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Dash 3.5 Speaker/Key/Sub Install

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by TacoWdrd, Apr 13, 2020.

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  1. Jul 17, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    Thanks! Appreciate the words... used to work in car audio shops like 12 years ago lol. I forgot aluminum wiring was even an option until you said something so thanks for that.

    I will have more to post as I still have to reinforce the rack as it is only 1/8th and I don’t want it to lay on the vent. But spot on the ABS sheet was only $14.
     
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  2. Jul 17, 2020 at 8:56 PM
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    Great diy amp rack. Subbed for progress updates.
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2020 at 10:04 PM
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    Beautiful amp rack. Wish someone sold this as a piece of perforated sheet metal. Any rough idea of how much clearance?
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2020 at 8:06 AM
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    Amp is 2” and I still have a bit of room.

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  5. Jul 18, 2020 at 8:13 AM
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    So with the added weight of the seat it killed my gap and the point was to not block the vent. I did order some risers just in case that should be here today.

    1" Platinum Silicone Hemisphere Bumper, Non_Skid Isolation Feet with Adhesive –20 Durometer –8 Pack
    $20 1" Platinum Silicone Speaker Isolation Pads - 8-Pack Non-Skid Speaker Pads with Adhesive, Speaker Isolation Feet for Record Player Isolation - Turntable Feet and Subwoofer Isolation Pad - 20 Duro
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075KM5Y8W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BfXeFbXR0RDD8

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  6. Jul 18, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    I really want to know how that subwoofer sounds. I have a little Comp R 8" in a small sealed enclosure, and these bigger Kickers truck boxes really intrigue me.
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    Yeah I’m super curious. A few people have this sub setup on here. I had to go with a 12 I like bass and I knew the hideaway wouldn’t scratch the itch.
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2020 at 2:50 PM
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    So funny story. Went to go pick up some glue for the rack and forgot I placed the package on my cover. Drove all over town and down the highway. Pulled into the garage and was like shit it’s still there
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  9. Jul 18, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    So the half hemisphere pads showed up and I glued and screwed some support for the amps. Solved my clearance issue for the vent and I got free flowing air now.
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    Amp kit is supposed to be here the 26th. Such a long wait :pout:
     
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  10. Jul 22, 2020 at 1:52 PM
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    So it begins...
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    Doesn't fit side by side? Or you want easy access to the front for tuning?
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    Yeah easy access and I don’t want any wires from the key near any feet.
     
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  13. Jul 22, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    So as a rule of thumb if you can’t see the wire... Tesa Tape. Even plastic on plastic can chafe :thumbsup:
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    Used factory ground and it’s still within three feet.
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    All wired up. I just need to run the remote turn on and interconnects. Build a fuse holder to finish it off under the hood.
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    I cant make from the picture where this ground is.
     
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  16. Jul 22, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    That help?
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    Okay I saw the spring. I thought that's where it was
     
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    I must have pissed off the Tacoma gods. Damn Metra harness came right out of the rear of my T-harness :annoyed:
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  19. Jul 23, 2020 at 5:53 AM
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    I have literally never seen a Metra harness do that. That’s crazy
     
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    Man it slid out like they weren’t even crimped :facepalm:
     
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