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New insane build starting slowly but surely!(DONE, DONE, DONE!!!)

loudernu

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Ok, I browse the forum a lot, but do nto post too often. I had a decent system in my 2002, but have gutted everything to start my biggest and hopefully "last" build for awhile. Here is a rundown of what is already bought, and going to be installed:

JVC Arsenal KD-813A bluetooth head unit
Rockford Fosgate 3sixty.2 processor
Crescendo Audio 1000c4 4 channel amp for tweeters (upgrading this to the new 1100.4)
Crescendo Audio 1600.2 2 channel amp for the mids
8 Crescendo Audio CTS-1 tweeters, 4 in each A pillar
8 Crescendo Audio MP6 6.5" mids, 4 in each front door
Custom fiberglassed A pillars and front door panels by Epicenter Designs in Florida
2 15" RE Audio MT subwoofers, rebuilt with DC Audio Level 5 recones
Built subwoofer box, 10 cubic feet, tuned to 30 Hz, with a custom midgate. Everything is built double layered birch plywood, so everything is 1.5 inches thick, fiberglass resined, and rhino lined.
SounDigital SD16kd amp, running 4 ohms daily and 1 ohm for competitions
4 spools of Shok Industries 1/0 gauge wire
1 spool of Shok Industries 12 gauge speaker wire
50 feet of Shok Industries 8 gauge (for wiring up the subs)
2 spools of Shok Industries 4 gauge
DC Power Inc. dual alternator bracket, and DC power 260sp alternator along with stock alt(for now) powdercoated to match my truck
XS power d3400 under the hood
4 RPS High Rate UPS batteries in the bed
...and I think lastly, haha, custom aluminum buss bars and amp inputs from Toolmaker Metalwerkz.

I will post pics ad the build progresses, but the panels are in Florida, most of my gear is in the garage, just waiting to get days off and good weather to start this beast.

If anyone thinks I am lacking in an area, or can offer advice, please post away!
 
an air ride suspension for the rear end of that thing. How much weight do you think you'll be adding?
 
Actually the weight isn't too bad. The factory suspension has the rear sitting higher than the front, this may actually even it out better.
 
Time for some pics:

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I think you titled it right a insane build. Looking good so far.
 
My A pillars are DONE! They will be here in a few days, and will post more pics up when I get the tweeters installed and the pillars in the truck. Huge thanks to Jon at Epicenter Designs for doing these for me, and I anxiously await the door panels being completed. Now, on to the pics!


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When you are finish I have got to hear that system, maybe at a GTG.
 
Some metal goodies from Toolmaker, distribution blocks and multi-inputs for my amp:

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Some pics of the door progress:

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...and what is this? a new amp???

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...nope. Just my completed A pillars with the Crescendo Audio CTS-1 Tweeters!

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I will post more pics when I can, I will install these tomorrow, and will update with newer pics when I can get some time to get some work done.
 
John does some awesome work with glassing. And I have a few things from tool make also. This build is gonna be insane.
 
The door panels are done, and will be here in a few days! Awesome work by Jon of Epicenter Designs, and much appreciation to Navid of Crescendo Audio for all of the help and support! Time for pics:

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Very good work, your system is going to be worth more than your AV.
 
Doors and pillars are done, installed, and playing! These things are loud! :)

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Using some temporary Selenium 6.5"s until the Crescendo MP6's get here, but I could not wait to hear this thing!
 
All I can say is nicely done (y)
 
:eek: nice!  I wish I could to do this fiberglass stuff. I would make a sunglass holder. I'm getting to old for the extra loud music, Hit 50 today.
 
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