Pdub8

Looks AWESOME, so nice, looks very professional.

LunchboxCritter

Thanks Guys.

Update: Finally got the wiring for the install and integrated the steering wheel controls to the head unit. Here is my amp mounting solution.















Yes those are Slurpee straws used as spacers.

It sounds good. The sub has not yet broken in, but it's still performing very well.

Hesselrode

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Hey nice job!! Where did you get the diy for doing the fiberglassing? I am wanting to do this, I was going to get some boxes made by the guy who used to make the 4080 boxes, but $300 a piece when I can make both for around$100.. I can't see spending that much for so little.

firebirdude

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At least use the same color! hahaha And are those metal Slurpee straws??

Pretty sweet overall. Makes hiding the wiring much easier and keeps all the room in the trunk. Bravo!

LunchboxCritter

Here is the write-up that I did while I made it. I learned how to do it by reading other threads on this forum. There is a lot of good information and some bad on there so you just have to read for a while to figure out who knows their stuff, and who really doesn't.

http://www.fiberglassforums.com/subw...t-attempt.html

Those were the only two we had. We got them last year when we were visiting FL from KY. They are anodized aluminum.

We got them with a Mafia Wars, and a Farmville cup we got from a 7-11. They work well to cover the threaded rod.

Hesselrode

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Read the DIY and its pretty good. What kind of wax did you use?

LunchboxCritter

I used this stuff.

firebirdude

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A real deal mold release product. I've used them before. They work.... but I've found something better. After you cover the area with tape, cover it with aluminum foil. Then spray the foil with a light coat of WD-40 (any oil based product would probably work). Works wonderfully.

And what's the gelcoat for?

LunchboxCritter

I've heard that people use PAM cooking spray also.

Any Carnauba Wax should work. There are some hi temp (spray can) mold release products on the market that make application easier as well.

Hesselrode

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Well I got pam and Al foil. I will probably use that to keep my cost down slightly.

LunchboxCritter

Make sure to use a few layers of painters tape (each in opposite directions). You do not want any resin to get to the carpet. One more thing: Your car will smell like resin for a few weeks after doing this.

Hesselrode

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I will be tackling this in APR probably. I deploy for a short time and then my schedule is kinda crazy in MAR.

Hesselrode

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What materials did u use in making this. I am at the store looking but not quite sure what all I need.

firebirdude

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Chopped fiberglass mat, epoxy resin, catalyst, rubber gloves, cheapest paint brushes, painters tape, plastic drop cloth, medium density fiberboard and dowel rods (for the mounting ring), speaker terminal connections, fleece or other fabric that stretches and soaks up a lot of resin. He also used a mold release agent. But as said above, you can use many things for this. If you want added strength, buy some fiberglass cloth as well. Then alternate cloth and mat layers.

Or if you're really gettin crazy, look up Knytex biaxil.

LunchboxCritter

I would highly suggest that you go to fiberglassforums.com and invest a good 10+ hours reading before you begin. I would also recommend that you order your resin from a reputable company such as US Composites. One final suggestion is to purchase a few rollers in various sizes.

firebirdude

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Hesselrode

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How did u connect the fabric to the mold?

Hesselrode

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I have the back of the enclosure done, it isn't as smooth as yours, but I used fiberglass cloth, cut into strips. I'm gonna sand the inside down a tad, and then add dowels and ring and cover with fabric.

LunchboxCritter

CA glue the fleece, ponte, or what ever you are using for the front. Hot glue might work as well, I would suggest ca and activator (available at any hobby shop, medium viscosity should be fine).

adviceinst

Invest in the CA glue, spending a little money up front on quality materials and taking your time will pay of huge at the end and with the finshed product.

You can use hot glue, but I have found in the past the hot glue does not really stick well to the fabric and fiberglass mold. So you will not be able to strech the fabric a tight.

firebirdude

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CA glue is an investment???

xexok

How much did that box end up weighing?

I would love to have a sub again someday, and would also love to try my hand at some fiberglass work. I have 3 amps I need to attempt to fix before any of that, just been a little scared to dive in to that so far.

adviceinst

Yea almost as good as being a ball buster.

firebirdude

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LunchboxCritter

I never weighed it, but it's light.