Wicks Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Linked on Meade's Facebook Never expected that... Thanks Meade! Thanks too for the NOM Kyle! LOVE this place... This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Linked on Meade's Facebook Never expected that... Thanks Meade! Thanks too for the NOM Kyle! LOVE this place... NOT ONE WORRY.... your deserving man...... SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Just out of curiosity, I was going back through your build and the pocket screws you said you were having problems with. What did you use instead? Was it just a clamp issue, or was it the screws themselves? I have a feeling I may have to build my box in my trunk as well, SUX, and I'm thinking this is gonna have to be used. Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Just out of curiosity, I was going back through your build and the pocket screws you said you were having problems with. What did you use instead? Was it just a clamp issue, or was it the screws themselves? I have a feeling I may have to build my box in my trunk as well, SUX, and I'm thinking this is gonna have to be used. Ahhh pocket screws. Looked like a great idea at the time. The special drill bit didn't drill a pilot hole long enough into the base board. I had to place the pocket jig just right so the screw didn't come through my bottom plate. So I only had 3/4" of play with. The pocket screw inserts into the countersunk piece and when you start to apply pressure and drill both pieces of wood together, the screw moves around a little bit on the base plate. The screw also didn't want to "pull" the pieces of wood together very well either and in some cases left a little gap. I think that was partially due to the type of Kreg screws I got. I saw some at Lowes with wider threads to grip the wood better but I never used them as I was fed up with the process. By the time you got the screws working well enough, the wood glue was setting and the two pieced of wood were not aligned. You end up doing more back and forth then it was worth. So one of my side panels is held by glue and pocket screws. The other is simply glued in place. I used a piece of wood wedged between my rear deck to force the side panel down and left it until the glue dried overnight. As far as I can tell, glued MDF is just as strong, if not stronger with just a clean, glued joint then trying to mess with screws. May be a different story at much higher power levels, but I wouldn't use screws unless you need them to hold something together or simply can't fit a clamp in that area. Not hatin' on the process at all if anybody out there swears by it and I'm sure it has its place, but a simple glue joint in many cases is plenty good enough. This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Damn you have a lot of clamps! I like your build...smooth and clean. Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Damn you have a lot of clamps! I like your build...smooth and clean. LOL, yeah I went crazy in the clamp department, but I did have a need for every one if them. Thanks for the comments! This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHirshAudio Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Absolutely beautiful build man! Love it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Absolutely beautiful build man! Love it.. Thanks! This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I mapped everything out on my buss bar and decided that I wanted to split it in two for a positive buss bar and a negative buss bar. Therefore I needed to find a way to cut a 1/2" chuck of aluminum in half.... So I bought a 10" metal blade for my miter saw. The sliding rails really came in handy and I ain't gonna lie, that cut was a little sketchy but...it worked. Used the drill press to punch a few mounting holes in it and we have a start. Wasn't overall happy with my dash voltmeter. It wasn't quite spec'd for auto use since one day the sun beat down on it and slightly melted the plastic cover. So I looked around and found this one (the small one at the bottom): Got it all dial in. I also found a matching temperature meter with two probes. It will switch between the two probes when you change the ambient light in front of the meter (wave your hand in front of it). I tested it out and that feature is a little flaky but we'll see if I can get it to work. Also for today, I've been a member on here since last fall and have really grown to love this place. So the other day I stepped up and joined as a contributing member. Gotta say I'm really liking how my name shows up all BOLD AND BRONZE...! This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Grats man... sincer grats.... well done....... SOTM winner right here guys.... SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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