Pete's (Now Nate's) 2003 Denali Budget Build thread

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I would love to find one of the earlier rear plastics with the holes for the sub cut out. I'm always on the lookout for one of those local. I think they came in earlier NBS of all flavors, not just denali
 

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I would love to find one of the earlier rear plastics with the holes for the sub cut out. I'm always on the lookout for one of those local. I think they came in earlier NBS of all flavors, not just denali
Why don't you just dremel yours out? There's a member on here who did it. A little time consuming, but you'll get it done.
 

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If I can't find one by the time I'm ready to put in a 10 behind that panel, then I'll drill those little holes out or take out the grille completely. I think it would look better with the factory panel though
 

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i bet! i dig the Thunderform that RedRocket put in his rear cubby
Go big or go home!
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2 12" Alpines powered by a 500w alpine amp sitting in place of the factory box.
My factory sub was totally shot.
(I've since taken my 3rd row out and strapped the box down in its place with the bass port firing forward between the 2nd row captains.)
 
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2 12" Alpines powered by a 500w alpine amp sitting in place of the factory box.
My factory sub was totally shot.
(I've since taken my 3rd row out and strapped the box down in its place with the bass port firing forward between the 2nd row captains.)

very nice. thats definitely a step up. bet it sounds good.
one day i may want to go big instead of home. :) but that always entails a strong alternator, power caps, etc.., and of course, all the $$$$$ for the upgrades
 

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very nice. thats definitely a step up. bet it sounds good.
one day i may want to go big instead of home. :) but that always entails a strong alternator, power caps, etc.., and of course, all the $$$$$ for the upgrades

I'm still using all the stock electrical with this. Turning on everything I could (and the subs hitting hard), I could just barely hit 100 amps being pulled on the alternator. Installed, I only paid $1000 for the subs, box, amp, and install.
 

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00-02 have rear 8"
03-06 have center console.

Mine will have both this winter.

All years will still have the holes and brackets like as if there was a sub mounted but only way to tell is if the screen/holes is cut out of the rear panel
 

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00-02 have rear 8"
03-06 have center console.

Mine will have both this winter.

All years will still have the holes and brackets like as if there was a sub mounted but only way to tell is if the screen/holes is cut out of the rear panel
I'll never understand why they quit putting them in the rear, where there is actually room for a sub. My 10" JL is very happy back there.
 

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I'll never understand why they quit putting them in the rear, where there is actually room for a sub. My 10" JL is very happy back there.
Cutting corners I guess.
I had the factory 8" hooked up and it was way louder than my 6" off the same deck
 
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00-02 have rear 8"
03-06 have center console.

Mine will have both this winter.

All years will still have the holes and brackets like as if there was a sub mounted but only way to tell is if the screen/holes is cut out of the rear panel

ha, thanks for the clarification. wish i knew that about a week ago :)
 
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Was a busy weekend with sidejobs, but still found time to get out in the garage.

Had 5 mismatched Lugs. All different sizes. Was really annoying. Ordered a new set of spline lugs to match my other 3 wheels.

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Programmed the Homelink to my Craftsman (took about 3 minutes)
sidenote: blows my mind how many features are in these vehicles. i can't imagine a better way to spend $4000 on a vehicle and get much more than this thing has feature-wise.

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Lexus has been sitting outside cooking in the sun since i got this Denali. Had to give her some love and clean her up.

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can't treat one kid better than the other! took the '50 for a cruise to the gas station

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and of course the new girl

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