VX Audio Build : revised...

[biju]

fam,

for those interested - i had to have the moderators delete my original audio build thread. i received a few vague threats via my personal email - and to protect myself from theft/unwanted interest i decided to no longer actively post such detailed information about my build.

i'm fairly positive it wasn't from a fam member here. rather some lurkers/passerbys who found it surfing from another forum site (I link to vx.info in my signature on a lot of other forums).

instead - i'll just share a few general pics of the build along the way, and also when totally finished.

take care all.

-biju.

[rowhard]

well that sucks

not that you had the thread deleted but what happened. Of course if someone did rip you off they could open a corner audio store with all the stuff you had.

[biju]

meh. no worries. this has happened before during a previous build, and i just ignored it. this time's a little different tho...

-biju.

[CoastieCosta567]

what did they say to you?

[Triathlete]

We can get all "Pirate 4X" on 'em! :naughty:

[pbkid]

wow thats really too bad...interesting that someone would threaten you
you think if u wanted to steal something you wouldnt let the person know in advance...interesting
anyhow, thats too bad bij
excited to come check out what you come up with..

[biju]

i've done my own 'sluething' to follow-up... you know... to make things fair. :p ;) :p

consider my use of the word 'threats' lightly. more like indications of interest by folks who came across as having less than honorable intentions.

excerpts:
"nice equip. i could use some of that. westminister's not too far from me..."
"...nothing in your security that someone couldn't get past."

just feel it's best not to put it so 'out there' (the innards, the hows, the gritty details, etc...) lots of jealous buggers out there...

fret not. it will be a pretty darn tootin' scallywag of a build. i'll post plenty of after build (general) install pix when done.

-biju.

[pbkid]

nicely done...did you tell them that you'd like to see em get past 2 hungry dogs and a pissed off guy with a bat?

[iamjacksadrenalgland]

what a weener :rolleyes:

biju, this is what happens when you build such a bad-*** system. maybe you better throw in some pyle coaxials to tame it down a bit. :p

[CoastieCosta567]

i still dont get it? :confused: like why can't u show us anymore? what did u do wrong or why is that guy mad at you? sorry I'm just lost in this topic.

[biju]

maybe you better throw in some pyle coaxials to tame it down a bit. :p

way ahead of ya. here's my new sub set up:

http://pics.realmofexcursion.com/albums/userpics/10001/MVC-529F.JPG
http://pics.realmofexcursion.com/albums/userpics/10001/MVC-530F.JPG
http://pics.realmofexcursion.com/albums/userpics/10001/MVC-531F.JPG

sweet freaking subs doood. who dare step up and challenge me with those subs??!! anybody?? thought so. bwahahahahaa....

costie: no worries fellow vx'er. sometimes the few ruin it for the many - nothing new really. i promise to share the end result. just not going to share the way in which everything is installed like i wanted to... just too risky given the attention it generates. besides, if one of these dinks *really* wanted my equipment they'd only have to look to the public tread to see how it was installed - which provides a blueprint on how to uninstall it. (which is something i really didn't worry/think about before this). does that make sense?

-biju.

[biju]

thrilled about the outcome of the custom fab ceiling mount for the DDC unit - I had to share...

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/mount01.jpg

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/mount02.jpg

sorry for the tease.

in the short meantime... enjoy.

-biju.

[Knigh7s]

Nicely done!

But for opinion sake I woulda liked it more if the DDC units face was flush to the face of the pod.

Otherwise It still looks good!


--- wants more ---
(pictures that is)

[biju]

But for opinion sake I woulda liked it more if the DDC units face was flush to the face of the pod.
thanks knight!

i too would have preferred it flush, but needed a way to grab it. see, it's detachable - which will allow me to use it not only from the ceiling of the vx, but in my lap - or outside the window if need be at shows....

progress is being made indeed. security was *just* finished on sunday (yes, it took that long...) i added some last minute 'goodies' as a result of my newly found paranoia.

now that that's in and completely functional i might feel a little safer providing some pix here and there until she's done done. we'll see...

-biju

[Knigh7s]

i too would have preferred it flush, but needed a way to grab it. see, it's detachable - which will allow me to use it not only from the ceiling of the vx, but in my lap - or outside the window if need be at shows....


Oh I see! BTW, what did you use to build the pod? Considering its size...

[biju]

Oh I see! BTW, what did you use to build the pod? Considering its size...
.5" mdf, hardware, glue, standard box carpet, 3m 90 spray adhesive, primer, patience...

-beej.

[Triathlete]

Took the easy way, eh! I figured you would have wittled it out of a tree or something! :laugho: :laugho: :laugho:

[nfpgasmask]

That is pimpy. I would like to do something like this with one of Tone's scan guages. Maybe you can show me some details when we meet up in the Moab!

Bart

PS - Cripes! Moab is right around the corner, so much to do, so much to buy!


thrilled about the outcome of the custom fab ceiling mount for the DDC unit - I had to share...

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/mount01.jpg

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/mount02.jpg

sorry for the tease. i'll try to refrain from posting pix until she's done.

in the short meantime... enjoy.

-biju.

[biju]

...so much to do, so much to buy!
Thanks Bart. I'll be happy to show ya @ Zu.

regards to your 'so much to do' quote above... you're not kidding! my VX is still an empty shell inside!!! heheheee... ah, yeah no.

-biju.

[biju]

switched up the connection system. newest battery terminals & anl fuse holders from jl (much better design on these than the old systems):

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/jl.jpg

150amp h/o alt showing connection terminal to pos. post:

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newalt.jpg

along with the new alt i'm also doing the big three (3) with 2/0ga power/ground. :p

once the alts in i'll have all wires ran - and will be ready to move on to enclosure fabrication. this include the doors, kick panels, and sub enclosure.

(let me tell ya... getting 3 runs of beefy 12ga wire run through the door boots was no small feat by any stretch of the imagination.)

sooooo much to do yet. :( :(

-biju.

[Triathlete]

And exactly what does an anal fuse holder do? :wtfy: ;eeky; :laughy: :rotate:

[Ldub]

And exactly what does an anal fuse holder do? :wtfy: ;eeky; :laughy: :rotate:


Prevents "blow-outs" ;)

[biju]

Prevents "blow-outs" ;)
...well said. lol. :laugho:

-biju.

[pbkid]

this is gonna be sweet beej...im excited...you gonna have it done by moab?

[biju]

oh the pressure. :p

seriously... i'm doing my best - but don't wanna cut corners due to the looming zu date. nobody wants this done before moab more than i do.

we'll see...

-biju.

[CoastieCosta567]

biju, U are giving all of us Blue balls, lol. i keep checking to see what u have done, everytime there is a new post, lol.

[biju]

mobile audio blue balls, eh? Mee too!

-biju.

[biju]

mmmmm.... juicy, juicy power +++

here, you're seeing upgraded power and ground *all* the way around:

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newconnects_01.jpg

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newconnects_02.jpg

-biju.

[Hotsauce]

Nicely done.

John C.

[biju]

thanks, hotsauce.

this weekend i made good progress on the front end: tweets, mids, midbass, etc. lots of custom work to get these babies to fit & look good in the end...

Vfrider1 came over to pick up some stuff, and saw first hand the (scarry) state the proton's in. (hint: she's literally smack dab in the middle of organized chaos - and looks parted out!!!). :eek: :eek:

-biju.

[pbkid]

dude that optima is pretty, thats exactly what i need to do on my acura for my little project.

[biju]

...it continues

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/build01.jpg

http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/build02.jpg

-biju.

[Triathlete]

Nice coffee tables. Those big coasters are going to need some BIG beer mugs! :_confused :_beer:

[Ldub]

It's not a coaster...

Those are Ricky Ricardo "replica series" congas. :cool:

[Ldub]

Lookin' goo Mr.Beej...

But I'm pretty sure ya gonna need some brylcream to keep yer "do" all spruced up when them things kick in. :p

[biju]

Thanks guys... 29 hours this weekend (no life until project is finished). my fingers are dry, cracked, and my back/feet are sore!... alas, I have (thus far) all digits still attached. (Sorry dub. that hook hand might not happen!)

lots of progress made, yet so far to go. the details... so many details.

what you see at the bottom of pic #2 is a plexi window (1" thick plexi!). Inside enclosure will be red lighting controlled by an OEM fog switch. boxes are shown with a test fit for the subs.

just gotta keep pluggin' away...

-capn' beej.

[Ldub]

(Sorry dub. that hook hand might not happen!)
-capn' beej.

After your "bad to the bone" build experience on the last attempt, I can't blame you for being a little more careful.
While a really sharp-n-shiny hook would look really sweet & be in keeping with your "ultra-pirate" persona, I'd rather you be pain free, able to count to ten & ready to wheel ! :cool:

[pbkid]

looking mean bij....gonna be sweet!!!!

[biju]

:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

been doin' a lot of ^ lately. need more freaking time before moab. grrrrrr...

(tick. tick. tick. tick. tick. tick...)

seriously, i'll give a non-pictoral update. (no pix until after moab!...)

DONE:

the big 3
h/o alternator
sound proofing
rca's run
speaker cable run
security system
neon cables run
head unit
bbe processor
oem fog switches for neon
firewall grommets
2/0ga power ground run
sub enclosures
custom battery tray
custom xover/eq mount
custom ddc controller mount
front tweets
front mids
front midbass


every single item above has been a battle. consumed more time than it should have. and required several trips to the store (hardware, etc.) eventho i tried to have everything already handy.

i refuse to do a shoddy job, or throw stuff together - which has made this incredibly difficult for me. the details are enough to drive me mad, but nothing a few xanax won't help. details, details, details... every step of the way.

what's left is the custom amp rack, wiring (hooking components up), and final beauty (cover/vinyl) boards in some areas... i have 13 days left to make this puppy work before moab. we'll see....

-biju.

(p.s. - i purchased equip to provide rear fill mids/tweets/midbass. at this time i'm wiring it up, but won't have time to do the custom work to complete the rear fill before zu. that phase i'll tackle after moab. essentially, to make this work something had to give. rear fill got the chop. for now...)

[Ldub]

[QUOTE=biju]:crying: the details are enough to drive me mad, but nothing a few xanax won't help. [quote]

Dude,

Ditch the zanax & git yerself some kickin' amphetamines down to the local truck stop !
Then you can work that bad boy 24/7 till it ROCKS ! :cool:

I can't wait a whole nuther year to hear the completed project. :(
Oh wait, what am I saying, you'll have a red VX by then & be installing a recording studio. :p

X's & O's, L W

[biju]

I can't wait a whole nuther year to hear the completed project. :(
Oh wait, what am I saying, you'll have a red VX by then & be installing a recording studio. :p
i promise - you won't have to wait a whole year to hear the radio. but only AM radio.

something tells me what i DO show up with won't disappoint.


























Hmmmmmm.... a new VX color every year. not a bad idea. :laughing:

-biju.

[biju]

with security completely in place (only missing flame thrower. ha!) i feel safer sharing my set-up. give me a chance to clean her up from moab, and i'll snap some results pix and post here by the weekend...

although not completely done (still need to install the rear fill system) i'm pretty happy with the results. however, she's DONE until many many months from now when i get enough energy to pick up the project again.

-biju.

[Ldub]

Brother Dude,

Even in present form, that magnofantastic monster creation you've put together ROCKS THE WORLD !!!
I wish all those who weren't in attendance could have seen the touri scatter at the "sechwan" when you hit Kit's arming alarming button...quite impressive !

Not to mention the look on "the mans" face when the alarm/strobes, etc. were activated into full "parade mode" when he was tryin' to keep us down. :p

SWEET !!!

[biju]

pix i took got corrupt, all but this one... (crap).

Audiocontrol DQXS mount w/ red neon backlighting...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys06.jpg

will havta take more.

-biju.

[biju]

Wide open...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys01.jpg

Angle with door open...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys02.jpg

Rear close-up...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys03.jpg

Custom colored tweeter and midbass covers to match the color of the fiberglass midrange 3" dome...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys04.jpg

Red neon from inside the sub boxes glowing onto the interior rear...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys05.jpg

Audiocontrol DQXS mount w/ red neon backlighting...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys06.jpg

Audiocontrol DQXS mount w/ red neon backlighting (w/ flash from camera)...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys07.jpg

Looking backwards from dash w/ neon on...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys09.jpg

Amp, fuse, crossover rack close-up...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys10.jpg

Amp rack and sub enclosure...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys11.jpg

Sub enclosure with plexi windows...
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/newsys12.jpg

-biju.

[Kenny]

:rotate: nice.

[Ldub]

You're my hero Ferris Biju... :cool:

[etlsport]

nice!! i think i need a moment alone with those photos.... ;eekb;

that looks awesome!!:thumbup:

[djkymar]

Thats a really great job done. I could sit here and look at those photos all night because how nice they are.

[biju]

thx.

i'm pretty happy with the results thus far. barely finished this for moab - and didn't even have a chance to 'tweak/tune' her until weeks after i got home.

i figure this project is 85% finished - still have the rear fill to fabricate in the ceiling, and midbass kickpanels. i'm burned out on the project tho - and need to step away for a while (my wallet will appreciate it too). i'll pick it up again this winter maybe.

for now - it does sound good. and that's all i was really going for. sound quality.

-beej.

[Triathlete]

So, when you going to put a stereo in that thing? :_confused

























































:_drool: :_drool: :_drool:

[WormGod]

I am sad to see all that zesty space go to Jesus-Land for a stereo, but at least it looks nice. As I say in all threads about systems that are showy.... wouldnt last long around my way. :p

[biju]

I am sad to see all that zesty space go to Jesus-Land for a stereo, but at least it looks nice. As I say in all threads about systems that are showy.... wouldnt last long around my way. :p
i know it's a compliment - so, thanks wormgod..! *if* i did live near you, sounds like i'd have no choice but to add the only thing i didn't add to my security system...




an underbody flamethrower triggered by special foot traffic motion sensors. :flame2: that would learn em'.

-biju.

[Kenny]

i know it's a compliment - so, thanks wormgod..! *if* i did live near you, sounds like i'd have no choice but to add the only thing i didn't add to my security system...




an underbody flamethrower triggered by special foot traffic motion sensors. :flame2: that would learn em'.

-biju.

and and auto taser !

http://www.spyworld.net/AutoTaser2.jpg

hmmm, wonder why they don't sell em anymore...
u Americans r crazy. ;)

[bigkoala1]

just a question' why did you decide to face them up? also what did you meter at?

[biju]

just a question' why did you decide to face them up? also what did you meter at?
why not? ha!

mostly because it's a SQ set-up and didn't want the subs to overpower everything by having them pound directly into my back or right behind my ears...

the meter numbers? ;puke2; i haven't metered it. i won't meter it. i have no interest in the SPL numbers - more interested in the frequency peaks/valleys and the imaging of the front stage for overall sound quality. (i'm more old school that way...) don't get me wrong... i'm sure it would 'meter' well. i mean, they're two resonant engineering 12" MX's with a solid supply of power!

(sipping beer...)

at one point i was even thinking about putting the subs in an acoustic suspension enclosure to maximize SQ - but didn't have the mono power from the M2 to feed em' what they'd need in that type of environment (less efficient enclosure). In the end, I went with the bass reflex enclosure for more efficiency, but again, didn't want em' pounding directly into my back/ears so up they went!

besides, i had *really* good results from my two mtx 10's in two decware deathbox's that had ports firing up (granted different enclosure, etc., etc...)...

(sipping more beer...)

the spl craze is sad to me. Just my view. There's more to music than trying to figure out how much money you can spend to loose your hearing in the shortest amount of time...

i dunno. i need another beer... ha!

(it's been a rough day).

-biju.

[WormGod]

i know it's a compliment - so, thanks wormgod..! *if* i did live near you, sounds like i'd have no choice but to add the only thing i didn't add to my security system...




an underbody flamethrower triggered by special foot traffic motion sensors. :flame2: that would learn em'.

-biju.

Ha, yes, it's a compliment. Sick, sweet system. You know me though.... I tend to cut to the chase. ;)

[bigkoala1]

why not? ha!

mostly because it's a SQ set-up and didn't want the subs to overpower everything by having them pound directly into my back or right behind my ears...

the meter numbers? ;puke2; i haven't metered it. i won't meter it. i have no interest in the SPL numbers - more interested in the frequency peaks/valleys and the imaging of the front stage for overall sound quality. (i'm more old school that way...) don't get me wrong... i'm sure it would 'meter' well. i mean, they're two resonant engineering 12" MX's with a solid supply of power!

(sipping beer...)

at one point i was even thinking about putting the subs in an acoustic suspension enclosure to maximize SQ - but didn't have the mono power from the M2 to feed em' what they'd need in that type of environment (less efficient enclosure). In the end, I went with the bass reflex enclosure for more efficiency, but again, didn't want em' pounding directly into my back/ears so up they went!

besides, i had *really* good results from my two mtx 10's in two decware deathbox's that had ports firing up (granted different enclosure, etc., etc...)...

(sipping more beer...)

the spl craze is sad to me. Just my view. There's more to music than trying to figure out how much money you can spend to loose your hearing in the shortest amount of time...

i dunno. i need another beer... ha!

(it's been a rough day).

-biju.

I'm pretty new to this forum. I think its a great thing and im glad I found it. I am on here to make friends . that being said....

thats ok that you have no interest in spl. dont really care. like i said before just a question. as far as firing the subs up ive had more luck firing them back with a vented enclosure, in my vx. i seem to get cleaner, tighter, bass. of course after adding a few rolls of dynamat. (i know, different subs amps boxes etc)hence the question. anyways why mx's for sq and it seems that the dd amps are made for spl. 1% thd??

Im not hating on your system, its a fantastic install, with good componets. just conversation.

so have another beer and learn me some more.

[Chopper]

I suddenly feel very, very old. I'm gettin' another beer for each hand.

[biju]

I'm pretty new to this forum. I think its a great thing and im glad I found it. I am on here to make friends . that being said....

thats ok that you have no interest in spl. dont really care. like i said before just a question. as far as firing the subs up ive had more luck firing them back with a vented enclosure, in my vx. i seem to get cleaner, tighter, bass. of course after adding a few rolls of dynamat. (i know, different subs amps boxes etc)hence the question. anyways why mx's for sq and it seems that the dd amps are made for spl. 1% thd??

Im not hating on your system, its a fantastic install, with good componets. just conversation.

so have another beer and learn me some more.
how did i miss this reply? :confused:

koala,

big part of my involvement in mobile audio is from a hobbyist perspective - or 'daily driver' - with sq in mind as the overall goal. (altho the thought of competing does peek my curiosity!)

my definition of being a hobbyist is exploring, testing and taking chances on brands that interest me - and the only way to entertain that curiosity is to dive in and give em' a try. once that's done - i'm able to form opinions on the equipment - and refine as necessary (to my liking).

thus the choice of the dd amps.

now the re mx's?... sexy, eh? i had the opportunity to hear them in a (optimum volume) acoustic suspension enclosure. i was sold. so i figured i'd give em' a try, and i did! loved them in the vx, but not so much with the ported enclosure i built. (read above for why i decided to go ported if you're wondering...) that's why they went to a new home.

i saw another post from ya where you ask 'what's next'? well, i usually am not one to spout off about 'i'm going to' or 'eventually i'll have' or 'i plan on' getting this equip or that equip. (in other words - i usually wait until i have it and *then* post about it.) however, i think i have enough past history where folks know i'm not just a schit talker - so i'll share some of what i'm *thinking*...

* improved signal quality
* more efficiency
* better imaging
* improved damping/slew rate
* less 'boom' - more tight, low, clean bass

some products i'm researching right now to help me achieve that: zapco, fi, sundown, jl, us amps

not that those are the only ones in the running. they're just the ones i'm doing research on currently. we'll see. i have a long way to go.

i love this stuff.

-biju.

[bigkoala1]

i did some stuff with ddaudio back when i was competing. i had a 255 sq" port! with an 8 cu ft box! for one of their 9515's. i was hitting 152dbs with 2000 watts. to my amasement the sound quality was there. they have a new z series sub you should check out.