9Nails Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 It's been a long time coming to the point where I feel like I have something to share. I probably should have put this build up sooner, but I wasn't happy with my work. I picked up a new Ford Focus in January 2015. It was meant to be a cheap car to own and operate, good gas mileage, etc. The poor car has been taken into the snow, sand, mud, and everywhere n. For a year it was driven and abused. It's always been a good car, but in that time music was lacking. I took my tax return to fix a problem with the music. The stock sound volume output was so low that I could hear myself sing. I sing like shit, so this was a big deal! What does a good car get after a year of punishing driving? How about getting beaten up from the inside with a nice subwoofer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Nails Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Selecting components was my first step. Research what I might like, pull the trigger and buy some speakers. And then put them in the hatch to see how I might install these. Sundown Z-12v4 D2 would be the speaker I desire. Rockford Fosgate D1200.1 and D800.4 were the amps desired. Focal P165 components will fill the sound-stage nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Nails Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I needed a subwoofer cabinet, but I have only worked in MDF boxes that best match a rectangle. I wanted something a little nicer than MDF, and that fit the angle of the rear seat. I asked for some assistance, and Triticum Agricolam was nice enough to build the box for me. A design was chosen and built... ...then later on stolen. 😧 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Nails Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 The door panels needed an adapter to accept the Focal speaker components. I never got a photo of the speakers in the door! I guess I got to impatient to have a listen. I also picked up some motorcycles around that time so, distracted might also fit the reason I didn't get the final door photos. Stock Ford speaker has an adapter ring built in that doesn't exactly match a round shape. i'd need to copy this to plastic. Stock speakers handle a massive 25 watts. Although I'm pretty sure my cellphone speaker gets louder than these jokers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Nails Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Checking some spacers that I made for the Focal speakers. All 4 door speakers will get the same sound. Adapter rings looked good. Nice tight fit that I was happy of. Spacer rings and the adapter attached to the doors. There wasn't much room for the crossovers, but I managed. The tweeters would get a little connector installed on them so that I can remove them if needed. I used these connectors in RC cars and had them laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Nails Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I call these "Vampire" connectors. They crimp onto the existing factory stereo wiring and allow a somewhat less permanent way to get audio from the head unit in case I want to change anything in the future. (That's still an option here.) BUT!!!!!! The closer connector is missing a slit that the slide-in terminal connector required. It took weeks to chase down this problem and I almost sent in my amp for an unnecessary repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Nails Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I'm running to 600k file limits I think? So here's a final picture of the build. Yes, on the final install day, it rained on me! I had to scoot my car's butt into the rain so that I could see the wires. Sun was still shining brighter than my garage lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsneon98 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 did you actually cut those box joints for your enclosure? Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/152954-1998-plymouth-neon-updates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron36 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Build looks awesome my only complaint is that poor sub wants way more power . My SA’s can handle 1.2k each but if U love it I love it. I’m sure it sounds great . 2022 Ford Maverick on 22’s Skar SK1500.1 on 4 Skar VD-8’s Mids Sundown Super tweeters, Skar TX 6.5 components on Skar SKM400.4 LC2 for audio control , XS Power D680 XS Series Extra Battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Nails Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 17 hours ago, bsneon98 said: did you actually cut those box joints for your enclosure? Those box joints are the real deal! User Triticum Agricolam from this form cut those box joints! He proposed those over kerfing the port, and I loved it! That's one part of the box build that I could not do after that box was stolen. And something that I majorly miss in this rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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