[quickaudi07]

So here it is,

I recently purchased my Acura TL and so far it has been good to me.
Previously I had Audi A4 07 well, fun car but it had to go...

I want to build nothing but pure SQ Sound Quality System, also I want to retain trunk space as possible, also I would like to hide my amps and make them invisible.

Things that I currently have/need

3 Way Front Stage Active setup
Alpine H800 DSP
Mosconi AS300.2 - C12XL
Mosconi AS300.2 - Mids - Undecided
Mosconi AS100.4 - Midreange and Tweeters - Undecided
Samsung AVT 11.6" HU
Second Skin Pro 3 door kits
0 Gauge power Wire
200FT 16G speaker wire
New Distribution Block with ground and positive all in one

Here is my progress on the car, I haven't done anything on the inside of it yet, I just been collecting parts and starting to fabricate everything, so this build log is going to be a long one!
Here is the car, so far whats been done,
Windows Tinted which on this pic there is no tints, and also I have installed LED DRL lights.



Back on track now with the install and updates,

I didn't want to damage my oem carpet so i bought a separate one from a guy for $25 Both sides (trunk Liner).
Since my car has a Nvi system, I decided not to brake that in case I will ever want to go back to stock or trade the car in or whatever the case maybe, so I got the OEM radio as a back up for cheep price.
From the same guy I have purchased the sliver trim that goes all the way from the radio to the center console (arm rest) for a good price $20 for a set, dirt cheep.

My time is crazy busy so i'm trying to get things done here and there, having my little girl during the week days, and every other weekend, and my personal life its kind tough to get things done. Winter is still here so its cold out and I don't feel like freezing my ass outside, or in the garage.

So here it is, I have started working on the sub box, I had to tape everything up (this is my backup mold carpet that i bought) and after I did my taping, i have apply aluminium foil over it. PTA~!!!
Plan on having a good output out of it, with Illusion Audio C12XL sub.

Got that done over the weekend.







So this is here i stand with my box build, I need to get some fiberglass stuff and sub ring and ill be good to go.

Moving on to HU unit, ahh, I know Acura is a challenge when it comes to HU replacement, or anything else at the dash level

As some of you have seen my build with 11.6" Samsung tablet, well TL wont be any different, the only thing is, I will be doing some fabrication work and modding my controls and moving them over. Here is what I have came up with and I'm sticking to it.

First I have tried to put the controls on top of the lcd, but it looked so bad, I even took it to my car to see how its going to turn out and did not like it at all. here is a pic.




I have decided to see how its going to look if there will be enough of space for me to put the controllers on the side of each other vs being on the tablet or any other location and i think I hit the jack pot!
It was rock on, after doing some fast fitment, I will be able to put the cables where they being (they will be extended) but other than that, it will look awesome.. So time for cutting!
I marked down with the tape and cut out the controllers from one OEM HU displays that I have.

I have cut out the controllers with the plastic trim around them, after that i did quick sanding and it turned out great!


After getting the idea to put them on the side, I have decided to do some extra measurements and fitment and it turned out really cool I cant wait to fabricate everything.


side view for measurements and see how is going to look just to get an idea.


After getting that idea, I didn't wait any longer, I have wrapped my Samsung tablet in Aluminum foil and some tape to have it ready for fab work and glassing.




This tablet will be movable from my car, so it will slide through the top so i'm leaving that open and there will be no glass adding on to it...



Final progress after measurements and fitment:
Front:


Back:



So here it is that's my progress.

 

[optimaprime]

Sweeeeeeet !!! The tablet is gonna look super sexy with all that kick ass gear you got

 

[teldzc1]

Nice job so far!

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[captainobvious]

Looking forward to seeing your progress. Good luck!

Any ideas on front speakers yet? What sizes and locations are you going for?

 

[quickaudi07]

Thank you all. My brother inlaw went to Poland for little vaction. He is in to car audio as well, little that he knows his best friend that he keeps a co tact with till this day has a sound car audio shop so I asked while talking to my bro over Skype if he has any Ground Zero stuff and he said no but he could get some. So we will see where this goes. Hope today I will find out a price on some GZ goodies. And my bro will bring them back to US for me.

 

[quickaudi07]

Looking for 3 way for sure!

 

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Thank you all. My brother inlaw went to Poland for little vaction. He is in to car audio as well, little that he knows his best friend that he keeps a co tact with till this day has a sound car audio shop so I asked while talking to my bro over Skype if he has any Ground Zero stuff and he said no but he could get some. So we will see where this goes. Hope today I will find out a price on some GZ goodies. And my bro will bring them back to US for me.

Cant support a US dealer?

 

[quickaudi07]

Scott no disrespect to any of us here, I said he might get them depending on the price and if I'm OK with it. Another thing I'm wondering is warranty which it kinda scares me away buying from someone that I won't have warranty. And if it's cheaper why not go somewhere else. Don't we all shop around for better deals? I understand where you coming from Scott, and as I stated depending on the price. Dollar value for euro money is lower so it won't be even worth it. I might just stick to my old plan and go with helix mids. Scan mid range and scan tweeters. Which it would work very well for my application.

 

[quickaudi07]

I always support dealers and US. I just shop around for stuff vs getting it from just one person.
I work hard for what I have, my life isn't easy and this hobby kills me because I love it so much. On that note I don't want to discuss stuff like this in my build log. This is a build log not a discussion thread.

Thank you

 

[bonesmcgraw]

Looks like this is going to be a good build.

One thing to be careful with is when you fiberglass the rear panel for the sub I would have it installed in the car when you do the actual glassing. If you do it with the panel removed the panel might warp or be out of shape so when you install it into the car it might not fit correctly. Maybe you're already planning on this though.

Also what are you going to use to get the signal from the tablet to your amps (DAC, bluetooth dsp, etc..)?

 

[quickaudi07]

Looks like this is going to be a good build.

One thing to be careful with is when you fiberglass the rear panel for the sub I would have it installed in the car when you do the actual glassing. If you do it with the panel removed the panel might warp or be out of shape so when you install it into the car it might not fit correctly. Maybe you're already planning on this though.

Also what are you going to use to get the signal from the tablet to your amps (DAC, bluetooth dsp, etc..)?

Thank you for the tips, I made sure the everything is nice and tight (thats what she said ), I have taped the lose spots together to make sure everything stays as one for fab work.
As far as signal goes, I'm going with USB Dock to Optical, which is what i had in my previous car and it worked out great. zero floor noise.

 

[quickaudi07]

I haven't done anything yet, its been so cold outside, on top of it im sick as a dog drinking tea with some medication being in bed isn't the greatest thing, but what can you do?

It looks like its not gonna get any better in IL anytime soon, this winter drives me crazy!
At least its not as bad last year...

 

[Niebur3]

I'm in for this!!!!

 

[quickaudi07]

I had a some what productive day,
1st, I bought a Kenwood head unit for my GF car for her B-Day and I told her that I will install it after work, It took me about 20 min to get everything ready and test to make sure everything works before putting the HU unit in.
2nd. I started working on my tablet, managed to put 1 coat of fiberglass on the back of it, and also started making some side corners under the controllers, I had no idea of how to get that done, but i came up with some conclusion, its not perfect, still lots of work to be done, but at least its a start.

1~ Hu Install pics
I hate using electric tape, but i had to, she has a older Eclipse and infinity system, so I had to get wire harness with RCA plugin to factory amp. Kenwood pre-output for speakers wasn't in use, so I had to cover them up, that's the only thing that was taped up. and some unused wires so there isn't any spark behind the unit.


Made a hole in the back for USB wire in the bottom tray.


HU Installed



Prep work before glassing:
It was a nice day, sun came out, so i was in a rush to get that done, since Solarez resin needs uv to cure.


Test Fit


It took 5 min to cure




Made it Celan




At night i decided not to go out or do anything crazy, and just work on the tablet and see where i will get with it. I wanted to fill in the gaps on top left and right side and also create some kind of better look or more filling round shape towards the bottom of the tablet.

I used hot glue, made the shape and than simply shoot hot glue in to the empty spots or shapes that i have made, I know they are not perfect, I don't have all the tools in the world and also it was late, so I didn't want to make too much noise since i live in a condo.



More to come, more filling to-do before adding more glass in the front, and make a better shape, this was a test and it turned out ok,,, but i'm not happy with it.

Than i started playing with it some more, tomorrow i will create a round shape if everything goes well.



More to come!

 

[quickaudi07]

Comments and suggestions are welcome, help me if you guys don't mind helping me out of how to turn this in to nice looking HU.

Thanks

 

[quickaudi07]

So after doing some modding to the template of the tablet and controls. I have decided to take in to the car and take a look at it.. no good it would look super stupid. Also my knees would be hitting it.. after reviewing some stuff I came up with new idea and these controllers gonna be installed in here. I have measured it and checked it out and it's gonna fit now I need to make new mold ahhhh PTA

 

[Theslaking]

Looking for 3 way for sure!

Who isn't?

Nice efforts. I like the tablet mount ideas.

 

[tegman]

Interesting.

 

[quickaudi07]

Its gonna be slick once is done.

 

[brump3]

very nice install