Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound system upgrade - Page 79 - Toyota Yaris Forums

sqcomp · 07-19-2011, 05:08 AM

You know...you're right. With all the exterior enhancements, I think you've got the best looking yaris. I really need to do that stuff next. You don't mind if I make your car's twin in flint micha do you?

That glazing putty is easy stuff (fun) to work with. I'm anxious to hear your impressions of that Q amp.

derickveliz2 · 07-19-2011, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

You know...you're right. With all the exterior enhancements, I think you've got the best looking yaris. I really need to do that stuff next. You don't mind if I make your car's twin in flint micha do you?

That glazing putty is easy stuff (fun) to work with. I'm anxious to hear your impressions of that Q amp.

No I don't mind at all!

you can also copy Kaotic and Herb! other awesome, good looking sedans in the continent! to be honest Kaotic's Yaris was the inspiration to do mine.

Q amp... me too but...I need 2 fuses (came without fuses) and I'm trying to find out how many amps each...

D.

derickveliz2 · 07-23-2011, 02:42 PM

For now, more sanding and a couple of layers of primer, I did open a hole for the L1v2s but the thickness of the glass didn't let me use the plywood baffle behind, but all is good.

I'll upload pictures later for the record.

(o:

sqcomp · 07-23-2011, 06:55 PM

...and after installing the passenger's side a-pillar...I think I've messed with it SO much that it's not clicking in anymore. Yikes! I'm replacing the white switch clips on Monday. If that doesn't work, I'll try to use my grill guide magnets to try and attach them that way...

Pray for me. I REALLY don't want to have to redo my right side a-pillar.

derickveliz2 · 07-24-2011, 02:36 AM

sqcomp... that's scary, is that due to the on/off of the a-pillars? the left one is getting easier to take off every time, I think I should get new clips too!

D.

sqcomp · 07-24-2011, 04:00 AM

Wait! I've already ordered 4.

I actually figured out what the issue was. It was how I was running my wiring on that side of the car's pillar. It finally hit me this afternoon. I had something like 15 minutes after coming home from Army drill...before taking a girlie out to the Kenny Chesney concert. I sat there and looked at the pillar and notice a bow in the center. It was one of those moments where you're like, WTF!? I looked at the other pillar, sighed and took off the pillar. I sat there looking at the wiring and just moved it from the position I had it into what seemed like it would obstruct the pillar even more. Nope! It fell right into place like it was supposed to be there the whole time. Now it's almost like new! Go figure. After two years of struggling with the pillar on that side, I finally have it right.

I'll still replace the two, I can probably just drop you the other two just for the hell of it.

derickveliz2 · 07-24-2011, 09:33 PM

Yeah! thanks,
I need to commit my self and try hard to contact Jim for the I6SW, every time I call him... he is out, I can't get hold of him!

D.

sqcomp · 07-24-2011, 10:10 PM

You know you can talk to Aaron too...

I'll be there tomorrow working on the woofer enclosure and the Bit One. I talked to Stan from DC Power, they're trying to get the alternator out to me on the 12th. He mentioned that they were machining the body of the alternator on Friday. Go figure, apparently you do get what you pay for. We'll see when we install it.

derickveliz2 · 07-25-2011, 12:45 AM

Pictures... "Work in Progress"

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derickveliz2 · 07-25-2011, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

You know you can talk to Aaron too...

I'll be there tomorrow working on the woofer enclosure and the Bit One. I talked to Stan from DC Power, they're trying to get the alternator out to me on the 12th. He mentioned that they were machining the body of the alternator on Friday. Go figure, apparently you do get what you pay for. We'll see when we install it.

Thanks, I'll get in touch with them tomorrow.

Looks like you are getting a super alternator upgrade! keep us posted!

D.

derickveliz2 · 07-25-2011, 12:57 AM

Tweeter Gap...

Filling in the space! I learned this Technic securing servos into Foam wings of my r/c airplanes, forgot how we call it, but it's simple and works.

derickveliz2 · 07-25-2011, 01:01 AM

1st attempt to get some texture, final a-pillar finish will be black to hide away speakers. A little stealth factor in my equation!

D.

derickveliz2 · 07-25-2011, 01:06 AM

Test fit the elements!...

D.

sqcomp · 07-25-2011, 03:44 AM

Talk to me about the edge there...

You sanded it down more, correct?

derickveliz2 · 07-25-2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Talk to me about the edge there...

You sanded it down more, correct? YES!

I left on purpose that image, I knew it was going to bring your attention:

- Yes... I did sanded more with this:

- I could have photo-shop the image

-D.

sqcomp · 07-25-2011, 11:31 PM

He he! My man! I have learned to love the straight edge sanding block. Tell me about the tweeter...

(yes, I'm being tough on you on purpose)

Here's something for you:

^No leaks...and it sounds great. Excuse the camera's microphone, it doesn't reflect the actual sound.

derickveliz2 · 07-25-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

He he! My man! I have learned to love the straight edge sanding block. Tell me about the tweeter...

(yes, I'm being tough on you on purpose)

Here's something for you:

^No leaks...and it sounds great. Excuse the camera's microphone, it doesn't reflect the actual sound.

The right tweeter end up flush but the left one there was a small gap, that I filled in and then sanded out, similar to what you did to the edge of your subwoofer.

That's a sexy sub you have there, I think I wrote this before (o:

If I could just do something like that with my IDQ12 and stick it under the dashboard...

Hey I'm about to try the Mids down in the Kicks, the PLDs turn out to be really good, I want to do this before I plug the Mids on the a-pillars to compare and write my thoughts.

I'm afraid I could like it! that makes me think... mmm going to start all over again!

D.
D.

sqcomp · 07-26-2011, 11:31 AM

I think you could like it too...

07-19-2011, 05:08 AM	#1405
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	You know...you're right. With all the exterior enhancements, I think you've got the best looking yaris. I really need to do that stuff next. You don't mind if I make your car's twin in flint micha do you? That glazing putty is easy stuff (fun) to work with. I'm anxious to hear your impressions of that Q amp. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

07-23-2011, 02:42 PM	#1407
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	For now, more sanding and a couple of layers of primer, I did open a hole for the L1v2s but the thickness of the glass didn't let me use the plywood baffle behind, but all is good. I'll upload pictures later for the record. (o: __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-23-2011, 06:55 PM	#1408
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	...and after installing the passenger's side a-pillar...I think I've messed with it SO much that it's not clicking in anymore. Yikes! I'm replacing the white switch clips on Monday. If that doesn't work, I'll try to use my grill guide magnets to try and attach them that way... Pray for me. I REALLY don't want to have to redo my right side a-pillar. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

07-24-2011, 02:36 AM	#1409
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	sqcomp... that's scary, is that due to the on/off of the a-pillars? the left one is getting easier to take off every time, I think I should get new clips too! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-24-2011, 04:00 AM	#1410
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Wait! I've already ordered 4. I actually figured out what the issue was. It was how I was running my wiring on that side of the car's pillar. It finally hit me this afternoon. I had something like 15 minutes after coming home from Army drill...before taking a girlie out to the Kenny Chesney concert. I sat there and looked at the pillar and notice a bow in the center. It was one of those moments where you're like, WTF!? I looked at the other pillar, sighed and took off the pillar. I sat there looking at the wiring and just moved it from the position I had it into what seemed like it would obstruct the pillar even more. Nope! It fell right into place like it was supposed to be there the whole time. Now it's almost like new! Go figure. After two years of struggling with the pillar on that side, I finally have it right. I'll still replace the two, I can probably just drop you the other two just for the hell of it. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

07-24-2011, 09:33 PM	#1411
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Yeah! thanks, I need to commit my self and try hard to contact Jim for the I6SW, every time I call him... he is out, I can't get hold of him! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-24-2011, 10:10 PM	#1412
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	You know you can talk to Aaron too... I'll be there tomorrow working on the woofer enclosure and the Bit One. I talked to Stan from DC Power, they're trying to get the alternator out to me on the 12th. He mentioned that they were machining the body of the alternator on Friday. Go figure, apparently you do get what you pay for. We'll see when we install it. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

07-25-2011, 12:45 AM	#1413
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Pictures... "Work in Progress" . __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-25-2011, 12:57 AM	#1415
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Tweeter Gap... Filling in the space! I learned this Technic securing servos into Foam wings of my r/c airplanes, forgot how we call it, but it's simple and works. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-25-2011, 01:01 AM	#1416
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	1st attempt to get some texture, final a-pillar finish will be black to hide away speakers. A little stealth factor in my equation! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-25-2011, 01:06 AM	#1417
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Test fit the elements!... D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-25-2011, 03:44 AM	#1418
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Talk to me about the edge there... You sanded it down more, correct? __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

07-25-2011, 11:31 PM	#1420
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	He he! My man! I have learned to love the straight edge sanding block. Tell me about the tweeter... (yes, I'm being tough on you on purpose) Here's something for you: ^No leaks...and it sounds great. Excuse the camera's microphone, it doesn't reflect the actual sound. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

07-26-2011, 11:31 AM	#1422
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I think you could like it too... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

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