Project BlaqJak21

[Blaqjak21]

I haven't been posting much but I figured I would start a log for the upgrades on my Truck.

Completed Projects. (I will post Pics soon as I get a chance. Some are in my profile pics):

H.I.D Conversion Kit.
Projector Headlights.
Added Aux Jack. (soon to be swapped out for a usb aux combo jack)
Kenwood KOS-A300 unit.
Kenwood BT300.
Rearview Camera.

Projects in progress:

2 Tone Interior (From the factory Basic Beige to Black And Basic Beige).
Sound Deaden Doors and Trunk Area.
Convert arm rest to a wireless charging station.

Future Projects:

Add audio system: (Most of the components are carry over from my old car just need to be installed in the Truck)

• Elemental Designs Nine.5 Amplifier
• Elemental Designs eDi 6500 comp set
• Elemental Designs e12A.22 Subfoofer
• Pioneer DEQ-9200
• Nexus 9 (Will be used for HeadUnit)
• Big 3 Upgrade with 0awg cable
• HO Alternator
• 0awg power & Ground Cable
• KnuKoncepts RCA's

LED Fog lights.
22" or 24" rims (depending on garage height).

I will do my best to keep this thread updated as I complete projects.

 

[Blaqjak21]

So here are a few pic's that I have so far:

 

[Blaqjak21]

Few more:

 

[ExplorerTom]

What are you using for deadener?

 

[Blaqjak21]

What are you using for deadener?

Currently using 80mil Stinger Road Kill. Got 36 sqft for 81.00 on sale.

 

[2004XLT]

The rear view cam install is really clean, I like it. I'm considering using deadener, how much of an improvement is it? Also I noticed in the pictures of the trunk and rear hatch it looks like you have the deadener placed in specific locations, how did you determine where to put it? I'm happy with how mine sounds for the most part after going through every rattle one by one and fixing them, but I still have a horrible rattle in the rear hatch by the handle.

 

[Blaqjak21]

The rear view cam install is really clean, I like it. I'm considering using deadener, how much of an improvement is it? Also I noticed in the pictures of the trunk and rear hatch it looks like you have the deadener placed in specific locations, how did you determine where to put it? I'm happy with how mine sounds for the most part after going through every rattle one by one and fixing them, but I still have a horrible rattle in the rear hatch by the handle.

I definitely can tell a difference. Closes with an solid thud. Also when I put my woofer back there for a test run a lot of the rattles where inaudible.

For the rear hatch I got good coverage on the outer sheet metal which is hard to tell in the pic's I took ( I will try and get some better ones). On inner metal I just put it where it had the highest pitch when I tapped it.

 

[Blaqjak21]

This is part of the KOS-A300 & BT300 install along with my aux port. This set up allows me to stream Bluetooth, play from ipod and play from a usb HDD all through the factory navi unit. It will be much cleaner once I finally mount everything.

The nexus 9 will be mounted infront of the navi unit once the final system goes in.

I removed the cd changer to hide the units. this will be covered with a piece of abs cut to size.

 

[Blaqjak21]

Here are some pic's of the 2 tone interior so far in the rear.

 

[2004XLT]

I definitely can tell a difference. Closes with an solid thud. Also when I put my woofer back there for a test run a lot of the rattles where inaudible.

For the rear hatch I got good coverage on the outer sheet metal which is hard to tell in the pic's I took ( I will try and get some better ones). On inner metal I just put it where it had the highest pitch when I tapped it.

Good info, thanks.