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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 03:48 PM
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Can someone design an enclosure for my 10' woofer?

And have it shaped like a Rotory - triangle instead of the standard box shape....

The volume must be .66 cu total.

I'm not sure what the exact trunk dimensions are, but I think there is a depth limitation of about 8 inches so the woofer will have to face upward........ this is with my trunk lid in place.

I need just the basica dimensions.

Thanks in advance.....
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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That would be a sweet sub box, where are you going to put it though? Just behind the seat or soemthing?
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 04:31 PM
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It will be in the trunk and I will see if I can make it outta Thick gauge alluminum panels.
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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that sounds ool, but make sure you make in in tubes, on tye hatches, tubes sound the best IMO.
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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Originally posted by BATMAN
It will be in the trunk and I will see if I can make it outta Thick gauge alluminum panels.
I had a friend who wanted to use a metal for a speaker box, doesnt seem like it would work to well considering the sub is powered by a magnet.
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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it would be alluminum, not steel
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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aluminum will not be rigid or dead enough of a material, there is a good reason why good speaker cabinets are made with MDF.
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 09:55 PM
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i want to powder coat it........
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 07:49 AM
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You can always use plexiglass. It's a pain to cut into a shape you want, but it would look cool, and sound pretty good. I have heard quite a few stereos that were all plexi boxes and they rocked.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 08:11 AM
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Batman, PM me. I could do it for you but it will be somewhat heavy.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 11:25 AM
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I have a friend that owes me a favor and he told me to just get the proper volume dimensions.........

My Math is rusty....
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 01:28 PM
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Actually, does anyone know the formula for finding out the volume displacement for a Cylinder?
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 02:47 PM
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Actually, does anyone know the formula for finding out the volume displacement for a Cylinder?
Volume of a cylinder= pi(r squared) x length
where "r" equals the radius of the circle and "length" equals the length of the cylinder.

make sure to use the same units in the radius and length
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 03:19 PM
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THANKS DAMON!!!!
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 03:24 PM
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Dang........ it's been a while since I have done any math besides the basics........

Can you find out what R^2 is from what info I have?

3.14 x R^2 x 6.28" = 0.66 cu ft
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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Batman, PM me. I could do it for you but it will be somewhat heavy.
Damon,

I missed the last subwoofer box run. Are you doing it again? I need one real bad.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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what sub box run is this?

I missed out on the details....
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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3.14 x R^2 x 6.28" = 0.66 cu ft

Not enough info here bro! You need to have 1728 somewhere in the equation since that is how many cubic inches are in a cubic foot. I know what you are asking for though...at least I think I do. I assume you want to know the diameter of a tube that is 6.28" long that would have a volume of .66 cu ft.

If this is the case the the inner dimensions of the box would be 15.25" diameter, 6.28" length. Remember that whatever you make the box out of takes up airspace so all calculations should be based on inner dimensions. Also remember that the woofer takes up airspace as well so you have to add a small amount to compensate.

The formula should look as follows: (3.14 ((7.625)^2) 6.28)/1728=.6634759 cu ft
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 06:03 PM
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Damon,

I missed the last subwoofer box run. Are you doing it again? I need one real bad.
Sorry, poman. I still plan to do another run but have been spending too much time with my own car racing. I have a bunch of others wanting them and hope to make some soon. Honestly it will be after Thanksgiving, but before Christmas.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by BATMAN
what sub box run is this?

I missed out on the details....
Batman, these were the 10" subwoofer kits I made and sold. So far there have been a few dozen happy customers. Check out the thread below:

DamonB's 10" subwoofer kit for the FD
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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Dang DamonB, that is a NICE enclosure. I never really thought about setting it up that way.

I have this woofer and it's ready to be installed...



Here are the specs:

Driver Mounting Depth
Top Mount 5-1/4" (13.34cm)

Bottom Mount
5-63/100" (14.30cm)

Cut-out
Driver Cut-out Diameter
9-547/2500" (23.42cm)


Do you think ur box will work?
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 01:16 PM
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It would work with some modification, my box is shallow so as not to take up room and will only accomodate a 4.5" depth "as is". For deeper woofers such as yours you just add a halo shaped spacer behind the woofer that is thick enough to make your woofer fit; in your case 3/4" thick.
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 01:20 PM
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can u still make the box?
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 01:22 PM
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if u can i'll give u the cut out dimensions for the hole........
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 01:23 PM
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Damon another group buy for the less fortunate?
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