type of fiberglass for 8’s in rear deck

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Topic: type of fiberglass for 8’s in rear deck

Posted By: bkoepp2
Subject: type of fiberglass for 8’s in rear deck
Date Posted: April 14, 2008 at 12:33 PM

I'll be installing 8" woofers in my rear deck this weekend in a 2000 Grand Am. What type of Fiberglass do you recommend?

I've seen guys use thicker matte, which seems cleaner and needs fewer layers. I have only used the shredded kind, which is very messy.

There is a thicker cloth-type that I'm looking for, but I don't know the name or where to find it locally (I live in Chicago, not the burbs).

Any help would be appreciated.

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Posted By: Melted Fabric
Date Posted: April 14, 2008 at 3:19 PM

I have no clue what to tell you as far as obtaining supplies in Chicago.

There are numerous places to get fiberglass supplies online.

Refer to this link for supply resources:

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=85461

About which fiberglass to use, it is up to you. A thicker / heavier mat is not as flexible as something smaller, so if your design is pretty straightforward then, sure, go for a slightly heavier material.

If you want just a outright recommendation, I say go with this...

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3/4 oz. Mat: 38" Wide
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You do not have to get it from that particular website, but I like their layout and using them as a price reference.

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Posted By: bkoepp2
Date Posted: April 14, 2008 at 5:27 PM

Thanks. I'll be doing my entire rear deck, cutting rings for 8's (or maybe 10s), and another layer of fiberglass. Any other tips?

I'll post picks.

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 14, 2008 at 7:48 PM

Can't remember if they're there or not but just make sure that the enclosure clears the torsion rods that hold up the trunk lid. If your looking at removing them or if they are not there then disregard this post.

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Posted By: bkoepp2
Date Posted: April 14, 2008 at 10:21 PM

Yes, absolutely on the torsion bars, I agree. For whatever reason they put a harness type thing for the 6x9's that will help me gain the additional space I might need. Check it out, this is from my 6x9 install that will be removed.

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Posted By: bkoepp2
Date Posted: April 14, 2008 at 10:28 PM

Where is the edit button on my post???

Let's try that again...

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Posted By: bkoepp2
Date Posted: April 14, 2008 at 10:29 PM

How the f*&% do you insert a pic?

Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: April 14, 2008 at 11:05 PM

I fixed your image. The problem is with Photobucket. Please try using another image host or edited your images locally to be under 30K and upload them in your posts. You will be able to edit your posts once you become a Standard member at 50 posts.

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Posted By: Melted Fabric
Date Posted: April 22, 2008 at 3:31 PM

How is the project coming along?

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