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I have alot bigger write up on DIYMA but wanted to share some stuff on here too. I have tried various setups so far in my Tundra...from pretty elaborate to simple. And now I will be combining what I liked about both into my newest build. Here is the "elaborate" one. Head unit was a Pioneer P99, amp was an Alpine V9, Fountek 3", Dayton 7", and a Exile 10". The sub was my favorite part... up front in the floor board. I felt the amp was the weakest part, but for the size and convience it was worth it. Here's some pics...I'll start with the sub.

This is the foam that came out from under the passengers feet.

Actually uses 2 factory bolts to mount to the floor.

I did put a grill over it, but no pics of that. And here is the finished product...

 

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I dont have a ton of install pics but here's some more.

There are alot of finished pics missing, but you get the idea. And because I am a VERY proud father I had to add this. Teaching him early...

And I wrapped my dash too. And actually I will be redoing this soon and adding the MS8 display. But this will give you the idea.

 

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After all of that I decided to go really simple. I went to a set of Polk MM comps running passive and a Polk MM 15" behind the rear seat. I felt like the previous system was lacking as far as output, but I knew that it most likely would going into it. So I went to this...

After the change I realized I missed alot of what the first system had. So I pulled all the Polk stuff out and I am currently working on the new setup.

 

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Any vibration type noise from the carpeting?


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None. Absolutely none and that surprised me. That's the biggest thing I hated about moving to the 15". I gained tons of unwanted rattles and vibration. But the up front sub is very different. It doesn't go as low of course. But it's presence is worth it. Not sure how else to describe it. It blended very well and had a very nice impact. That's why I'm going back to it. But with a 12" this time to see if I can gain just a little more output and low end.

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I'm loving the idea of a new build that will incorporate what I liked out of the two previous builds.


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The staging of the first system was the best I've ever had. Very high sound stage. The width was decent. And dead center. The setup with the Polks was not nearly as nice as far as staging. But there was no processing. I forgot to add that. The p99 was replaced with a 4300dvd.
Ill update later with what is going in.


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Are you still running your MS-8?

Im bad about changing my mind obviously lol. I ran an MS8 in my old F150 then started fabbing for the display in this truck, which you probably saw on DIYMA. I'll add pics here too. But I never used it. I ended up selling it and going to the P99. I loved the P99 but missed some stuff about the stock deck. I am currently going back to a MS8 though. This might make things a little easier...here is what the last few consisted of.

1st system:
MS8 initially on stock, but never happened and went to Pioneer P99
Fountek 3" wideband in the dash
Dayton 7" in the doors.\
Alpine V9
Exile 10" up front

2nd system:
Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD
Polk MM comp running passive
Polk MM 15" behind rear seat
Pioneer GM-D8604 4ch, 2ch on front and 2 on sub

Soon to be...and I haven't updated DIYMA with this. But this is the newest and HOPEFULLY will be what I love:
Stock headunit
MS8
2x Pioneer GM-D8604. 2ch on tweeters, 2ch on midrange in dash, 2ch on midbass in doors, and 2ch on sub.
Tweeters are old school Vifa variant that I think are the best in my opinion. They are huge. I'll add pics...they are gangster to say the least lol. I'll be removing them from the flange you see in the pic and custom mounting them in the sail panels.
Tang Band 3" Bamboos up in the dash.
6.5" SB Acoustics in the doors.
And Pioneer slim 12" in the floor up front again.

And here is some pics of the tweeters and mids:

And the MS8 display will be similar to what I started in the past except Im going to fiberglass it all as one piece.

 

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Wow. Where do you live? I have a project for you ;-) lol. That looks amazing!!! You have such clean cuts around the dash installed pieces. Looks factory. Very impressive.

Texas . Bring it on lol. I do wanna start doing custom boxes and baffles for Tundras. The new baffles in the doors will be out of 3/4" PVC. So hoping to kinda find a niche on here. I like staying busy in our work shop. I'm a paramedic so I have 2/3 of the month off. Lol. Gotta keep myself busy.
Thanks for the compliments. I'm kinda picky so I redo things a few times till I feel it's presentable.


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I installed professionally from about '02-'07 and got burned out. These past few years the audio bug came back.
I might have a job or two lined up. I might do the CL thing. But I don't feel like having a bunch of random calls with people that want custom work for free. I know it's all part of it. I wanna finish this build and see where it goes. I have alot of buddies in the Houston area that are into SQ and I think that will eventually lead to a few jobs.
I appreciate your service in the military. Thank you.


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Whaddup PJ!

Not much Ray. Trying to get this next system going. I got a baby coming in July. So I know my audio time is gonna be limited. So hoping to put together a system that will give me what I want.
What's in ur truck at this point?


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That's one of the reasons I put this build log here. In wanting to start doing custom stuff for fellow Tundra owners. Hoping to get a few boxes or baffles. I bought a 3/4" sheet of PVC to make baffles out of also. Thanks for the compliment.
Thanks about the kid too. There's no better feeling than being a dad. I know I'll dedicate alot of time to them so I want my truck to be done before the second kid gets here.

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Made new baffles out of 3/4" PVC.

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Those Baffles look awesome. This is a soon-to-be project of mine and I appreciate the posts! Let us now how they turn out installed.

Thank you! I have a decent size piece of the 3/4" PVC. If your interested in a set of baffles let me know. I'm gonna make a few sets to sell. I have a few buddies with tundras.


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We want those dash pods you made!!

(the ones for the full-rangers)

Those I'm gonna try something different this time. And if it comes out good ill do em.


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Let me know if you make some extra sets. I need to start gathering stuff for my audio.

Have you messed with that grille yet?

Ill definitely do a few sets. Nothing on the grille yet. Been busy.


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Bobby B.... Ill definitely keep everyone posted. I was able to get the SB Acoustics for $100 shipped for the pair brand new. Extremely nice looking mids. I used the Harry K tweeters in a previous install and absolutely love them. They were given to me by a friend and was skeptical at first due to the look and size.
I been pretty busy with our "hobby" of building furniture. A hobby that keeps me busier than my full time paramedic job. But I'll start making more progress very soon.


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Would love to become your customer, been wanting to upgrade my audio... Will have to pick your brain. Awesome work.

Khan

Ur in Texas too . Little but of a drive though ha.


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ok about 24hrs of driving ill be at your door step ready for install!!! great work bro, best pic was you with the little guy. I got a 2.5 yo, hes the world. \Every time he has a wrench in his hand i ear to ear smile

Thank you. He is my everything. I have a little girl coming and should be born late July. No better feeling than being a dad.



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Yup I'm North of Ft.Worth, where in TX are you.

I totally know that smile bambino2300 , my son is always trying to get in the garage when I'm tinkering w/ the truck or the bike

I'm in LaGrange. It's between Austin and Houston.


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Ok... so I finally got some work done. I obsessed over the best way to do the door and I am very happy with the turnout. I dont think I will have any issue with rattles or unwanted vibrations in the doors. If I do, then I can take care of them as I hear them. The SB Acoustic mids were 3" deep so that wasnt a huge deal, but ya'll know our doors arent made for deep mids.
These are different baffles then previously made because I needed them to be thicker and I wasn't happy with how the others werent as secure to the door. These are 1/2" PVC then the ring is another 3/4" PVC. I used 1/4" bolts, washers, and lock nuts to bolt the adapters to the doors. I already had the Raammat on the door but I did add more. And the blue mat is 1/4" CCF. Its yoga mats... same purpose as Ensolite I have used in the past yet alot thicker. I guess I'll see if its a good cheaper alternative.

I added the carpet so the blue wouldn't be seen through the grill.

Added foam to help "seal" the mid against the door.

 

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Thank you. In installed for years at a shop and have no desire to be that busy again. But I'm hoping to get a few custom jobs a year. I have alot of SQ buddies and I know they will send my some work. This build is kinda my résumé for the SQ guys around here.


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