trainman0978 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 O.k. so I found this thread after a week ( I usually stay out of off topic when I am knowledge hunting ) of being on here every free chance I have. I am John, I live in Savannah Georgia. I own a 07 Toyota FJ cruiser- see the sig. I work for CSX, which is a railroad. I am a engineer and most of the time I enjoy my job. If nothing else it pays well, and when I don't want to work it is kinda easy to get time off. I am 29 and still a big kid like most of you. I never even heard of Steve Meade until I found this forum, which I found it from a thread on FJcruiserforums.com , and I spend alot of of my laptop time there. I sit in hotels for hours on end with my job, so surfing is a favorite pastime. I am generally not a post whore, and I try to only comment when I think it is useful or relevant to the discussion. Savannah is not a big car show town, unless it is old muscle and that only happens once a year. Odd for close to 300,000 people... I have traveled up to the NOPI show in Atlanta 7 or 8 times but it has been about three years since I last went. I have been to Spring Break Nationals twice, but again several years have past and my circle of friends has changed due to busy schedules and lifestyle choices. My knowledge of car audio is average at best, and the equipment I have purchased was on recommendations from some of the guys that I know at a local shop, and what my wallet would allow at the time. Most of this stuff is now in its second install and I was riding the xB for about a year, then the change from conductor to engineer took place and the money got better. I have never even heard of FI car audio until finding this forum, and I was considering the JL w7. NOT ANYMORE.....!!!! This forum seems to be the most straight up , fact based and the people on here seem to speak only from experience, not from here say or pure brand loyalty. There is brand loyalty all over this site, but I get the impression it is brand loyalty after much trial and error with many different systems from brands across the board. I have used kicker till I was blue in the face, and I like them, I am okay with the alpine subs I have, but I want more bass, I am slowly gonna phase out the excelon mids and highs to other stuff, and the JL components I have coming are only after hearing them several times in many vehicles , and I am happy with them for the money. Not to mention they will go in factory locations keeping the interior up front looking stock, which I also like. I love seeing the fiberglass kick panels and door pods, but its not for me -- not yet anyway. What I do want is the FI treatment in back, and I am probably going to go forward with that idea come tax return time. I am also going to get a new alternator from irraggi , which I have heard of before this site. I have seen his alts. on cars at nopi, and everyone I spoke with seems happy with what he builds. The alternator is a definite purchase, cause I get a little dimming already. My "plan" is two FI 15" btl subs, and probably a RF 4001 amp for the subs, with a second battery mounted in back, along with a new amp for the mids and highs and to pull out the 3.5 " MB Quartz and put a set of components in the panels beside the rear seats. other than that I want the sub box to go up no higher than the back seat so the cargo cover will hide it, but if I cant do that I will limo tint out the rear windows. I am terrified of theft , my truck is in a very secure location while I am at work, but I cannot install a alarm system because the parking lot at the R.R.yard is right next to several train tracks. Trains shake the ground which would set off alarms. This would only irritate security personnel to the point that they would let someone rob my truck of my goods. I have stripped my interior out and added lots of second skin products, and I am pleased with the results. Should have done more than one layer on the front door - outer door skins though - so I will be adding more there, and I think I am gonna do the underside of my hood and that should be the end of that. So that is my car audio knowledge disclaimer and introduction. sorry for the novel. thanks. Quote 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Voo Doo Blue my upgrades and "build" thread. My Kulicki Box Build -Alpine 9887 head unit, KTX-100EQ imprint-( sound quality for dummies! ). - MB Quartz 3.5" in back pillars -Sundown Audio SAX100.4 - JL Audio 3 way 6.5" component set XR653-CSi ( doors and dash ) -JL Audio 2 way Component set XR650CSi - Alpine MRD - M1005 - Alpine Type - R 12" subs -- 2 - 12" s in a Pete kulicki designed box. -Alpine High speed Ipod cable, and KCA-SC100 with Sirius sat. radio -All wiring is Stinger 12 gauge and HPM Level 3 RCAs, KnuKonceptz Kolossus Power and ground and Big done in 1/0, -270 sq. ft. of Damplifier Pro, 36 sq. ft. of Overkill Pro, 6 full sheets of Luxury Liner, and a gallon of spectrum- -2 Powermaster D680 Powercells in back FINALLY !!! I GOT IT METERED ON THE TERMLAB !!! I did a 140.2 at 42 hertz. Shoehorn, BFH, forklift,duct tape and some zip ties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSN2meBoom916 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I am terrified of theft , my truck is in a very secure location while I am at work, but I cannot install a alarm system because the parking lot at the R.R.yard is right next to several train tracks. Trains shake the ground which would set off alarms. This would only irritate security personnel to the point that they would let someone rob my truck of my goods.Welcome aboard sir.You are correct that you will find far less BS HERE than on any other forum. About your alarm problem-have you considered a Proximity sensor? A radar device that detects movement around and or inside your vehicle allowing a dual stage sensor function w/ out the often "false alarming" impact sensors? maybe something to consider. Quote COOGLE SAID:"bro thats how we got where we are... buy making messes ...... i still learn all the time you just gota be willing to ruck up some shit" "In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd." ~ Miguel de Unamuno"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard"A proud man can learn humility...but he will be proud of that too" ~I forget who.I'm far from perfect and I know it better than anyone, but I hope to be good at what I do, when I do it...Installs I've done:My Integra: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3161The Lexus : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1535Law's Maxima: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5568&hl=Jeff's 2500HD: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5382&hl=Acura RSX-S: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3142Z-32 300zx: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=34602004 Civic 4dr: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=8190Trunk/Corner Box: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=16036&hl=1969 Chevy C-10: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=20319&hl=Seat-Back AMP-RACK How-to: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=9428&hl=Bunch of subs still for salehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...l=lsn2meboom916"It's game night...we're playin......sex."~Quagmire"When disneyland started it was powered completely by orphan children running on treadmills to generate e-lectrissty…and today, them children are New York Yankees". ~Dale Gribble"Fill it with ice...then pour it up to the top of the ice...& Shut da Fu** up!" ~Urs truly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman0978 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 No I haven't looked into it yet, but I am gonna have to eventually go with something for my own piece of mind, even if i leave it off at work. What brands, models you got in mind???????? Quote 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Voo Doo Blue my upgrades and "build" thread. My Kulicki Box Build -Alpine 9887 head unit, KTX-100EQ imprint-( sound quality for dummies! ). - MB Quartz 3.5" in back pillars -Sundown Audio SAX100.4 - JL Audio 3 way 6.5" component set XR653-CSi ( doors and dash ) -JL Audio 2 way Component set XR650CSi - Alpine MRD - M1005 - Alpine Type - R 12" subs -- 2 - 12" s in a Pete kulicki designed box. -Alpine High speed Ipod cable, and KCA-SC100 with Sirius sat. radio -All wiring is Stinger 12 gauge and HPM Level 3 RCAs, KnuKonceptz Kolossus Power and ground and Big done in 1/0, -270 sq. ft. of Damplifier Pro, 36 sq. ft. of Overkill Pro, 6 full sheets of Luxury Liner, and a gallon of spectrum- -2 Powermaster D680 Powercells in back FINALLY !!! I GOT IT METERED ON THE TERMLAB !!! I did a 140.2 at 42 hertz. Shoehorn, BFH, forklift,duct tape and some zip ties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSN2meBoom916 Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 No I haven't looked into it yet, but I am gonna have to eventually go with something for my own piece of mind, even if i leave it off at work. What brands, models you got in mind???????? I'll PM you an answer to keep this thread from gettin off topic. Quote COOGLE SAID:"bro thats how we got where we are... buy making messes ...... i still learn all the time you just gota be willing to ruck up some shit" "In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd." ~ Miguel de Unamuno"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard"A proud man can learn humility...but he will be proud of that too" ~I forget who.I'm far from perfect and I know it better than anyone, but I hope to be good at what I do, when I do it...Installs I've done:My Integra: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3161The Lexus : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1535Law's Maxima: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5568&hl=Jeff's 2500HD: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5382&hl=Acura RSX-S: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3142Z-32 300zx: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=34602004 Civic 4dr: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=8190Trunk/Corner Box: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=16036&hl=1969 Chevy C-10: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=20319&hl=Seat-Back AMP-RACK How-to: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=9428&hl=Bunch of subs still for salehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...l=lsn2meboom916"It's game night...we're playin......sex."~Quagmire"When disneyland started it was powered completely by orphan children running on treadmills to generate e-lectrissty…and today, them children are New York Yankees". ~Dale Gribble"Fill it with ice...then pour it up to the top of the ice...& Shut da Fu** up!" ~Urs truly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 whatsup man!! thanks for joining!! glad u stopped by do you actually operate the locomotive? that sounds like fun Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzy71 Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 hey, im brent. im 17 from michigan. and i saw you in truckin mag and on cardomain. Quote BRENT1997 GMC Yukon1-DC xl18"Stetsom 2K5E3-Kinetik HC1800's 1967 Pontiac GTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeSPL-SCAMMER Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 hey, im brent. im 17 from michigan. and i saw you in truckin mag and on cardomain. Welcome to SMD... Merry Christmas.. Quote IM A LOW LIFE SCAMMER SO I WAS BANT....TEH HAMMA is NOT my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman0978 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 whatsup man!! thanks for joining!! glad u stopped by do you actually operate the locomotive? that sounds like fun Yep, Hog head , throttle jockey, horn blower, road mule, driver, engineer, track slave, any of these terms fit my job description. I do drive them, and controlling the longest piece of equipment in the world is great fun sometimes. You have no idea what it is like to pull 14,000 tons up a mountain at 3 m.p.h. and then go blasting down with all your air brakes and dynamic brakes applied just to keep it under control...... I enjoy my job very much... Quote 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Voo Doo Blue my upgrades and "build" thread. My Kulicki Box Build -Alpine 9887 head unit, KTX-100EQ imprint-( sound quality for dummies! ). - MB Quartz 3.5" in back pillars -Sundown Audio SAX100.4 - JL Audio 3 way 6.5" component set XR653-CSi ( doors and dash ) -JL Audio 2 way Component set XR650CSi - Alpine MRD - M1005 - Alpine Type - R 12" subs -- 2 - 12" s in a Pete kulicki designed box. -Alpine High speed Ipod cable, and KCA-SC100 with Sirius sat. radio -All wiring is Stinger 12 gauge and HPM Level 3 RCAs, KnuKonceptz Kolossus Power and ground and Big done in 1/0, -270 sq. ft. of Damplifier Pro, 36 sq. ft. of Overkill Pro, 6 full sheets of Luxury Liner, and a gallon of spectrum- -2 Powermaster D680 Powercells in back FINALLY !!! I GOT IT METERED ON THE TERMLAB !!! I did a 140.2 at 42 hertz. Shoehorn, BFH, forklift,duct tape and some zip ties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddylac Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 My name is billy and i recently came to terms that im a bass head after years of denial, lol. I mostly been in to welding and mechanics, so if u got a hydro or airbag questions hit me up ill try and help. I’ve always been interested in car audio but never really got in to it to deep besides your basic head unit and one amp install. I’m seriously looking to pursue this as a career in the near future. I’m looking to get me a 94 Cadillac Deville for a few thousand off an old lady so I can practice security, wiring, mdf box, and maybe some fiberglass. Hopefully I can contribute to the forms a little bit. p.s. can anyone recommend some high quality schools for car audio that have a good employment placement after wards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesthertZ Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 hi Im Jesse im from Aus, im addicted to bass, aha, anywayz found this site through youtube , meade love your tahoe bro, coming over ASAP. Quote 1 12 inch infinity 1240watts...only can fit that in a hilux single cab... 1 infinity 1000 watt mono block... 2 Hifonics Zues 6.5" Components 2 Hifonics Zues Tweeters 2 cross-over boxes 1 run of 4GA 200 Fuse 1 Kenwood Head-deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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