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#1651846 - 23/05/09 09:28 PM

cut the holes for my midbass today,

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with the advice from Murph and Jay,I put them in the kicks near the floor,here are a few pics of what I did.I first use the speaker mounting ring to decide exactly where i wanted them to be and than drilled a pilot hole to get my sawzall in to cut,I used the sawzall because of the irregularities of the metal.I also used safety glasses due to the fact that small pieces of metal would be flying around,I than drilled the holes that were used to secure the outside and inside rings to the meatal.

I used construction adhesive to secure the outer and inner ring to the metal.the outer ring was made of 3/4 mdf.and I used expanda foam to fill in any gaps that were not covered by the 2 rings,

and here is how it looks with the Ultra 6 inch midbass in,I will be building a custom enclosure for the outside to keep the midbass protected from the elements.pics of that will be coming soon,

Edited by Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings (23/05/09 09:33 PM)

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#1652086 - 24/05/09 04:50 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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Nice, but where's the installation issue? $\:D$

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#1652120 - 24/05/09 06:20 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: jcresci]

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

Nice, but where's the installation issue? $\:D$

I know man,my brain had a massive fart,i pmd a mod and hopefully they will move it soon,sorry for posting in the wrong area,

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#1652126 - 24/05/09 06:47 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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Your apology is accepted $\:\)$

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#1652129 - 24/05/09 06:53 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: jcresci]

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

Your apology is accepted $\:\)$

thanks,besides,you live too close for to not,I don't want to get a visit from some person asking me about cement shoes, $\:D$

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#1652170 - 24/05/09 09:10 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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LOL

It looks good though

I need to get my Caddy running correct, needs a new TCC solenoid FML, then I'll get my install going. A shop will do it though since I've never done an install and this is going to take the relocation of my stock Bose HU.

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#1652192 - 24/05/09 11:00 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: jcresci]

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

LOL

It looks good though

I need to get my Caddy running correct, needs a new TCC solenoid FML, then I'll get my install going. A shop will do it though since I've never done an install and this is going to take the relocation of my stock Bose HU.

if yuou have any experience at all do installs,you should give ait a try,there are alot of really experienced people on this forum that would be willing to lend advice,

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#1652199 - 24/05/09 11:20 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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Truth. It would save me $300.

I've seen some threads about how to relocate them on here. I've never done an install before.

Running wires for the amp is gonna be simple since the battery is under the rear seat.

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#1652200 - 24/05/09 11:46 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: jcresci]

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

Truth. It would save me $300.

I've seen some threads about how to relocate them on here. I've never done an install before.

Running wires for the amp is gonna be simple since the battery is under the rear seat.

just do like I do,alot of reading and than make a decision,

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#1652209 - 25/05/09 12:22 AM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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lol. I'll look for some info on it.

I really need some bump in my trunk. My stock Bose sub is no good for low bass $\:\($

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#1652250 - 25/05/09 08:54 AM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: jcresci]

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

lol. I'll look for some info on it.

I really need some bump in my trunk. My stock Bose sub is no good for low bass $\:\($

look into getting a 12 with a decent amp,

if you need some help,let me know,if I can't answer it,than,we hsve the resources here to get anything done,besides,sf is only an hour or so away and it wouldn't be a thing for me to drive out there,

Edited by Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings (25/05/09 08:56 AM)

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#1652379 - 25/05/09 05:56 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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thanks to whomever the mod is that moved this thread over here,

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#1652456 - 25/05/09 08:45 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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I still have my old setup:
2 JL 12w3v2 in a JL HO Box
JL 500/1
Kenwood KDC-x592

You would actually be willing to come out and help me with installing my HU and subs/amp?

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#1652479 - 25/05/09 09:37 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: jcresci]

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

I still have my old setup:
2 JL 12w3v2 in a JL HO Box
JL 500/1
Kenwood KDC-x592

You would actually be willing to come out and help me with installing my HU and subs/amp?

yep,

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#1652497 - 25/05/09 10:18 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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I appreciate that. Once I get a quote for the TCC solenoid replacement we will figure something out.

I'd love to hear your truck since I've never heard a system with comps installed.

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#1652498 - 25/05/09 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

I appreciate that. Once I get a quote for the TCC solenoid replacement we will figure something out.

I'd love to hear your truck since I've never heard a system with comps installed.

it may be a while before i hear it,I can only do so much at a time due to the fact that I am on the roadf usually 6 days a week and when i get home on the weekends,I have maybe 3 hours at the most to do the things that I need to do for myself,thus,the reason that my system is tasking so long,but you will definately be hearing it,just let me know when you are ready and i will make the trip,

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#1652586 - 26/05/09 07:07 AM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings]

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WOW is all I can say. Not quite what I was talking about. Building kicks ported to the outside and cutting the kicks and mounting the basket on the outside is a little different.

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#1652598 - 26/05/09 07:26 AM

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"here is how it looks with the Ultra 6 inch midbass in,I will be building a custom enclosure for the outside to keep the midbass protected from the elements."

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#1652600 - 26/05/09 07:29 AM

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Yes I saw that part. Just wondering about depth (you can see the wheel) and it either it needs to be sealed with enough airspace or ported and still protect the woofer from the elements.

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#1652621 - 26/05/09 08:20 AM

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I have that same pathfinder.

Wow---big cut.

I don't think there is room to have the entire basket outside the vehicle and not have the tire hit it on full articulation. Maybe there is though. It will be tight.

I like the location and the angle. Nicely done.

I would fiberglass a pod on the outside that covers the elements and maybe wraps down to under the vehicle. Like a hoodscoop that faces backwards. Keep the opening as big as you can. Then put a louvered vent over the opening at the very back. Make it face towards the rear of the vehicle. That will keep water out.

That was a serious cut. Nicely done.

Sorry I didn't get back to you, I was going to take some measurements on my pathfinder to answer your question--but you took care of it.

#1653747 - 27/05/09 07:03 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: SQLAltima]

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Originally Posted By: SQLAltima

I have that same pathfinder.

Wow---big cut.

I don't think there is room to have the entire basket outside the vehicle and not have the tire hit it on full articulation. Maybe there is though. It will be tight.

I like the location and the angle. Nicely done.

I would fiberglass a pod on the outside that covers the elements and maybe wraps down to under the vehicle. Like a hoodscoop that faces backwards. Keep the opening as big as you can. Then put a louvered vent over the opening at the very back. Make it face towards the rear of the vehicle. That will keep water out.

That was a serious cut. Nicely done.

Sorry I didn't get back to you, I was going to take some measurements on my pathfinder to answer your question--but you took care of it.

I am actually gonna put a 3/4 inch mdf ring down before i put the midbass in,it clears the tires at all angles by a few inches,if it doesn't work out,my bro is a badass welder and will fix the holes and i will do as murph sugested.I am not really worried about the hole though,it is just a vehicle that will be used mainly for my trackdays and to and from work,I know it looks pretty radical,but that usuallu how i do things,.

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#1653793 - 27/05/09 08:50 PM

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#1653836 - 27/05/09 09:31 PM

Re: cut the holes for my midbass today, [Re: IamMurph]

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Originally Posted By: IamMurph

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#1654050 - 28/05/09 08:15 AM

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mcmaster.com has some louvered vents----hell they have everything on earth.

#1654665 - 28/05/09 06:17 PM

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I have to figure out what pieces I need to install the HU. I need the harness and some type of dash piece the shop was telling me, about $80.

Plus I have to figure out how to hide the stock radio too.

All you got is 3 hrs on the weekends and I have work on weekends at 430.

Edited by jcresci (28/05/09 06:18 PM)

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#1654678 - 28/05/09 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

I have to figure out what pieces I need to install the HU. I need the harness and some type of dash piece the shop was telling me, about $80.

Plus I have to figure out how to hide the stock radio too.

All you got is 3 hrs on the weekends and I have work on weekends at 430.

pm me the info on your car and I'll see what I can dig up for you,

nevermind,disregard thispost,i just saw the info in your sig,der der der

Edited by Lou Dub/pastaRocket/Red Wings (28/05/09 06:35 PM)

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#1654708 - 28/05/09 06:50 PM

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Oh yeah, and the HU is a Kenwood KDC-X592

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#1654732 - 28/05/09 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted By: jcresci

Oh yeah, and the HU is a Kenwood KDC-X592

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#1657320 - 02/06/09 09:03 PM

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what kind of truck is this?

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