bigmescan Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 built amp rack........im gonna have to strap the battery down somehow..........i measured 3 times and still cut wrong.....the battery was suppose to be sitting in its own box test fitting and this is how it looks...................still undecided to do carpet or rhino liner. this is the space i have between seats and box..........and i can still drive comfortable................ i also ran 0g neg to the frame...........no pics.............and then running 4g from batt to amps................also have 0g for positive then running 4g from the distro block..... tell me what you think and any suggestions.....................i would have had amps powered but somehow i misplaced 3 of my 0g ring terminals... SONY XAV-701HDRF power 400.4 RF power 1000bd 3 Sundown x8's d22004 f150 single cab2 sets of components MB quart 6.5 onx (2 tweets 2 6.5 perdoor)stock batt up fronBIG 3http://www.stevemead...-vid-pg-11-922/http://www.youtube.c.../TheBigmescan74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I think this is looking good man! You've done well! If I were you, in order to just finish the box, I'd take it out, and use flat black primer and leave it at that. Reason? Cause if you decide to go color later, it's primed already, and if you decide to go carpet, it's primed and won't matter. If you don't get to it and don't know what to do, like current, it's painted and not raw wood. Another product you could use is Rustoleum Leak Seal and you can get it at any home deopt, lowes, or hardware store as far as I know. It's a little pricey, but it will do a couple of things. It will seal up the enclosure for sure if any corners or seams have been missed, and it will give you a nice textured look to it. Takes a while to dry, but I used it on a piece I built a while ago and it's good stuff. On your port, I would've thought you could've split it in half and gone up the side of the outside of the box. So half the port is outside, and half the port is inside. But instead of going straight out, it's pointing up outside of the box. Looks like you have enough space between the enclosure and the side panel to get it to snake up there. Just suggestions. Everything is looking clean man. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to more! Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Wouldn't it have been easier(as far as running wires to it) to have mounted the one amp right side up instead of upside down? The bends on the power and ground wires are gonna be pretty extreme. I'm liking the way it's coming along though for sure. As far as the battery fitment, can't you just use some little shims in the spot it's located now? That would stop it from moving around on you. Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmescan Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I think this is looking good man! You've done well! If I were you, in order to just finish the box, I'd take it out, and use flat black primer and leave it at that. Reason? Cause if you decide to go color later, it's primed already, and if you decide to go carpet, it's primed and won't matter. If you don't get to it and don't know what to do, like current, it's painted and not raw wood. Another product you could use is Rustoleum Leak Seal and you can get it at any home deopt, lowes, or hardware store as far as I know. It's a little pricey, but it will do a couple of things. It will seal up the enclosure for sure if any corners or seams have been missed, and it will give you a nice textured look to it. Takes a while to dry, but I used it on a piece I built a while ago and it's good stuff. On your port, I would've thought you could've split it in half and gone up the side of the outside of the box. So half the port is outside, and half the port is inside. But instead of going straight out, it's pointing up outside of the box. Looks like you have enough space between the enclosure and the side panel to get it to snake up there. Just suggestions. Everything is looking clean man. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to more! i was thinking about the port and snaking it up...........but we will see how this works and a few guys have told me that it should sound pretty damn good firing off the side walls...........and im really leaning towards carpet...........and i appreciate your comments... SONY XAV-701HDRF power 400.4 RF power 1000bd 3 Sundown x8's d22004 f150 single cab2 sets of components MB quart 6.5 onx (2 tweets 2 6.5 perdoor)stock batt up fronBIG 3http://www.stevemead...-vid-pg-11-922/http://www.youtube.c.../TheBigmescan74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmescan Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Wouldn't it have been easier(as far as running wires to it) to have mounted the one amp right side up instead of upside down? The bends on the power and ground wires are gonna be pretty extreme. I'm liking the way it's coming along though for sure. As far as the battery fitment, can't you just use some little shims in the spot it's located now? That would stop it from moving around on you. reason its upside down is because its easier to get to the settings on the amp....thats the only reason why i did it that way....and the 4g fosgate wire is pretty damn flexible........but trust me if its a pain in the ass i will turn it around.......and ass far as the amp i may not need anything....im going to shave the one corner of the amp rack to be able to slide it about 3 inches more so it will be right beside the wall....... SONY XAV-701HDRF power 400.4 RF power 1000bd 3 Sundown x8's d22004 f150 single cab2 sets of components MB quart 6.5 onx (2 tweets 2 6.5 perdoor)stock batt up fronBIG 3http://www.stevemead...-vid-pg-11-922/http://www.youtube.c.../TheBigmescan74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmescan Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 im just ready to hear it playin and im glad i got it all to fit behind the seat and not look like shit and cluttered SONY XAV-701HDRF power 400.4 RF power 1000bd 3 Sundown x8's d22004 f150 single cab2 sets of components MB quart 6.5 onx (2 tweets 2 6.5 perdoor)stock batt up fronBIG 3http://www.stevemead...-vid-pg-11-922/http://www.youtube.c.../TheBigmescan74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmescan Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Ok guys...I have a question....I'm gonna fuse the power coming from the XS and then from that to a distro block and then just running 4g to both amps....or do I need to fuse both power wires going to the amps? And what size fuse do I need....both amps are RF Power...400.4 and 1000. SONY XAV-701HDRF power 400.4 RF power 1000bd 3 Sundown x8's d22004 f150 single cab2 sets of components MB quart 6.5 onx (2 tweets 2 6.5 perdoor)stock batt up fronBIG 3http://www.stevemead...-vid-pg-11-922/http://www.youtube.c.../TheBigmescan74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I would fuse both amps just to be safe. Can never over protect. Looking at the manuals it says 150 amps for the 1000.1, and 100 amps for the 400.4. If it just takes you to the top of those manuals, it's in the specifications section. Also you should fuse at the front battery to the back, and at the back battery, all in the same line. so it should look like this: front battery - fuse - line - fuse - secondary battery - fuse - distro block - fuse - amp. Unless the distro block has fuses in it. IF it does, then you don't need to fuse to the amps. The distro block will carry that fuse instead. Make sense? All in the name of safety! Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmescan Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I would fuse both amps just to be safe. Can never over protect. Looking at the manuals it says 150 amps for the 1000.1, and 100 amps for the 400.4. If it just takes you to the top of those manuals, it's in the specifications section. Also you should fuse at the front battery to the back, and at the back battery, all in the same line. so it should look like this: front battery - fuse - line - fuse - secondary battery - fuse - distro block - fuse - amp. Unless the distro block has fuses in it. IF it does, then you don't need to fuse to the amps. The distro block will carry that fuse instead. Make sense? All in the name of safety! thats what i was thinking so i need more fuses...................and somewhere to mount the fuse blocks hmmmmm? appreciate the help. i was thinking 250 but i just wanted to be sure. well tomorrow i will go buy the fuse blocks and maybe sunday have some type of bass........next thing i need to get is the SMD DD-1......so i can get everyhting dialed in........................... SONY XAV-701HDRF power 400.4 RF power 1000bd 3 Sundown x8's d22004 f150 single cab2 sets of components MB quart 6.5 onx (2 tweets 2 6.5 perdoor)stock batt up fronBIG 3http://www.stevemead...-vid-pg-11-922/http://www.youtube.c.../TheBigmescan74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmescan Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 frustrated.................i didnt really like the first amp rack...............so i made another one and during that process i was getting phonecalls and the wifey came outside with the kids so i dont know what the hell happened but i cut the amp rack to short..........................and im not blaming the wifey and kids. it was my mistake. so now im off to lowes to buy more wood and try this amp rack once again..........just effn frustrated................. SONY XAV-701HDRF power 400.4 RF power 1000bd 3 Sundown x8's d22004 f150 single cab2 sets of components MB quart 6.5 onx (2 tweets 2 6.5 perdoor)stock batt up fronBIG 3http://www.stevemead...-vid-pg-11-922/http://www.youtube.c.../TheBigmescan74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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