Thx all. Gloss Black for sure. There really is no such thing as Piano Black paint. It's more so the process in which the plastic is coated. In my case a lot of fine sanding, painting, and clear coating, then ultra fine wet sanding again, buffing, etc.

 

The Mazdaspeed CF kit is fake. I got the real deal from a forum vendor. Can't remember the name off hand, was awhile ago.

 

When you say "reverse mold" does that mean that you might be planning on duplicating these for sale?

Nice idea, BTW!

 

Damn, well if you can remember the name, please PM me, thanks.

Cant wait to see how the pod turns out

 

Sorry, it's just one piece with bondo back fill. Besides, it's form fitting to the Dell Axim.

However I can make an ashtray pod to fit almost anything. Within the space itself that is. It's a lot of custom work when dealing with different devices to fit. You have one in mind?

 

Not really, I'm just interested in other options for that space. With the stock hinged door the way it is, it seems like a lot of wasted space in it's current configuration. Thanks.

 

I agree and since I never use the ashtray I thought it to be a perfect location for devices. It's fairly deep too.

 

hey altspace any update on how this looks now? wass looking into doing something similar to this. thanks

 

Yes, I've done a lot of fine molding to get the shape just right. There's much to do to make it fit perfectly and look like an OEM piece. It's now ready for paint. Of course freezing temps don't help much in my progress or I'd have it completed by now.

 

Good idea, Josh. Was thinking of putting my GPS there too, but had not thought about a complete mold for it. I just didn't want to do the stupid suction cup thing so people will know I have a portable GPS even when its not up, and try to break in and find it. Also just thought about finding one of those holders that clips on to the AC vents.

 

Dell pod is 95% complete. All it needs is some light wetsanding and polishing. Pics coming today.

 

How about one for an Itouch/Ipod? Of course it would have to come out easily so anyone could take it on the go. Maybe it could be a docking station type of deal.

 

Funny you mention that because I just bought an Ipod Touch for the wife.

Here's a quick updated photo.

 

looks great!

 

Thanks! I admit it's a bit rough, but hey....for my first I can dig it.

 

Flush mounted iPhone docking station that recharges and connects mp3s to the older radios and transmits voice calls over the cars speakers and has a screen magnifier or better yet holographic projection capability. OK, that'd be good.

 

altspace ne suggestions as for figergallsing in some subs? i wanna move mine out of the back seat and im big on doin as muh work as possible on my car, hence the reason for not taking it to a stereo shop. another question, i don't know about ur car but mine heats drinks in the cup holder and the ahstray is quite warm too.

 

Yes, our engine and transmission releases a lot of heat in those areas. What suggestions are you looking for? How to completely build one?

 

i had two 12" Kenwoods i puchased for a CRX i used to have. i got tired of them just sitting in the closet so i decided to put them in my RX-8. when i realized i wouldn't be able to fit them in my trunk i sold one and put the other in a box behind my seat. i was thinking about fiberglassing a couple Kicker L7's between the two back seats where that trunk access is. i don't know how to fiberglass but i want to learn. any advice would help.

 

Google is your friend. http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/...519~PN~1~TPN~1

 

i found www.caraudiofiberglass.com very helpful... its $35 for his videos but he has a lot of links to other helpful websites too.

 

That's cool. Really all you need to know are the basics and then let your own creativity flow. I learned it by watching and reading as well.

 

back to that website i found... i took the time to go through it. there is a forum on there full of people that do fiberglass work. he also goes thru how he got into doing fiberglass if you are interested in doing it for a living.