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Cougar.Modder 
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Posted: June 17, 2006 at 12:24 PM / IP Logged  
This is my first attempt at Glassing. I made this hoping to have it painted to match my car exterior. Lots of work and reading to get me to the point I am at now. Thanks to all that post here as you guys give lots of inspiration and quality feedback. Let me know what you guys think.
Ready for Bondo then SANDING, then maybe more Bondo if needed then SAND some more. Painting first week of July.
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Basic structure layout.
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Left Side
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Right Side
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Glassed up
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Before Sanding and Body Filler
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Body filler and Sanded ready for Bondo
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Left Side Before Bondo
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Right Side Before Bondo
1st Attempt Fibreglass Sub Box -- posted image.
Front View Before Bondo
Feedback welcomed good or bad.
Remember, first time ever with the stuff.
Thanks!!!
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killer sonata 
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Looks pretty good so far to me. How are you going to take care of those back corners that stick out like a sore thumb? Lots of bondo? thats a huge box. lol. What made you go with one big one instead of sectioning it down the middle? Just curious thats all.

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Cougar.Modder 
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The cut outs in the top corners are made like that to fit in the back trunk flush under the back strut area. The box is built into two chambers and there is a middle piece seperating the two from the other two subs, so a left and right.
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Oh sorry my mistake. I missed that part in the pics. Looks good. All I can say is have fun sanding from here. lol. I just finished my door panels in my car and the sanding is the worst part. Take your time and do it right and you will absolutely love the end product. Keep us updated.
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Looks good, what drivers and amps do you plan to use with it?
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Looks good so far. Personally I think the angles on the lower subs are a little harsh. Also you might consider throwing in some bracing from the front to back on each side (where the front is flat).
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Cougar.Modder 
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I am using 4 Phoenix Gold 10" subs for Drivers and a McIntosh 4X100 Watt Amp. Sounds great in the pre box I had non fibreglass of course.
As per the stiffening of the box. I have the center piece of MDF 3/4" that goes from front to back that should provide a STIFF response. The box is solid as heck for the structure itself on the outside. Especially in the middle portion where I put two extra layers of glass, top and front.
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Looks very great so far, what color are you planning to paint it?
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Posted: June 19, 2006 at 7:10 AM / IP Logged  

Painting the box the same as the factory paint on the outside which is BLACK/ clearcoated like crazy.  Can't wait to finally put this bad boy in the car and fire it up.  Been a LONG project.

Thanks for the comments so far guys.

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Looks good...keep us posted.
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