Hippo's Audio Build Help

[Hippo Machine]

Its not out of stock here

Amazon.com: DB Link CK2Z 2 AWG Competition Series Amplifier Installation Kit (Blue): Car Electronics

Annnnd nevermind.

"Usually ships within 2 to 4 weeks"

I don't need it right away so that good. Can I switch out the fuse it comes with in the little holder for a 120 amp fuse???????????

[KeithGTP03]

I don't need it right away so that good. Can I switch out the fuse it comes with in the little holder for a 120 amp fuse???????????

Yes. You can run the fuse it comes with, IF you pop that fuse, bump it up. But dont go over a 200A fuse on a 2awg wire.

[Hippo Machine]

No it comes with a 150A fuse and the amplifier need it to have a 120A fuse, get what I'm saying? can i just order another fuse and switch it out

[KeithGTP03]

That fuse isnt for the amp. It is solely to protect your power wire from burning up and taking your car with it. That wire is good up to 200A. They are probably saying that the amp needs at least 120A. So you'll be fine with the 150A that comes with the kit.

[Hippo Machine]

Noooo, you are wrong my friend. The amp has zero built in fuses. It says that an external in line 120A fuse is required within 3 feet of the battery for protection.

[KeithGTP03]

No sir, that fuse is for the power line. The amp has built in protection circuitry that will disable the amp if a problem is detected.

Edit: From the description section, just for your peace of mind.
"4-way protection (DC, short, thermal, and overload)"

[KeithGTP03]

can i just order another fuse and switch it out

But to answer this question, yes. Amazon.com: Sound Quest 120 Amp ANL Platinum Finish Fuse: Car Electronics
Disregard the picture...it is noted as being the wrong picture.

[Hippo Machine]

Where can I get automotive carpeting?

[BillBoost37]

At the store.

Where else can you get to 17 pages with only one awesome post (my comment about wet leaves)

[KeithGTP03]

Where can I get automotive carpeting?

You can probably find some at a crafts store I.E. Hobby Lobby. You can try an audio shop, but they wont usually sell it. Or you can get it online, of course

Carpet at Crutchfield.com

[blakgtp]

ebay

[Hippo Machine]

Ok I think I've got all the dimensions down. I calculated it to be 1.29 cu. ft. and the manufacturer says .79-1.2 i think. Does it really matter? I can probably just increase the height of the tweeter enclosures by an inch and that might put it within range.

[chamilton89]

Ok I think I've got all the dimensions down. I calculated it to be 1.29 cu. ft. and the manufacturer says .79-1.2 i think. Does it really matter? I can probably just increase the height of the tweeter enclosures by an inch and that might put it within range.

You could make you box less deep so you can have more trunk?

Also, I really think the tweeters enclosed in the subwoofer box is just a bad idea and more importantly a waste of time and energy. Put them on your rear deck or something, just not on our inside of your sub enclosure, you will get 0 sound from them... but thats just me, you do what you want.

[KeithGTP03]

I see the enclosure should be spec'd at 1.02cf. Not sure if you'll notice a difference, but I always made sure my enclosures were within .1cf of the manufacturers recommendation.
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/suppo...ew=1#knowledge <----you can then go to woofer box advisor and it will give you dimensions/specs or you can modify your own and it will calculate it for you.

[Hippo Machine]

I'm probably just going to brace it with a few battens to take up some more cu. ft., if I do this, do I have to do it on every crease or can I just do it on a few (symmetrically)?

[KeithGTP03]

I dont like adding anything to the inside of my enclosures. Just adjust your measurements. Pull an inch or so from the length of the box.

[BillBoost37]

Don't slip on leaves...do it right.

FWIW learn how to build a box if you never have before. Like using the right wood, seal/glue the edges with the proper stuff and screw the bejesus out of it etc. Imagine how hard the bass hits and how things loosen up. Now imagine what the box doing all that goes through.

[SeanGTP]

Birch wood mofugga. Good caulk, etc. Carpeting may actually help too if you wrap it right, by a bit at least.

[BillBoost37]

Hmmm box builders told me to use I think it was 3/4 sanded mdf and PL400 subfloor glue. A little on all joints and then a run of it up the joint once assembled. And good decking screws.

[SeanGTP]

All true. 3/4 MDF is typical and good for daily use since it's light but strong. Wood is wood, I think birch is what a lot of the higher end boxes that get built usually are. Gotta figure those guys running 150db+ systems probably have no time for 3/4 MDF.