Jayhovah's fiberglass sub box build log

MagmaZ0wner16 · 01-21-2018, 03:53 PM

Thanks so much for the informative response! You've definitely motivated me to give it a try!

kbc749 · 01-24-2018, 01:14 PM

This turned out great! I've been really considering learning how to work with fiberglass, for exactly the same reasons you mentioned (either doing a sub or doing an ipad install for the dash).

Well done and I know you hate working with fiberglass but watch out you might just be good at it.

KBC

Jayhovah · 01-24-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kbc749

This turned out great! I've been really considering learning how to work with fiberglass, for exactly the same reasons you mentioned (either doing a sub or doing an ipad install for the dash).

Well done and I know you hate working with fiberglass but watch out you might just be good at it.

KBC

LOL I do think I am getting pretty good at it... but I still hate it.

Doing something like an iPad install or a gauge pod is actually pretty fun and easy... the part that sucks is doing something larger like a sub box because:

1) You gotta be disciplined in masking to make sure you don't make a mess in your car
2) Inevitable you have to stuff your whole self into the hatch or some other awkward space for a couple of hours to make the mold
3) There is a large surface area to sand, so prepare for itchyness.

Other than that, its easy peasy =) I say go for it! It's pretty easy to learn.

Jayhovah · 01-24-2018, 03:59 PM

is sub break-in a thing? I swear the sub is getting louder already.

RonRizz · 01-25-2018, 05:50 AM

it is......

Jayhovah · 01-25-2018, 11:31 PM

Connectors showed up a few days ago, just got around to putting one on..

Jayhovah · 03-14-2018, 10:20 AM

Bummer... the contact cement didn't hold and the really stretched areas around the edges wrinkled up on me... I guess I will have to pull it all off and start over using the stronger brush-on stuff instead of the aerosolized stuff.

mlsully · 03-14-2018, 11:19 AM

If your'e using contact cement, you have to let it fully gas out before you put your vinyl on it. Cover the wood fully with the cement, let it dry for about a day. Then you reactivate with a heat gun and then apply your vinyl. Vinyl doesn't really breathe as well as say carpet or tweed, so as it dries, the gasses that are trying to escape cause the vinyl to lift.

Jayhovah · 03-14-2018, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlsully

If your'e using contact cement, you have to let it fully gas out before you put your vinyl on it. Cover the wood fully with the cement, let it dry for about a day. Then you reactivate with a heat gun and then apply your vinyl. Vinyl doesn't really breathe as well as say carpet or tweed, so as it dries, the gasses that are trying to escape cause the vinyl to lift.

Awesome!! Thanks for the advice, I will do it that way on the do-over (along with the stronger contact cement).

ChopsZ · 03-14-2018, 05:25 PM

Sucks about the vinyl coming lose. I'm sure you'll get it looking perfect again.

Jayhovah · 11-17-2020, 09:19 AM

If anyone is interested, I am planning to sell this amp/sub/enclosure setup. I love the way it sounds... but I have unfortunately become hearing impaired over the last year and never really listen to music while driving anymore.
Enclosure still needs to be re-vinyled, but other than that its been great.

JARblue · 11-17-2020, 10:05 AM

Sorry to hear Jay

Someone will get a great little sub box

Jayhovah · 11-17-2020, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Sorry to hear Jay

Someone will get a great little sub box

Thanks JAR. It's a bummer for sure, but at least my car will be a few pounds lighter.

JARblue · 11-17-2020, 05:06 PM

That's the spirit!

Jayhovah · 05-29-2023, 12:13 PM

Well i finally put this stuff up for sale.

Custom fiberglass sub box, Alpine Type R 8", PPI 450w amp

01-21-2018, 03:53 PM	#106 (permalink)
MagmaZ0wner16 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 27 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 9	Thanks so much for the informative response! You've definitely motivated me to give it a try! Jayhovah likes this.

01-24-2018, 01:14 PM	#107 (permalink)
kbc749 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 161 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 11	This turned out great! I've been really considering learning how to work with fiberglass, for exactly the same reasons you mentioned (either doing a sub or doing an ipad install for the dash). Well done and I know you hate working with fiberglass but watch out you might just be good at it. KBC Jayhovah likes this. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry 370Z Admin 3" intakes, Motordyne LTH, ART Pipes, AAM Catback, Z1 Anti Starve Kit, and some other stuff too

01-25-2018, 05:50 AM	#110 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	it is...... Jayhovah likes this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

03-14-2018, 11:19 AM	#113 (permalink)
mlsully Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 175 Drives: 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 44	If your'e using contact cement, you have to let it fully gas out before you put your vinyl on it. Cover the wood fully with the cement, let it dry for about a day. Then you reactivate with a heat gun and then apply your vinyl. Vinyl doesn't really breathe as well as say carpet or tweed, so as it dries, the gasses that are trying to escape cause the vinyl to lift. Jayhovah likes this.

03-14-2018, 05:25 PM	#115 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2302	Sucks about the vinyl coming lose. I'm sure you'll get it looking perfect again. Jayhovah likes this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

11-17-2020, 10:05 AM	#117 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Sorry to hear Jay Someone will get a great little sub box Jayhovah and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-17-2020, 05:06 PM	#119 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	That's the spirit! Jayhovah likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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