Pushing THE LIMITS w/ My Biggest Car Audio Build EVER & Increasing INSTALL SIZE for 12 18" Subwoofer

[@EXOcontralto]

What's up guys!?!? Got another good one for ya!!! Just having fun making sense of all the mayhem 👍 Today's Trivia Question: 💡 Name one thing that gets BETTER the BIGGER that it gets, and one thing that gets WORSE the smaller that it gets 🤔 THANKS FOR PLAYING!!! 😀

[@ilovemyrock8016]

a subwoofer

[@煉獄杏寿郎-y9m]

Subwoofer

[@dredoesyt4558]

a sub

[@emoore254x]

Shop vacs, subwoofers, cases of free beer

[@ryanheinrichs9574]

Altenator amprage and wire size

[@pokerman9108]

What A guy, dude drops the pallet and he says, "man, I'm glad nothing happened to you." Sure sign of a great soul. We need more people like EXO in the world!!!

[@zaceryhammond1144]

A person of colour no dout truly commendable

[@Ty_N_KC]

GO CHIEFS!!!!!!

[@VICE1385]

You know how humble you have to be to own a full size garage and still be excited about a car tent? Such an amazing person

[@stuartkeithguitars4251]

I wonder what his neighbors think?

[@ivanf4023]

His van didn't fit in the garage. What do you expect?

[@ShortyJenkans]

EXO, been watching you since you threw your hat at those thieves. Through thick and thin, you’re always positive , optimistic and always come out with a smile on your face. Keep being an inspiration to everyone on this channel. Thank you, brother

[@rvgamingmygames7322]

ive been watching sinds he started bulding good old frankenstein im curious what db numbers hes gona put down now with 12

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

wait, he threw a hat at thieves? what video was that?

[@CoreyMorales]

Exo, the one thing that I watch your videos for is your great attitude. Never change buddy!

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

delivery guy handled that like a boss, glad he didnt get hurt.

[@Gorilla_MTG]

Crazy to me I've been watching you for over 10 years. Going from watching you tear into Grandmas old Caravan to today. Thanks for letting me be apart of the journey exo

[@aircoolednation423]

never clicked so fast for a bass van update

[@generaljerm]

Hope you gave that delivery driver a 5 star . He handled it not surprised or freaking out when shit went sour . Many props delivery guy . Great job exo

[@ThisGuyDrives]

He was inexperienced and got very lucky on the landing. He learned a lesson that day about unloading too much weight at once on a lift that’s too small.

[@t9gamingclan]

Pro fired days later 😆

[@DEMONJOKER69]

I’m so happy for you! I love the energy and excitement you get when you know your just that much closer to your goal.

[@SteelPenny67]

OMG that delivery driver was under control, it wasn't until it was on the ground that he finally realized the extent of what just happened, im glad he didn't get hurt 👌

[@jasonjoseph3975]

That clay bar/ceramic coating really made it look like a new vehicle!

[@Andrewkosche]

Better when bigger: Exo’s video length Worse when smaller: Payload restrictions 😟

[@Andrewkosche]

@cantspinlikeme but if the universe is too big it converges to an average of the zero-point energy at every point in the universe and then no matter can exist for an extended period (way less than a nano-second). And no matter means no bass!! I like the idea tho!

[@Joe_1776]

That clean up job on your vehicle was amazing.

[@Brock_Landers]

Wow man, that pallet jack coming off the back of the truck and then righting itself was SKETCHY! Dude handled it well, but even HE was surprised at the outcome.

[@JasonB483]

Big shout out to EXO I have to say you bounced back really well and I'm proud of you. Keep up all the awesome work

[@poodlelord]

The fact your still do this crazy thing is so god damn inspiring. Please never stop.

[@kellypg]

This is the most well thought out audio build I think I've ever seen

[@aaronking6811]

As my baby daughter gets bigger and bigger everyday gets better and better...but as my eldest daughter gets older and older our time together gets smaller and smaller and that hurts my heart. EXO your my hero. A real super man. 🔊♥️🔊💯

[@EXOcontralto]

Congratulations man! 👋 You just won the comment challenge for this video!!! Very meaningful reason as well. Thanks for sharing that with everyone. Also, please send your shipping information to [e-mail] - I'd like to send you a little something from me personally 🙂

[@Larren54]

Hey EXO. It's been a LONG time since I've watched your videos. You my friend have IMPROVED SO MUCH. I'm damn happy for you. Great video! You are made for this.

[@soundman_caraudio]

😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@poopandfartjokes]

Doug shaved 300 pounds from his bass van. He got rid of Rafa!

[@loudelvis610]

Spying on competition.....give me a noise 🐕

[@waltkosch]

Doug hunting for goofy clips 😂

[@91rickstar]

Have you chosen what subs and amps you running. Yet Doug

[@Jerrys_missing_finger]

Better step it up a notch. At least you got mad caulk

[@bass305-HCCA]

Great job EXO. I have alot of respect for you. BASS for life....

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Looking good dude!

[@emmittbishop4783]

Dude it's impossible not to root for EXO. Buddy gets to it no matter what and usually with enthusiasm even when he's getting his ass kicked by the situation. Can't help but to want to see you win homie!

[@fornarnia8]

Wow this build is going to be loud. I'm actually a little worried exo won't be able to handle it 😂

[@wheeln24-79]

Lol is he gonna end up tapping out from his own system... Hopefully not. It'll be cool to see how loud 12 subs will get

[@jaysk8831]

Man there is just something so awesome and wholesome about this channel.

[@geekwithajeep4711]

You fixed the porch flag! That is much appreciated!

[@jaydoolies6973]

you are passion personified sir. good for you EXO

[@sjoerd918273]

13:10 LMAO i watched that part like 10 times

[@darnellc7276]

Scared da sh!t out of him 😳😅

[@jayschleter9486]

Your channel gets better and better bigger it gets. thank you EXO your videos are the best💯

[@Xpp.]

I wonder if Doug Bernards has calculated the weight of all his fluffy toys 🤨

[@coreycantwell2019]

Roughly 1,400lbs in construction adhesive alone.

[@joshuamccoy5916]

Probably right he has used so much adhesive it's crazy.

[@froey198033]

Ask him he left a comment on this video.

[@thatdude2152]

13:17 that man is extremely lucky to not lose a foot or something

[@Bosstaudio]

Did you take your own body weight into consideration?

[@thurmanmerman9099]

come on man.. it's like having a big mac meal on ya seat

[@ThisGuyDrives]

@@thurmanmerman9099 no it’s not. He’s at least 150lbs.

[@Shlumpty12]

@@thurmanmerman9099 he was nitpicking by 6lbs. sooooooo

[@TiredIron1745]

Times like this I wish I lived closer to exo. Gladly would give you a helping hand..

[@ianthompson5575]

i like how he seems to have an unlimited supply of scales. He used a different one every weigh in lol

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Drug dealer.. Only explanation I can think of 😂😂

[@daltonhayhurst8501]

You got my like with the job the detailer done.

[@RockandRoll0U812]

Hey EXO, I know it's too late now, but did you consider an aluminum cage instead of a steal?

[@paulholla]

Nore expense but way way lighter. Not as strong but I would of gone aluminium!!

[@crazyperson6999]

With 12 18in's it'll probably flex the aluminum too much but idk good question

[@sethharriman1988]

He could always buy a dimple die set and that cuts weight and adds rigidity to any metal. Steel or aluminum. Thats what I wouldve done. But there isn't much space to use the die set anyways so. Might not be as helpful

[@Snkr_God_]

Do carbon fiber lol a TINY bit more expensive but stronger!

[@lightsandlights9898]

looks great man cant wait to see the finish.

[@96bansheepilot]

Man the editing quality is beyond 99% of any car audio videos on youtoobulus!

[@ThisGuyDrives]

99%? 🙄

[@tomanycooks]

i used to watch your videos years ago, you just popped up in my recommended and I'm glad you did. your channel has come a long way. awesome work mate

[@chris85mora]

Hopefully you and Soundman can meet up one day......

[@1badhoekaren903]

Neh

[@starboyy100]

My bank account gets better the big it gets and worse the smaller it gets :)

[@SaayyAnt]

i like how you try to do everything by your self, nothing but respect for you my brother

[@johnwicker7783]

This is the best EXo video I have seen.

[@Chris119.]

Thank you for wearing eye protection and hearing protection when running that cut off wheel, smart man.

[@avaddict505]

Great editing on this video!

[@ext-ion3974]

I love seeing this guy do what he loves

[@frasersweeney9666]

Really great to see how practical you are. Respect.

[@Americaslostcars]

So pumped for an update! Let's go!

[@Krash_fpv]

As I'm watching this build breakdown it has an old high school class video vibe lol I love it

[@lars6703]

your channel has become an amazing place to visit! love the new project and video’s of it. i really like the random switches in things you do while trying to build the car!

[@sjgoff]

Production value is top notch. The time you put into editing really shows.

[@benjaminoller8765]

Great breakdown! Love watching you get so enthusiastic with the build! Another plus, the 9,900 lb GVWR limit is what the vehicle can SAFELY handle. This takes the suspension and driveline all into account, so with the helper springs in there to make the vehicle handle much better with added weight you've probably raised that limit. With all the weight savings and upgrades that truck should be cruising just fine :)

[@GodlessDad]

Those Millner-Haufen cut/grind wheels are awesome! I have 2 of them, just so I don't have to flip it over. Great tool investment, no regrets.

[@4dgokarts451]

The answer to the trivia question is definitely the car audio community. It gets better the bigger it gets, but also worse the smaller it gets. On a side note, its cool to see people like you still doing what you enjoy, despite all the craziness in the world right now.

[@charliefrancis6438]

Love it , reminds me of my system build in the 90s helper springs and air bags to handle about 5000 pounds of system

[@christopherhofheins2763]

Kudos to you man! You took the time to check the weight of every piece for your build, just don’t forget the weight of the screws, that stuff adds up quick too buddy

[@reginaldxavier2147]

I love this content man. Really cool showing all the little details. One thing: when considering payload you typically don’t include weight savings from wheels or tires. They’re what’s considered “un-sprung weight.”

[@ryandickey1239]

I like this guy you can tell he’s a hard worker

[@8gRaceTeam]

You can wrap your car port with metal roofing once the tarp material wears out. It's around $400. Use the self tapping metal roof screws. Start at one side and work your way around up over the top and down the other side to keep everything aligned. You'll need three guys. We used a truck with a ladder rack to stand on plus scaffolding. Add a little more cash if you want to add front and back wall. Edges are also really sharp.

[@mikecasey3055]

Man I don’t mess with suspension, but u tackled it man! I’m proud of u

[@freedblowfish3705]

Love having the whole story, not just the install, cheers

[@danleemann]

I'm not going to lie to you exo... that cutting wheel you were using on the grinder is something we refer to as a man eater in the metal working trade. I will never use them and thats why I still have my face in one piece. I've seen people who weren't as lucky.

[@JustinGrosz]

Good work EXO! Showing the little things that really go onto a massive build. Keep up the good work!

[@LIL2GUN]

Your project is coming along nice. Can not wait to see it when you are done.

[@ryanlucas7280]

I’m hoping I can meet you at slam this year I recently got 6 dead bonce SA 305 15s in a 6th order wall

[@Brock_Landers]

That van is going to look SO much better with some nice wheels. Also, it'd be nice to see it with a cleaner grill and some aftermarket projector headlights. Not necessary obviously, but it's an idea.

[@MrMatt0184]

Look into break upgrades. Once it’s completed you will burn through breaks being that close to max payload. I can’t wait to see this gem finished. Good luck

[@valentinmanso1532]

Amazing brother! Inspiring build keep doing your thing ...... makes me want to go bigger!!!

[@gavenbrown6418]

Love these types of vids keep it up man can’t wait to see the final product!!

[@kristoffersetalid1404]

Ohh you made my day!

[@candy2seventy2]

Passion for car audio gets bigger and bigger which makes life's problems smaller and smaller 🤘🤘🤘

[@froey198033]

WOW this build is a monster. I can't wait to see it when it's done. Yeah you had to upgrade the suspension in order to keep building the way you want to. Man that tent is awesome. I would find a way to put A.C. in there for the summer time when its hot outside. That way you can work in there all day and you would be chilling. Keep up the awesome work EXO.

[@ironmike2732]

Love the build story so far. All the work you are putting into the filming and editing is making for a great story to watch, and I feel like I am part of the Journey! Keep it up and I am looking forward to more progress :-)

[@poodlenoodlesoup1]

Awesome video! Really nice to see the inner workings of what goes into car stereos!

[@luckyadam12]

We've been waiting on this video for a while! Loved it! Excited to see this build continue!!!

[@trevordoeseverything219]

That detail job, blew my mind

[@Drey-R.C]

I’ve been watching you for a long time and I’m happy to see how far your videos have came! Great job

[@greggpoirier8979]

Dude is a mad scientist! I love this channel.

[@davep2945]

One thing to keep in mind when increasing payload capacity is that it isn't just the springs that need upgrading. 400 pounds or so probably won't cause too many issues but payload is about more than springs alone. Wheels and tires have to be up to the task. Axles also have to be able to deal with the extra stress. Some folks with their heavy duty tow rigs have run into issues when they added spring capacity but forgot about the wheels and had a collapse or forgot about the tires and had blowouts. Another thing to keep in mind is very few factory vehicles are built to be used at max capacity, much less over max, at all times. Only time will tell if you'll be alright but I'd check the weight rating on those tires first and then the wheels.

[@billnurse5321]

I can't wait to see it finished

[@haydnblackburnlovesjesus5542]

Hey man, I think your editing is great. Enjoy your vids, and love how well your build is going despite the setbacks. God bless.

[@pokerman9108]

wow, he really did you a solid on that detail job. great work!

[@lorriecarrel9962]

Please watch all adds to support this amazing creation

[@Frankiebonez337]

Think this might be one of the best edited videos you've done brother. Great job, lord knows I know it takes FOREVER to edit at that level, but hey you love it so it really doesnt take any time at all! ;) Keep hustling brother!

[@Turlesy]

My dad and I built one of those exact shelters in an afternoon, it wasn't that bad!

[@MrPafleouf]

detail shop did an amazing work !!! also pretty stoked for this build !

[@joecooke899]

hell yea looking good man

[@jaysonerikandrick5405]

I love it when I work really hard on my system and the spl numbers get bigger. That's what I strive for...but the thing I dislike the most is when my patients gets smaller cause I always want to get is done quicker.

[@breakwood8531]

Car tents are great, my only advice is to make sure it’s secured down really good, like i mean over kill it, just takes one windy day to ruin your day with car tent through a house window lol.

[@carguy76]

Love seeing this build and look forward to seeing the progress!

[@lesaatuatasi6267]

This guy is da ipidemi of the science or art of car stereo 101!!

[@MowtivationLawnandMaintenance]

Don’t forget about all the fasteners and adhesives going in there. Those add up fast as well. Not going to be huge, but it’ll be worth factoring in a little bit

[@aubrywilliams6158]

EXO bro you and Derek at Williston Audio Labs brought me back to the car audio craft. I was into it heavy when I was young but got married and had kids and we'll that's that lol. I have severe diabetes and disabilities in my legs and hands and eyes. There are days when I don't want to even go outside. But about a year ago I was watching some of your videos and some of Derek's and I remembered how much I loved car Audio. Thanks a bunch for the inspiration! I'm not going crazy with it but my GMC YUKON is sounding pretty good for a budget project! Keep on keepin on!

[@c.l.pitman1760]

I always use Gasket maker to fix a "poked hole" in surrounds.. If its too big use a piece of plastic window screen. One layer of gasket maker and let dry. Then put window screen and another layer of gasket maker. Any adhesive that bonds strong to surround that flexes after cured will work but that's what I use. Thankfully ive learned to take my time and use finger to guide as screwing in or out.. Doesnt happen anymore

[@MarcusTheDrummer]

Bro! Sick video. So much info, your doing this right. I can’t wait to see the final result!

[@STOPH3R01991]

pretty cool that dude is passionate about car detailing. you know the job is going to be good, when it's a passion. next upgrade though, is to boost it, to handle that added weight. for the trivia question, both answers are income.

[@BOSSBUILTMOMENTS]

EXO with another banger!

[@johnthiel7991]

Really enjoying the build. Can't wait to see the end results.

[@caboose6480]

Great editing! Keep up the evolving of the channel and bringing the awesome attitude!