Z's 16 Ram Crew Cab

[SublimeZ]

I'm going to begin saying thanks to several folks on here that made this build possible. Glenn, Papacueball and tRidiot all made big contributions. I'm blessed to have this forum and such good friends. Both rock

This is going to take a bit to complete. Basically have all the gear, but not getting in a hurry.

The victim, 2016 Ram Crew Cab, Stinger Yellow with 8.4 Uconnect

Goal: Sound quality, with authority It has to image and sound good at concert level volumes. Too much to ask? (I don't think so )

Starting as a 2 way, complete stealth. Not sure I can deal with dash mounted tweets, but it's plan A

Gear:

Factory integration- AmpPRO AP4-CH41 and APA-TOS1 (fiber optic to processor)
Processor- PPI DSP88R
Amps- KAC X1R (subs)
KAC X4R (bridged to mids)
JL 300/4 (bridged to tweets)
Drivers- Ground Zero GZHW25X (x2)
Dynaudio Esotec MW162
Morel MDT 30S
Power and signal 1/0 Royal Excelene, assorted and sundry interconects

 

[SublimeZ]

A few pics

prefab sub box

mids

power

 

[SublimeZ]

amp rack started

more as it's done...

 

[beak81champ]

Kick ass looking machine! Looking forward to watching this build!

 

[CDMax16]

Nice, I am getting ready to start a build on a 2016 crew cab myself, a Silverado. Looking forward to this build.

 

[Notloudenuf]

Looking good Z. Glad you'll be back in a system here very soon.

 

[BigAl205]

I'm considering going to a comp in late March. Maybe we can meet up so I can check it out.

 

[SublimeZ]

Kick ass looking machine! Looking forward to watching this build!

Nice, I am getting ready to start a build on a 2016 crew cab myself, a Silverado. Looking forward to this build.

Looking good Z. Glad you'll be back in a system here very soon.

Thanks guys, coming up on 2 years since I had a system. VERY ready for this one to be in

I'm considering going to a comp in late March. Maybe we can meet up so I can check it out.

c'mon down

 

[SublimeZ]

Most of Sunday was waiting on paint to dry...

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[Notloudenuf]

Most of Sunday was waiting on paint to dry...

Damn. Sounds exciting!

 

[SublimeZ]

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Neat wiring isn't really my forte

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Progress...

 

[chithead]

She's alive... alive!!!

 

[SublimeZ]

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Making progress. There have been some changes. Should be in and working this weekend. Will update after.

 

[DIY Audio Guy]

How much room do you have behind the back seat, looks like quite a bit more than the quad cabs.

 

[SublimeZ]

How much room do you have behind the back seat, looks like quite a bit more than the quad cabs.

Just under 5" at bottom.

 

[SublimeZ]

Finished tweeter "pods", happy with look, but not aim. Gonna redo driver side.

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[chithead]

Very nice!

 

[BigAl205]

VTA!

 

[tRidiot]

Nice, but why red on the amprack? Just curious. Looking forward to seeing and hearing it if I get to come down.

 

[SublimeZ]

Nice, but why red on the amprack? Just curious. Looking forward to seeing and hearing it if I get to come down.

I had 3 choices, white, flat black or red.(paint in cabinet) White was a no go. Flat black always looks splotchy on wood, so red was winner. It will only be seen if I show it to somebody...