TheBetterMethod's Outback Build

[TheBetterMethod]

Well...

Here it is!

Here's the box:

Cut the holes with my old jig saw

High gloss Laquer

45˚s

After a crap ton of primer and an @$$ load of sanding; two cans of Rust-o-liner:

Got the port in and the speaker wire rigged up

Hid the amp and turn-on relay under the false floor. Only photo I have is this crappy mock up shot:

This is how I like my speaker wires. 8awg ofc, techflex and heat shrink. Crimped the rings on:

More later guys.

[El1T3Bass]

god damn thats clean. great job man

[TheBetterMethod]

Thanks sir!

Here's how she fit:

She's dusty and dirty and my garage is dark. Here's a bad photo:

Tucks just under the back of the seat:

I've got a lot more pictures on the way...

[TheBetterMethod]

Here's the headunit:

1st USB to the center console:

Second USB to the 1/2 DIN pocket. PAC LC1 in the dash too:

XS S3400

Big 3 and whatnot. Power wire under the car, Kicker 1/0 wrapped in techflex:

Second Skin: Mostly Damp. Pro. Some Alpha Damp. that I didn't take photos of:

More to come. Much more.

[Nikitaaa]

Looks good buddy!

It's funny, I have that same exact amp in my subaru outback in the same exact place as you.

Get this on the meter?

[blankskater08]

Nice and clean.

[TheBetterMethod]

Yeah man, I noticed we have the same amp. It's great how it fits down there!

Haven't metered yet. I just got the box sorted out. More on that in a bit.

Thanks guys!

[TheBetterMethod]

Uh-oh!

Box flexed like an SOB. I decided it was time for the second baffle. Also added threaded inserts and ABS cement on the port.

It's a ton louder now and sounds way better. Anyway, I like the photos so here be more!

And a third of a pound of screw + urethane =

Fixed her up nice:

That's about all for now. Let me know what you think! It's my second box ever so I'm learning a lot through trial and error.

[TheBetterMethod]

I'll trim up the speaker wire tomorrow probably. Didn't want it too short. Gotta get the dust off of the box too. It's a lot sexier in person.

[Nikitaaa]

so did that second skin help any on the hatch??

I wish I could find a way to take my headliner off and put some deader in there because my roof flex is SOOOOO bad. Are you having similar issues?