SSA/Crescendo Van Install from Japan

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

Here's the build I've been working on out here in Japan. It's changed from a simple Zstat 15" sub to custom enclosure and dual Xcons strapped to Crescendo 2Ks. It actually grew itself into something a tad bigger than I expected but it has been fun to put together. Shout out to @double 07; @gckless; for helping me out. I had the pleasure of meeting gckless out in Japan and talking shop quite a bit. After a million and one texts, and plans @gckless; he helped me put together something good.

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[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

It's been one heck of a challenge since I'm sourcing everything from back USA. Most of the Japanese run the big box brands like RF, Kenwood, Sony, etc. , so I decided to go with something different that will be in the end outstanding. The second challenge, is the vehicle of choice a Toyota Voxy. It's a mid sized van with good space for an install, but I had to do some mods to make the upgrades work like a bigger battery, etc.

Equipment:

Pioneer 9400BH

CDT front components with rear coax for fill

2 Xcon 15's

2 Crescendo BC2000Ds ( replaced a Hifonics 1700d)

1 MB Quart Onx4.125 (moving the planet audio out)

Excessive Amperage custom HO (current alt is 70a)

2 XS power D3400s

Knu Con wiring

New Dimensions /Stinger Volt meters

Custom Enclosure 8 cubes net 33hz

So here goes.

Stock Voxy

 

[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Glad to help ya bro. Just upset I didn't get to hear it before I left! I want vids for sure!

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

I got bored with it being the same as the others around so I put a set of used wheels (great deal at $300.00 for the set) and ordered some good ole vinyl wrap from Ebay.

Wheels

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

Onto the audio history.

Initially I was just planning something easy, 15" Zstat sub in a prefab, Hifonics 1700D, Infinity Ref door speakers paired up with the Planet Audio 1600.4. I decided to rip that out and go for the CDTs which are paired up with the PA for now (Onx4.125on the way through Amazon). I decided to sell the Hifonics and go with the Crescendo 2K and it performs very well. It kills that Zstat so I had to adjust the gains way down. @gckless; helped me to tune everything also. I really don't like the performance of that sub, so I decided to go Xcons after having a pair of Icons in my old BMW. The initial plan was to go a single Xcon 15 on the 2K, but the plans grew to dual Xcons strapped on two BC2ks @ 2 ohms for 4000 watts.

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

I had to slightly mod the battery tray for the XS Power D3400 to fit. The initial battery was small as all heck. Hence I had to use a small piece of wood to help out the bracket. A pain the rear getting these batteries here, Crutchfield hooked me up with free shipping. Shout out to XS and CF.

I just recently installed some battery terminals from Toolmakerz and it really cleans up the mess, I will have to take a new pic. It looks way better and much cleaner. I also got rid of the loom.

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

Since I decided to build bigger I had to order some more goodies. So I ordered a second 2K, the MB Onx4.125, two more XS Power D3400s for the rear. I wanted to go with the D3100s, but shipping weight is 3lbs over so I went with the 3400's.

the 4 channel

35 feet of power and ground from knukon

2 sets of toolmaker terminals that are freaking awesome. I went with the 2/4, 4/0 and the 6/0 sets.

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

Still waiting on a second sub from SSA which should be coming in the mail in a week or so. But heres where @double 07; did the thing for me.

Test fit of the Xcon 15, oh yeah

Beasty sub

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

As for the electrical, I'm still waiting on a few things. I bought a second alternator from a parts broker out of Tokyo for around $60.00. I packed it up and it has arrived at Excessive Amperage as of last week. I reached out to DC, Ohio Gen, and a few others. Nate seemed really cool, so I'm hoping he can do something for me. I know that 70a alternator won't do the trick with something like this. I'm shooting for at least 200a-250a (if I'm lucky) so we will see. Nate came back and confirmed he could 250a output so it should help me out with power.

 

[Dtrom 10+ year member]

Awesome that is gonna sound incredible!

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

So as of last week I was able to get alot of things installed. Went dual runs of power and ground which was hell pulling through that little van. A little Armor All on the cable jacket helped to do the trick.

Dual runs

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

From there I had the amp rack/battery box built. One of my good friends in Japan came through on this for me and did an excellent job. @gckless; hooked me up with a voltmeter which I installed on the amp board. It came out looking cool.

Battery box, batt box cover, and amp rack for the second BC2K

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

Everything was carpeted to match and it's install time.

Test run of the MBQ 4 chan. which sounds really good. It was vinyl wrapped under the seat.

BC2Ks going in and being strapped up. Nice lil' amps.

Fuse blocks ran for the 2ks and 4 chan

Everything in. Still have to finish putting in the two rear batteries, but I'm traveling for work in Korea. Once I get back I will make some more progress. Also I needed a tad bit of power wire so I will finish that also.

The fuse blocks on top are for the dual runs of power wire from the front of the van.

 

[CaddieJapan 10+ year member]

Ready to get back and put in some work.

 

[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Nice man. Good log. Ready for vids.