diegoclass2010 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 killer job with the cigarette lighter knob! might have to steel that one ... build is looking good just feed some power to that amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNells Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Nice build man! I have an 05 Malibu, so always cool to see the other Bu's out there. I really like the lighter volume knob! Great idea and creative! What did you do/add to it for it to function? Malibu Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxrideranton Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks guys, i really appreciate it! The cigarette lighter knob was a lot easier than i anticipated. the cigarette lighter itself rotates inside the housing without modification, and the center of the cigarette lighter that sticks out is what i epoxied to the actual potentiometer. i used a PAC LC-1, and took it out of the housing, and there is a threaded part that doesn't rotate, that attatches to the cigarette lighter housing with a nut, where there is a little hole in the center. To get the plug part that hooks to electrical out, i just took a hacksaw to the plastic piece, and it all just fell out of the housing. 2000 Chevy Malibu 2 Skar audio vvx 15 v2's 7 cu ft box after displacement tuned at 28hz AudioQue 2200D Rockford Fosgate PBR 300x4 Alpine CDE-147BT 2x Pioneer components Shca 1/0 & 12 gauge speaker wire 1 XS Power S975 up front, and 2 XS power XP 950's in back http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/178458-2000-malibu-build-2-skar-vvx-15-v2s-aq-2200d/?p=2634433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefourth Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Liking the build man, nice and clean. Love what you did with the amp too! Thanks alaskanzx5 I might just do thatI can recone a sub myself. About a year ago I took 2 12" power acoustic mofos and made one sub. I took the magnet and the motor off of one and j b welded it to the other motor and magnet. I had to wind my own voice coil so it would work. After I was done hooked up to 2 boss 5000w amps. And shattered my back and all my side windows came to this thread to recommend soundqubed and ct sounds. OP goes with soundstream. oh lawd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrispyShimp Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hey check out my build log, I have the same car, though I used two 12s and never really upgraded the electrical very much, Never had a budget, also, the car is having issues now, it's at 175k and the problems have started, moved on the the truck, much easier to work on. But I'm sure you could get a few ideas, just have a look. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/177026-chevy-2004-malibu-build-log/#entry2609728 I think I also have a post about a 4th order bandpass, though because I'm planning on selling the car, I gave up on the idea. I like the cigarette lighter volume knob, I'll have to try that sometime. My Malibu is the 2.2 Ecotech, just Google the engine bay, that alt is buried under the intake, it's a pain to get to. Yours is right there on top! (Lucky) There is room under the seat specifically the driver side, for a fairly large amp, and the floor vents will blow A/C air right to the amp as well. I Like the PRB300.4 in the glove box, too. Cheers! Knowledge is the greatest tool in any garage. It's also the most priceless, and most easily shared. Here's my latest build. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/181273-89-c1500-build-log/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxrideranton Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks! ill check out your build, i'm always in for ideas! Updates anyone??? it's hard to keep going on with the build while taking 21 credits in college, i'm 18 btw, don't really have the cash either... the new xs battery can't happen until i get the Fosgate sold, I don't have enough cash to buy a battery after paying for tuition... some pics and actual updates will be next! 2000 Chevy Malibu 2 Skar audio vvx 15 v2's 7 cu ft box after displacement tuned at 28hz AudioQue 2200D Rockford Fosgate PBR 300x4 Alpine CDE-147BT 2x Pioneer components Shca 1/0 & 12 gauge speaker wire 1 XS Power S975 up front, and 2 XS power XP 950's in back http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/178458-2000-malibu-build-2-skar-vvx-15-v2s-aq-2200d/?p=2634433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxrideranton Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Ok, to the updates! first off, last week i found this: the trim panel that goes around my stereo cracked pretty badly... here's a pic with the plasti dip peeled off: i fiberglassed the panel more for more strength, and i put body filler in there to make it all good again. right now, its primer color in my car, well, i can't drive to school and back every weekday and not have my stereo working! i can't stand driving my car with no music! got a small start on the trim panel in the rear, i wish it was done already so i could enter SOTM! First, i got some printer paper, a can of paint cap, and a ruler, and i got to work. here is the first tryout: it was too large, and the curves were just too large also. so, i cut out the middle of the paint cap, where there is a smaller circle, and i made it again, but smaller: i was satisfied with this one, so i made it work! Cut piece of 3/4 mdf - all i had around to work with... drew the shape up on the board: cutting it out with the jigsaw, yes, it is a really old one, but it does the job: All cut out: test fit: 2000 Chevy Malibu 2 Skar audio vvx 15 v2's 7 cu ft box after displacement tuned at 28hz AudioQue 2200D Rockford Fosgate PBR 300x4 Alpine CDE-147BT 2x Pioneer components Shca 1/0 & 12 gauge speaker wire 1 XS Power S975 up front, and 2 XS power XP 950's in back http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/178458-2000-malibu-build-2-skar-vvx-15-v2s-aq-2200d/?p=2634433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxrideranton Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I made my stinger volt meter a little pan to fit in my stereo trim panel where the cubby hole is, and i ordered carbon fiber vinyl to put on the stereo trim panel, but the guy i got it from sent me the wrong stuff... so, ill figure all of this crap out, and get moving soon! Also, i should be making another vid soon, so any suggestions on what you guys want to see or anything, feel free to let me know! 2000 Chevy Malibu 2 Skar audio vvx 15 v2's 7 cu ft box after displacement tuned at 28hz AudioQue 2200D Rockford Fosgate PBR 300x4 Alpine CDE-147BT 2x Pioneer components Shca 1/0 & 12 gauge speaker wire 1 XS Power S975 up front, and 2 XS power XP 950's in back http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/178458-2000-malibu-build-2-skar-vvx-15-v2s-aq-2200d/?p=2634433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxrideranton Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Well everyone, I'm currently uploading another demo vid. it is a lot longer and really shows what this baby can do, especially at the lows! I've had the stereo trim piece done for a while now, just haven't taken any pics of it. I'll post up the new video when it gets done... also, a friend of mine bought a 97 Subaru legacy wagon, and i'm building door pods for him, designed a box, and ran wires and goodies... Whenever i can convince him to post up a log, you guys will be able to see where my little bit of free time goes these days. 2000 Chevy Malibu 2 Skar audio vvx 15 v2's 7 cu ft box after displacement tuned at 28hz AudioQue 2200D Rockford Fosgate PBR 300x4 Alpine CDE-147BT 2x Pioneer components Shca 1/0 & 12 gauge speaker wire 1 XS Power S975 up front, and 2 XS power XP 950's in back http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/178458-2000-malibu-build-2-skar-vvx-15-v2s-aq-2200d/?p=2634433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrispyShimp Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Waiting for vids! Btw my car is sold, no more malibu for me. Glad to see your still at it, you've done more than I have. I would recommend upgrading the alt, as the stock one can't take very much, I know, alts are kinda pricey and intimidating to do, but it will support your batteries and amp far better at idle, you'll be glad you did. Mechman has a 240A for like 300, so it's not out of reach. Drops right in I think. Anyway, they will send you a quote for free with an alt just for you car, takes them a week but hey it's a free quote on some of the best alts out there. Here's a build I'm doing for a friend as well, He's got more income than me (for now) so he's getting some nice stuff. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/182953-2012-hyundai-accent-hatchback-build-log/ Knowledge is the greatest tool in any garage. It's also the most priceless, and most easily shared. Here's my latest build. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/181273-89-c1500-build-log/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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