Custom A Pillar Speakers - How to Install, Wire, Sound Deaden

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My custom A Pillars are now ready for the Illusion Audio C3CX speakers to be installed! I will drill and tap, wire, and sound treat the speakers in this video in preparation for installation as part of my new active 3 way component speaker car audio system.
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@swat1229 6 лет назад

Big 8 inch mid bass speaker for the door 😁 Love how those A-pillars turned out.

@swndle1 5 лет назад

I love the stealth look it takes a trained eye to pick up the quality of work that makes it stand out as well as blend in

@TravisMeeks6 6 лет назад

ah.. i wear my CAF shirt proudly on the weekends, knowing my boy Mark does every single thing fkn perfect, haha. i'd *LOVE* to hear those in person!

@guitarman3100 6 лет назад

Great work as usual Mark, used that polarity trick on my pillars for my VW with the xt 60's

@bsbabcock 6 лет назад

Looking killer Mark! Turned out really great!

@jamespaige9081 6 лет назад

Connecting the wires to the speaker before shrinking the heat shrink... I love it!

@Pookietokes181 6 лет назад

Honestly your videos are very interesting and I admire your attention to detail you sir are inspiration to better cleaner audio

@TurboHawkV6 6 лет назад

When budget allows, I like to use Duetsch connectors. They are waterproof, can be had in single conductor all the way up to 140 IIRC (most I've used was 48). There are different pin sizes for different current needs. They can also be anchored using available tabs.This can make for a single plug for multiple circuits and not have to worry about polarities or wrong channels when removing and re-installing something later. Much like you did, only a little more elegant IMO.

@rallypoint1 5 лет назад

Damn...that looks awesome!!! Total pro👍🏼

@jamescotham4621 4 года назад

It's really awesome watching you doing carAudio fab this is something ill be doing to my car. Thank You all your information

@Grayback1973 5 лет назад

You are an absolute artist Mark!! Your stuff is TOP notch!!

@watiu9lei 6 лет назад

You are soooo awesome. Great workmanship

@michaelsundgaard3863 5 лет назад

Your video's are great! Worked in a shop back in late 80's and now and working on a project of my own. After a long break your videos have helped get me up to speed. Building these A-pillar for PS165 FX3 (mid and tweet) this weekend. As a note, I was originally going to go with the same Illusion speakers you used (they are in my hometown of Camarillo!), but trying to source them turned out to be a b****! Really don't understand in today's world why they make it so difficult to obtain? In any event, thanks for these videos...tremendously helpful!

@manueljesusgilgarcia5364 6 лет назад

Me encanta tus trabajos lo haces todo perfecto 👌

@justmyself1000 3 года назад

Beautiful, incredible!

@IAutoEnthusiast 4 года назад

Passionate!. Great videos.

@raygandavis7707 6 лет назад

😍😍😍 lovely just lovely

@brandidudley7309 6 лет назад

very nice Mark you are a master of your craft😎

@memomemorias7863 5 лет назад

Good work you do

@timhenry8475 6 лет назад

Nice work

@kirknelson156 6 лет назад

they look awesome :)

@MadballBaby 3 года назад

Clean install,sweet taking notes 📝,showing ❤️ from Maryland

@muriloaugustoalmeida 6 лет назад

Simplesmente sensacional!!!! 👏👏👏

@scanspeak00 6 лет назад

So much useful information, another great video. I think it's time to sound deaden my A-pillars.

@CarAudioFabrication 6 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@l34052 5 лет назад

This is fantastically clean work Mark, I'm very impressed mate. It makes me want to do the same with my tweeters that currently live in the door, only problem is I was born with 10 thumbs and I'm not the most practical bloke in the world lol. I am going to try my first ported box soon though. I built a sealed box and other than carpeting it (it wasn't great) it turned out ok and was miles better than the el cheapo prefab I had before so I'm quietly confident. I've run some numbers through WinISD and it looks encouraging but we'll see...😉

@jnicksnewstart Год назад

I absolutely love the way these came out. The only thing that I would like different, is, I would leave the cloth over the trim-ring to cover the speaker.

@Carlitosway211 6 лет назад

That's a clean ass install!

@HifiVega 6 лет назад

Top notch pods!

@Sqwince23 6 лет назад

Nice use of XT60 connectors. I would recommend the XT30's they are smaller and should have plenty of current carrying capacity (30A).

@393strokedcoupe 5 лет назад

Ditto!

@crazylarryjr 4 года назад

I always liked W.S.Deans connectors, but the connector has a bent spring type holder and tend to get weak over time

@sanijnowluck 6 лет назад

VARI NICE 😙👌

@MrLleyo81 6 лет назад

Brugh!...ur work is amazing

@fabianamado7392 5 лет назад

Excelente..video los felicito..desde Bogotá Colombia...bye

@EddiTaru 7 месяцев назад

amazing.

@moreaudio760 6 лет назад

Home run video ..once again mark !!

@shaunrawlins6404 6 лет назад

Still you have a great show

@gamestan 6 лет назад

Are you sure you aren't Mark Zuckerberg's twin?

@mitchellstark2890 4 года назад

Zuckerberg can't do sound audio forshit! this guy is a Legend

@seanmcd6245 6 лет назад

You should add a transfer punch set to your arsenal. Center punches aren't very precise when lining up holes. Very nice a-pillar pod though.

@seanmcd6245 6 лет назад

Cory Williams just go to harbor freight, no need to spend a lot on them.

@VicOrlando 6 лет назад

I would like to see before and after EQ changes on your RTA

@mdlman00 5 лет назад

awesome pillars! Roughly how much would we expect to pay for something like that that would fit tweeters and mids?

@pressuregarage808 6 лет назад

There’s a number of companies now that make a drill bit with a Tap already incorporated into the bit for faster tapping. A little quicker and saves you a step🤙🏽

@AutoBodyEverything 4 года назад

Nice

@scottpitchford1392 4 года назад

Turned out nice ...I'd like to you see you install a complete audio system on a bagger I need ideas

@gettinthrewlife76 6 лет назад

I'm almost done with my piller pods for my tweeters 👈😎👉. I'll give a heads-up if like to,✌️out Mark from Modesto,CA 😎

@niggachino 6 лет назад

like what you do. can you do anything with stitching?

@endall39 6 лет назад

I really like this project. Very clean and I'll bet is sounds awesome. I know you were working with pretty small screws, so it wouldn't make much difference in your application, but a center punch like that isn't a good tool if you're marking through a hole that is larger than the center punch. There are punches designed to center in a hole and then you deploy a pin to make the "punch". that way it will be perfectly centered. Just a note for others who may be in a different situation.

@393strokedcoupe 5 лет назад

Transfer punch!

@kid_rajah 6 лет назад

I am surprised Mark that you used a tap on the acrylic. I figured you would want to use something else to screw the speaker in given you did you quick connects suggesting a quick swap if you ever want to try a new product. The pillars also looks great with the Mid/Tweet setup. I wonder if you would try something unique like Bang & Olufsen?

@snipervision1 6 лет назад

Great work!

@cameltoast 3 года назад

Man the amount of labor that went into this...those have to be like $1000 A pillars!

@rob327c 5 лет назад

Would it be easier to spray body deadener on the back of the pillar?

@shamous180 3 года назад

for those quick connects if anyone wants more info on soldering them they are heavily used in quadcopter battery connections some awesome tutorials

@SINISTER69er 4 года назад

dude you have a gxp this whole time lol.. i just stripped my gxp for this aftermarket speaker I had in it for my new duramax but ill be back to gxp ill actually be swapping the sub frame over to my olds 98. sure sleeper.

@brettbrassard7959 4 года назад

Mark, Did you ever make a follow up video to this one demoing the Illusion audio speakers? I don't see it anywhere. They discontinued the C3 line, closest speaker i could find to replace the C3 was a Morel Hybrid Integra 4". I have them mocked up on my dash for A-pillars this spring. Love the videos, keep them coming!

@allofmeirl 6 лет назад

What speaker wire size do you use for mids and tweeters?

@aantonio06 6 лет назад

F or sound deadening material, have you thought about using "flex seal", specially on such areas like the back of those trim pieces? I think it can be applied better, specially in and around the bracing pieces inside the trims.

@393strokedcoupe 5 лет назад

That's a great idea!

@aurelsimon2634 6 лет назад

Like it supposed to be there from the very start of time. Can't wait to hear them tho'

@dublininnis9695 6 лет назад

spoiler alert..... we don't

@billwilliam3521 5 лет назад

Would have loved to hear a demo for what it’s worth through crappy phone

@ahmad1dawood2 6 лет назад

my boy Mark....awaiting your thoughts on GroundZero Audio products....

@kaeokeeling9143 5 лет назад

Hobby King is the best place to get those connections. I used to s of those when I was flying RC planes.

@efraindelariva9368 5 лет назад

Can you tell me where you located your shop so i can take my car there for a speakers add up in my car let me know thank you

@Fcojavcom 6 лет назад

WOW

@Sawdy_i 4 года назад

Аккуратность 80 lvl!!!

@barryemmerton4087 6 лет назад

Definatley prefer the stealth, oem look Mark. Far more classy I think

@randywright271 6 лет назад

What the Apillars that have air bags?

@GamePro-gd7rm 5 лет назад

In my country I couldnot find soundskin .What can I use instead of soundskin you used at this video ?I have a little vibration noise ( sound like beast fly) in high voloum in front door .Thank you mark

@chrisrichards4886 6 лет назад

What is the deal with airbags and A pillars? How do you know when it's safe to do? Anyone please?

@billwilliam3521 5 лет назад

How is the sound quality of the illusion cx3? And is output adequate ? I found. Set and wanted to get your opinion on the value for $699 and feedback would be great .. thanks

@patsjoholm 4 года назад

Nice one! Maybe next time get some XT30s instead of XT60. Smaller footprint, while still carrying plenty current.

@rockfordhx2768 3 года назад

Nice 5.3 v8 gxp

@elkboy888 6 лет назад

Normally you suggest threaded inserts (or threaded rivets in some cases) but here you're using a tap. Do they not offer inserts in a small enough size to use here (or something we should consider when fabricating A pillars leaving enough room to include?)? You've definitely made me a firm believer in the insert/rivet idea for removal/maintenance aspect and it was the first thing I thought of when watching you tap your mounting rings.

@CarAudioFabrication 6 лет назад

I use inserts with wood, you can't drill and tap wood.

@orin1971 6 лет назад

CarAudioFabrication actually you can and its quite strong

@phizzle24 5 лет назад

Orin Chenard you can, but when you add sound pressure levels from the subwoofer which is mounted to that tapped thread in wood, it will eventually start leaking air

@micham7418 5 лет назад

How long does it take to do?

@stanmondzelewski9253 3 года назад

Deans plus are high current plugs we use in rc cars

@derrickcarter4127 5 лет назад

DUDE DATS NICE I WANT MINE LIKE DAT

@drrckhamilton 6 лет назад

Did you make a video with these playing?

@phizzle24 5 лет назад

Derrick Hamilton I’ve been looking for it but I haven’t found one yet

@joshua199628 5 лет назад

Same, nowhere to be found

@EdgarMendezz Год назад

What happened to the promised vid of the sound test? I really wanted to listen to it. 👍

@stanmondzelewski9253 2 года назад

What solder station do you use?

@shoebmalik4083 6 лет назад

I got a Jbl CX-62SI pair of speakers. The rms of these speakers is 70 watt and peak output is 280 watt. Is this 70 watt means these both speakers have a combined rms of 70 watt(means each speaker has a rms of 35 watt) or the single speaker has a rms of 70 watt?

@JoeIsCrazyWillman 5 лет назад

70W each (unless the packaging says otherwise, but from my small amount of experience, usually that's only the much cheaper brand speakers (the kind you never hear of, like Pyramid, etc) that label for a pair just to catch your eye more.

@mohamednayeem2602 4 года назад

How did you stitch that fabric?? Did you stitch or paste??

@rigof.5307 6 лет назад

Hi Mark, i just saw your video how to do a subwoofer box with just a jigsaw, there's just one thing.... i can't find mdf, can i do the box with triplay, that sheet of 3 thin layer of wood glued together ? 🤔

@MaverickandStuff 6 лет назад

Most big box hardware stores should carry mdf. Plywood can work well but triply most of the time is too thin. Unless you need to make your box custom, you can find premade ones for near the same price as the material needed to make your own.

@rigof.5307 6 лет назад

Maverick Wagner I know, i've been asking around every hardware stores here and no one have mdf, and i need a custom box for my tacoma single cab, the ones that are already made on internet are waaay too expensive for me and the ones at the local stores are for normal subs, so, i need to make a custom box that fits into the little space behind the bench seat, the only good thing is that i have a 8" shallow sub, i mean, it's not gonna be a huge box, it only need .5 cubic ft of internal volume.

@AndyTaylor_Paintguy 6 лет назад

Surprised you've gone to all that trouble making such nice pillars only to rely on factory clips to hold them in place. I've used rivnuts with hidden machine screws and lock washers to bolt mine securely to the metal work of the car.

@1HotLegendLS 6 лет назад

Is that a GTO (Holden Commodore)?

@Thumdadie 6 лет назад

1HotLegendLS I'm pretty sure it's a Pontiac Grand Prix GXP. 2006-2008

@googoo-gjoob 3 года назад

Mark, you said youd make a follow up vid on how these sounded. i searched your library...maybe i scanned to quickly but i cant find it. any chance you could provide a link or tell me what you thought of these speakers? ive got 3ways in my truck & ive grown quite fond of them. i just bought a car which only has factory (preferred) locations for 2 way....so im considering these Illusion Audio & the Morel Hybrid Integra. your thoughts would be appreciated. p.s. i have subscribed. thanks again.

@googoo-gjoob 2 года назад

bump

@livingwaters7841 4 года назад

Im surprised you left the speaker open to the elements

@93egtypeR 6 лет назад

I am thinking about these speakers for an active system. What are your opinions about the speakers up to this point?

@CarAudioFabrication 6 лет назад

They sound amazing. Very detailed and articulate

@pjhabit1018 6 лет назад

With such a small mid/tweet, would they be loud enough to cover 350Hz & up, in a larger vehicle?

@miguelluna2741 6 лет назад

I know this question isn't really relating to the video but how can I know or tell if a subwoofer will pick up high bass notes and not just the low ones? I have some skar 10s 400rms in my vehicle and they pick up a good range but not the low end bass. My brother has a skar 8 900rms and that one hits hard but it's almost none existent on high bass. Any help from anyone would be helpful.

@slayyou 6 лет назад

look up subwoofer enclosure tuning frequency charts teh enclosure matters more than the actual subwoofer

@Saddedude 6 лет назад

No Demo video?

@HumbolSkitso 6 лет назад

CARBON 8s in the doors!

@ark2380 3 года назад

Where's the continuation videos of the build?

@Marco_diaz928 6 лет назад

Make more kerfing videos

@HyLifeSociety 4 месяца назад

Hey bro, I'm trying to match my Lexus headliner for a pillar gauge pod and i can't find the right material. The OEM material is very stretchy and soft, if its not stretchy it won't go around the pods, similar to yours, is there a material you recommend?

@gplusgplus2286 6 лет назад

3:58 you could have used 4 pin plugs instead of two 2 pin ones

@nubudyawn107 Год назад

Hey mark what if I’m using 1/2 inch MDF rings for my mid range A pillars. What can I use to screw in? Self taping screws, threaded inserts with hex, or knife threaded inserts or just rivet nuts ?

@mikeconlon3748 5 месяцев назад

You shouldn’t be changing them out often so just use wood screws with a nice machined head if they are exposed. If you do end up removing them enough to chew up the MDF, you can switch to threaded inserts at that time. If you think you’ll removed them A lot then just start with the inserts. Also, if you have MDF rings it wouldn’t be difficult to use a flushing router to make a copy out of some thicker plastic or acrylic

@chrisnas1483 3 года назад

What is the name of the nxt video after this one ?

@shaunrawlins6404 6 лет назад

Why are all the things you use like soundskins are state based and cant get them in England

@CalMUK91 6 лет назад

Because he lives in the states haha! What a daft question... Its like them complaining about us using FLI or Vibe audio and Connects2 parts.

@shaunrawlins6404 6 лет назад

Sorry Cal I thought we could get at least something they have over there. Its like I watch some other guys and their in the states talking about pioneers and kenwoods then start taking about pac and maestro leads and face plates

@veelink6345 11 месяцев назад

Why delet the other speakers just put them on different channels and dsp them off in a profile and turn them on to rock out in a different one you can probably do some crazy low level fill if you play with it.

@kennethcroll6972 6 лет назад

sorry mark not to be picky. but i think you got the connect wrong way round, the female is the one with hole and male with the pin just like man and woman :) p.s great vid

@suzukiman650 6 лет назад

kenneth croll Yup

@mpikas 6 лет назад

yep, I was going to post the same thing.

@Kozmas1989 5 лет назад

kenneth croll I thought the same thing because of the metal connection in the plastic, however the plastic connector (yellow part) is as he describes it

@danv2888 6 лет назад

Go with 6x9's in the door. It seems if you remove the twitter from there, there maybe enough room.

@CarAudioFabrication 6 лет назад

No 6x9s here... Ever.

@corybrown4425 4 года назад

@@CarAudioFabrication sorry for the 1 year delay in asking. But out of curiosity, why "no 6x9's ever"? I highly appreciate your attention to detail and craftsmanship.