18" subaru outback build

[Bob345 39]

so this is my first build log so don't flame me if i am doing it wrong, ok so here it goes

so i got my first 18", an Fi audio q on Monday and the thing is a beast! here are some pics

amazing packaging from Fi if haven't seen it already

the box i am building for this sub is a 7.5 cube sealed box and if anyone is wondering what the dimensions are it will be 35.5wx22dx22h

the box will have a 2 layer 3/4 MDF baffle as you will see in the pics. and i got the box cut at southern lumber in san jose ca. it cost $10 to have them cut the whole box. much better than freehanding it with a saws all.

anyway here are the pics

test fitting all the pieces

gluing the front baffle together

Random ht project i am working on too

well thats it for now i got to go to our local relay for life the rest of the day. more pics tomorrow. hope you guys like it.

[ssh 924]

Great start, theres no correct or incorrect way to do a build log

[Kanaworm$ 292]

[sefugi 166]

Tuned in for more...

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

[Randal Johnson 544]

[poundindak69 15]

[Bob345 39]

Also, dose anyone know any good 6.5 components? I found these crecendo audio ones for 99 bucks but I am a little sceptical about them because normaly carbon mids ate not thAt cheap. Are they any good or are they not worth it?

[Bob345 39]

Ok so today is day two of my build and i have gotten allot of work done. anyway here are picks of what i have done so far. up to come- electrical upgrades, door components, and amps, and last but not least, loads o sound damping.

Ok well here is my dog who is even astonished by the size of the sub

What happens when your screws are tougher than your bit

industrial grade terminals

my friend sitting behind the final product

and everything fitting where it should

(my friend wrote that)

that's it for now, now I am off to buy some 1/0 awg welding cable and a new battery

much to come. and what do you guys think would look better to finish the box, carpet paint or bead liner, cause I'm having a hard time deciding

[Notorious97200 339]

I always liked carpet.

Paint can be so shiny !

I hope you planned some window tint ? Be careful:peepwall:

[Bob345 39]

I always liked carpet.

Paint can be so shiny !

I hope you planned some window tint ? Be careful:peepwall:

ya I will probably go with carpet and yes, I will most definitely be tinting the windows. Thanks for your input!

[Bob345 39]

Alright I finaly got to ordering some 1/0 awg wire. Gona be doin the big three and two runs of 1/0. Updates soon!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Looks good. Did you do any bracing inside the box?

[Bob345 39]

Looks good. Did you do any bracing inside the box?

Not much, just 2 posts from botom to top

[jcarter1885 995]

Also, dose anyone know any good 6.5 components? I found these crecendo audio ones for 99 bucks but I am a little sceptical about them because normaly carbon mids ate not thAt cheap. Are they any good or are they not worth it?

I have a pair of Crescendo CCX65 Components and I love them, worth the price and everything. Nice midbass and great overall sound. They dont have nothing on the Hertz MLK's I want but for now they will do, thinking about buying another pair for now as well.

They are the talk of the town on FloridaSPL.com and have great reviews over there as well. Hope this helps.

[Bob345 39]

Also, dose anyone know any good 6.5 components? I found these crecendo audio ones for 99 bucks but I am a little sceptical about them because normaly carbon mids ate not thAt cheap. Are they any good or are they not worth it?

I may just get a pair then

I have a pair of Crescendo CCX65 Components and I love them, worth the price and everything. Nice midbass and great overall sound. They dont have nothing on the Hertz MLK's I want but for now they will do, thinking about buying another pair for now as well.

They are the talk of the town on FloridaSPL.com and have great reviews over there as well. Hope this helps.

[Randal Johnson 544]

Looking Good ...

[Bob345 39]

Looking Good ...

Thanks!

[Bob345 39]

Yay got some free 10 feet of 2 gauge welding wire! I cut it in half and am going to use both halfs for a amp ground. My 1/0 wire should be here on a couple days. Il try to get some pics up tonight

[Bob345 39]

well here are the pics

my home music system for now.

thats all i got for now

[Bob345 39]

Yay!!! My 1/0 wire came in today!! Il be wireing up the car tonight and testing voltage and if everything looks good, il be ordering a aq 1200d!

[Mac N Cheese 90]

speckled spray, its easy to apply, and looks just as good as carpet

[Bob345 39]

alright here are some pics. fist will be some older pics from last week i wasnt able to upload.

here is the dual 2awg ground.

the hole through the floor.

voltage readout w/o the big 3

and here are some pics i just took a couple minutes ago

23 ft of 1/0 wire

and here is a size comparison between the old wire i was runing(lol) and the new stuff

and i gots 4 12's in my room!

[sefugi 166]

Glad to see the 1/0 wire, keep up the progress!!

[Bob345 39]

Glad to see the 1/0 wire, keep up the progress!!

Thanks! Good luck with your build too!