Fits right in!  Were you able to get OEM material for the covering?

Quote from: SHOdded on April 20, 2014, 06:16:57 AM
Fits right in!  Were you able to get OEM material for the covering?

Great question, no that is Dynasty Coal vinyl.  It might as well be OEM though!

Just some update pics on the fly, excuse the rough shadows and light as I know it does hide some of the shape a bit... I was driving though.

I redid the center just a bit, to get it to sit more appropriately in the spot without as much a gap.  This now makes it look like it came with the car, somehow.



Here's the redone pillars.  Better grille cloth, a redo of the vinyl, and improved inside with Ensolite foam instead of carpet.




The next phases:

My new passive crossover inductors and capacitors are on their way, and should be here next week.  I'll build new highpass crossovers for the tweeters, and new low-pass crossovers for the pillar mids and center.  I'm using high quality poly caps and air-core inductors, from Parts Express (PE).  PE also let me know that my backordered midbass 8" Daytons are now in stock, so a pair should be on its way as well. 

Very Cool!  What is the frequency?  high or low pass?

Quote from: BiGMaC on April 28, 2014, 11:31:16 PM
Very Cool!  What is the frequency?  high or low pass?

That box is a 2-way, 2nd order crossover, target is 5200hz on a Bessel alignment.

Little update:

Midbass are due delivered today, can't wait to pull them out and snap some pics.

I decided speaker connections will NOT be my weak link in my system, so I ponied up for some XT60 high-current connectors to connect every single speaker, and every connection point from these crossovers.  These are the connectors that are used in high power R/C or robotic setups, so these will suffice with car audio signals just fine.  I have to wait for them to come in, but if want to see what I'm using just google "XT60 connector" or look on eBay.  I got a pack of 20 pairs, and if I did my math right I'll be using 13 pair in this whole car including the door speakers.

Should be some more crossover work tonight.


Oh, and really sorry for the junky, quick cameraphone quality pics all the time.  I have a nice Nikon but its one of those things that I don't think about when I have my hands in sawdust, hot glue, plastic filings, etc... I don't like even thinking about it.  When this is all done and I'm able to showcase it at the quality level that I feel is good enough for a high res photoshoot, rest assured I'll make sure to show everything I've done the best I can.

You need one of those 360 degree camera setups like they did in The Matrix

Minor update, got another crossover done. These things take FOREVER to make! I don't know why, it should be easy but it just takes hours to get it right.

I tried tweaking the locations this time, and this worked out better in some ways, worse in others (regarding wiring together.)





One more to go, for the center.


The woofers came in but I haven't done anything more than oogle at them and ponder what I've got myself into with such a big speaker in the door. Oh well.

Awesome work.  I really wish I had the time and knowledge to take a build to this level.  Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Beautiful Crosses, fantastic work!... Anticipating the Mids install!

Thanks guys!



Minor update:

Here's the last crossover done, this one took a lot less time because I'm getting better at understanding exactly how to make them.  This one also looks a little more refined, same reasons.




All boxes done, ready for their connectors which arrive via mail hopefully tonight. 


Also tonight, I plan on tearing the car's doors apart and begin the 8" midbass upgrade project.  There will be carnage!

Those are some beefy crossovers.  Too bad the inner beauty has to be hidden!

I had to build a computer when I got home (yeah, that's another hobby), but I did get a couple hours in the garage and I decided to make them count.  I got my new high-current XT60 connectors, and I soldered these in to my crossover wiring while heatshrinking and techflexing it all to my spec.  It is subtle, but I used 3 different types of techflex, based on each crossover.  There's black with a green stripe, black with a red stripe, and black with a white stripe.  The stripe corresponds to the speaker's position.  L is white, R is red, C is green, just like home audio.

Also, I broke out the Nikon for some better shots.

So a long day and a lot of progress.

I started the day off with a wicked headache and nausea, so I decided heavy woodwork was out of the question for today.  Didn't want to lose a finger when I'm not at my best.  Instead, I decided to complete overhaul the interior wiring, and get those crossovers installed. 

I decided to pull the seats completely this time.  I started with the torx bolts that hold the seatbelts to the seat


If you've never seen it before, this is how to remove the seat.  Just remove these two bolts on this rail, and of course remove the two bolts in the front.


Seat is out, started work on the teardown







I decided to cut the rear vent tubes a bit, to give the amps and processor some more room.  Nobody will miss them, and it makes it easier to work around under those seats. 





I created the rest of my wiring, to mate to the crossovers.  Again, the techflex with the white stripe goes to the Left side, green stripe to Center, and red to Right, as per standard home theater wiring.
 



Progress! 





While the carpet was out, I cleaned it thoroughly using Chemical Guys' excellent carpet cleaner spray and a vacuum.  Then, I reinstalled the carpet and prepped the wiring for installation.




I installed the amps a little closer to the front, to give the big rubber mats in the rear a tiny bit extra room to sit properly.  I really like the look I'm getting with the wiring on these amps.







I got the seat installed, and locked down.  Here's the amps under the seat.



That's all I got done today, hopefully tomorrow will be good for doing the doors.  If not, I'll wait till next weekend.

I too, never realized there was so much involved in a build such as this. Particularly noting connections and what not.

Impressive to say the least!

Do you plan on competing in audio competitions at some point, after it's completion?