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kristkatalyst 
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Posted: April 27, 2006 at 5:08 PM / IP Logged  
I would personally like to thank Velocity Motors for his step by step instructions on fiberglassing. I have finally completed my subwoofer box and amp box and it has been installed. Thanks again guys for all the info. You can check out the boxes here.
grantd 
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Posted: April 27, 2006 at 6:50 PM / IP Logged  
not bad at all especially for a first try. I used to have subs in my parents van that i drove when i was 17.
the 9 subs reminded me of the scottie johnson 9 brahma 15 van. I think his might be a tad louder though.First Fiberglassing Job -- posted image.
http://www.scottiejohnsonfanclub.com/photogallery/amps%203.jpg
kristkatalyst 
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Posted: April 27, 2006 at 8:48 PM / IP Logged  
I don't know what it is but there is just something so exciting about having 9 subs behind your head. Maybe the blurred vision. First spl test coming up the end of May so I'll post the results.
I'd love to go to that extent with the batteries and amps but it took me long enough to make the money to purchase what I have. Time to pay off the loans and get some bills paid before I go any further.[:(]
grantd 
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Posted: April 27, 2006 at 11:44 PM / IP Logged  
You definately need to set your priorities and that is often the case with money. Thats a lesson I'm learning right now being in college. Another thing too is that you need to be SOMEWHAT practical. The extent in that picture was a full out sponsered spl vehicle and would make no sense to have even a third of that in a daily driver. You can only listen to it so loud in the vehicle before you go deaf.
I'm curious though, you say it's your work van, what business are you in?
kristkatalyst 
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Posted: April 28, 2006 at 1:01 AM / IP Logged  
I'm a Superintendent of a 60 unit apartment building but I also do most of the maintenance for the building I am in as well as 2 other buildings. I pretty much make my own hours and work when I want which is why I had the time to build the system in the van. I usually put in 2 long weeks of work and make a good $3,000-$4,000 then take a week and do whatever I want. Problem is that when I work that hard I never take a break and the body starts to shut down after so much.
The reason I have gone this far with this system is I am hoping to catch someones attention and maybe get the possibilities of being sponsored. I am willing to go the extra mile to get where I want to be. I can tell you now that I am completely obsessed with bass and I do listen to the system at almost full volume (with headphones on). Everything in the van has been soundproofed and not a single part of the van vibrates outside. It's kind of funny though when I pull up to a job and climb out with the headphones on. Takes about 5 minutes to get rid of the shivers too but it's the best massage chair I've ever sat in.
snoracer98 
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i dont understand this i guess? whats the point of having it at full volume all the time if your going to be blocking out 80% of it anyway? is it just so that other people have to listen to it to? im not trying to insult you at all im just wondering what the reason is behind it? the only thing i can come up with is that u can feel it more then you hear it? i have subs in my truck so im not bashing or anything just wondering
snoracer98 
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yeah im not sure what happen with that last one but the top part i was trying to quote the part about how u have it all the way up and then have headphones on so that you dont harm your hearing
kristkatalyst 
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Posted: April 28, 2006 at 5:16 PM / IP Logged  
It's mainly for the feeling. With that much pressure hitting your body it feels like your lungs are going to collapse. I can't explain it man. Bass is a complete obsession for me and the more the better. I have always gotten into my friends vehicles and wanted it louder. Guess it's just the insane side coming out of me. I'm usually only in the vehicle for max half and hour cause I don't travel far to do my work and with the stress of putting up with 120 tenants plus tenants from the other buildings I do work at you just need a break and to let everything go and forget about the stresses. Guess what I am saying is that the insane way I listen to my system is my way of escaping reality. I don't care if other people hear it or not it's my zone and my time to relax. My job is literally 24/7 and the wining and complaining that I have to deal with is pretty annoying. Feel like I am a kindergarten teacher sometimes. I can still hear the music perfectly even with the headphones on but I get so much more bass and it really is relaxing when it is that loud. It's mostly just personal preference but I think if you sat in that van for a couple minutes you would understand my addiction. Maybe I just take things a little over the edge. People express themselves in different ways and i guess this is my way. Thanks for the questions though man. I never really thought about why I do listen to it so loud and this has actually made me think about it. I'll have to think on it some more and let you know.
Aruman 
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Posted: April 28, 2006 at 5:30 PM / IP Logged  
kristkatalyst, nice setup man. did you measured it already?
yes, VM is a excellent guy, he know his stuffs, we should be happy to have him here on this master website.
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kristkatalyst 
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Posted: April 28, 2006 at 11:50 PM / IP Logged  

Thanks Aruman. I haven't gotten to measure it yet. I am going to a competition on May 27th. I have a friend who has been doing installs for competitions for a number of years and he is the one doing my power distribution setup as well as tuning the system. He is saying it will be hitting approximately 153db or maybe a little more. I only got the six subs in at the moment cause my supplier only had six in stock when I went to pick them up so I am waiting till he contacts me with the other 3.

First thing tomorrow (or I should say today), I will be cutting the 1/2" mdf and soundproofing to cover over the side windows on the inside of the van. Was tuning the subs in my friends backyard today and the pressure pushed the window out of its frame and almost hit the pavement but I caught it just in time. Found a couple more rattles too....lol....guess that happen when you add more bass.

As for VM. Wish I knew as much as he does cause I could sure be getting somewheres and fast if I did. Takes alot of reading, listening and installing to learn the little tricks and the perfect settings to run a top notch system. I can't thank him enough and I know for sure that even though I am new I have already learned alot from him and am definately a full supporter of him and his advice.

Thanks again Aruman and I'll keep ya posted on the results end of next month. 

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