[Ahiru]

Noise problem resolved... don't laugh, it worked!

the noise was from electrical bleed into the PAC, pre RCA

we foil wrapped the PAC to shield the radio waves from it. crazy but it worked.

 

[iKermit]

Noise problem resolved... don't laugh, it worked!

the noise was from electrical bleed into the PAC, pre RCA

we foil wrapped the PAC to shield the radio waves from it. crazy but it worked.

Not crazy.

Cables that are shielded is just simply wrapped in foil under the PVC ajcketing lol.

 

[tecollins1]

Noise problem resolved... don't laugh, it worked!

the noise was from electrical bleed into the PAC, pre RCA

we foil wrapped the PAC to shield the radio waves from it. crazy but it worked.

hmmm got pics lol
or can you explain the whole process?

 

[XtremeRevolution]

hmmm got pics lol
or can you explain the whole process?

Ever wrapped something to put on the BBQ to cook?

Same concept.

Here are some tips for using aluminum foil:

Aluminum Foil Hat

 

[tecollins1]

Ever wrapped something to put on the BBQ to cook?

Same concept.

Here are some tips for using aluminum foil:

Aluminum Foil Hat

.......Thanks
that was a hard concept for me to grasp
JK JK lol

 

[tecollins1]

Foil didn't work for me.
Did three layers and no difference.


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[Ahiru]

You can try grounding the foil as well. Extend it to a bolt and tighten the foil under it. Has to be a bolt on the frame.

 

[EcoDave]

Foil didn't work for me.
Did three layers and no difference.


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For me, Since the buzzing sound was only coming from the left tweeter , instead of opening up the whole dash,
First I decided to just wrap the left side crossover.

When I opened up the panel, it hit me when I saw it. The Crossover was sitting right on top of the Power cable that was going to the Amps.

I wrapped it up in a single sheet and then turned on the car.... Buzzing/Hiss completely gone!!! :eusa_clap:ccasion14: :th_coolio: :signs015: :goodjob:

Terry C, Did you try wrapping your crossovers??

 

[Ahiru]

Today i took my bass remote and took it out of its case, and relocated it into the center console.

this part was easy... I used double sided weather stripping to secure the board to the outside of the bucket.

drilled a hole just big enough for the knob to fit through and rotate properly. Then a smaller hole for the LED

Tested it out of the car...

The fun part was getting the USB and AUX plugs unplugged! took a bit to figure out how to dismantle the rear console to run the wires under the carpet.
And the final product... I am so happy the knob and the center console are dang near the same color!

 

[Ahiru]

I'm thinking of adding a HUD to the car, i just need to find a good way of doing this. not sure if I'm going to find an old Grand Prix or if I'm going to try an OEM product.

 

[H3LLON3ARTH]

Today i took my bass remote and took it out of its case, and relocated it into the center console.
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this part was easy... I used double sided weather stripping to secure the board to the outside of the bucket.
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drilled a hole just big enough for the knob to fit through and rotate properly. Then a smaller hole for the LED
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Tested it out of the car...
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The fun part was getting the USB and AUX plugs unplugged! took a bit to figure out how to dismantle the rear console to run the wires under the carpet.
And the final product... I am so happy the knob and the center console are dang near the same color!

I'm stealing this idea is that cool lol love it.

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[Ahiru]

Ordered a new center dash lid today. im gonna make a mold and set it up as a cellphone holder and run USB power through it. should be a fun project. I might even put in a solar charger for a spare cellphone battery. waiting on parts ...

 

[APCruze]

Today i took my bass remote and took it out of its case, and relocated it into the center console.
View attachment 14715
this part was easy... I used double sided weather stripping to secure the board to the outside of the bucket.
View attachment 14716
drilled a hole just big enough for the knob to fit through and rotate properly. Then a smaller hole for the LED
View attachment 14717
Tested it out of the car...
View attachment 14718
The fun part was getting the USB and AUX plugs unplugged! took a bit to figure out how to dismantle the rear console to run the wires under the carpet.
And the final product... I am so happy the knob and the center console are dang near the same color!

Any suggestions on getting the USB and 3.5mm cables disconected, I too am stealing this great Idea but had troubles getting the cables to come apart. any help would be greatly appreciated...

 

[Ahiru]

Both cables are a pain to get to, I went through the parking brake to unplug them. AlI can say is take your time. Once you get them unplugged you'll discover they are wire tied to be shorter. You'll understand when ya go to put it back together!

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[Ahiru]

Going to be taking out my mono block amp. it works perfectly, but ill be changing to 2 epic 8's in a few months so i needed a 1000w @ 2 ohm stable amp.
i found a purdy amp to swap out. it will push my L7 to its full potential with 1500w @ 1 Ohm! AND still pound the two Epics when i switch without ever getting warm!

*FEATURES*

US AMPS MERLIN2 CLASS D MD-2D
RMS 550W x 1 @ 4ohms
RMS 1000W x 1 @ 2ohms
RMS 1500W x 1 @ 1ohm
Low-Pass High-Pass : 40HZ-250HZ -24db/Oct
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz +/- 1.0 dB
Butterworth crossovers!
platinum terminals

 

[Ahiru]

My new amp is a power *****, I am looking to get a 2nd battery and upgrade the big 3 right quick. I figure I can keep the 4awg I have running to the battery now, add in a 2 deep cycle, probably a stinger red or yellow top, then have the 1/0 awg come off the 2nd battery to the amps. Any thoughts or suggestions out there? Not sure how many even look at my post.

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[H3LLON3ARTH]

My new amp is a power *****, I am looking to get a 2nd battery and upgrade the big 3 right quick. I figure I can keep the 4awg I have running to the battery now, add in a 2 deep cycle, probably a stinger red or yellow top, then have the 1/0 awg come off the 2nd battery to the amps. Any thoughts or suggestions out there? Not sure how many even look at my post.

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I read lol I would definitely upgrade yout big three I did lol I also ran 1/0 gauge wire from my battery to my amp and 1/0 gaughe ground wire I would definitely think about that over your 4 gauge.

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[Ahiru]

The 4awg between batteries should be more than enough. I might upgrade it later, copper is expensive, so I may wait on that upgrade. Battery will run me about $200, wires, new blocks, fuses. Oh and someone that knows how to wire it. I'm not gonna solo this part. I want it done right the 1st time! I was shocked to find 12awg as my cars ground wire. Really GM, 12AWG?

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[H3LLON3ARTH]

The 4awg between batteries should be more than enough. I might upgrade it later, copper is expensive, so I may wait on that upgrade. Battery will run me about $200, wires, new blocks, fuses. Oh and someone that knows how to wire it. I'm not gonna solo this part. I want it done right the 1st time! I was shocked to find 12awg as my cars ground wire. Really GM, 12AWG?

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I'm hitting pretty hard you should check my video out in my build thread lol I ran all my wires under my carpet all the way I am going to be replacing my front bettery real soon then adding a battery in the trunk I almost die driving down the road.

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[Ahiru]

going to be installing my 2nd battery this weekend. that battery changes how things are wired, need more fuses, and can use 1/0 awg and the nice thing is the battery becomes its own distribution block. I liked my MB Quart amp, but this US AMP is a HEAVY MONSTER! oh and the amps feet are not plastic, lol they are metal! I was so worried the mb quart amp was gonna melt off the screws holding it down! hehe!