2010 White 3dr / A Pillars / kicks / sound deadening / new false floor / etc...

[3cyltrbo]

Originally Posted by Lil Abner

Nice job man!

Originally Posted by jpmck03

I'm not an audiophile by any means, and am a self-proclaimed car-modding noob; but there is nothing amateurish about that at all.

Amazing job, man!

Originally Posted by Yaribusa

Great job!

thanks

W

[3cyltrbo]

Originally Posted by MickZEL

Hence, this material contains lycra.
How many layers of material you put and how to apply the resin?

sometimes its just one layer as a mold an then I put layers of fibreglass over it

in the case of the A Pillars it was one layer of swimsuit material and a whole bunch of bondo / and body filler to smooth out some areas and fill it in a little bit

when I apply resin, I mix the resin and the hardener in a paint tray and I apply it with a paint brush and cure it in direct sunlight

[MickZEL]

I really impressed with your work.
You can earn on it.
It looks very cultured.

[sqcomp]

Love me some Pre-Mitek Xtant.

What is the source you're using and how's your imaging, soundstage, and depth?

Also...you CAN relocate those wiring bundles in the kicks up into the dash area for more room...

[3cyltrbo]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Love me some Pre-Mitek Xtant.

What is the source you're using and how's your imaging, soundstage, and depth?

Also...you CAN relocate those wiring bundles in the kicks up into the dash area for more room...

I'm using Clarion's NX 501 -all in one headunit.

Not known for its SQ - but its a good all arounder with decent NAV.

I did relocate the wiring blocks all the way up under the dash (about 14 inches away from where they were originally)

Personally I think it ends up sounding pretty damn good considering how narrow the cabin is. The stage is high and up front - the depth is pretty good (although not always at the end of the hood like some cars I've built)

At its first IASCA show (my first show in over 10 years) it got second in class SQ - (1st place was a much bigger vehicle with similar setup)

once I build 6.5"s up front / add the second sub (sealed up front) and tune it, its going to sound amazing (I think)

I'm kinda thinking Dayton RS28F's in the A-pillars (padded down a bit and off axis ) - ALONG with the TangBand Bamboo 3.5" (Also in the pillars - almost on axis) - and maybe even the Peerless SDS 6.5 in the kicks (rather than the TangBand underhung or the Type X).

W

[sqcomp]

Well...with that said, we should have you show up at Keith McCumber's shop in Coquitlam BC next year to make a Yaris statement! You in Amateur or a Pro/Am class?

You may not need it, but on the pillars, that little white Molex plug is the antenna. That plug can be removed IIRC and the wire can be soldered. Space savings.

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Well...with that said, we should have you show up at Keith McCumber's shop in Coquitlam BC next year to make a Yaris statement! You in Amateur or a Pro/Am class?

You may not need it, but on the pillars, that little white Molex plug is the antenna. That plug can be removed IIRC and the wire can be soldered. Space savings.

When is the event in Coquitlam BC ? (sounds close to me)

Thanks

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by 3cyltrbo

its swimsuit material from a craft store.

I love to use it because it has tons of stretch in every direction (not like some material that has alot of stretch in one direction and none in another direction)

It also takes resin pretty well, as a matter of fact - alot of times like the A pillars, I don't even bother putting fibreglass over it because I don't need the strength

W

Thanks, W.. I will make a tour around the craft stores to find this swimsuit fabric

I did my A pillars recently and could not find any suitable material in stores like Canadian tire or Home Depot around. Had to use some ugly female pants that I bought at a nearby shopping mall (those were on sale for 1.99 a pair).. However, shopping for ugly femal pants in the women apparel boutique is not a pleasent experience

[sqcomp]

The coquitlam event(s) will be in the spring and summer of next year. The season is pretty much done for this year.

I'll keep you guys in the know in this section.

[jpmck03]

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

Thanks, W.. I will make a tour around the craft stores to find this swimsuit fabric

I did my A pillars recently and could not find any suitable material in stores like Canadian tire or Home Depot around. Had to use some ugly female pants that I bought at a nearby shopping mall (those were on sale for 1.99 a pair).. However, shopping for ugly femal pants in the women apparel boutique is not a pleasent experience

Ha, those are some Sexy Modern Edgy Generation pants you got there!

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by jpmck03

Ha, those are some Sexy Modern Edgy Generation pants you got there!

Those pants were my secret weapon ))

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

The coquitlam event(s) will be in the spring and summer of next year. The season is pretty much done for this year.

I'll keep you guys in the know in this section.

Thanks

[marcus]

wow

[derickveliz2]

Very nice install! but please don't call your install "amateur(ish)" looks like work from Pros!

Looks really good!

D.

[3cyltrbo]

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

Very nice install! but please don't call your install "amateur(ish)" looks like work from Pros!

Looks really good!

D.

Thank you

There was a bunch of stuff that I felt I could have done better

The next iteration will have nicer kick panels and maybe two-way a-pillars

Will

[DailyDriver]

Awesome. Thanks for posting!

[sqcomp]

Love the Pre-Mitek Xtants!

[Killchain]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If only I had the skill and patience to do the work you completed.