I did a test fitting, and powered it up. all is well Now when the warm weather hits I can vinyl the box and build an amp rack.

 

I love soundstream & JL subs .... I lived with that combo for 2.5 years! Looks good .. any idea how much weight you are adding?

 

That is beautiful man. Are those 12w-6's?

 

Thanks for the compliments . I hav'nt figured out the weight yet, nor do I really want to LOL but even though it's added weight, it's in the rear over the wheels where I need it!!!
Yes those are 10W6's powered by a 10.0 so thats roughly 333watts into each 10 The other amp(picasso) is powering 2 6" Kove audio components I mounted in the doors.(about 125 watts each)

So far with 4 people it's been about 8 hours of labor to get to this point. 1 storage bin holds the my battery and a 140 amp circuit breaker. The other bin holds a 1 farad cap and all the distribution blocks

 

Sounds like a good setup. I myself have about 12 hours in install time with my installer. Lets just say the rear bins are coming out. I've had test systems in my car for a year playing with what subs & amps I want and I can say that having the weight over the rear tires does help. I've had everything out for over a month now and it wheel hops much more now ... oh yeah, I have a drag launch kit too!

 

Looks nice, I saw in a previous thread you would consider making them if there was enough interest. If you did make one, what would the price be?

 

I honestly won't be able to tell you till I finish it. The only cost I know is the $16.50 I paid for a sheet of MDF to build the box. Once I do the vinyl covering I can estimate out the cost.

 

Vynil is anywhere fro $12/yard to $35/yard. Just depends on quality and the ability to heat form. I doubt he will use over 4 yards for his install.

 

Cool, keep me informed I am very interested.

 

Ever though about doing a frame and then making the whole thing out of fiberglass? I would be curious if you put this thing on a scale (w/out the *shutter* JL (j/k) drivers) That thing has to weigh a ton... and most FD owners are worried about weight *shrug*

 

my buddy just put the same setup in his 93 T'bird. and with that large of a cabin it is loud.. I can't imagine what it would be like in my FD.

 

well it is a little late since I just wrecked my car but here is what I was working on .... the amp rack at least.

 

That sucks, how bad did you wreck your car? what did you damage? Is it salvageable?

 

Oh yes, and do you plan on continuing the box project?

 

check the lounge for pics ... it is all TBD.