Tutorial / Review of Sound Blaster X-fi Titanium Sound Card

**djakay** · 02-11-2011, 03:08 AM

Decided to upgrade my carputer sound card. I found this Sound Blaster X-fi Titanium,

thought how to integrate that bay in the front dash.

and I figured it can fit in here with some modifications

Ok, tools needed:

Dremel
Sand paper (from coarse to fine)
Pliers / Groove pliers
Masking tape
for mold you can use Fiberglass but i prefer Plumbing Epoxy Putty
it's easier to work with, you can shape it with your hands like clay, and it dries rock solid.

First unscrew the lighter sockets

Here is what you will end up with (dont mind the holes on the left side, that's usb and power)

Here is the bay that will connect to PCIe 1x Port and control main volume + inputs/outputs + effects

I measures the size of the bay, and marked the edges on the tray to cut out (remember measure twice)

After you cut, test fit. You need to make sure it sits tight

Measure/Mark/Drill two holes on the side to secure the bay with screws

Now start applying putty a little at a time, and while it's still soft, shape it to your need.
Wet your finger tips in cold water, and the putty will not stick to your hands.

Keep applying putty, shaping, and after it cures, SAND, SAND and SAND

There is going to be a lot of sanding to get it smooth without imperfections.

Then I like to spray one coat of flat black to spot imperfections and sand more.....

more or less starting to look like something but still a lot of work to do.....

More sanding, and more sanding, and layer of paint, and more sanding.....

more molding and sanding and sanding and priming

To be continued............