bushroot Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm new and this is my first real build. The a-pillars in the car are ridiculously wide. Each one will contain two Hi-Vi D5.8 and a Vifa ring radiator. The doors will be next. I picked up a set of 4 ohm Exodus Anarchy. Subwoofers are 6x12" Polk DXI. So far, power is going to be a Soundstream Reference 4.920 for the front stage and a Rubicon 1600 for the subs. I've never done fiberglass work or used body filler, so this is quite the learning experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthsayer Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Looks good so far. A pillars look like they will provide plenty of sound stage without doing the doors. But hey, more is sometimes better, LOL. Just curious why you would choose the polks for your subs? truthsayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushroot Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I was originally going to go with a single 15" Fi Audio, but I got a deal on the Polks. I paid $219 for all 6 of them shipped. I come from the world of home audio. It's generally accepted that having more subwoofers will raise efficiency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushroot Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 The original baffle I cut from PVC on the CNC at work: Passive crossovers for the a-pillar assembly: Crossover response: Anarchy size: The Anarchy needs a minimum of .25 ft^2. I'll be converting the map pocket to an enclosure. Original plan for subwoofers. I've since mounted one forward and one up because of the angle of the rear seats and amplifier placement. Amplifiers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Frasier Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 subscribed to this one,my wife would cut my balls completely off if i did that to my a pillars in my xb, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushroot Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I picked up some ultrasuede to cover the pillar pods. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's flexible enough. I have a few options. I can get seams sewn for the corners, I can paint the pillars, or a combination of the two. I think I'll see what I can find in the way of textured paint this morning and go from there. The grill frames are done and need to be wrapped. I glassed the inside of the cubby hole above the glovebox to build a place for the crossovers. I'll get some pictures up in the next few days. Next are the Anarchy midbass in the doors. I've drawn the mounts. Because of the magnet weight, I'm going to carry the magnet with a support as well and fiberglass a "bucket" shape around the whole thing. I'll cut a hole in the side to connect the chamber to the sealed enclosure that'll be built into the map pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxscion Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Nice work! I plan on doing some custom A-pillars for my mids and tweets this year. You got me tuned in for more progress for sure! Build Log Here: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161307-scion-xb-sundown-mechman-xs-power-rockford-fosgate-jbl-build-log/ You Tube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/korndoggg31?feature=mhee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushroot Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Between trouble calls at work this afternoon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushroot Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 How do people do bodywork? Prime, sand, prime, sand, spot putty, prime, sand, ad nauseam. If the ultrasuede had any stretch, things would be better. I'm going to leave two sides painted and wrap the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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