Over the past several months I have been slowly gathering ideas and technical advice from many DIYMA forum members and vendors to help assemble and implement an improved SQ project.
Competing in IASCA and USACi shows last year and gathering advice from judges, industry folk, and fellow competitors has also given me an immeasurable amount of insight in choosing what to do for this project’s new direction.
Basics of this system include:
• XStatic Batcap 3000 main battery and Batcap 400 mini battery adjacent to amp.
• Project DB custom battery terminals
• Shok Industries 1/0 OFCpower and ground wiring and stock engine compartment wiring upgrades, big 3, etc.
• Dynamat and Second Skin sound deadening materials (liberal cld and MLV to various areas) floor, inner/outer doors, firewall, truckbed wall, pillars, roof, headliner and door skins
• Reupholstering of headliner, pillars, door panels, console, and use of dash mat.
• Repainting of all interior plastic pieces, new carpet to match dark theme.
• Alpine source units and video system (F#1 Status DVI 9990 and PXA H990 as well as W900 Touchscreen BT Nav, Alpine 6 disc DVD changer, and 2 additional Alpine monitors)
• Tru Technologies SuperBillet 8-S with Stage IV and OpAmp (BB62/AD79/NL49)/Kimber Kable upgrades
• Kimber Kable interconnect
• PHASS component speakers (1” DTM 25C/4” FD 0496/8” MD 0875)
• Incriminator Audio Flatlyne 12” SQ subwoofer
• Custom center console with iPad/iPhone dock
• Compustar/Drone security system
The build is about 1/3 completed so far. I thought that now would be a good time to post some pics because I actually have enough pics to make a decent showing. I am also seeking advice from any DIYMA members willing to chime in and help contribute opinions on whatever areas they see potential room for improvement/refinement.
Seeing the beautiful progress of other members’ ridgeline builds e.g. bmwproboi, bginvestor, and stoph has also lit a fire under my ass to get this build going too!
Well, here goes….
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Bench testing F#1 system, and creating custom dash mount to eliminate unsightly seam between head units
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Didn't love the painted dash kit look; God bless carbon wrap...
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Some of the new toys delivered...trickled in slowly this summer
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
some pics of headliner removal and stripping of interior with focus on application of sound deadening material
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Some remnant deadening (Dynamat) was kept in place from last install...messy effort, but effective still.
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Headliner shots, starting designs for a-pillar pods.
Stainless steel baffle, single thickness to start. Braces/endoskeleton for fiberglass in place to allow enclosure venting to separate space well within dash
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Dacron sandwich anyone? We started the aperiodic membrane assembly with waffle grille cutouts and a custom stainless "tunnel" to house the membrane solidly on the outside opening and a solid baffle mount on the inside opening for the speaker. Illuminated trim ring also seen.
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Here's a pic with the AP tunnels in place. These will house the lovely paper cone PHASS 8" which love an AP membrane into a door airspace. Special shouts to Buzzman on his invaluable insight!!!
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Like you Chris, time is at a premium! I think you've actually helped me along getting going with this install, because I get inspired whenever I see things coming along on your build and other nice installs I see on this site.
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Like you Chris, time is at a premium! I think you've actually helped me along getting going with this install, because I get inspired whenever I see things coming along on your build and other nice installs I see on this site.
Indeed JJ!! Time really seems to slip away got my console all figured out minus finish work fitting a 12 in there is a tight fit man. Be prepared!
Indeed JJ!! Time really seems to slip away got my console all figured out minus finish work fitting a 12 in there is a tight fit man. Be prepared!
For sure the 12 will be tight, but I have a feeling it will be worth the effort. Chris, I'm gonna share my console design w you to get your opinion. Let me hammer out some drawings and I'll PM you
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Jerry, this build took a bit of time to grow some legs, but it's definitely rolling now! Thanks again for all your help and advice.
This build is in it's infancy currently, but it would be absolutely nowhere without you and Don's help.
Major thumbs up to you and High Definition Mobile Audio...proudly serving crazy Canadians like me!
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Last edited by Lunchbox12; 09-03-2012 at 10:16 PM..
Reason: spelling error
Having trouble posting pics for some reason right now...is there a limit to number of pics, etc? Any advice?
oops---got it going finally (one pic at a time seems to work best for larger files)
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Last edited by Lunchbox12; 09-04-2012 at 12:05 AM..
Reason: discovered error
Seems to be working now...
Here's some trim rings for the grilles and bondo edge that will finish off the 8's in the doors.
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Steward to the weak, the wounded, and the wonderful. Ridgeline:http://lunchboxridgeline.weebly.com GTR:http://lunchboxgtr.weebly.com
06 Ridgeline: Alpine F1/Tru SuperBillet 8 IV/Kimber Kables/SecondSkin/Shok/PHASS/Dynaudio Esotar 1200
13 GTR: Alpine F1/Mosconi Zero/Gladen Aerospace 3way & Zero Pro subs.
Ridgeline SQ build - Vancouver, Canada
got my console all figured out minus finish work 
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