Here's the beginnings of my subwoofer enclosure...
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Originally Posted by Paradox_Racing
I did custom installs for a living, and I must say, you've got some good ideas, and it looks like it's coming along great. That being said, you could have save a lot of time by just building the entire box from fiberglas. Not only is it easier, but you tend to get a little more airspace, because you can form it around the parts of the car. If you do it right, it would be everybit as solid (if not more so) than a MDF/Fiberglass hybrid. Generally when I do it, I use MDF for the front plate (The part the sub mounts to) and glas the rest of it. I will post pics of my car when it stops raingn, and I can go take some. Don't take my post worng, I'm not critisizing your work. Like I said, it looks good! 
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Originally Posted by Onlyonthurs
^^No problem then......Now the next big question? How much would you charge on this custom built box?
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Well, I have the whole exterior 'glassed, it fits perfectly. Tomorrow will be the inside, sanding, priming, painting, and building the grille.
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Originally Posted by Max7
I like it loud, at least louder than the exhaust!
Do you have any other pictures of the box you made for those? That is what I am looking for. Need to figure out how to get a set of RE8s in without taking up a bunch of room.
I must say, this is one of your best done projects yet. You definitely have a talent for woodworking, which is one of my other passions. I've been working on 7s so much, my woodworking tools sit in the corner collecting dust. One of the days I need to get them out and finish the rest of my kitchen cabinets.
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Originally Posted by trochoid
I've been working on 7s so much, my woodworking tools sit in the corner collecting dust. One of the days I need to get them out and finish the rest of my kitchen cabinets.
Now that's funny! I'm in the same exact boat. I only managed to make a window seat and one cabinet last summer, 'cause I was spending every spare minute with my 7.
That is a great design and craftsmanship you've got there $100T2.
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Originally Posted by MattG
What happened to a minute?
Originally Posted by trochoid
I must say, this is one of your best done projects yet. You definitely have a talent for woodworking, which is one of my other passions. I've been working on 7s so much, my woodworking tools sit in the corner collecting dust. One of the days I need to get them out and finish the rest of my kitchen cabinets.
Next up: Snake Board put to the test of making spoilers and airdams.
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My other woodworking project:
Built that for my girlfriend for Valentines Day. I might actually be starting a business making similar cabinets... She's into that kind of furniture, and said that cabinet would sell for between $250 and $400. It took me three hours and $50 in material.
Built that for my girlfriend for Valentines Day. I might actually be starting a business making similar cabinets... She's into that kind of furniture, and said that cabinet would sell for between $250 and $400. It took me three hours and $50 in material.
Its ok, I understand. I was just joking with yea. I knwo you are a super busy man.
As well as a very talented one.
All the projects are looking great, you are very skilled I must admit, why beter then the clock I made in woodshop! lol
As well as a very talented one.
All the projects are looking great, you are very skilled I must admit, why beter then the clock I made in woodshop! lol
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Well, due to people telling me that $200 is waaaaay too cheap and knowing how much work this is, after the first 10 are sold, the price is going up.
Sudseh is the first buyer, he actually has the money. I'm trying to keep the prices down because I know FB owners are all poor, so if you want in at the special introductory price, show me the money.
Sudseh is the first buyer, he actually has the money. I'm trying to keep the prices down because I know FB owners are all poor, so if you want in at the special introductory price, show me the money.
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Well, due to people telling me that $200 is waaaaay too cheap and knowing how much work this is, after the first 10 are sold, the price is going up.
Sudseh is the first buyer, he actually has the money. I'm trying to keep the prices down because I know FB owners are all poor, so if you want in at the special introductory price, show me the money.
Sudseh is the first buyer, he actually has the money. I'm trying to keep the prices down because I know FB owners are all poor, so if you want in at the special introductory price, show me the money.
Can we work out a payment plan, I am the classic example of a broke, college going, min wage making, Living with the parents, FB owner.
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Originally Posted by $100T2
No, you can put up a $50 non-refundable deposit (to cover the initial purchase of materials) and pay the rest upon shipment.
Would a set of kicker competition speakers work in a tight space like that i think mine are the free air. Im interested in something like that but wonder if my speakers will work to their peak potential there ?
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By the way, for those of you who are wondering: Yes, I will do some custom stuff... One person wants the box for 8" Solobaric square subs. I am also going to go down to the local car audio place and pick up an 8" sub and see about doing a dual 8" box, a quad 8" box, or a dual 8" box on one side of the hatch. Just so there is no misunderstandings here, for the current box, you MUST remove the stand for the jack. You CANNOT have a spare tire if you want the 10s, unless when I start the production run I can figure out a way to set the subs back farther.
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Originally Posted by MaxBoost13bRX
Would a set of kicker competition speakers work in a tight space like that i think mine are the free air. Im interested in something like that but wonder if my speakers will work to their peak potential there ?
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Hey $100T2 that’s a nice design you have going there!!, I was pointed over here to this site from sounddomain and I’m glad to see I’m not the only rx7 owner who loves car audio.
I went a different route with my install, I will be doing competition car audio so I don’t need a spare tire in mine since it will be on a trailer going to the shows.
Just thought I would share a picture of what I did, Yes a little extreme!! to say the least. Oh and Yes that other guy will definitely hear me!!.
Oh and this was my first post so hello everyone!!
I went a different route with my install, I will be doing competition car audio so I don’t need a spare tire in mine since it will be on a trailer going to the shows.
Just thought I would share a picture of what I did, Yes a little extreme!! to say the least. Oh and Yes that other guy will definitely hear me!!.
Oh and this was my first post so hello everyone!!
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From: Surrounded by Sebey parts, Rhode Island
Originally Posted by seldawg
Excellent work $100T2, craftsmanship such as yours is not seen much anymore.
It's pouring out right now, so I can't go hook it up and try it out. Bummed.
