Operation: Big speakers little holes

[Power247]

Hahahaha!!! Congrats man!!

 

[troutspinner]

Congrats! Is that #1?

 

[Hipps2000]

Brad congrats man! I just had my second little girl this past week,Moshe is sleeping on my chest as we speak. The best feeling! lol get your Moes in while you can...that's why I went all out...because that'll be it for me as well. lol

 

[BradKnob]

Congrats! Is that #1?

Thanks bud. Yes, first one

Brad congrats man! I just had my second little girl this past week,Moshe is sleeping on my chest as we speak. The best feeling! lol get your Moes in while you can...that's why I went all out...because that'll be it for me as well. lol

That's awesome! Congrats on your new addition as well.

It will slow me down but, it won't keep me out of the garage for good. The wife knows better.

 

[Etroze86]

Congrats Brad kid will learn how to work out the right way soon enough

 

[DavidRam]

Would you prefer a boy or a girl??

 

[BradKnob]

Thanks Eezy..

I always said I wanted a boy to share my hobbies with and stuff. But at this point I just want it to have all its fingers and toes, whatever it is. Ultimately, I'd like to have one of each. But preferably a big brother to handle up on all the lil dudes messing with his lil sister..... So I don't go to jail for it lol

 

[troutspinner]

I'd like to have one of each. But preferably a big brother to handle up on all the lil dudes messing with his lil sister..... So I don't go to jail for it lol

I have that exact scenario. The boy at 12 and the girl at 10 and he has definitely taken the protector role. Not planned of course. Really, I blame Anheiser Busch for the boy and D.G. Yuengling and sons for the girl. I wonder if I could get them to kick in support, perhaps a college fund?

Congrats Again!

 

[Power247]

Thanks Eezy..

I always said I wanted a boy to share my hobbies with and stuff. But at this point I just want it to have all its fingers and toes, whatever it is. Ultimately, I'd like to have one of each. But preferably a big brother to handle up on all the lil dudes messing with his lil sister..... So I don't go to jail for it lol

I felt the same way. I have 2 girls, 9 & 7 now. My 9 yo works in the woodshop with me, loves trucks and heavy bass music. Sure it might not always be like this but a guy can hope. Just saying that healthy is all that really matters... And love them like they are the best thing that ever happened to you.

 

[DavidRam]

Well, it looks like no sports, bass, hobbies or wrestling for me. I have a girl... So I guess I'll be going to the mall, Bath and Body Works, building doll houses and shooting boys.

Now that this thread went all soft and sappy, lmao, here is my 3 year old.

 

[BradKnob]

Awesome, she looks so sweet and innocent... Sure she's yours? Lol

A few of my closest friends all have children under 2 yrs old. So I have an idea what im getting into. I'm pumped.

 

[Etroze86]

David you can still do wrestling. My sister was a Wisconsin state champ for women's wrestling at 112lbs. USA wrestling allows women to wrestle freestyle and Greco roman in national championships against men. Just saying they can do all the cool stuff too.

 

[papasin]

I'm a (sort of) new RAM owner and just finished reading the entire thread. I have a few ideas but figured I'd seek out some of you that have progressed on your builds a bit. Hope to play a little catch up.

Congrats on the upcoming addition. I have a 9 year old boy and a 4 year old girl myself...but it's my girl that technically has a car audio world championship...so don't discount that possibility.

 

[autokraftgt]

Awesome, she looks so sweet and innocent... Sure she's yours? Lol

A few of my closest friends all have children under 2 yrs old. So I have an idea what im getting into. I'm pumped.

Congratulations Brad!
Kids Rock!
just had my daughter yesterday, she has a 3 year old brother who anxiously waited to meet her today .
Congratulations to Hipps2000 as well!

shooot I gotta go, my son just threw the baby gate down the stairs

 

[BradKnob]

I'm a (sort of) new RAM owner and just finished reading the entire thread. I have a few ideas but figured I'd seek out some of you that have progressed on your builds a bit. Hope to play a little catch up.

Congrats on the upcoming addition. I have a 9 year old boy and a 4 year old girl myself...but it's my girl that technically has a car audio world championship...so don't discount that possibility.

Sweet man , welcome aboard....

Same papasin as the DIYMA papasin? If so I'm sure we would be playing catch up with you before long. Lol. Anxious to see what you come up with.

Congratulations Brad!

Kids Rock!

just had my daughter yesterday, she has a 3 year old brother who anxiously waited to meet her today .

Congratulations to Hipps2000 as well!



shooot I gotta go, my son just threw the baby gate down the stairs

Lol, such is life. And congrats on the second as well.

We need a RF daycare so we can keep the builds going and not have the forum become a deserted island that our kids read about in history books a few years down the road.

 

[DavidRam]

Awesome, she looks so sweet and innocent... Sure she's yours? Lol

Now that you mentioned it, she doesn't really look like me...

Lol!

David you can still do wrestling. My sister was a Wisconsin state champ for women's wrestling at 112lbs. USA wrestling allows women to wrestle freestyle and Greco roman in national championships against men. Just saying they can do all the cool stuff too.

That's cool bro! I can hardly imagine tackling my daughter to the ground right now... lol!

I'm a (sort of) new RAM owner and just finished reading the entire thread. I have a few ideas but figured I'd seek out some of you that have progressed on your builds a bit. Hope to play a little catch up.

Congrats on the upcoming addition. I have a 9 year old boy and a 4 year old girl myself...but it's my girl that technically has a car audio world championship...so don't discount that possibility.

^^^ Awesome!
Btw, I would love to drive to your GTG, but I am currently a slave to 2 companies and they have me working 6-7 days a week... Next one for sure! Gotta make that dolla halla!

Congratulations Brad!
Kids Rock!
just had my daughter yesterday, she has a 3 year old brother who anxiously waited to meet her today .
Congratulations to Hipps2000 as well!

shooot I gotta go, my son just threw the baby gate down the stairs

Autokraft! Congrats man! Daughters are awesome... she will steal your heart!

Sweet man , welcome aboard....

Same papasin as the DIYMA papasin? If so I'm sure we would be playing catch up with you before long. Lol. Anxious to see what you come up with.

Lol, such is life. And congrats on the second as well.

We need a RF daycare so we can keep the builds going and not have the forum become a deserted island that our kids read about in history books a few years down the road.

You will find balance, and time to do normal guy stuff... Just not in the beginning, lol!

 

[papasin]

Sweet man , welcome aboard....

Same papasin as the DIYMA papasin? If so I'm sure we would be playing catch up with you before long. Lol. Anxious to see what you come up with.

Yep, same papasin. Since I already registered my Civic's plate as PAPASIN, we picked this one for the RAM.

We'll probably keep the RAM's audio build a simple SQ build, well, sort of at least comparatively. Famous last words. Lol.

Should have something by summer time.

 

[papasin]

You will find balance, and time to do normal guy stuff... Just not in the beginning, lol!

Fully agree. I went to my first car audio comp when my daughter hadn't turned one yet. It eventually became a family activity. Having them participate is one of the reasons I go to comps. Last year, my wife competed more than I did.

 

[Hipps2000]

Brad I just sent you a pm I traded my l1v2's for black l1pros.

 

[BradKnob]

Brad I just sent you a pm I traded my l1v2's for black l1pros.

Got it bud. Replied


Also I finally got off my lazy **** and got some work done.

Stretching fabric rather than hand forming foam gave me much smoother and straighter lines



After a little cutting and sanding, you can see a much nicer fit and finish than before...









Now that brings me to the next issue... When I wrap it, I would have to tuck the fabric in there and the grill won't fit. So my options are to sand 1/8" or so from inside the ring or just paint it. I could texture coat it, like my sail panels, and probably find an identicalI color paint. Although I really like the suede but in order to make it work, there would need to be a seam in the fabric and I just don't know if I'm good enough to pull that off and still have it look decent. I'll have to sit on it for a few days. What are you guys thoughts?

Anyway, another round of sanding and some spot putty, and these should be ready for finishing.