CarAudioFab Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hello! For those of you who don't know me my name is Mark and I am the man behind "Car Audio Fabrication" on YouTube. I have posted build threads before (like this one: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/154311-video-build-log-fi-bl-rockford-fosgate-focal-knukonceptz-tips-tricks/) and if you have ever seen one you know that I love to mix in "How To" Videos throughout the build that describe the process and show each step. This build will be no different! well, it will a little bit because I am going to try to mix in a lot more pictures for your viewing pleasure! I love to help other car audio enthusiasts young and old, newb and veteran, so if you see something you have a question about ASK! The Vehicle: Chevy Duramax 2500 HD Extended Cab (Will add pics soon) The Gear: Alpine Type R's 6.5" Component Speakers 10" JL Audio W3 Knukonceptz wiring Wirecare.com wire protection products Alpine MRP-M500 Alpine MRP-F300 The Install: Custom Fiberglass Door Pods with Vinyl Wrapped Inserts to accent interior and match sub enclosure Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure (Specs to Follow) The Goal: Quality sound that integrates well with the vehicle and requires little to know permanent vehicle modification. (No cutting of panels allowed!) My Goal: Teach the readers of this thread as much about the fabrication of the pods and sub enclosure, as well as the install as I can. Let's begin! We started with collecting some of the gear, the ownder of the vehicle wanted to re-use his Alpine Component Speakers and JL Subwoofer, I talked him into purchasing a MRP-F300 which is the exact same foot print as the MRP-M500 and will allow for a really clean install. The components: [/url] The sub: The amplifier: (Still need pics of the 4 channel) I then determined what was needed wiring wise and put in an order with my friends over at Knukonceptz.com: I am very excited to use their new product the KNF-60, we were one of the first to get a production unit and I was really impressed with using it in a different build so I decided to get one for this one as well: All of the wiring in this build will be protected by Techflex which I recieved from our show sponsor WireCare.com . They really have some great products and the "snake" style techflex will look awesome with the tan and black truck. Its crazy how many colors of this stuff there is! Now the EXCITING stuff! I made these outer insert templates with a series of router techniques and skills, I discuss them in the video. The idea is they will insert into the pod and can be wrapped with a different material or painted to accent the install. Here you can see I will mount the woofer from the rear, and the tweeter is flush mounted: [url=http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/caraudiofabrication/media/942983_663228947037040_1698362909_n_zps01f860f2.jpg.html]L] Finally I added some low temp plastic around the base template so that the top insert could lay flush. I show how I do this in the video as well. [url=http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/caraudiofabrication/media/945797_666402416719693_952490847_n_zps4a3b87be.jpg.html]RL] And here is the video describing the process! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXgq4dhr484 Well thats all for now, let me know what you think! Add this thread to your book marks and check back often! -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twostrokeking Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Great work 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreehundredC Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 im glad there are still people that share the secrets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarAudioFab Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Great work Thank you for posting! Appreciate it! im glad there are still people that share the secrets Thanks! Im glad you liked it. -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarAudioFab Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Been out in the garage mixing resin and laying some glass. I tried out some of the Sunflash too! Can't wait to tell you guys about it! -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres the flex at Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Looks good so far, and a lot of information also. 2001 Nissan Frontier3/5 drop ''Gutted" Underconstruction If you don't let your unborn swim in her mouth someone else will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarAudioFab Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Looks good so far, and a lot of information also. Yup, trying to help spread some knowledge, I hope the first door pod video helps teach some more of the basics of making templates. -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CXMaudio Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I'm definitely tuned in for this... I have been a fan of your YouTube channel for quite awhile now. I can tell you really put a lot of time into editing your videos. keep it loud man My YouTube Chanel: http://www.youtube.com/user/cxmaudio *subscribe* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Love when speakers are rear mounted. Sex Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTC360 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 TUNED IN '93 Firebird Formula V8 H/U- Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X395 Mids/Highs Amp- Hifonics ZXI80.4 Wiring-KNU RCA's, Speaker Wire, And Two Runs Of Trystar 1/0 G34 Red Top and a 180amp Ford Alternator www.youtube.com/TRTC360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.