2012 Toyota 4Runner SQ+ build

[Beentown]

The 900 and 1000 were what I was looking for. Thanks though.

 

[dailyrider123]

@lowcel you did the exact same thing I did, I had two ppi900.4s and switched them out for two draconia III 4-channel amps. Haven't installed then yet but they should be a great upgrade

 

[BoogerMan]

Will do. So far I'm very happy with it. I haven't got the tune right yet but it is getting closer.
I've got both amps installed now.

First, threaded brass inserts.

Next, security torx screws.

New cover panel built. Now I just need to mount the plexiglass and wrap the panel in vinyl.

The new panel and amps looks sexy as hell. Wayyyyy nicer IMO! Great job man!

 

[lowcel 10+ year member]

The new panel and amps looks sexy as hell. Wayyyyy nicer IMO! Great job man!

Thank you.

 

[pickup1 5,000+ posts]

Did you spend any time aiming those tweeters?

 

[lowcel 10+ year member]

Did you spend any time aiming those tweeters?

Mine? I went off axis, not a whole lot of time required.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Amazing job. Congrats

 

[lowcel 10+ year member]

Amazing job. Congrats

Thanks. It's being judged by the first of three judges at the moment. Just a little nervous right now.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Thanks. It's being judged by the first of three judges at the moment. Just a little nervous right now.

Yeah that first time is a bit nerve racking.

 

[lowcel 10+ year member]

Yeah that first time is a bit nerve racking.

First judge wasn't impressed. The other two liked it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

First place SQ Street. Second place install. But was a triple points show so each car was judged by three judges.

 

[lowcel 10+ year member]

Time to start cleaning things up to gain some install points.

I replaced the phillip's screws holding the alarm siren with security screws.

Next I cleaned up my barrier strip area. I think it looks a lot cleaner with the heat shrink tubing. I still intend to replace the phillips screws with security screws.

Before.

After.

I also added some sound absorbing blocks behind the door speakers to absorb some back waves.

Until next time...

 

[lowcel 10+ year member]

It's not much of an update but a buddy made fun of me for having exposed wires coming out of the siren. I wrapped them in techflex and heat shrink. Problem solved. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Before.

After.

 

[lowcel 10+ year member]

Today I worked on a few more little details. After all, it's all in the details...

First off, I got rid of the phillips head screws holding the barrier strips. I used threaded brass inserts and security torx screws.

Inserts...

Torx screws...

Next I put a little velcro between the two speaker cover panels. This tightens it up a hair but more importantly it blocks the light from showing up between the panels.

Before.

Now. I'll get a better picture with the lights on later.

Last but not lease I made a little demostration board to show most of the wiring I used as well as hardware that I've used.

 

[lowcel 10+ year member]

Not a bad Weekend at Springfest in Ohio, a triple points MECA show. Third place SQ Street. First place Street Install. Best of Show Install.

I'm happy. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Beentown]

Congrats