Mattc43 Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Hey guys, I will be buying a 2013 Toyota four runner and I plan on doing a no wall build with it. This car will be my daily driver. I have only installed one system in my life and I am ready to go bigger, dying to go bigger actually lol. My first system is just one 12 on a 1500watt audiopipe amp in a ported 3.2ft^2 box tuned to 32hz with stock Bose speakers, stock electrical, and aftermarket JL tweeters on stock electrical as well. Never metered it and I am a car audio noobie so I really couldn't guess how many dBs it is. Planning on putting two sundown x15v2 d2s tuned to about 30-32hz in a ported box in my trunk without folding down the seats. My backseats will become my new trunk as I plan on using my entire trunk space for the 2 15s. Planning on tackling the big 3 upgrade first, installing a HO alternator, and sound deadening all four of my doors as well as my trunk floor, trunk sides, and trunk door. Once all that is done, in goes my box and I would like to run a Taramps smart 5k to push my 2 15s (2500watts per sub) then plan on using a multichannel (or 4 channel or whatever, I really do not know much about mids and highs yet 😅) to push my mids and highs. Looking for good mids and highs that will be able to keep up with the 2 15s and not be drowned out in bass. All this has me intimated though. So my question is do you guys think I would be capable of doing this myself or should I consider taking it to a small car audio shop near by with guys that worked on a car that was in Slam?? I want it done right and I am on a budget. I do not want to spend anymore than $3,000 total if that is possible. My goal is for it to get loud and low while being a decent car to get to work and travel as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafaseles Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mattc43 said: Hey guys, I will be buying a 2013 Toyota four runner and I plan on doing a no wall build with it. This car will be my daily driver. I have only installed one system in my life and I am ready to go bigger, dying to go bigger actually lol. My first system is just one 12 on a 1500watt audiopipe amp in a ported 3.2ft^2 box tuned to 32hz with stock Bose speakers, stock electrical, and aftermarket JL tweeters on stock electrical as well. Never metered it and I am a car audio noobie so I really couldn't guess how many dBs it is. Planning on putting two sundown x15v2 d2s tuned to about 30-32hz in a ported box in my trunk without folding down the seats. My backseats will become my new trunk as I plan on using my entire trunk space for the 2 15s. Planning on tackling the big 3 upgrade first, installing a HO alternator, and sound deadening all four of my doors as well as my trunk floor, trunk sides, and trunk door. Once all that is done, in goes my box and I would like to run a Taramps smart 5k to push my 2 15s (2500watts per sub) then plan on using a multichannel (or 4 channel or whatever, I really do not know much about mids and highs yet 😅) to push my mids and highs. Looking for good mids and highs that will be able to keep up with the 2 15s and not be drowned out in bass. All this has me intimated though. So my question is do you guys think I would be capable of doing this myself or should I consider taking it to a small car audio shop near by with guys that worked on a car that was in Slam?? I want it done right and I am on a budget. I do not want to spend anymore than $3,000 total if that is possible. My goal is for it to get loud and low while being a decent car to get to work and travel as well Well, your electrical is going to cost a lot. Those subs aren't cheap either, if you don't already have them. The Taramps 5k you where talking about is cheap for a 5k amplifier. On top of that, head unit, 1/0 OFC cable, 4 channel amp and door speakers. Can you do it yourself (with a little how to help from us in the forum) yes. Can you do it for $3k..... all I can say is don't be disappointed when you go over lol. That being said, start a build log on the members site of their ride section. We'll love to see the progress and help when you need it. I have a build log going. So do many of us. Go check a couple out, and for sure, start your own! Beginning to end. 2011 Chevy Silverado under construction My build log here. Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattc43 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Dafaseles said: Well, your electrical is going to cost a lot. Those subs aren't cheap either, if you don't already have them. The Taramps 5k you where talking about is cheap for a 5k amplifier. On top of that, head unit, 1/0 OFC cable, 4 channel amp and door speakers. Can you do it yourself (with a little how to help from us in the forum) yes. Can you do it for $3k..... all I can say is don't be disappointed when you go over lol. That being said, start a build log on the members site of their ride section. We'll love to see the progress and help when you need it. I have a build log going. So do many of us. Go check a couple out, and for sure, start your own! Beginning to end. Already got both sundown 15s!! Yeah I'm starting to see that electrical is hella expensive. Whole reason I picked the taramps smart 5k is because people said it's a great bang for the buck amp and will do 5000watts at 2ohms which is what both my dvc dual 2 ohm subs will be wired to (wish I would've bought two 4ohm dvc 15s to wire down to 1 ohm but did not realize this at the time I bought em 😒). I would love to do a build log! You've got me sold on that and I will definitely have some questions and will get stuck at certain points. Already got the box building skills down too hehe (look below (double baffle, 3/4 mdf, 1 5/8" drywall screws every two inches, screw holes topped off with bondo, 3 coats of binz shellac based primer, splattered black "oil based" paint to finish it off)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafaseles Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Mattc43 said: Already got both sundown 15s!! Yeah I'm starting to see that electrical is hella expensive. Whole reason I picked the taramps smart 5k is because people said it's a great bang for the buck amp and will do 5000watts at 2ohms which is what both my dvc dual 2 ohm subs will be wired to (wish I would've bought two 4ohm dvc 15s to wire down to 1 ohm but did not realize this at the time I bought em 😒). I would love to do a build log! You've got me sold on that and I will definitely have some questions and will get stuck at certain points. Already got the box building skills down too hehe (look below (double baffle, 3/4 mdf, 1 5/8" drywall screws every two inches, screw holes topped off with bondo, 3 coats of binz shellac based primer, splattered black "oil based" paint to finish it off)) That is a nice looking box! Did you model it on a computer program? I wish I could understand box modeling programs lol. 2011 Chevy Silverado under construction My build log here. Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattc43 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Dafaseles said: That is a nice looking box! Did you model it on a computer program? I wish I could understand box modeling programs lol. Thank you! I am pleased with how it performs too. Yes, I did not model/design it myself though. I actually had a guy on facebook design it for me for $25. I don't understand box designing either lol that is why I said to hell with it and paid for someone to do it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafaseles Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, Mattc43 said: Thank you! I am pleased with how it performs too. Yes, I did not model/design it myself though. I actually had a guy on facebook design it for me for $25. I don't understand box designing either lol that is why I said to hell with it and paid for someone to do it for me I did the same exact thing. I paid a dude to design it right. Now I just need to assemble it🤣 2011 Chevy Silverado under construction My build log here. Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Paragraphs, please, that was painful to read. Take your time and do your research, plan it properly. Don't half ass it, I did that with my current install which was basically a "slap it together" (single 12, amp, box, LOC), and it looks like a rats nest in my trunk. Taking it to a shop is for sure not going to get it done on a budget, plus what's wrong with learning how to do it yourself? You're just as capable as a shop if you have the motivation and willingness. 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattc43 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Dafaseles said: I did the same exact thing. I paid a dude to design it right. Now I just need to assemble it🤣 Nice! It is the way to go lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattc43 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 5 hours ago, EricM9104 said: Paragraphs, please, that was painful to read. Take your time and do your research, plan it properly. Don't half ass it, I did that with my current install which was basically a "slap it together" (single 12, amp, box, LOC), and it looks like a rats nest in my trunk. Taking it to a shop is for sure not going to get it done on a budget, plus what's wrong with learning how to do it yourself? You're just as capable as a shop if you have the motivation and willingness. My bad. I rushed my current build because I was excited to get it done and yeah it is like a rat nests like yours lol. I agree about the shop, my build keeps getting more and more expensive and added labor from a shop is not going to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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