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Sep 25 2010 04:32am
Quote (Monster666 @ Sep 25 2010 02:25am)
fiberglassing is not cheap or easy but if done right can be amazing

my box for example not only fits exactly the space that my spire tire used to take up but is also in the perfect range of space for my subs

there are a few ways to make the box and it depends on your sub/space/sq vs db levels you want etc etc

if you are serious about fiberglassing I can tell you a bit about it but I would recommend staying away from it unless it's a vehicle you are serious about keeping because it is a pain in the ass


Its not really hard tbh just lots of hours of sanding if ur gonna paint over it
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Sep 25 2010 05:09am
I was considering having Jack make me a custom box when I get some new shit, but im not sure how much you could really do with my trunk.
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Sep 25 2010 05:38am
Quote (DarkByDesign @ Sep 25 2010 07:09am)
I was considering having Jack make me a custom box when I get some new shit, but im not sure how much you could really do with my trunk.


Fiberglass is a lot lighter vs MDF boxes.
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Sep 25 2010 10:41am
I'm with monster, fiberglass is a huge pain in the ass!!!

I remember when I was a junior in highschool I tried to do a box in between the drivers and passenger seat..it looked like shit.. And It took me hours.. But I was hella new to the whole custom thing tho.


If you have never played with fiberglass.. I suggest not trying to start on a custom box in your ride..
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Sep 25 2010 10:59am
Quote (bambithegreat @ Sep 25 2010 09:41am)
I'm with monster, fiberglass is a huge pain in the ass!!!

I remember when I was a junior in highschool I tried to do a box in between the drivers and passenger seat..it looked like shit.. And It took me hours.. But I was hella new to the whole custom thing tho.


If you have never played with fiberglass.. I suggest not trying to start on a custom box in your ride..


aww cmon junior high... all u need is basic geometry knowledge, 2 good hands and a lot of spare time.

i bet u if u tried as hard as u tried back when u were 10 u could accomplish something better just by watching youtube tutorials. Take the vinyl guy for example a couple of threads down.

That guy stated he had no experience watsoever and it came out great. All u need its patience :)
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Sep 25 2010 11:48am
Quote (hotdogski @ Sep 25 2010 02:32am)
Its not really hard tbh just lots of  hours of sanding if ur gonna paint over it


ya getting yourself the structure is really the only semi difficult part most of it is waiting around for 4 hours as it dries it takes like a fucking week to make your box

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Sep 25 2010 12:13pm
Quote (Monster666 @ Sep 25 2010 10:48am)
ya getting yourself the structure is really the only semi difficult part most of it is waiting around for 4 hours as it dries it takes like a fucking week to make your box



Well its not like hes gonna build a complicated box his first time anyway, even harder if u were to add a port to it. Unless he feels confident about it. Im sure he will mess up a few times tho, but if u mess up a little you can always go back and re-do it. Just get urself the toughest sandpaper u can find :D

Oh and make sure to apply PLENTY of layers on your box, the last thing u want its to have a freshly painted box crack.

This post was edited by hotdogski on Sep 25 2010 12:15pm
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Sep 25 2010 01:49pm
Shit I never knew this thread was around until now..! :( Well at least I know of it now.
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Sep 25 2010 02:31pm
Quote (hotdogski @ 25 Sep 2010 09:13)
Well its not like hes gonna build a complicated box his first time anyway, even harder if u were to add a port to it. Unless he feels confident about it. Im sure he will mess up a few times tho, but if u mess  up a little you can always go back and re-do it. Just get urself the toughest sandpaper u can find :D

Oh and make sure to apply PLENTY of layers on your box, the last thing u want its to have a freshly painted box crack.

thanks for the advice. Yeah, it's not going to be a very big enclosure. And it will be ported. Heh. I'm going to town to pick up supplies soon. If I need any help I will consult you and monster. It's gonna be fun.
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Sep 25 2010 03:56pm
pioneer cdplayer 4x 50w + 2x 240w pioneer speakers
thats just enaugh for my coupe
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