I am, what one moderator described as a "dumb newb" with "only 6 posts."
so I figured I'd start a thread on my own build.

My truck is pretty much stock...I have a single din pioneer h/u with Iphone integration, a Brutus brz1700.1d amp and I've been fiddling around with different sub setups.

first i built a console in for my 3 jl audio 10s, then i built a 4cuft 33htz ported enclosure for a 1700 watt 152x **** that i just set on my backseat...
both setups sounded great but i want to go with a more stock look and concentrate on sound quality rather than spl.

My other plans include a 3" level, billet upper and lower grilles, cold air intake...

I'll add pictures as I go, I have some on my page for anyone who wants to see the previous stuff.

I am also interested in feedback and comments. I'm open to many ideas and I' like to hear what you think and what you are doing/would do.

Thanks!

 

Here she is. I guess the tires aren't stock...they are discontinued Discount Tire brand Pathfinder 265/75/17.
I don't know what I'm going to get next, I really like these tires but I'm going with the level...so...
any suggestions?

 

And...here is the beginning of the under rear seat sub/amp enclosure build...

 

I'm going to extend the depth about 2.5 inches to give me enough room for a 12 inch kicker compvt...maybe a 10 inch. I shouldnt have an airspace issue because I'll continue the enclosure to the passenger side after removing the jack. I might even have enough cuft to port the enclosure.

Any recommendations on the best budget/quality components for the front stage?

I don't mind fabricating a piece to accommodate a 5.25, 5.5, 6 or 6.5 mid bass for the door...the 6x8s don't really impress me.