jaynanspl

This build will not be a rushed one.. I want to take my time, cause I rushed my last build. I have learned alot of stuff from other forums, but from the little time I have been looking at the amazing builds here.. I know I will be busy soon getting this beast running before any audio goes in, but I have also been working on some ideas.. It's not for sure cause if I can get to it I have been in contact with Mike Singer to design me a 4thorder for 12 12's.. I probably will be using some Alpine type R's (older models swr-1242d) for awhile until funds allow me to go further.. Mike said that using the alpines would not be a bad thing cause they do so well in sealed enclosures.. From what I have seen here, you guys are the 4thorder experts..I would like any advice or ideas anyone has.. Any ideas as far as audio is welcome. I have not ruled out using, DC, SUNDOWN, or even SKAR AUDIO... Not sure what amps I will be using either.. any idea? Thanx Guys Jay This is the Big Beast That will be the victim of my torture.. This Is the outer frame I came up with to get the idea of the room i have to work with.. This will be behind the second seat.. I want it to still have the 5 seats.

Hey Guys!! I know its been alittle while for an update.. Was able to get a new alpine 9857 deck for $80.00.. Decided to make a small vid to see what the flex would be like.. Man tones in the 20's and 30's are wicked.. I know I have along way to go to get the other subs and lots more power, but as it is right now this thing is loud as shit.. I have sat in the back seat right in the middle with my head in front of the port to give me the feel of what my friends will feel.. I know its not as good as it should be, but after talking with Mike late week he told me this... when you add the other woofers it should pickup on the high notes good. Your reactive is high right now (really high) due to each woofer in 2 cubes sealed (that is what I usually give an 18 lol) For the time being just know that your amps are rising to prob. close to 6-8 ohms so they are making almost no power. Rise will go way down when you add the other woofers.

Well guys, got some work done today.. Thought I would put the panels in place add some spray foam to seal it up and keep all sound forward.. I know its not to great looking, but I will make sure it wont look like that when final.. Then I thought, what the hell lets make a battery box for the rear of the beast while the foam is drying.. Sorry about the sun glare.. With the tailgate down. Tailgate up.. Like a glove..

Got alittle more work done today.. Jay

Got a chance today after the movies with the wife to work on Bubbazorus!!! Nothing to fancy, just some side panels.. Front shot from the windshield.. Not to bad for really being my first try on making them.. Jay

The ported section is tuned to 39hz.. I want the lows to be real low..

Just thought I would post a sample vid using my wifes camera just check the quality.. I know its not the test you guys are wanting.. Maybe this weekend I can get the wife to record while I do a test.. I also need your guys help.. When the wife gets back to work I will start getting more stuff for this, but I will really need to lift the rear cause of the added weight.. Where is the best place to get the helpersprings or bags? Jay

Update Time!! Got some done, not alot but its something..

Well guys Im hoping soon I can get a new vid without people wanting to call the cops on me .. I cant believe what im in for when I will have all 12 subs in there.. Right now I have my amp gain not even a .25 way up and the bass on the cheap deck im using at like minus 2 or 3 and this shit gets nasty.. I thought my mazda with 2 18's in a wall was loud.. Jay

Hey all, hows everyone today!!! Finally had some time to work on the beast.. Port time.. This is just a trial fit.. nothing is screwdown.. With the rear seat upright..

Just a small vid update..

Well I went and put the 6 subs I have at the moment in just to get a Idea of what shes going to look like.. I must say. DAM!!!

Well I know this wont be enough of a update for some.. but this is what I got done today.. Bracing added. Started to glass the corners..

Thanks for all the great comments guys.. I took today off from working on the beast.. It was to hot today.. Jay

Did not get the bracing part done, but worked on the front on the enclosure instead...I know it looks rough in spots but only cause when i was almost done the bearing smoked up on the router bit.. Jay Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge

Update Time!!!!! I wonder what this means... I took this pic to check the sub clearance in the seal side..

Sorry guys no new pics yet, but i got the last of the baffles cut and should be starting to cut out all the sub holes soon.. 36 holes how fun.. One day closer to see what this beast will be capable of doing.. Jay

Hey guys, had a talk with mike about my build and he said that Im on the right track with everything so far.. I told him this was the specs so far..well with having 6 subs per side, i made the sealed side on each side alittle less than 6cu total.. and the ported will be 2cu per sub.. he said to stick with that. Should hammer and play nice and wide.. so i got the green light to proceed from the expert..

Well I did get some stuff done today.. Not as much as I wanted but still progress.. everything is just dry fit.. Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge

A few pics.. not much alittle of the same.. I have only 3 more added pieces then I can start the sub baffle placement.. Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge

Some Updated Progress.. Strength Test.

Well I had to get back at it.. I know life will get better, but losing any body either ( person or animal ) sucks.. This will help my mind.. Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge

I did alittle dry fit just to see how shes going to look.. .. This is just the outer shell..she has more layers to come.. View from the back front view.. I know the gap is ugly but that will have more bracing and foamed up.. With the back seats up so I can check clearance..

Well guys while I'm waiting for more funds to continue, I have been remeasuring everything that I think will work better for me and what I need.. I need your guys thoughts and opinions.. Resized to 86% (was 1022 x 500) - Click image to enlarge Resized to 86% (was 1022 x 500) - Click image to enlarge Resized to 86% (was 1022 x 500) - Click image to enlarge

Hey guys just alittle small update.. got the final layer up for the headliner.. that means the enclosure will start soon Jay Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge Resized to 86% (was 1024 x 768) - Click image to enlarge