Xanth's Audio Build (Page 7/8)
Xanth APR 29, 08:06 PM
I'll probably stick them like you did then, didn't realize I could get them on the seat without harming it.

I'm hoping they help create the sensation of a much larger system, the Tang sub provides excellent bass, but is much too small to make you feel it most of the time. With these I'd like to get a great bass experience even at a low volume. My amp should be able to drive both shakers and the sub at the same time.

Interesting idea on the switch, no reason to rattle the seats apart if no one is sitting in them. Might PO my amp though

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Mister APR 30, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by Xanth:Might PO my amp though



Agreed, I don't think adding/removing the load of another transducer will "help" the amp or the fine tunning you'll make, I'm not big on the amp Ω calculations but it would probably effect it. I decided to keep it connected and as mentioned the additional vibrations add more to that bass feeling
Mister APR 30, 12:27 AM
Found the pics from 2005

Location 1 - Firewall


Location 2 - Seat back


Here you can see the slight bump in the lower section of the seat (best picture angle I have for now)
Xanth MAY 03, 08:20 PM
I stuck mine in the same location and let me say, holy crap! I practically rattled my eyes out testing the things. They have way more oomph than I even need.

Did you do anything to secure them in place or just zip the seats back up? That's all I've done for now, still have to route the wires and get plugs for them. They don't seem to produce any real heat either, so I'm not too worried about leaving them in there.

While I was at it I finished off my PAC unit so it all snaps together:


My amp looks a mess right now, have to pull the interior back apart to re-route these new wires. I have a left and right bass shaker, and the subwoofer is bridged:
Mister MAY 03, 09:32 PM

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Originally posted by Xanth: holy crap! I practically rattled my eyes out testing the things.



LMAO...Fun Eh?


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Originally posted by Xanth: Did you do anything to secure them in place or just zip the seats back up?[/URL]



Sure thing, to get the best effect (Thai massage feature) they must be hard mounted. I used short self tapping screws on all 4 corners. (I don't think the zipper will close)

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Xanth MAY 04, 03:25 PM
Adding connectors onto the bass shakers:


Sizing out wires for the car:


Here's the harness from the amp to the seats:


Bass shaker in the seat, wiring harness out the bottom:


Wiring harness all in place:


Have to re-organize the amp some more, a few wires are visible now:
DeLorean00 MAY 04, 03:39 PM
Your seat has a tumor. LoL! Looking great!
Mister MAY 04, 04:17 PM
Very nice and clean, I'm not crazy about the Amp cover thing but that's yours to design
I'd say....TEST DRIVE TIME
Xanth MAY 04, 04:25 PM
I'm test-driving alright, this gets me exactly the effect I was going for. You'd never guess I've just got a 5 inch sub. Excellent too because it doesn't alert everyone outside the car to the fact there is a sound system installed.

That's the reason for the amp cover, which isn't actually finished. I've already had my cars broken into twice for audio equipment, I'm doing my best to make everything appear stock and hidden away. The amp has to be secured and the whole rear panel will be redone, so its not even a flap anymore.

I'm thinking of getting studs tack-welded in for the amp mounting tray.

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Mister MAY 04, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by Xanth:I'm thinking of getting studs tack-welded in for the amp mounting tray.



OMG You are taking it to the extreme EH? please take pics