2007 Tahoe Build with Audio

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Andrew2944r

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So here it is, I sold the SRT-10 because I could not stand being quite. 2007 Tahoe paid off in all her glory should be a nice base to work with. Alot are
preordered so this will not be an over night build and we are waiting on some new subs from JMH Concepts. Thanks to all the vendors who have helped out on the build so far!

Equipment that has already been paid for include the following

Headunit - Pioneer DEH-80PRS
Sub Amps - 2 x Sundown NS-1
Mids/Highs amps - 3 x Sundown SAX-125.4
Mids/Highs - 4 x Hybrid Audio Imagine I61-2 6.5" Component
Batteries - 2 x XS Power D2400 (Underhood) - 4 x XS Power D3100 (Back)
Alternators - 3 x DC Power 270 XP's
Subwoofers - Undecided
Deadening - Undecided

Here are a few pictures of the Tahoe

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The start of a beautiful thing!

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Alts and Bracket will be shipped tomorrow!

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Picked up the HU today from my Brother from another mother Twistedchild420 @ Cruiser Audio!

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Ipad for the dash!

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Alternators in hand, feels good to have a bit of power again!

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Well decided to tap around on the Tahoe to look for thin spots that might need some deadener, found a few places and still have a few more to get after I order some more deadener. Boy do they stuff alot of hidden crap in a Tahoe.

Temporary wiring until I get my Toolmaker parts.

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Ordered 4 set but Twisted decided to try and steal a set, lol.... Last set on the way!

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Audio Technix all the way!


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Amps showed up today at least the sub stage amps.

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So I installed the DC Alts tonight, fairly easy install. Will finish up with the big 3 tomorrow and some proper grounding.

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So I have been doing a bit of small things for the build and started on the A Pillars today. Dropped the headliner which is a huge pain in a Tahoe and got a layer of Audio Technix .80 mil down. All wire connections are being soldered and heat shrink added. Before the deadener was applied all of the area was cleaned with an alcohol mist and wiped down until clean. Battery connections are temporary and will be redone when Toolmaker finishes up the 1/0 terminals

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Working on the pillars today

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Damn man thats going to be a SICK ASS sound System. one question how you gonna fit all those alternators under the hood?


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Finished product and turned out rather well.

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Decided to change the A Pillars up a bit, here is the final results. Also working on the door panels as well and should be finished up in the next week or two.

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So got one panel ready today to be wrapped. Talk about alot of sanding, took me all day for this one panel.

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Got me some goodies today! Thanks again Toolmaker!!

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Final drive door finished, should have the passenger finished up tomorrow.

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Got around to getting the Ipad installed in the Tahoe. All that is left is some finishing sanding and have it hydro dipped to match the rest of the wood trim. Also got the Epicenter in and just ordered a ARC PS8 for processing.

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Holdin' out on us?

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Finished up all of the under the hood wiring. Still waiting for subs to show up and will start the box once they get here.

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Here is a few more pictures of some of the final touches before we get started on the box.

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Few more pictures I missed. Should get the sub as well in the next few weeks and as soon as we pull T/S on them we will design the wall.

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SAX125.4's

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Next step is the box, waiting on the 4 - 18's to show up so I can design the box which will be a 3rd row wall.
 

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Very impressed with the work. I'll be interested to hear your impressions on the PS8. I sold my bit one and have been looking for a replacement processor. ARC is actually based in my town, but i haven't had time to go by and actually try the unit out. Also, on the Ipad, are you going digital in into the PS8 or analog in?
 
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Very impressed with the work. I'll be interested to hear your impressions on the PS8. I sold my bit one and have been looking for a replacement processor. ARC is actually based in my town, but i haven't had time to go by and actually try the unit out. Also, on the Ipad, are you going digital in into the PS8 or analog in?

Analog for sure into the Aux on the Pioneer 80PRS then to the PS8. Sosche makes a charging cable to the set up and makes it real easy this way.
 

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