Tejcurrent Tahoe Rebuild - part 2
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2744 Registered: Apr-07 | The first thread was getting waaaay too long, so I'm making a new one. Here's a link for the first page for those who want to read it: https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/car-audio/663825.html And a summary for those who don't want to read the first thread: Final Equipment list: 4 T3 TSNS 18s 1 or 2 Soundigital 16kw amps 3 sets of 6.5 comps (2 front 1 rear, not sure on brand yet) 12 runs of 1/0 wire 10 large XS Power batteries (8 d3100, 2 S3400) 4 240 amp alternators Lots I'm leaving out At this point I'm doing a bunch of testing to find out optimum enclosure, and how many amps I'm going to be running based on the performance and power handling of 1 18. I'm formatting pics, and will have some work on the busbar / amp rack up shortly. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 16918 Registered: Jun-04 | sweet but we also want vids |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2745 Registered: Apr-07 | I have the one SD 16k, but without the busbars I can't hook it up properly. This made me spend a bit of time starting a new rack to hold things a little better than the last. The old rack - figuring how I want things  beginning with some card board, placing end caps    I'm using 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4" baltic birch for different portions   Removing the wiring from the old busbars, rerouting a bit, and cleaning things up so I can fit 4 more runs in quickly. Then started the floor.    Making sides     Going to clean things up a lot before wrapping in vinyl     Flush with the top plate. I was going to make the top plate so there wouldn't be any gap around the amp, but decided to leave 1/8". I may be sorry but I can redo this part really easy.    I had to stop, but a few more cuts and it'll be done. Once it's wrapped in vinyl and a few other things it should look nice- looking at that last pic it looks a bit ugly lol, but it should look much better once it's done. |
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Silver Member Username: MystrePemberville, Ohio USA Post Number: 731 Registered: Sep-05 | Very nice, I'm lovin this build. |
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Gold Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 1973 Registered: Sep-09 | i may need to drop by and see this in person. |
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Gold Member Username: JoebrucePost Number: 3342 Registered: May-04 | Kinda off topic but how do you like that Eclipse amp Troy? Im looking for a good 2 or 4ch and Ive seen those Eclipse models going for pretty cheap. |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2746 Registered: Apr-07 | Thanks. deathoob come on by whenever, you thinking about coming to Myrtle beach? Twiztid, I like the amp. I've had it for 4-5 years now. I've meant to get the XA4000 several times, but this has served its purpose well (EA4000). I really don't need more power yet, and I'll probably just bridge it on 2 sets of components and add another for the rear components, with 2 extra channels for future upgrades. It was a nice upgrade over the kicker 350.4 I had before, looks great, never gets hot, has 8 g speaker inputs, and runs cool. Anyway back to the build. I can't believe no one mentioned how ugly that rack was looking. I looked at it this morning and ripped it out. I really wanted the extra room at the front for wiring, and to have good ventilation for the amp, but I wanted it to look cleaner so I'll fight with the wiring a bit. Looked like crap  I ripped it down to the bottom large board, removing the sides and 'divider' beside the amp. Made new sides that covered a bit more, and raised the overall height a 1/2" or so on the front side.    I plan on making the area under the busbars white, but I don't want people to see down next to the amp so I wanted to paint it black.   While the paint was drying I decided to remove my oooold ground busbar from years ago. It's was grounded to the frame in several places, then split off to several amps. It was convenient to have 3/8" bolts ready to go. Oh yeah, and my brother left a chain saw on the seats that leaked oil onto the carpet- going to be shampooing the whole thing or buying new carpet. It's looking nasty.  Wrapped and ready to go. I used the closest color I could get to the factory panels, I'll get a doors shot when I get a chance but it matches well.   This is what the busbars will sit on    That's all I got done. Next week I'll see if I can get a few hours to lay out the busbars, drill the holes (each 'fuse' block must be bolted- that's 27 + the 2 main bars) and white out this board. Then a top plate, vinyl that + plexi. Also 4 more runs of 1/0 I need to drill a hole in the firewall for. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 16931 Registered: Jun-04 | your getting there......looking good |
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Gold Member Username: 420pimp2Atlantic City , , NJ Post Number: 1107 Registered: Jan-06 | Very professional! |
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Silver Member Username: MystrePemberville, Ohio USA Post Number: 732 Registered: Sep-05 | Yea, looking good. Not bad on the color match. Most of the pics you can hardly tell. Besides, to me it looks factory. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 16941 Registered: Jun-04 | gotta love brothers...just kidding |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2748 Registered: Apr-07 | Thanks, a small update: I want to get those busbars in so I can get at least my door speakers working so that's my focus right now Another picture that shows the color match- it really looks different depending on the angle lighting to me. Some times it looks completely the same, other ways like 90%        My special deep hole marking pencil      And painted the panel white so it can dry a day or so, then attach the busbars. |
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Gold Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 1983 Registered: Sep-09 | sexy |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2749 Registered: Apr-07 | Thanks, forgot a few pics:   |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 153 DBs ...Trinidad & T... Post Number: 16956 Registered: Jul-05 | 12 runs of 0g wire u say - OMG ! .... |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2750 Registered: Apr-07 | Idk what happened, but most of the pics were corrupted so there's only a few left to post Rovin, I'm positive on at least 12, but I may do more, adding some voltmeters to help me decide. 1/4" plexi, test fit before wrapping completely     This is a mockup, but figuring out a way to clean up the wiring under the hood- mainly the fuse holders.    |
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Gold Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 1991 Registered: Sep-09 | i may haft to send you a trophy in the mail. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24585 Registered: Jun-06 | Troy, you may well go down as one of the best single non sponsored, custom installers I've seen on E. You take pride in your work and do it so well and offer your work here for us to absorb. I wish I had the power to appoint you Godfather lol. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17008 Registered: Jun-04 | good work bro |
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Gold Member Username: Drant19TX Post Number: 2223 Registered: Aug-07 | Ditto to what Paul said... so much time and effort, it really shows. You put more into the amp rack than most do in their entire car. |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 153 DBs ...Trinidad & T... Post Number: 16959 Registered: Jul-05 | ur ride has got more runs of wire than some houses lol cool rack - r there cooling fans in it ? .... |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17010 Registered: Jun-04 | with the power hes planning to run i fully expect more wire |
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Silver Member Username: MakinblakMonroe/Monticello, La/Ar Post Number: 540 Registered: Oct-10 | That is sick man! Awesome! "electical center" FTW |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2751 Registered: Apr-07 | Thanks guys, waay to much credit! I really appreciate it though, when I start thinking of how much money and time I really have in these bars and the rack in general it makes me cringe, but I love the result. I have serious plans for driving up the East Coast this summer, at least up to Maryland for shows, so I want it to look a bit nicer. There are still things I want to improve on, but I'll wait until the next 'rebuild' or until I get things up and running and get the itch to do work lol. I still have this to sand/polish  I decided to install the 4 runs of wire I already have, and hook up my 4ch amp so I can have music until I get time to finish the small blocks and install the 16k.   |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2753 Registered: Apr-07 | I should have a back-ache in the mail within a week or so- then a new box build |
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Gold Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 2018 Registered: Sep-09 | excited |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2755 Registered: Apr-07 | Me too! I'm not going to install everything right away- I really want to do some testing and clamping at a comp to see what one sub can really do. There's still so much work to do I'm in no rush.Then I'll re use my old 4 18 box for testing, then build a new one. |
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Silver Member Username: Simple_smithChicago, Illinois United States Post Number: 444 Registered: Dec-08 | any box build progress? |
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Silver Member Username: Armykyle1Ms Us Post Number: 957 Registered: Dec-08 | wow I've missed alot. Nice build man. Super clean install! |
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Gold Member Username: Extrmndor3Http://illuzonemu.serv..., ^^^Sick Game Post Number: 8639 Registered: Feb-06 | do you make alternators??? i just bought an 04 tahoe.. i need some 300 amp alternator.. having dual alts.. hows the gas milage??? did it drop alot? |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rI compensate... Post Number: 9797 Registered: Jul-06 | Damn Troy, you just can't leave anything alone can you? It must be difficult, expensive and labor intensive outdoing yourself all the time haha. Looks awesome man. |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2759 Registered: Apr-07 | P3netrator, I am not building alternators until I get my shop going. I've been trying for months and it's taking much more than I thought. I would try Mechman or DC Power for alts with that much output. I didn't notice any difference with two alternators on the vehicle, it drives and feels the same. Thanks man, I honestly haven't touched this vehicle since I posted in May. I've been so busy this is the first time I've been to the forum in easily a month or more. Hopefully that will change soon. I hired help for a bit and that didn't work out at all. The other subs are still being built, should be here in 2 weeks or so. I don't know when I will get them in but my plans have changed so much and I'm so busy I'll probably throw them in that old box soon after they arrive. |
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