Next step will be to remove screws and putty, caulk edges and then sand. After that I can start adding primer, sanding & then painting. More pics to come, stay tuned!
Pardon my ignorance, but why do you remove the screws?
Great work BTW - I'm assuming you're cutting these on a table saw...what kind do you have?
so where the finished product?? the old trunk was badass, you gonna be selling that setup?? maybe someone on here wants it
I'm working on the finished product...Work keeps me very busy so I can only work on this in my spare time but I really want to have it done by the 4/18 for the ATL meet. As far as the old system I didn't think anyone would want to pay the shipping charges on the box because it was heavy so I just threw it away!
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Subscribed, absolutely. You do some excellent work!
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Originally Posted by DevanTheDude
Good start man, can't wait to see it finished.
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THis is pretty cool
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Originally Posted by B+O
o snap...
I see you on the Bandpass box...i like the way you have that set up!
Interesting
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We need more pics please!
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looks good!
Thanks very much, I appreciate the comments!
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Very nice indeed. Flawless install along with good components....that must sound real nice!
I use to tell people its all about the install and tweaking settings etc that makes the system. They wouldnt beleive it until I rewired their systems set crossover points and build correctly sized enclosures.
Im sorry if I missed it but what head unit you running etc?
HU is JVC DVD/CD KD-ADV6270 which plays to 6.5 Fahrenheit monitor in my JDM console and has 5volt output. Not to many choices out there for DVD.CD HU without a screen. It has a usb slot on front of radio for thumbdrive, sat radio ready and audio input for mp3 player as well. My boy has a stereo shop and give me a good deal on equipment and his warranty I can't beat. If something goes wrong he just exchanges it for me asap! Yes I believe in being able to tweak a system just because the car environment is so different from the home. I am a big fan of active x-overs versus passive and you are exactly correct: You can make a cheap speaker sound decent in a properly desiged box but even an expensive sub in the incorrect box will sound horrible.
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That looks really nice man. Are you using 1/2 inc or 3/4 MDF? Is there a difference in sound quality between the two?
For speaker boxes I use 3/4in mdf so it wont flex and addtl bracking depending on how big the box is if needed. I use 1/2in on amp racks, etc because its easier to work with.
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Pardon my ignorance, but why do you remove the screws?
Great work BTW - I'm assuming you're cutting these on a table saw...what kind do you have?
The speaker box is really held together by wood glue once it dries and not actually the screws. The screws are basically there to hold it in place til the glue dries. I still keep the screws in the box when I'm done. I'm only removing the screws on the back of the box since you will be able tot see them because of the plexiglass window that will be on the back.
Added 1st coat of primer and removed screws which would be visible from back. Instead of buying wood putty its easier to make your own. All you need is your sawdust from cutting the wood and some glue and mix it til its like cookie dough. Push into the holes to fill, add some wood glue on top and let it sit til it dries.
Caulked the edges of box to make sure its sealed.
After sitting over night drying, sanded to get ready for more primer.
Added 2nd coat of primer. mdf soaks up alot of paint so I will be doing 3 coats of primer, 1 coat of white paint and then a final coat of red paint.
Hopefully I can get this done in the next day or so and I am waiting on my plexiglass to come ups as well.
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Very nice
Howd you spec out the front area and port size?
Are you planning on using any fill in the sealed rear compartment?
He builds some of the best systems on the next level. He has everything the big shops have.
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Good to meet you too Willie. I tell ya, when we were walking the Auto-X course and you guys started pulling in, I had no idea who it was until I saw the green machine and we're all like "ooohhhh, that's Willie and the Acuraholicks!"
Glad you guys made it out, and nice meeting all of you.
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I dont want all that equipment anymore, takes up to much space in the garage if I'm not doing this full time. I had router tables, tablesaw, etc...to much space..
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Very nice
Howd you spec out the front area and port size?
Are you planning on using any fill in the sealed rear compartment?
Its tuned to 73Hz...60 sq inches of port area (10.5 x5.75) inside diameter of port
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^HAHA
Just build a wall be done with it ha.
No walls for me, just want a nice simple system...
Updated pics of box after 3 coats of primer, 1 coat of white paint and then a couple coats of red. Still have to mount leds in box and drill holes for speaker wire.
Waiting on plexiglass to arrive & then its off to be engraved so i can finally finish. I'm working on the custom ski port while I wait UPS!
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