k3n12ock's '05 xB build

k3n12ock · May 9, 2011

I figured it's time for me to make one of the xB. Not much done yet at all but it's coming along nicely.

First off, pics of my car.

One of the first things I did to the xB, change the spark plugs. What a dramatic change it was. Car is driving excellent now seeing as the plugs I pulled were around .5 and the new ones are .32. I also got a chance to change out the air filter as well. Figured I'd do that until I could pick up an after market one.

Old plugs:

Another thing I did was install my HU and wap out the stock dash speakers for some cheap clarions.

YouTube - Scion xB - DA BOXX!! *Update #2 - HU install and new 3.5"s installed!

I got these a few days ago. Arm rest from BadBasic (awesome guy btw) and an Ebay bB emblem which looks pretty awesome!

I was thinking about painting the arm rest black but realized it matches the silver trim so I left it.

Yesterday (5/7/11) I finally did the BIG3 and ran my power wire. Didn't want to run it through the passenger so I found a thread on google about running it from the grommet behind the battery

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/k3n12ock/Scion xB/IMG_0397.jpg

Install video of the big 3

YouTube - Electrical upgrades *Big 3 and power wire installed

So today (5/8/11) I was planning on running the sub RCA's and remote wire. That's when I remembered I had my PAC LC-1 bass knob. I couldn't figure out where to put it when I noticed the one "blank" tab next to the security and fog light switch. This is what pursued:

PAC LC-1

Removed the tab and relocated the fog light switch to the far right spot

Used a boxcutter to cut around the face of the LC-1 then pried it off.

Almost the same size, almost

Used a 1/4" drill bit for the hole

Double sided tape FTW!

Look I drilled a hole!

Stuck the knob from the backside out and secured it with the double sided tape:

Finished result. Nice amirite?

Not sure why there's no "EDIT" button but I forgot about these. The actual first "AUDIO" upgrades: sound deadener.

YouTube - *1st upgrades to the xB pt.1

YouTube - *1st upgrades to the xB pt.2

PCH · May 9, 2011

Rep points for videos

k3n12ock · May 9, 2011

Here's a vid I just uploaded for the bass knob. Also, there's no embed codes on here are there? Anyways..

YouTube - *Update #4 - Bass knob install

PCH · May 9, 2011

See if this still works: http://www.clubxb.com/forums/f8/how-embed-youtube-videos-27860.html

k3n12ock · May 9, 2011

Youtube embed testing

Sweet! Thanks PCH! Too bad I can't edit the first post.

AXIOM8888 · May 9, 2011

looking good

very nice build pictures, and vids!

cant wait to see more

k3n12ock · May 10, 2011

Going to be building a subwoofer box soon. Going to be using (3) Sundown SA-8s powered by an American Bass VFL 175.1. Here are the specs:

30"w x 14"D x 15"H
1.7 cu tuned to 35hz
Subs up firing, port firing to the driver side

It'll fit right in between the battery and the passenger wheel well with enough room for the port to fire in front of the battery and not against it.

Also, I went and bought some Testor's Candy Apple Red spray paint and gonna be painting my tail lights! Man, I love ClubXb!

AXIOM8888 · May 10, 2011

Nice!

I hate making boxes...lol....props to you

k3n12ock · May 11, 2011

Painted my tail lights today.

Lights on

Brake lights

Blinkers & lights

Blinkers & brake lights

meatball · May 11, 2011

looks good. i like the tail lights, i'm probally going to do that to mine.

AXIOM8888 · May 11, 2011

nice job on the tails! candy red ftw

BraveLilToaster · May 11, 2011

what did you use to draw up the subwoofer box. i too am going to build my own box but im using two 12s. anyways goodluck on your modding

k3n12ock · May 12, 2011

I used a program I found on Steve Meade's forum from a guy named Torres AKA Torres Box Calc. Then I drew it up in Google sketchup

StealthBox said:
Nice thread and excellent color choice. Your audio setup looks like it is going to be pretty impressive.

Thanks and I really liked that color the most. I mean, it's not in the best condition but I picked it up fairly cheap. As for my system, I have a competition on Sunday. Trying to get it done by then so I can go compete.

Another question, what do you guys think if I smoked the tails from the outside a coat or 2? Think it'll look ok or just plain weird?

StealthBox · May 12, 2011

Nice thread and excellent color choice. Your audio setup looks like it is going to be pretty impressive.

xBDIRTY · May 13, 2011

Your box is coming along nicely! Keep it up! the more I see the candied tails, the more I want some haha. Maybe I'll rob the extra set my sister has for her box and try it out

k3n12ock · May 13, 2011

Box is done. Eventually gonna repaint it but I might go a pair of 12s since those 8s aren't loud enough for me. Shout out to my buddy who had access to better wood working tools so he built the box for me.

GregS · May 19, 2011

Really nice build, it's coming along great.

k3n12ock said:
Box is done. Eventually gonna repaint it but I might go a pair of 12s since those 8s aren't loud enough for me.

Put a different amp to those Sundowns and you will be much happier, they really need a lot of power and they can handle it. I would put them up against most pairs of 12s anyday with the right power.

AXIOM8888 · May 14, 2011

Nice man

always good to have friends that have good tools, and know how! I wouldnt have half of mine done with ot my friends....

three 8s wouldnt be loud enough for me either, but I bet it sounds great in person

k3n12ock · May 18, 2011

Quick and simple update I did today.

YouTube - Rubbers for my amp

T_RAV · May 18, 2011

Nice modding, really like color and tail lights. cant wait to see what else you do with it

k3n12ock · May 31, 2011

Installed some sound deadener on the hatch today. Check them out at Sound Deadener Better than Dynamat - Audio Technix. They make some real good product. It's right up there with SecondSkin.

YouTube - ‪AudioTechnix Install Pt.1‬‏

k3n12ock · Aug 13, 2011

New subs in the box! Check it out!

k3n12ock · Oct 18, 2011

Damn, I haven't updated this in a while. I've gone through a lot since I last posted. Lets see..

SA8's blew, so I sold them and picked up some sa12s..

Also hit 100 vids on youtube.

Surrounds on the sa12s failed..

So I did a temp fix with goop..

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Also went to my first competition of the 2011 season and finally got on the TL. (2) SA12s on a Saz3000. Only did a 143. Wasn't until a few days later I found out 1 coil on 1 sub was gone so technically I was running 3 coils out of 4.

Was one of the first winners in the AlphaDamp give away. Here's some pics from the install. I did my trunk area and had some left for the doors.

---------- Post added 10-18-2011 at 01:09 AM ----------

This past weekend was TNESPL finals. Here's some vids from the show.

DC Ragtop

Sneak peak of the NEW setup..

---------- Post added 10-18-2011 at 01:19 AM ----------

Getting a new box built for the XLs. It's going to be just over 3cu tuned to just about 33hz with a 6" aero port, subs up port side firing to the driver side.

Roscoc · Oct 18, 2011

car looks good, im not a big sub fan anymore.

i rekon id put one 8" sub to be subtle.

k3n12ock · Oct 19, 2011

I still compete that's why I'm sticking to this. When it finally, if ever, leaves me, I'll do a single 12 setup for SQ instead of trying for SPL.

jcXB said:
Subscribed...you have some great mods coming along!

Thanks man! Gonna do mostly audio for the winter then work on body mods in the spring.

jcXB · Oct 19, 2011

Subscribed...you have some great mods coming along!

Zman · Oct 20, 2011

Wow, awesome work man. I went the easy route and got a box for $80. Its a lot, but it had a cool face panel, and the rest was carpeted.

I hope you have some fatmat, secondskin or dynamat coming along.

k3n12ock · Oct 20, 2011

I designed my own box, bought MDF for $30, and then had my team mate build me this box so in all, I spent less

LOL

As for sound deadener, if you scroll up, My trunk area is layered with AlphaDamp which is Second Skin's new stuff. I also have some AudioTechnix on the rear hatch as well.

Zman · Oct 20, 2011

Ah nice, the pics didn't load for me.

k3n12ock · Oct 26, 2011

Completed box pics. Should be picking it up tomorrow. I hope I don't get a lot of port noise with it being right under my left woofer.

k3n12ock's '05 xB build

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