Tweets in the Sails - Custom Fiberglass Door Pods Finished! 2 sets of 3-ways per side | GMC Yukon

[@meade916]

to me, door panels are the most challenging part of the entire install. Sure, building a big fat box for some subs is always fun but when it comes to the mids and highs you really gotta get your mind right sometimes. Stressful! But i am happy with the outcome so far. I plan on wiring these up soon, hopefully this weekend. Don't forget to watch the previous 2 video's to see how the entire process of these panels happened. Thanks for watching if you did!

[@EverettPiper]

Man, DAMN! Steve, you’re a frickin’ MONSTA! 💪🏾. Awesome work, AGAIN👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@beatsandwestside]

What speaker connectors u use for the speaker terminals.?

[@jimmyjam5588]

Those sail panel are awesome grade A stuff

[@meade916]

@@beatsandwestside blue for the 6.5's and red for the 3's and tweets.

[@EyeseeGrim26]

Hell yeah, just need a dozen tweets in the a pillars now and your set for the front! Hats off again to you, Steve.

[@The_Jukebox]

The tweeter pods are straight fire. Clean installation. Fire

[@jayallison3538]

Man the look on his face said it all my dad did the dam thing

[@antonioramirez4228]

The master of car audio, blessing us with another masterpiece! I wish I had money in the bank to drop you of my Tahoe an tell you “ Here make this Tahoe sexy and loud enough so old folks jump scared at a red light” lol I’ve been watching your vids since I was a teen and your Tahoe was shaking businesses windows. I said to my self I need me a ride just like this I’m on my second Tahoe, and I’m not letting it go for anything. Hopefully one day can build my ride close to your level . No wall just good ole port box.

[@MrDarkvanity]

I love the way the tweeters turned out

[@tiny3669]

I had a similar set up. The problem I ran in to was tuning. I had a dm-810 problem was time alignment and speakers canceling each other out. I didn't think about that until I began tuning. Long story short I won't be doing that again on a build for sound quality. Steve and his crew got a lot more experience so I'm sure it will turn out awesome.

[@williemccraw2073]

Those door speakers look amazing and I bet they sound just as good as they look. You are correct about door panels being quite difficult. That is why I use the factory location. I don’t have the skills to do what you do but I enjoy watching you work. I have learned a lot watching your channel. Keep up the great work Steve!!

[@meade916]

you can't use the factory location with a set of 3-ways let alone 2 sets per door. :D Just sayin'. Thanks Willie!

[@jlspunn]

Seeing the finished product is just too cool but watching the process is my favorite part Them Milwaukee Fuel cordless drivers and drills are hard to beat. I use them everyday at work, definitely makes work life easier

[@justinbacon6334]

It is insane how a little 1/8th piece of tan trim(or however thick it is) can set the entire thing! As always, Steve, outstanding work!!

[@b3owu1f]

This looks damn amazing. I cant imagine how clean and probably loud this system sounds even with out sub.

[@davidhulsizer7576]

meade916 you build some amazing high end stuff. It very interesting watching how you build it.

[@EataPeachMike]

Bro u take the simplest thing and make it look clean and badass. You do amazing work 😎👍

[@AcidDeathRitual]

Steve, one of these days when you get the opportunity ya gotta do a modern euro style dash build with mids and highs. With all the equipment you've amassed I can see you blowin it out of the water. Or just stroke my new found affinity of seal door enclosures with some nice cnc stack fab. Either way, the years of content you, and everyone and noone in particular influencing the hobby has been a blast. We've all come a long way from just a ported box with 12s to joe smoe with plexi, kerfs, and all sorts garage fab goodness. Thank you, Steve; for over a decade of inspiration.......and spicy banter.🤘

[@fingerstylefan]

Damn...I want a door setup just like this. Excellent work man.

[@mikethatguy27]

The tweeter install is the sickest n cleanest I've seen. 💯🙌

[@meade916]

it was pretty easy too haha! I mean if the speaker gods are gonna toss me a meatball, i might as well hit it out of the park. I coulda done the tweets in the A-pillars but these sail panels are a no brainer, especially since i need to wrap this up and get it out of my way :D Thanks Mike!

[@savagebuiltperformance]

Center console with highs and mids would fill in that gap flawlessly 👌 Clean installation Mr.Smd 👍

[@meade916]

hell no. You will never ever ever catch me with a center console with mids and highs in it. Those are tacky and they sound TERRIBLE. You can't even make one of those sound good. But thanks man!

[@justinmurphy2227]

I'm not calling you out on you age, so don't take this comment like that, but it's great to see installers and DIYer's of our age (46 here) taking the time/initiative to learn and use new tools that not only speed the job up but can actually make it look better. The best thing is, once you designed and saved it, you can replicate again for repairs, tweaks, or for other installs. I definitely like the SEM painted trim bezel on the tweeter pods. Oh yea, I see you're using HDPE more and more. I love it! I don't think there's a better product to use in the harsh automotive environment. I know it's use a lot in the marine industry under the name, wait for it......STARBOARD.....LMAO! I know some are probably saying that you needed to put a nutcert in those mounting holes you threaded but that's the great thing about HDPE. I think the term is "tensile strength"? If not, correct me, but HDPE holds threads better than ABS and by not using a nutcert you're doing away with a point of failure. I know you have so much more going on but it's appreciated that you always keep to your install roots and post these vids up for us....and you're still teaching us as well!

[@meade916]

this isn't Starboard. It's "Playboard" (Vycor)...similar but different texture and sheen. Not sure who would say something about nutserts, that would be comical. No need for those at all. A huge waste of time at best. Thanks man!

[@justinmurphy2227]

@@meade916 well you know how this industry is.... Some think their way is the right way. And see, if one pays attention, you learn something new everyday as I have never heard of Playboard/Vycor! You are definitely the go-to person when it comes to you plastics in this type of material since you've been doing this for a minute LOL. Thank you sir for the info.

[@justinmurphy2227]

@@meade916 also real quick, can you glue Vycor together? A lot of people say you can't glue HDPE together but I have seen some glues here lately that claim to work. I haven't had the chance you purchase any of the glue and try it myself and was just wondering.

[@meade916]

@@justinmurphy2227 I meant Vycom...my bad. Here is the link www.vycomplastics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Playboard-Linecard.pdf :)

[@meade916]

@@justinmurphy2227 not really. Nothing really sticks to it very well. I have never heard of a glue that works with HDPE.

[@paulwidit3792]

Steve never disappoints when it comes to his videos always look forward to watching his installs past and present

[@kick_then_shift]

Always blown away with what you come up with the quality and attention to detail is always top notch! All things I wish I could do to my yukon but I'll have to wait until after my kids are grown lmao

[@meade916]

why do you have to wait? i raised my kids around this stuff :D thanks!

[@kick_then_shift]

@@meade916 it's a funds thing more than not wanting to do it around them. Hopefully things get better and I don't have to wait just real tight time for business. Keep killing it brother!

[@tyronedixon7404]

It’s been a while since I’ve seen the Yukon. Extremely impressed.

[@chajonnori5751]

That tape trick, you cleaver bastard. Great work as always.

[@SecondSkinAudio]

LOVE the scissor tracing method. What a time saver. Nice looking work Steve. Thanks for choosing Second Skin for 20 years :-) #SMDFTW

[@zoninor-cal9796]

Just amazing. It looks like you built those door panels in one day!! The coloring looks fantastic

[@mattchew7219]

Super sick, I’ve been building pods and wiring up my doors. That’s a ton of work for sure! Those trims pieces are mint!

[@markbradley769]

Me next. So sick. Above and beyond. Love the builds!

[@MrLuckyPfeffer]

I nominate SMD for DAD of the year. Mad props my friend.

[@manchvegasuruguayguy]

Boss Man straight killin it again!! Love watching you build killer stuff man! 😮

[@orvilleblack3774]

This has been a Amazing built. 🇯🇲🇨🇦

[@mx6pwr]

You make it look so easy!!!! Amazing work!!!!

[@Bassntahoe3428]

Maaaan , once again knocking it out the park!! I’ll be sending my door panels in the mail soon, your definitely a master fabricator and installer!!

[@mochavated1]

SMD is the man ! Got this Audio shot on lock 🔐... showing love from Stl ....

[@MuscleMustang07]

probably the best vinyl wrapper in the industry frfr great job Steve

[@manaseslopez1805]

Wow Steve 😲😲you make everything look so clean !! Your attention to detail is second to none , some of the detail that you envision are outstanding, well done brother 👍🏽👍🏽

[@broncoramfan]

Love watching a master working in his craft building next level stuff.

[@quixstation145]

I Always Love Your Detailed Work, Keep It Rockin As Always.

[@BEERLIGHTBROKER]

This stuff is so next level professional.

[@seedoubleyou6201]

Masterful Craftmanship. Beautiful Flawless car audio. Always the best stuff, great work Mr. Mead

[@wyblackwolf]

Super super clean door panels dude, absolutely gorgeous

[@bigboyaxel]

I love it we need the rear doors now tho frfr I love it man keep it up proud of you man been watching you since I was a youginn 💯

[@meade916]

no rear doors. Up front only. I want it to sound decent. Rear speakers don't sound good to me unless it's in a home theater. 2.1 in the car.

[@kick_then_shift]

@@meade916 I agree I like bass in the back mids/ highs in the front.

[@suzuki400sm]

Worth the wait. Looks so clean.

[@fatherofyoungcamel]

When it comes to quality, Steve knows how to do it. Love it 💜🔥

[@JustEnufCustoms]

Bro those sail panels are 🔥I know Jr is super happy how this build is coming. Beautiful my friend. You guys have a great weekend ✌️

[@scottborst5430]

Man that looks so clean that is awesome

[@madtownvasquez]

Beautiful beautiful work always doing some beautiful crazy ideas

[@avnut5517]

Really clever with that laser cut trim. Nice work.

[@MedicalHerbGrower]

Such a clean build. I always enjoy watching your vids. Such an eye for detail. Would really like one day to have you work on a system for my vehicle .

[@Enricogta]

SUPER WORK Steve Amazing, you are the KING

[@maufitted]

Amazing job, i love the integration for the door panels !! looks incredible !!

[@Jeff_369]

Really clean work. Looks amazing!

[@JohnOBryan]

Awesome work! Maybe add an aluminum trim ring to go around the head unit to match the speaker trim rings.

[@meade916]

nah. Thanks though!

[@sokoloruglica9728]

Alright cool I’m bringing my new Camry up and their and you do you dawg!

[@paulwidit3792]

Wish I lived in cali definitely would come to you for some installs.

[@kiabass8798]

They look so clean I bet they sound real good

[@goldie1969]

Great job love how u show using the cnc machines and the laser.

[@AntariusB]

Loving them Doors….. very nicely done

[@trollmode3863]

Steve I know you are hella busy but can we get those SMD speaker pods for sale.

[@Gohan_dk]

I just love your setups it’s clean as Heaven

[@mikearmstrong5922]

How much would a set of pods and sails be designed like that? They are absolutely beautiful.

[@shanndinero4845]

Inspiration at its finest! Thanks bro!

[@ThaiRoney]

Man that’s a sick ride

[@jonas2431]

I love wiring and build videos. So cool always

[@trollmode3863]

Amazing build Steve...👏

[@TuffApe]

damn thats clean asf. gives me old skool luxury vibes

[@SPLBeast]

Man I hope someday my install is as clean as yours, I don't have all the tools but I make do with what I have, currently took out my Fi BTL 18 Todo four 12s 🤙

[@speedwayaudio3]

Those sail panels POP!

[@nevek76]

Might need to cover those speakers. Hate to see them kicked on accident.

[@meade916]

nah. Nobody will kick them.

[@81deaths]

@@meade916 what about when it rains and he has to get out of the truck

[@nevek76]

@@81deaths good point.

[@meade916]

@@81deaths what about it? These speakers are carbon fiber i could probably hose them off and they would still work. They won't get wet though. Anything else?

[@meade916]

@@nevek76 not really.

[@adamroberts2087]

Damn you do some good looking work steve always excited to watch your videos

[@meade916]

thanks Adam!

[@aedrake1977]

Super clean! Love it

[@lavarbates7552]

Dope build as USUAL 💪🏾

[@codygores4036]

Hell yeah Steve it looks amazing.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

they look amazing nice work steve ....

[@juliobello4561]

That looks clean Steve 👌🏼

[@christopheranderson9240]

Love this build!

[@WEARETHEJAARMY]

I would've really liked to hear a distance test on them.

[@herc6739]

What a beautiful build !!

[@michaelbaldwin8869]

Dam that's clean as hell I wish I can come to you I'm on the east coast

[@hammerhead612]

Nice work as always pushing the limits...

[@ChristopherGReed]

It would have been awesome to see how you actually wire this I'm getting ready to do something like this in my F-150 I'm just don't know how to get everything wired up

[@mikeodell5915]

Progress..ohhhhh. amazing

[@shanesubashe787]

Would you ever sell these tweeter pods to the public? That looks so good.

[@meade916]

i could but there is too much more work to do even if the pods are in your hand....most people won't cut their panels up lol

[@shanesubashe787]

@@meade916 I get it. I don't mind cutting them up. Don't start what you haven't planned out to completion. Risk is part of success and the reward. I think a lot of people don't get that. I have an 08 suburban and 2 sets of ct sounds 3 ways and 8 inch kenwood shallow subs for the doors to install, but you've provided enough guidance to understand the development and concept of the process. Between all the build videos, especially the backyard Tahoe install, there's tons of info to do it yourself with enough determination.

[@theguyfrompe9288]

Very beautiful install looks good

[@scottbe1]

Them doors is sexy!! Me personally, I would have to have a grill. My anxiety wouldn't handle me having to worry about bumping the doors with my foot getting in or out of the car.

[@MrDopey32]

I got a feeling he will make some covers. Lol

[@meade916]

your foot would never come near them. So nothing to worry about. In the history of me doing car audio i have never had someone so much as bump anything whether exposed or not. We like the non-grill look for this build.

[@meade916]

@@MrDopey32 nah

[@scottbe1]

@@meade916 understandable. Looks awesome!!!

[@robertewing6056]

I'm in Colorado, but that's OK, once I get my BMW X6 it's coming to you.

[@DayV914]

I don't think he does audio work for anybody just so you know. He makes a living based on building things in his shop not doing car audio installs.

[@jasonhoppe781]

This is his sons SUV. This is just an artist at work. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him do a $$$transactional build besides possibly Chickens Caddy.

[@joecooke899]

Very nice work looks great!!!!

[@royalfam8088]

Hella clean nice work 🤙🏾

[@BenBurton606]

👍👍 clean as always!

[@samuelrodriguez3826]

shit dude I wish I had pops to do a vuild with your lucky as heck man take care of your pops 💯

[@itheduck8108]

Amazing build as always Steve! Hey also any idea when you will finish those 33" subs for your house? really excited to see what you create!

[@T_B_C_L]

So so so.... Clean! Now mass produce them so I can have a set! 😁

[@meade916]

no such thing as mass producing this. To much work for the consumer once he got his set LOL....It ain't like you just slap them on and go.

[@T_B_C_L]

@@meade916 a guy can dream... 😂.. On the reals though pods are badazz! Always looking forward to what you come up with next. 🍻

[@fortyfukinseven]

That boy ain't never gonna be OK with stock, ever

[@davoupnya3202]

Looks sweet bro !

[@jmac8136]

Keep up the good work!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥓

[@tim9928]

Wow! So badass!

[@JohnLee-ye4lr]

Sick as always 💥🔥

[@MrKab04]

you make the dopest shit i swearr tto goodddd i wish i had 10% creativity you do sir, well done

[@bluefeatherlopez7]

Absolutely insane

[@Samuelnahm]

Looks awesome 👌

[@harveyr2546]

What are you going to do with the factory tweeter in the a pillar ??

[@meade916]

delete it.

[@alandixon3246]

Good job 👍

[@robertcordero6759]

So so clean

[@meade916]

thanks Robert!

[@justingriffith2991]

@@meade916 he