goodvibez Posted September 20, 2014 Report Posted September 20, 2014 helps if you have a fan blowing on it to clear the saw dust so you can actually see the line that was my biggest issue... ...also doing oddshaped skulls and stuff like that is sooooo much easier than symetrical/ or lettering...if you mess up something thats supposed to be clean and strait...you can tell. Wish you guys could see the design I'm cutting now, this is a real bitch...but I like it Funny how the people who have a louder system than you will usually give you a compliment about your setup because they know how much blood, sweat, time, and money you put into it. The people who criticize or try and one up you....have a p.o.s to no system at all and will tell you all about this "other" guys system! Saddley I'm sure if I meet this "other" guy...he will probably tell me he thinks your just as annoying as I think you are! I'm not compensating, just proud of fabricating! My build log: 10k center console with 4 DC Audio XL 10's powered by 2 DC Audio 5.0k amps 5 xs batteries and dual DC Power 300xps alts http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169404-goodvibez-04-dmax-10k-center-console-w4-xl-10s-custom-5ksit-plays/page-19
bkrieger Posted September 22, 2014 Report Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks man! Agreed that the tech flex does set it off andmakes it looks super clean! But I will admit you cannot tie the wire in a knot like you cant when its off...it does constrict it more and because of that I'll just be using naked SHCA wire inside the truck....the alt wires running to the back batts will be covered but thats it it's too tight of an area around my buss bars for 30 connections to be making such tight bends that I dont think it will benefit being covered anyway...Fine by me I think the wire looks great by its self! I switch to crimping on this build, picked up a 16ton crimper off ebay like everyone lol...just wish it was sold with die's labeld 4awg,1/0,2/0 and so forth...I do not understand metric electrical lol! I can send you a link to the one I have...it's in a couple photo's here, same one mead just got and used on his new toy Not bashing on soldering, it's awesome, gives you some confidence in the connection....but I double crimp all the ends and I have to say it almost compresses all the strands into a solid chunk of copper lol soo much easier! Also is nice because I don't have to worry about being too hot and melting the coating on my wire...fairly easy to do. If SHCA came out with a similar lug that had an opening to run solder into after its been crimped...I would do that! I've used some from a local place here in town that do that but freak man it was like 4 bucks a lug....ppthhhhbbbbbbbt! Not worth that What size dies did you end up using on the 1/0 wire?by the way, extra clean install and fab work on this build.
CaptainWhoosh Posted September 22, 2014 Report Posted September 22, 2014 If you still play GOW, hit me up and lets kill some grubs! Lovin this truck. We don't do it for the glory.
goodvibez Posted September 22, 2014 Report Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks man! Agreed that the tech flex does set it off andmakes it looks super clean! But I will admit you cannot tie the wire in a knot like you cant when its off...it does constrict it more and because of that I'll just be using naked SHCA wire inside the truck....the alt wires running to the back batts will be covered but thats it it's too tight of an area around my buss bars for 30 connections to be making such tight bends that I dont think it will benefit being covered anyway...Fine by me I think the wire looks great by its self! I switch to crimping on this build, picked up a 16ton crimper off ebay like everyone lol...just wish it was sold with die's labeld 4awg,1/0,2/0 and so forth...I do not understand metric electrical lol! I can send you a link to the one I have...it's in a couple photo's here, same one mead just got and used on his new toy Not bashing on soldering, it's awesome, gives you some confidence in the connection....but I double crimp all the ends and I have to say it almost compresses all the strands into a solid chunk of copper lol soo much easier! Also is nice because I don't have to worry about being too hot and melting the coating on my wire...fairly easy to do. If SHCA came out with a similar lug that had an opening to run solder into after its been crimped...I would do that! I've used some from a local place here in town that do that but freak man it was like 4 bucks a lug....ppthhhhbbbbbbbt! Not worth that What size dies did you end up using on the 1/0 wire?by the way, extra clean install and fab work on this build. Thanks man! The crimper came with metric dies so I kinda just tried a couple till I felt like it crimped it nice and I used the 95 dies. Hope that helps. If you still play GOW, hit me up and lets kill some grubs! Lovin this truck. I LOVE that game but I suck haha, My xbl expired as well I figured I wouldnt renew it till I got an xbox1. Things arent looking good for future gears games which is sad...one of my favorite stories....not to mention horde is so much fun! Funny how the people who have a louder system than you will usually give you a compliment about your setup because they know how much blood, sweat, time, and money you put into it. The people who criticize or try and one up you....have a p.o.s to no system at all and will tell you all about this "other" guys system! Saddley I'm sure if I meet this "other" guy...he will probably tell me he thinks your just as annoying as I think you are! I'm not compensating, just proud of fabricating! My build log: 10k center console with 4 DC Audio XL 10's powered by 2 DC Audio 5.0k amps 5 xs batteries and dual DC Power 300xps alts http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169404-goodvibez-04-dmax-10k-center-console-w4-xl-10s-custom-5ksit-plays/page-19
RossGo Posted September 22, 2014 Report Posted September 22, 2014 My crimper only has up to 70mm2, so mine are super tight haha Yes I have a lot of stereo weight. I build for Smiles Per Gallon not Miles Per Gallon LOLZ My build - 1996 4Runner with 2 18s - 149+ in a sealed box (with radiators)
goodvibez Posted September 30, 2014 Report Posted September 30, 2014 So got some goodies ordered today...should have them this week! Amps and some wire so I can get this playing again! Got some other projects in mind as well going to be really cool I hope! Funny how the people who have a louder system than you will usually give you a compliment about your setup because they know how much blood, sweat, time, and money you put into it. The people who criticize or try and one up you....have a p.o.s to no system at all and will tell you all about this "other" guys system! Saddley I'm sure if I meet this "other" guy...he will probably tell me he thinks your just as annoying as I think you are! I'm not compensating, just proud of fabricating! My build log: 10k center console with 4 DC Audio XL 10's powered by 2 DC Audio 5.0k amps 5 xs batteries and dual DC Power 300xps alts http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169404-goodvibez-04-dmax-10k-center-console-w4-xl-10s-custom-5ksit-plays/page-19
MrBigs63' Posted September 30, 2014 Report Posted September 30, 2014 Tuned for this weekend. Can't wait.
Smoove Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 You should come up to PHX for finals on the 11th 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/
goodvibez Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 man I really wish I could but I have a birthday weekend with my family for my moms 60th from thursday till saturday and then have to drive 4hours to be at my friends wedding that I guess 'm a groomsman at lol....never have any plans for months then one weekend it a clusterf#ck haha...I really want to go to a show sometime though! Need to get the system up and playing again! Funny how the people who have a louder system than you will usually give you a compliment about your setup because they know how much blood, sweat, time, and money you put into it. The people who criticize or try and one up you....have a p.o.s to no system at all and will tell you all about this "other" guys system! Saddley I'm sure if I meet this "other" guy...he will probably tell me he thinks your just as annoying as I think you are! I'm not compensating, just proud of fabricating! My build log: 10k center console with 4 DC Audio XL 10's powered by 2 DC Audio 5.0k amps 5 xs batteries and dual DC Power 300xps alts http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169404-goodvibez-04-dmax-10k-center-console-w4-xl-10s-custom-5ksit-plays/page-19
goodvibez Posted October 4, 2014 Report Posted October 4, 2014 alright so got some SHCA goodies today DC Audio 90.4 just stuck the amps covers on to check them out havent drilled into these guys.........................yet! hard to tell but the pic above is with one led strip and I didnt think it was enough so I added a second strip in the pic below tomorrow I have to make amp racks for these and get the covers screwed on so plenty of work left But I'm happy for now! and a little demo last pic I swear lol Funny how the people who have a louder system than you will usually give you a compliment about your setup because they know how much blood, sweat, time, and money you put into it. The people who criticize or try and one up you....have a p.o.s to no system at all and will tell you all about this "other" guys system! Saddley I'm sure if I meet this "other" guy...he will probably tell me he thinks your just as annoying as I think you are! I'm not compensating, just proud of fabricating! My build log: 10k center console with 4 DC Audio XL 10's powered by 2 DC Audio 5.0k amps 5 xs batteries and dual DC Power 300xps alts http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169404-goodvibez-04-dmax-10k-center-console-w4-xl-10s-custom-5ksit-plays/page-19
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