JLJunkie's Retarded Budget Build

[Boomin_tahoe]

A lot of the mainstream brands went to ****. I don't know approx year(s) but the 90's up to 2000 and after 2000 is when it fell over. Cheaper labor overseas, yet cheaper quality too. Handbuilt amps are a thing of the past now....

 

[JLJunkieMX107]

So a while back, I bought this dang 3D printer and 15 spools of filament. I've used it maybe 5 times and now it's just collecting dust. I am trying to think of things that I could print for my build and I am drawing a blank. Maybe tweeter or door pods? The printable build volume on this thing is 8" x 8" x 8". Do you guys have any ideas on what you would print that could be incorporated into car audio?

 

[hispls]

So a while back, I bought this dang 3D printer and 15 spools of filament. I've used it maybe 5 times and now it's just collecting dust. I am trying to think of things that I could print for my build and I am drawing a blank. Maybe tweeter or door pods? The printable build volume on this thing is 8" x 8" x 8". Do you guys have any ideas on what you would print that could be incorporated into car audio?

What material does it print? Pods for components is obvious but you could always do accents for your box, raised letters or other fancy looking trim type pieces. Flares for ports also come to mind.

I had a pair of those old Aura components long ago, gave them to one of my brothers... also had some of the Aura amps of that era. They made some great equipment.

 

[Spooney]

Spooney, I just realized that I am only about 30 minutes from you (I live in Saranac). You'll have to hear it once it's done and let everyone know what you think.

Bro I would love to hear it once you’re done! I can tell you from first hand experience those Blaupunkt subs are great little drivers. I have four of the 8’s myself. I also bought 8 of the 12’s which is what I’ll be using once I can get my build off the ground. **** man I was even considering the same amp you got but went ended up going a different route. I’ve driven by Saranac a million times without ever realizing it was right there lol. Anytime I head to GR I head the back way through Lake O and Alto to hit the highway. I’m gonna keep an eye on your progress. Been out of the game for a couple years because my daily won’t allow for much of a system but I can’t take it anymore and plan to buy a dedicated audio vehicle

 

[moparnut]

So a while back, I bought this dang 3D printer and 15 spools of filament. I've used it maybe 5 times and now it's just collecting dust. I am trying to think of things that I could print for my build and I am drawing a blank. Maybe tweeter or door pods? The printable build volume on this thing is 8" x 8" x 8". Do you guys have any ideas on what you would print that could be incorporated into car audio?

Mark (Car Audio Fabrication) did a video or two with the 3d printer and an awesome looking amp rack. You should check it out. It may get the creative juices flowing.

 

[Buck]

I'll be doing your box soon hopefully. I can probably do it next. I still have to look at everything and we gotta talk about options and goals

 

[sherwood71]

So a while back, I bought this dang 3D printer and 15 spools of filament. I've used it maybe 5 times and now it's just collecting dust. I am trying to think of things that I could print for my build and I am drawing a blank. Maybe tweeter or door pods? The printable build volume on this thing is 8" x 8" x 8". Do you guys have any ideas on what you would print that could be incorporated into car audio?

Check out SoundmanCA on youtube. He had some tweeter pods 3d printed for his F150 build. Turned out nice.

 

[moparnut]

The truck, bone stock 2014 Ram 1500

Got her in the shop, time to do work

Here's everything that went in today. I needed to get a better HU in the truck but didn't want to spend a fortune. Ended up getting a Kenwood KDC-x399 for $50 at a pawn shop. Using a Metra double din install kit, to include their CAN bus wiring kit (this **** was so much simpler in the 90's). Also had to a get an antenna adapter

Ripped the dash apart, that stock HU needs to go

Almost ready to put in the new HU, however, that dang aluminum housing is in the way (won't let the new HU slide in). Also, staying refreshed with a nice can of Oberon

The two lines are where I need to cut. This oscillating tool has been my savior on so many projects, zipped right through the aluminum like butter. Also, I have sliced my hand open too many times on sharp edges, swapped out attachments and sanded this crap down.

Aaaaand the "new" HU is in and functioning, sounds so much better than the stock one too. Can't wait to get the subs/amp to get a little bass going.

Looking good so far. I'm interested to see how it turns out.

I just bought one of those saws this past weekend for a job. It is my new favorite tool.

 

[JLJunkieMX107]

Subs delivered, can't wait to get home so I can check them out. My wife is starting to get suspicious.....asking why so many deliveries are coming to the house haha little does she know there's a LOT more on the way

 

[Gump_Runner]

Sweet! Subscribed

 

[JLJunkieMX107]

Alright, things are getting serious. I'll post more detailed pics of the subs in a few. First impression.....There's no way these were meant to be $13 subs

 

[THATpurpleKUSH]

They feel about the quality of a $80-100 mainstream (Kicker, RF, MTX) sub imo. I'm still amazed that they have a screwed down spider pack.

 

[Boomin_tahoe]

Should be interesting...

 

[JLJunkieMX107]

They feel about the quality of a $80-100 mainstream (Kicker, RF, MTX) sub imo. I'm still amazed that they have a screwed down spider pack.

Man, I noticed that. I don't think I've ever had a sub with this on it. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the benefit or disadvantage of this? My guess would be to make reconing easier

 

[Buck]

It's probably so they don't have to wait to box it up. They probably glue it and it's sitting on a container ship while the glue is still drying lol