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2 Type R 12"s, 3 Alpine amps. Custom Build Complete!!!!

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Default 2 Type R 12"s, 3 Alpine amps. Custom Build Complete!!!!

Well, I have been working on this for awhile. I have done all the work myself (other than the spray on the box)

This is my first try at fiberglass. I did the box, and the amp rack from scratch. I have a real nice DIY for all of it, if anyone is interested.
Finsihed the amp cover this morning. needs some work. has wrinkles that I need to get out, but its just to warm out to work on.

Give me some feedback so i know how it is.

System:
Pioneer D3 w/reverse cam
Alpine 6 1/4 Type r components
2 Alpine Type R DVC 12"s
2 Alpine Mrp m450 Mono Amps
1 Alpine MRP F450 4 channel amp
Stinger wiring and some other misc stuff


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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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Looks Good!
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Looks nice
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Thanks guys. Its coming along. i am not happy with the wrap of the vynl. I wish I had of takenmore time.
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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First the new seats, and now this?!! Damn bro!

At least the vinyl is a minor fix. It could have been worse.
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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yeah its been alot of changes lately. I think the wife might actually kill me.
I am done spending money tho. I promise.

The vinyl isnt to bad, but enought o aggrevate me.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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sick system dude, looks insane! great job
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looks really good. how long did it take to make the box?
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I worked on it very slowly. I did the box in about a week. I had a different amp board with only 2 amps. I did all of the last August. Then I just put the 3rd amp in and did this amp rack.


i would say the box if done 8 hours a day, and taking drying into account, would take 3 days to do. But fiberglass is so aggravating that I dont think its possible to do all day long.

Here is my DIY I wrote up on fiberglassing a box:

http://forums.scionzone.com/smf/index.php?topic=2053.0
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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awesome thanks.
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Where did you mount your reverse camera? Any pics of that?
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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I will take some today of the camera, I actually just hooked it up this morning.
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Sweet! I get my backup camera tonight. I've seen others' installs, but always good to get more ideas!

Great job on the sub box! I'm hoping to learn some glassing this winter.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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with the camera, it came with the license plate mount. i just used that for now. I am going to do a custom install when I have time. Probably remove the scion emblem and put it in there.
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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Quick ?:

Did you deaden your tC? I'm thinking about doing this. I tried installing my Kenwood sub (because it fits perfectly in the hatch foam) but it rattled like crazy in there. Any info is greatly appreciated!
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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I plan on it. I havent gotten around to it. I am going to use EDEAD. I dont have much rattle. non inside the car, but my spoiler rattles a bit outside.
Old Jul 12, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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That looks really nice! Great Job! That box looks awesome, i'm gonna take a look at that DIY
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