Custom Sub-Box "IN" Spare Tire

jikhead · 01-18-2010, 04:34 PM

I've never worked with fiberglass before which is why I didn't try that.

Regarding the level of the sub, it's in my comments from Sunday; which I'm also looking for additional ideas from everybody. An 8" sub would probably be flush...see my post from yesterday.

I would also estimate that I've spent about 8 hrs. on this so far. Had I just gone with making all the rings the same size, it probably would've shaved 2-3 hrs. off that time. I'm going to glue and screw them together tonight.

speedfreak28 · 01-18-2010, 08:46 PM

If somebody in south jersey wants to have a fiberglass spare tire box made, lemme know. Id like to make one and then make a mold for future applications. As 2fast said doing it in fiberglass will gain substantial airspace and open up alot more options for subwoofers.

jikhead · 01-19-2010, 08:34 PM

I added a few more pics. I glued and nailed the rings together last night. This evening, I picked up some thin baby crib poly fill that is in a sheet and some Elmer's spray adhensive at WM. They had some fabric that was poly that is close to typical box carpet, but not quite. I'm going to look a little more before buying this at WM.

UPDATE: 01/20/10 I put down two layers of this poly fill tonight. I'll prob carpet it this weekend, as I'm waiting on my other components to come in to do the install.

Astrosfan · 12-15-2011, 09:16 AM

May this thread rise from the dead!!!!

I was curious as to how your sub box worked out???? Im in the process of making one myself

bigaudiofanat · 12-15-2011, 02:09 PM

I am still waiting to do a stealth box.

eastwest2300 · 12-15-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrosfan

May this thread rise from the dead!!!!

I was curious as to how your sub box worked out???? Im in the process of making one myself

Yeah do we have any before and after pics.

jikhead · 12-16-2011, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrosfan

May this thread rise from the dead!!!!

I was curious as to how your sub box worked out???? Im in the process of making one myself

It's uh still boomin'. It has worked out fine overall, even though the 10" lacks the proper cubic space per specs. I would do a 8" if I had to do it over again. It's dialed down pretty low for my tastes but still hits well enough. It will sound like crap though if you were to crank it up really high, as it wouldn't have the adequate cubic space to drive it properly. I never did carpet or paint it, as it sits underneath the trunk liner and carpet. So you never see unless I need to pull the jack out to change the oil.

eastwest2300 · 12-16-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jikhead

It's uh still boomin'. It has worked out fine overall, even though the 10" lacks the proper cubic space per specs. I would do a 8" if I had to do it over again. It's dialed down pretty low for my tastes but still hits well enough. It will sound like crap though if you were to crank it up really high, as it wouldn't have the adequate cubic space to drive it properly. I never did carpet or paint it, as it sits underneath the trunk liner and carpet. So you never see unless I need to pull the jack out to change the oil.

jikhead · 12-17-2011, 01:02 AM

Look around for my pics. I'm not double posting the pics.

eastwest2300 · 12-17-2011, 01:10 AM

I looked around your pics, but unfortunately didnt see any of the finished product. I saw a lot of the during process.. Its ok bro, you dont have to show us. Its cool.

01-18-2010, 04:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 183	I've never worked with fiberglass before which is why I didn't try that. Regarding the level of the sub, it's in my comments from Sunday; which I'm also looking for additional ideas from everybody. An 8" sub would probably be flush...see my post from yesterday. I would also estimate that I've spent about 8 hrs. on this so far. Had I just gone with making all the rings the same size, it probably would've shaved 2-3 hrs. off that time. I'm going to glue and screw them together tonight. Last edited by jikhead; 01-18-2010 at 04:36 PM.

01-19-2010, 08:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 183	I added a few more pics. I glued and nailed the rings together last night. This evening, I picked up some thin baby crib poly fill that is in a sheet and some Elmer's spray adhensive at WM. They had some fabric that was poly that is close to typical box carpet, but not quite. I'm going to look a little more before buying this at WM. UPDATE: 01/20/10 I put down two layers of this poly fill tonight. I'll prob carpet it this weekend, as I'm waiting on my other components to come in to do the install. Last edited by jikhead; 01-20-2010 at 06:52 PM.

12-15-2011, 02:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I am still waiting to do a stealth box. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	I looked around your pics, but unfortunately didnt see any of the finished product. I saw a lot of the during process.. Its ok bro, you dont have to show us. Its cool. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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