1995 Mercedes Benz C220 "Bangin On A Budget"

[Motorboat KER]

I found this (my old log) so I decided to roll with it!

After the mech looked at the car the engine was toasted so I had to get a new one. I sold that box and shit and went with RF P3.

Somebackground about my experience with car audio...

I started my first build with a Renegade 550 amp with an Alpine Type S 12" in a sealed prefab. I had that rolling in a 1997 Taurus Wagon (v6 3600!). I later installed Alpine door speakers to complete my my car.

I later sold the Type S and prefab and was out of bass for awhile!

When I got the funds together, I got an Infinity 12" with a shitty amp for the sole purpose of flipping it. I was able to make a $100 profit on craigslist! I used that money to get 2 HiFonics Brutus 1000.1d and 2 JBL GT15. I was building a box of ~5 cubes when I got an offer for the subs so I sold those too lol.

Some kid from my school broke his leg so decided he would sell his subs (I have no clue how that had any relevance lol). I picked up 4 Memphis Audio 10" in a ported box. I threw them on my HiFonics and each was getting like 300w overpowered.

Then my luck started to change. The crankshaft in my engine broke and shredded nearly everything possible. I scrapped that car and sold my audio. I picked up a 1995 C220 this past summer. About a month later the car overheated and friend the engine. So now a car engine later, some ass cuts me off and slams on his break and I rearended him. He comes out wanting to fight so I stood up and he realized I am like 8" taller lol. He told me I shouldnt of had my blinker on for more than 2 blocks. Seriously. So now I finally got my funding together and the build can start

Last night went out to cut some wood and ran out of light way faster than I thought I would.

And:

Pictures of that fun stuff tonight

Lets get crackin!

I got the Ryobi package where it has a jig and a circle saw. Helps a lot!

I have a router but no table or circle jig yet

Test fit:

Good sized subwoofer for the price!

Quick and cheap amp rack. Will eventually make a nicer one once my other amps and batts come in.

(Ill be adding the 4th port piece later when I get the 4" wood screws needed.

With a base coat on testing the fit:

To do:

Wire up my pioneer 3 way for the front doors then make small enclosures for the alpine components I have in the back.

Finish painting

Run the wire

[Motorboat KER]

Got it in playing just to test and let it break in a bit.

Stock mids/highs (20 year old speakers!)

I still have to remove the backseat leather and then bolt the box down and DD1 the amp.

I will be glassing enclosures for my Alpines and installing the Pioneer components up front later.

Please note: each sub is super underpowered receiving AT MAX half their RMS at like 250-300w.

Box has to be finished still. I have what I think is a small hole from a screw that was left unpatched. At times when the bass is minimal, it sounds like a whistle. That wouldn't be coils would it?

No love.

Show some love for my cat you heartless people.

Got my graphics in! Fast shipping and great customer service! http://www.fullintensitygrafx.com/

On the left is the stock speaker and the right is my Pioneer.

Dat magnet difference...

The screw holes didn't line up by far so... I guess I get to make some enclosures!

This was behind the initial speaker so I ripped it out and cut the back out. It was a hard plastic back.

First time doing pods.

I am thinking one or two more layers.

Once I am finished with it, everything will be plug n play!

[Motorboat KER]

Old system gone (the p3s and the rf 750.1). decided to step my game up. I will be quadrupling the power, adding batts, making a new box (good bye trunk!) and getting some fun toys!

Stay tuned! Updates tonight

[Tecomah]

Nice man. Tuned in

[Motorboat KER]

Nice man. Tuned in

Thanks! Pics will be up tonight

i have tomorrow off of class and work so more work on the box is in my near future

[Motorboat KER]

Been talking to Bump and I got some good shit in the works!

Working on the box...

Going to port through:

Gotta chop that up.

Going to trim this last piece so it is nice and snug.

All cracks and seems will be getting glassed to prevent air leaks. I will be going with a 4th order.

[pioneerforlife]

Shit man ya I didn't know this was your build. never looked at who the OP was lol. anyways its looking good. Listen to Bump, I wouldn't be where I am today if It weren't for his help.

[Motorboat KER]

Shit man ya I didn't know this was your build. never looked at who the OP was lol. anyways its looking good. Listen to Bump, I wouldn't be where I am today if It weren't for his help.

Fo sho. Im picking up a few of his toys soon!

Going to redo the front stage and have to order my batteries!

[pioneerforlife]

cool. what are you running for front stage? VO's?

[Motorboat KER]

cool. what are you running for front stage? VO's?

No clue what that is.

I plan on getting

4 PWX 6.5 mid range speakers

4 rts silk dome tweeters

For my front stage