Clifff150’s 2009 F-150 Build

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

I didn’t get any extras. Just the normal 12” sub. I’ll definitely post pics once it arrives.

I bought mine in 2013 shortly after they released that model. I think they upgraded in 2017 as well. I may email them to see what changed. I might be building a box for the LI in her 4Runner and throw the IA10.1 on it.

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

Well, I got everything installed today. I am using the US Acoustics Mike and have it mounted behind the backseat (thinking about mounting it to the box and protecting it with plexi because it’s so pretty). I am using the existing 4 gauge for power and ground as the runs are like 12-18 inches and the Mike has 4 gauge inputs. Today was more of a get it installed and start testing day. I will likely use 1/0 for the power/ground later. It started to rain so I had to haul ass to finish.

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

I’m going to break it in for a little bit first but so far it sounds really good. Definitely an upgrade over the 2 10’s sealed. I’m sure firing the sub elsewhere would yield better results but this was my only option with 2 kids. Once it’s broken in I’ll get the amp dialed in. The build quality of the Mike is really nice by the way. Very solid and so beautiful to look at. I see why SSA is using the same boards and heat sinks now.

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

Well, I got everything installed today. I am using the US Acoustics Mike and have it mounted behind the backseat (thinking about mounting it to the box and protecting it with plexi because it’s so pretty). I am using the existing 4 gauge for power and ground as the runs are like 12-18 inches and the Mike has 4 gauge inputs. Today was more of a get it installed and start testing day. I will likely use 1/0 for the power/ground later. It started to rain so I had to haul ass to finish.
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Very nice! Love that surround on the sub!

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

I’m going to break it in for a little bit first but so far it sounds really good. Definitely an upgrade over the 2 10’s sealed. I’m sure firing the sub elsewhere would yield better results but this was my only option with 2 kids. Once it’s broken in I’ll get the amp dialed in. The build quality of the Mike is really nice by the way. Very solid and so beautiful to look at. I see why SSA is using the same boards and heat sinks now.

Mind sharing of pic of the Mike!

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

Mind sharing of pic of the Mike!

I will get one soon. I totally forgot to snap a pic before the rain came. Southeastern Texas is getting hammered with rain daily and there’s so much flooding. I’m am so over rain!

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

Aaron said they are coming out with a Demon 1600 so I’m assuming it will be exactly like the Mike with Tiffany style RCA’s and a little beefier components inside. Their offerings of the Demon line up are just like US Acoustics but with some upgrades but the price doesn’t seem too much more.

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

I will get one soon. I totally forgot to snap a pic before the rain came. Southeastern Texas is getting hammered with rain daily and there’s so much flooding. I’m am so over rain!

Lol, while I prefer the sunny days, it is getting a little dry here so some rain would be greatly appreciated. my face will definitely flare up if I go outside right now. Rosacea s@cks! I want to go out and install my new alternator but not in this heat. Wish I had a garage ☹

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

I feel you on the garage. I have to go to my father in laws anytime I need to work on my rides (minus oil changes and basic stuff). It’s fun though because there’s always a kegerator

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

I hope my Lethal Injection is as nice looking as your Icon.

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

It’s definitely a pretty sub LOL. I’ll share a pic of my LI soon too. I had the DP dust cap put on so it looks pretty legit IMO. Does yours have the shredder basket?

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

It’s definitely a pretty sub LOL. I’ll share a pic of my LI soon too. I had the DP dust cap put on so it looks pretty legit IMO. Does yours have the shredder basket?

Yes. Same as in this video

 

[Kickstand Premium Member]

Thats looking really good.
I think I'm defiantly ditching the screws in favour of the nail gun on my next one
Just a piece of advice
You might want to put something over that piece that sticks up from under the seat
I have kids too and you know their going to put their feet up on it
I hate to see the wood get all wet

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

Thats looking really good.
I think I'm defiantly ditching the screws in favour of the nail gun on my next one
Just a piece of advice
You might want to put something over that piece that sticks up from under the seat
I have kids too and you know their going to put their feet up on it
I hate to see the wood get all wet

True. And maybe a grill over the sub as well. For whatever reason, seems a dust cap just speaks to kids saying”push me”. I had my wife’s nephew come over one day and push the dust caps in on a set of mids I had. Being my sub is in a center console box up front, I’ll be adding the 4 bar grill from parts express

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

Yeah, I am debating what to put on that to protect it. On the plus side, the kids don’t ride in my truck too often. There’s a disclaimer to get in my truck, don’t mess with the audio equipment lolololol