. Someone brought up sealing the sealed from the ported sections under the plexi. I know there are ways to do it, and I'm not 100% worried about that. However, my wonder is the flex possibilities. Is the 3/4" acrylic/plexi going to be stronger than wood or should I try and do a dual 3/4" panel to stiffen it up? I would think that 3/4" would be strong enough, but they do make it in 1", if your worried about strength. I'd be afraid to double it up, but then again maybe it would be okay? http://www.estreetplastics.com/Clear_Acrylic_Plexiglass_Sheets_1_Thick_s/31.htm Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build
scooter99 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks for the link! That's an idea too! That's way cheaper than where I saw it at. I think I saw a piece 24 x 48 x 3/4" for like $225.00 or something like that. THanks! So I was on my way to work this morning and came upon this! I damn near got gangsta and hijacked that shit! But alas I'm not that bold! But damn, one of those units would be great at my house! EDIT: That's all Birch BTW! Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
scooter99 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Posted June 10, 2012 Ok guys, I have updates today! I had a few hours this afternoon before i take my family to the drive in's and watch the new Madagascar movie! My daughters are soooo looking forward to it. So I was able to sneak out to the side of the house and get some work done on the box. When I left off, I did a test fit of the subs, and a test fit of the flush panel. I'm still not happy with the flush panel and I'm not sure if I'm going to do anything about it or not, but for now I'm just going to hold on to what I've done! Today I started by drilling the holes for the threaded inserts. Then got to installing them. Once I got them all installed, I realized that I had a problem, which was confirmed by a test fit of the subs. The edges of the inserts stick out farther than the hole is. So the subs hit them and the holes don't line up. Bummer! You can see that here. So I decided to get out my trusty friend and take care of the problem! Did another test fit and we're golden. Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
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