30,000 Watt Chevy Tahoe Sound System Torn Down & Upgraded after YEARS of abuse

30,000 Watt Chevy Tahoe Sound System Torn Down & Upgraded after YEARS of abuse - Start to finish

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After YEARS of abuse, she needed an few upgrades.
A lot of people watch my build video's and other multi-
video projects but more often than not, they start somewhere
in the middle of the build and don't catch all the other
video's that lead up to where they started watching. This
causes people to ask me questions that were answered or
addressed in those previous videos.
I will be picking my FAVORITE builds of all time and
combining the entire series to make one giant video for
each one. This way you can watch it all or skip through
easily to parts you want to see. To everyone who has
watched all the video series i post, THANK YOU!
Last January while i was in Vegas for CES, someone knocked my beloved hoe off of her life support. Usually she is good for about 4-5 days tops when not hooked up to the wall. I have 11 year old batteries under the bottom...and they have for sure taken abuse but as long as they were on their intellicharger by the end of the evening they did fine. This time though, i came home to about 2 volts. She has been sitting ever since. The shop is a VERY busy place so it is easy to ignore it and let it collect dust. But i couldn't take it anymore! Join me on this journey to revive my Hoe! The ORIGINAL hoe! The hoe that made you want a hoe for yourself!
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00:00 - 10:07 - Reviving the 'Hoe 2020 (More Volts = More BASS!) 2001 Chevy Tahoe Ripping it out video 1
10:07 - 22:52 - Major Fire Hazard Discovered! Almost had a Truck-B-Q! Reviving The Tahoe 2020 Video 2
22:52 - 45:32 - A SERIOUS Power Plant! 4 New 400 Amp High Output Alternators for the Tahoe (Unbox & Bracket Fab)
45:32 - 1:04:08 - Regulators, Mount up! 4 Alternators 1600 Amps @ 17v Custom Stainless Steel platform Fabricated
1:04:08 - 1:16:53 - Goodbye Old Fan! More Space, Less Drag, Better Cooling. A proper OEM E-Fan Conversion '01 Tahoe
1:16:53 - 1:31:23 - Stainless Steel Platform for Fuse Blocks, Distro Bars & Modules (from scratch) '01 Chevy Tahoe
1:31:23 - 1:44:03 - It's Alive! High Voltage Chevy Tahoe Pushing 17 Volts! Regulators, Alternators & Step Downs Fired up
1:44:03 - 2:03:26 - ALL the Double-Zero. High Power Sound System (16) 2/0 power & ground cables stripped, crimped & ran
2:03:26 - 2:15:25 - MASSIVE 2/0 Frame Grounds Plus a fresh new Banks Power Ram Air Intake Installed 2001 Chevy Tahoe
2:15:25 - 2:34:24 - ABSURD Power Wire! Rear Megablock 16 Fuse Holder & LB-1 Ground Distro Bar (Laser Cut Platform)
2:34:24 - 2:53:17 - It's HOT! 11 Amplifiers Hooked up, Fused & Fired up on 17 Volts! SMD Chevy Tahoe
2:53:17 - 3:16:27 - Dump That BASS! (See What Happens) 4 18" Subs Tons of fresh Power + AudioControl Processor Swap
3:16:27 - 3:47:33 - Rear Battery Bank 50 Piece all Acrylic Cover with laser cut Stainless Steel Grills. CLEAN!
3:47:33 - 4:12:40 - Lipstick & Cables - Sub Box Neo Magnet Beauty Panel (Color Matched) Trim, Battery Bank Wired up
4:12:40 - 4:18:33 - Chevy Tahoe Still Beating Hard! 4 18's 30,000 watts Hair Trick No Problem! Tucking Forgiato 28's

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@meade916 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people watch my build video's and other multi- video projects but more often than not, they start somewhere in the middle of the build and don't catch all the other video's that lead up to where they started watching. This causes people to ask me questions that were answered or addressed in those previous videos. I will be picking my FAVORITE builds of all time and combining the entire series to make one giant video for each one. This way you can watch it all or skip through easily to parts you want to see. To everyone who has watched all the video series i post, THANK YOU! more coming soon!

@Bron_Force Жыл бұрын

Я если честно ничего не понел в этом видео и зачем 4 часа делать

@kevinAuman1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve you still have the old Carolla bass car???

@Mechanic618 Жыл бұрын

Dope. Thanks Steve!

@beatsandwestside Жыл бұрын

Do u have an isolator for the batteries stacked together or no need.?

@MrAnderson5157 Жыл бұрын

@@beatsandwestside That's kinda one of the benefits of stacking no need isolators

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

chapters on the way. I know this is a long azzzz video but we are working on breaking it down now. So it is easy to find everything!

@shanesubashe787 Жыл бұрын

That's ok. I had surgery yesterday and am stuck in bed so I just watched nearly the whole thing. Gives me ideas.

@08lerash Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, I just wanted to let you know you’re a huge inspiration and have been for 10+ years. It started with Car Audio and transitioned to business. From building “Chickens”Escalade, to all of your big and small projects. Love from Michigan. You were one of, if not the first KZfaq creators I followed and watched religiously.

@greg6180 Жыл бұрын

Brother. I gave a 2005 yukon denali and I can only wish having my suv on the same level as your tahoe. The tahoe is beyond perfect.

@stickman1373 Жыл бұрын

What was the song at 2:41?!

@Tierone1337 Жыл бұрын

Long azzzzz videos from you are the best!!!!!!! It’s all knowledge for us

@Oldschool503 Жыл бұрын

Damn!!!!! Just realize this is a 4hr video! Haha looking good Steve

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

we are working on breaking it down into chapters so people can find everything easy. When it is a video series there is lots of other fluff in between and people miss to much stuff. So i been doing this for all the big builds :) Chapters coming soon! thanks man!

@Tierone1337 Жыл бұрын

Man this truck is work of art. Anything Steve makes looks like it’s oem or better. Very very clean installs that do not look cheap and you know it’s audiophile quality. His attention to detail is amazing.

@XanderVerse1 Жыл бұрын

I have did this in the past now Ima do it again, watching this start to finish!

@nathanceja409 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing Steve do work a true master mind and artist when it comes to anything audio, and there are people that have louder systems SPL wise but nobody is as loud as the Tahoe and that clean.

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

usually anyone who has a Tahoe that is louder than mine is either WALLED or has no back seat. I am not walled. Has all the seats still....and clear view through all the rear windows.

@TheHighschoolpranks Жыл бұрын

15 years ago that Tahoe is what made me fall in love with this passion

@elcafecatgaming Жыл бұрын

I've been watching you ever since you did your og build on this Tahoe in your driveway, i can honestly say you are the reason i like GM vehicles, specifically tahoes, and watching your videos is what got my car audio addiction going, I've learned a lot of stuff about car audio from your channel and i hope you keep making great content like for many years to come

@beanpie7191 Жыл бұрын

That Tahoe is still fire after all these years. Lookin good bro.

@JohnDoe-vj9wn Жыл бұрын

Such a clean build with a mountain of detail and that XS Power logo cover is so damn crisp. 10/10

@edriccz Жыл бұрын

love these combined longer videos. You learn a lot watching them

@vernonsummerlin9012 Жыл бұрын

MEADE916 I AM A LOYAL SUBCRIBER #1 I LOVE YOUR RIMS AND TIRES ON THE TAHOE I HAVE A 2008 SUBURBAN LTZ THAT WILL CARRY ON WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL LOOK I WILL LOVE TO HAVE THEM IF YOU CHANGE THEM AND DONT HAVE ANY PLANS FOR THEM LET ME KNOW BRO

@tonem427 Жыл бұрын

I started watching your channel way back when this Tahoe was gold, my son was a news born and I was back home in Miami after playing football in Fresno California, every time I see your Tahoe it takes me back. Even your son is a man already.. 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾👌🏾🇺🇲🇵🇷

@ElEsJuan-wn3pl Жыл бұрын

The hardest Tahoe on here period. Man I remember back in the day when I first ran into your first tremendous bass video and it was clean, now seeing it like this man it looks even better. And I agree, them other wheels you had looked really good but them Forgiatos now really tuckin hard. I’m glad you inspired me to love bass and work hard on it. SMD ftw.

@barrypassetti2011 Жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching Steve's video's, I learn something new every time.

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

all the chapters are now in the description for those that want to see something specific.

@wyblackwolf Жыл бұрын

I remember being in High School watching this build come together, granted even then it was close to 3-4 years old or something at that point. Been hooked ever since, feels nostalgic seeing her still bumping hard all these years later.

@avnut5517 Жыл бұрын

Just think, 4+ hour video to show months of this amazing build.

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

i did SOOOO much work it sucks that they just get swept under the rug (on youtube) after a while. I been meaning to upload the entire series all in one so at least it's all easy to find (all the details) :D thanks AV!

@818bass Жыл бұрын

Revivin' ol memories my friend !!! im excited to see these upgrades 🎉🎉🎉

@NaturalReefing Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your videos. You are one of the most useful educational content creators. Watching you just moving wires around is a form of art and all of the timelapse content to see your thought process and see the way you methodically move through a project is insightful and insirational, Thank you Steve.

@j.a.r.family2576 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this. My wife and I have watched you since the driveway. We threw it on the big screen and doordash some food and we are gonna date night this for sure. All love, Steve!

@j.a.r.family2576 Жыл бұрын

Also. The narration isn't bad homie. We appreciate your detailed explanation of everything.

@GreatDrums. Жыл бұрын

The truck still looks immaculate after all these years! Especially the paint! Nice work as always

@JDMz Жыл бұрын

Just finished watching the hole video. Even though I've watched the hole build from scratch. It still gets me on how awesome the tahoe has came along. Phenomenal work steve. 🇬🇧👍😎

@johnhallock2713 Жыл бұрын

Brother your attention too detail is on a whole another level & truly I love it & I think anyone else who watches your channel does also... especially in a world when it feels like nobody cares about the work they do they just do it and don't care if they cut corners or not and im not about that myself, I've always been type of person that if I'm going too do something I'm going too do so too the best of my abilities and I enjoy the challenge of challenging myself or too do the next job better than one prior as I can see you do also... keep em coming even if it takes me 4+ days too finish the 4 hour long ones I watched it all cause its very interesting too me... God bless brother & keep on slapping...🤘

@cddog1995 Жыл бұрын

Ever since I saw one of the original builds of the Tahoe with the iPad pro slide out I have wanted to do that in our Suburban. Love the Tahoe build Steve.

@OfficialNakatsuMegami Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the video. Thank you Steve for your hard work in putting this on KZfaq. All the love in the world to you.

@CajunReaper95 6 ай бұрын

When you were carrying the final product to the Tahoe that’s about how I looked when I was carrying my new computer to my room but there’s no doubt that entire alternator setup weighs more than my computer given you have 4 alternators plus steel, I’m impressed by your ability to manufacture awesome parts, sir you’ve definitely come along way since i first started watching your channel, you are an inspiration to a lot of us!

@BIGGIEDEVIL Жыл бұрын

Respect bro this is just awesome to watch. Been watching since the FI BTL subs and the silver Tahoe tremendous bass 6 videos time flies so fast its crazy

@douglasRbrown Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO SIR!!! Thank you for taking the time to make and post! This is a TRUE ART!

@jimmydaps1874 Жыл бұрын

been following since the escalade ext days congrats on your success cant wait to see what you build next

@timelapsega Жыл бұрын

Might be the cleanest 01 Tahoe in existence

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

@Pomona Town no it isn't. It's an '01.

@lilwillywilly Жыл бұрын

This truck is an icon in the car audio world. Huge inspiration for me and many others I’m sure. Glad to see her getting an update 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@MossTheJockey Жыл бұрын

I use to love getting on KZfaq and listen to your Tahoe slap e40 thru the yrs!

@eddiemaravillas9879 Жыл бұрын

Man this tahoe was such an inspiration for me too start my car audio road before I even knew how to drive! I remember hooking up car audio stuff inside the house when i was like 12 yrs old hoping oneday I would be able too build something so sick like this tahoe but I never came close lol

@greg6180 Жыл бұрын

Steve!! I can't wait to see this video later today! I'm gonna set some time so I can enjoy it. You are a master of your craft!!!

@Stronkbeans Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these complete build videos, thanks for taking the time to put them together!

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@shannonferguson7020 Жыл бұрын

That's my dream box right there eventually my Yukon always loved the no wall look

@kemedgman2825 Жыл бұрын

The build is absolutely amazing 100 times over! Thank you so much for the content!! And have a wonderful Halloween!🎃🎃

@timothywalker3168 Жыл бұрын

A big fan of yours since you had the green Honda..love your videos. love what you do.. you create stuff that other people don't think about. Very inspiration.

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

never owned a green honda. But thanks man!

@soloxslick Жыл бұрын

This is giving me so much insight on everything I need to get and do

@mikegreen2229 Жыл бұрын

Clearly, you aren’t just pushing buttons…. But the fact that your work makes it LOOK that way, shows your artistry and attention to detail. Respect! Making it look easy

@danimbertson4948 Ай бұрын

Absolutely positively fuckin top notch as usual. You truly are a craftsman and professional artist with your art. 👏

@jesserodriguez7244 Жыл бұрын

Damn.....your work is absolutely incredible. Totally incredible. Love what you do. Work of art, Steve.

@Leec78 Жыл бұрын

Well well I continued to watch and looks like you already had that idea in the pipe line .. great work Steve love the video and the build progress 👍

@davebetts7078 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video nice to be able to watch build from start to finish without searching for the next video

@ivanrlynn Жыл бұрын

yuss been looking for some long form content from you, watched you build this i think about ten years ago, keep on pushing

@brax0210 Жыл бұрын

I feel like the Tahoe was attempted to be duplicated but never was. It's still the best looking system install I've ever seen. I love that it doesn't have a wall. The air ride the rooms the interior I think its prefect

@chrisstanek2758 Жыл бұрын

Great video man. I love all your videos. Still waiting for the big b2 build at home!

@christophermcbride3284 Жыл бұрын

hey Steve I'm glad u put back on the Tahoe cause u gave me some new ideas for my vehicle ad I'm trying to put it together slowly whn I'm free thnx

@02Avyon26s Жыл бұрын

Amazing as always. Love watching your builds.

@dunnrite8299 Жыл бұрын

A good raffle on the wheels I'm all in , just to get a piece of history I been a sub for years 💪🏿😎💂🏿‍♂️

@wildkev1010 Жыл бұрын

Crazy you're almost at 900k subscribers. My brother and I have been watching for over 10 years. Been quite the journey. Keep up the good work !

@tdawg00 Жыл бұрын

Me to. Been watching since the kids were little. It's cool he combined the build in 1 video.

@PanameraTurboSEHybrid Жыл бұрын

Damn, I just finished watching the entire video none stop. Incredible build! You are an artist!

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

thanks Panamera!! i appreciate it!!

@bigserge07 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video!!! Watched it all the way thru. Made my night in the hospital bearable, I really appreciate that bro. Your dedication and creativity to the craft is amazing, just that work of art that is The Tahoe. Stay blessed and wish you all the success in the world. Shout out from Houston, Texas.

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

thanks man!! get well soon Big Serge!!

@kris-english Жыл бұрын

Bro, I loved this so much I watched it TWICE! Well, one time I had it on in the background and the time after I sat and watched the whole thing in 2 sittings LOL. The only critique I can think of is, maybe chop the intros and outros down a touch at the end of each chapter. Not I am complaining at all, I just know how much of a perfectionist you are and my OCD has been tickled 🤣 Nothing but love from England my brother!

@ChadsLoud Жыл бұрын

Microphone on the Sony sounds good, the 'fuzzy thing' is a dead cat that assists with wind noise reduction as well as background noise isolation.

@danimbertson4948 Ай бұрын

Ceramic bearings for your belt pulleys and a more powerful spring and ceramic bearings for your belt tensioner will definitely for sure take care of any and all issues that you would or could ever encounter with belt slippage, plus that will without doubt quiet it down ten fold.

@davidl7459 Жыл бұрын

Is it just me or does everyone get excited when Steve breaks out the steak knife? You know damn well something sinister is gonna go down. Cheers steve. Definitely appreciate you keeping this OG truck going.

@randyjackson8138 Жыл бұрын

That really looks like a lose nut on the stud. Awesome as always and can’t wait to see the new out come.

@beerman9807 Жыл бұрын

You the man Steve , does everything right like it’s supposed to be , I would like to go to a car audio shop here in Houston that does the same quality work you do man

@YEETMachine3000 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful man, someday I wanna have the skills and finance to do something like this.

@timothywalker3168 Жыл бұрын

That is brilliant ideal to wrap your cables up from the heat..

@tylerdvs673 Жыл бұрын

Happy Halloween.! Glad to see another series in 1 video

@jeromeearly8932 Жыл бұрын

Damn you do some clean installation work!

@JR.0505 Жыл бұрын

DREAM BUILT ! HELLA OF A JOB STEVE!

@emorymoore1100 9 ай бұрын

I wish I had a friend like you I would love to hear my 09malibu knocking with four tens

@tomturtle420 Жыл бұрын

Love watching the master at work

@djbass1200 Жыл бұрын

I hope I can get a demo in the Tahoe sometime

@noelsantiago8613 Жыл бұрын

Love the movie I felt as if i was part of this build. Nice!

@coreyv3071 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work as always!

@johnsmith-qz4bv Жыл бұрын

great video really enjoy these long videos....looks awesome

@jamespskowski432 Жыл бұрын

Working under the lights like the rest of us jobbers! Thank you for the content, now and throughout the years!

@Mr47Grinch Жыл бұрын

we need a video like this for the caddy i loved it and more of the wiring parts that’s the best parts !!

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

been up...for months kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ermBoNx1m5elm2g.html :)

@Tierone1337 Жыл бұрын

Steve is a legend

@kiabass8798 Жыл бұрын

I like that rear sub box xs power battery cover thing you made its clean

@saschacubexyz Жыл бұрын

Great work as always.... you are over the top.... and one step ahead....🤘🤘🤘🤘

@derrickmoore9544 Жыл бұрын

Love your work and your build keep up the work..

@Leec78 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the middle of watching this and iam at the part where you make the steel bracket for the alts ... I reckon a good idea if you haven't thought of it already is to paint the steel a colour of your choice then put the perspex bracket over the top. Gives the metal protection from the weather and also look brighter with the perspex and paint.

@dominicanbiker Жыл бұрын

Had surgery today late seeing the video but happy I did catch it good as always

@meade916 Жыл бұрын

ahhhh shit....get well soon brotha. Thanks for waching!

@dominicanbiker Жыл бұрын

@@meade916 thanks

@generalderoma Жыл бұрын

great rebuild I saw every minute. Huge fan from BRASIL

@beanpie7191 Жыл бұрын

Tahoe is fire. Great work!

@kerncod22 Жыл бұрын

All that BASS is of course what we’re here for but I enjoy the shit out of the tedious details and all the fab work and custom shit too!

@djbass1200 Жыл бұрын

Love the work you put into your vehicle's, business,yt channel

@chrisgrantham2341 Жыл бұрын

i need that aluminum belt routing plate for a couple vehicles, great idea

@Nickword1 Жыл бұрын

This is pure gold!!

@mattthon Жыл бұрын

The whipp that started it all!!!

@juliobello4561 Жыл бұрын

Just finish doing homework I would have to come back tomorrow to watch the whole video. ✌🏼 hey Steve and any updates on the Honda civic

@Goldies4s Жыл бұрын

I watched you build this brick by brick..I feel an emotional attachment to this build lol

@christopherwise7067 Жыл бұрын

so, i just learned i need to get an audio controller for my setup(s).... multiple mid bass, tweeters, subs/sizes...

@d-lin-z3825 Жыл бұрын

Dopest Tahoe ever!!🔥

@franknbeanz8819 Жыл бұрын

Tahoe ❤! a vehicle you can never get rid of!

@trinidadsanchez3342 Жыл бұрын

Not sure how many times I'm going to watch this but it's Christmas round here dude

@crewdawg16 Жыл бұрын

Cool idea, I like it.

@radclifferowe2447 4 ай бұрын

Very good brother good work

@bigdaddy6879 Жыл бұрын

Nah man, We love the wiring videos. I take it as inspiration while I plan out my upgrade.

@atdower Жыл бұрын

Man you got a lot of cool shit in that shop. Cnc/laser/ lifts etc. !

@roderickwright608 Жыл бұрын

Nice work

@92naza Жыл бұрын

Exciting moment come again 😬

@jorgebeltran1179 Жыл бұрын

I became a bass head because my brothers but I always wanted a badass system like yours hopefully one day I have enough money to be like I'm ask Steve to do my hole set up shooting for the stars