Pics of Progress on First Sub Box
Printed From: the12volt.com
Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=42407
Printed Date: April 19, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Topic: Pics of Progress on First Sub Box
Posted By: realitycheck
Subject: Pics of Progress on First Sub Box
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 10:03 PM
Alright guys here is the pics of my first sub box ive ever made. So give me your opinion on what you guys think. starting fleece 
fleece finished 
6 layers of glass later and beginning sanding 
duraglas applied 
alright and finally duraglas sanded 
Alright and the next thing I'll be doing is putting on rage gold and sanding it and should be done after that just let me know what you guys think, whether or not you like the box, also let me know if you want to post my finished pics or not?
Replies:
Posted By: kidtransam
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 10:21 PM
I would but I cant see it lol
-------------
With a torch and a big enough hammer...it WILL friggin fit!!
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 10:31 PM
Okay guys I dont know what happened I uploaded all the pics but when I posted it, well you see what happened. Any suggestions on how to get the pics up, apparently I did something wrong.
Posted By: kidtransam
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 10:33 PM
where are they hosted at?
-------------
With a torch and a big enough hammer...it WILL friggin fit!!
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 11:08 PM
On here I just clicked on the little tree with the arrow pointing up on it, that lets you upload them. They were uploaded on the Post Reply window but the didnt post.
Posted By: kidtransam
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 11:21 PM
i dunno man....i always use my server..if you want..you can send em to me and ill put em on my server for ya, and you can just link to em.
-------------
With a torch and a big enough hammer...it WILL friggin fit!!
Posted By: r0yal
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 12:48 AM
Posted By: BoominRolla
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 8:20 AM
Very nice so far way to keep that fleece tight to help minimize sanding later can't wait to see it finished!!
-------------
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 8:27 AM
thanks r0yal for the pic help, I should be applying the rage gold today, and maybe I can get it finished and painted by next weekend but I dont know its gonna be a tight schedule this week. Just keep letting me know what you guys think so far. I always like to have an outside opinion.
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 8:31 AM
Looks great ! That thing is HUGE, what is it going into ?
-------------
Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: kidtransam
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 8:41 AM
Great lookin box man. But that thing is huge lol..id like to know what its goin into too.
-------------
With a torch and a big enough hammer...it WILL friggin fit!!
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 9:10 AM
Its going into a 2002 civic, and its going to be pushed up against the rear seat.
Posted By: 1hot944
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 12:11 PM
That looks great, when you say fleece is it the same as felt? I'm new at this stuff  Where do you buy it?? ------------- In a world full of copycats, it's great to be an original!
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 8:01 PM
Well I bought the fleece from wal mart, actually I bought a massive fleece blanket for like $5.00 and its huge. And guys heres another pic just got rage gold on and sanded tonight. Not too much more work to go! 
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 8:48 PM
Don't use felt. A big difference between the two. Fleece absorbs and stretches better. Yeah walmart is the place (also good for some good subs and amps  ). If you've got a fabric shop around try that. They may be a little cheaper.
Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: November 07, 2004 at 9:16 PM
You did a very awesome job on that box so far. What kinda subs are you putting in it? No pics of the mdf structure? -------------
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 6:26 AM
Thanks man I appreciate it. Im putting in two 12" rockford fosgates I forgot the number on them. And if you would like me too I can post some of the mdf just let me know.
Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 8:47 AM
Please do post the MDF process. :) I'm always interested in that more then the FG part.
-------------
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 8:53 AM
Alright as soon as I get home tonight I'll get some pics up.
Posted By: celica2kgts
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 9:12 AM
id like to see for sure
Posted By: Carbonb
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 12:28 PM
Great looking box, seems like you put a lot of working into the preperation of it. My first box is ugh, and I don't really like it, I don't have a router so I had to make the rings with a jig saw. Anyways, it hits better than the box it was in and it looks decent. I just need to carpet it. I am trying to find some carpet, My mom brought extra carpet she had to where I was working, but it was house carpet or something and was way to thick to contour to the curves of the box. I am going to order some off of partsexpress and see if that does the trick. I am about to start my car, and I had so many bubbles in my first enclosure that I hope I learned my lesson about rushing.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 5:03 PM
Alright guys here is the pics of the mdf structure 
Alright and then a hole for the amp to come into 
and then the mdf rings which I had to round off with a dremel because I dont have a router 
And the amp rack which is kind of a different design than ive ever seen before but it works so there you go 
And thats all folks, let me know what you guys think.
Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 5:32 PM
So is the amp going to be seen through like a window? Nice job on the structure. How did you cut those curves? Jigsaw?
-------------
Posted By: spootydlux4
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 8:41 PM
awesome box! did you use hot glue or staples for the fleece?
-------------
blah blah blah blah
Posted By: placid warrior
Date Posted: November 08, 2004 at 8:49 PM
Thats pretty sweet man....I like it alot. I'm also curious about the way the amp will be...is it going to sit flush in there or seen through a plexi window with LEDs or something?
Posted By: NAT_87
Date Posted: November 09, 2004 at 6:52 AM
Nice job mate, do let us know when you hav sum more updated pics... Cheers ------------- ~* Cheer Nat *~
Pioneer DEH-7650MP
Pioneer TS-C160R
Pioneer TS-A6990S
Pioneer GM-6000F 4ch Amp
Audiobahn AW120T 12" Sub
Pioneer GM-D510M Mono Amp
AERPRO 1F Capacitor
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 09, 2004 at 1:54 PM
The amp will be underneath the fiberglass so that about an inch or so all the way around the amp is covered. So that no wires or anything shows. I'll post pics of that when I get it completed. And I used staples to hole fleece on with. I'll get more pics up later on! Thanks guys for all your comments I really appreciate them alot!
Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: November 11, 2004 at 1:07 AM
wow, I'm sorry but that is freak'n awsome for a first box. You've got some talent man, thats the kinda work I do now, after over a year of working with the stuff..... you talented bastard! lol, good show man!
-------------
"Shiny chrome when used in conjunction with bikini models is particularly effective in inducing brain deficit disorder"
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Monster System on its way.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 11, 2004 at 7:26 AM
Thanks man I really appreciate that.
Posted By: Sprayed
Date Posted: November 13, 2004 at 10:40 AM
Nice box reality....!!..would like to see some finishing pics!
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 14, 2004 at 8:52 PM
Alright guys I got my box painted yesterday, I'm pretty fired up about it. Its still at my friends shop drying, so when I get it back tomorrow ill take pics of it and get them posted. Then when I get some time to install the subs and amp and get it in the car I'll post some more pics. Just giving you guys an update. And thanks again for all the compliments, it really helps someone when there building this stuff that way I know I should keep going and build more projects. Thanks guys.
Posted By: NAT_87
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 6:17 AM
Hi Mate, just wanting to know how its going atm? Whats left to do now? Im guessing it has finished being painted, let us know how it is going aye.. WE ARE CURIOUS!!  ------------- ~* Cheer Nat *~
Pioneer DEH-7650MP
Pioneer TS-C160R
Pioneer TS-A6990S
Pioneer GM-6000F 4ch Amp
Audiobahn AW120T 12" Sub
Pioneer GM-D510M Mono Amp
AERPRO 1F Capacitor
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 7:23 AM
Yeah man no prob I just got it installed saturday and took pics of it. I just havent had time to post them been busy doing other stuff. But when I get home tonight after work, I will get them up so you guys can see it and give me your opinion on the finished product.
Posted By: sl00wsentra00
Date Posted: November 23, 2004 at 5:09 PM
hey man wheres the pics, btw box looks great!!! almost makes me think i can create a box like that for my first ever box!!
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 24, 2004 at 10:44 AM
Im working on it sorry been really busy the past couple of days. My girlfriend kept my busy, its all good though. I'll try to post them as soon as I get home today.
-------------
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 27, 2004 at 9:58 AM
Alright guys here you go, I finally got home and got to sit down for a while so heres the pics you guys have been looking for. 
In case your wondering the amp is not in place yet in the above pics. It is installed the correct way in the pic below. 
Let me know what you guys think about it. ------------- Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: NAT_87
Date Posted: November 27, 2004 at 10:48 AM
Oh i do enjoy!! You have done a great job and the black looks sick! ------------- ~* Cheer Nat *~
Pioneer DEH-7650MP
Pioneer TS-C160R
Pioneer TS-A6990S
Pioneer GM-6000F 4ch Amp
Audiobahn AW120T 12" Sub
Pioneer GM-D510M Mono Amp
AERPRO 1F Capacitor
Posted By: Angjerox
Date Posted: November 27, 2004 at 2:18 PM
looks awsome  how long have u been workin' on this project? ------------- 2x RF Punch 12"
1x RF Power T5002
1x JBL GTO 75.2
1x Infinity REF6500cs
1x Kenwood Excelon X679
1x 1.2F Capacitor
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: November 27, 2004 at 2:45 PM
Looks damn good.
-------------
Certified Security Specialist
Always check info with a digital multimeter.
I promise to be good.
Tell Darwin I sent you.
I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 27, 2004 at 10:22 PM
I did it in about a month and a half or so. Thanks for the comments guys.
-------------
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: /R7
Date Posted: November 28, 2004 at 1:11 AM
stick a dobermin-pincher in your trunk cus that sh**'ll get jacked.
you done a really excelent job, of the best i've had the privledge of seeing. i dont know if you mentioned it, but did you get a rough volume for the entire enclosure(amp space included)? it looks massive.
Posted By: placid warrior
Date Posted: November 28, 2004 at 12:16 PM
WOW...thats amazin man. Looks real good.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 28, 2004 at 8:06 PM
Well r7 actually I got what I would need for it to be 1.55 cubic feet and used those measurements on the mdf. I'm sure thats not a good way to do it. But it hits hard and im very satisfied with the sound quality. Thanks again guys for all the comments keep um coming. ------------- Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: silentdaredevil
Date Posted: November 28, 2004 at 9:00 PM
Deffinatly looks awesome dude im in the process of building my trunk too im going with the super glossy black as well
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 29, 2004 at 8:06 AM
Yeah im really pleased with the black, my interior is black and i'm not really a fan of the exterior colored interior parts. If that makes sense, basically I dont really like painting your interior parts the same color as your car. Other people love it and thats fine just not really my thing you know. Thanks again guys.
-------------
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: chris_h
Date Posted: November 29, 2004 at 10:29 PM
Awesome work man, looks good. I'm working on an FB box for a single 12" sub and I'll try to get the pics up here when I'm done... Yours might put mine to shame though lol
-------------
When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: November 30, 2004 at 8:31 AM
Nah man, I'm not about that I just love seeing everybodys work. Get us some pics up man. We love pics around here.
-------------
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: djdaveoc
Date Posted: December 24, 2004 at 3:28 AM
I'm going to do something similar soon for the back of my club cab Dakota. Except mine will be an amp on each side with one JL 12W7 in the middle. I'll try to post pics when I'm done. I just may need someone to host my pics. -------------  Plan, Research, Do
Posted By: Captanham
Date Posted: December 24, 2004 at 4:18 PM
looks really good man, about all i gotta say about that ------------- Bad Boys Customs
audio - video - security
If you use it. Suport it. Donate to the 12 volt!
Posted By: Carbonb
Date Posted: December 24, 2004 at 5:48 PM
I would paint my sub enclosures, but I really hate getting it that smooth with sanding.
Also I'm afraid if I paint that someone is going to hit it and chip it. So hope that doesn't happen to you :)
I want to get a gun, since I am trying to get an air compressor for christmas. Will make painting so much freaking easier.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: December 27, 2004 at 8:23 AM
Yeah my buddys dad painted it for me. He works at a paint shop so he knows what hes doing. Yeah I dont let anyone put anything in my trunk, its basically off limits so hopefully no worries w/ the chips. I'm praying that it stays nice and shiny with no problems like that. Thanks for the comments guys I appreciate it. Hey djdave let us know if we you need any help man, and def. get those pics up. You can actually upload those pics to the this thread by just clicking on the button with the pic of a tree on it and the arrow pointing up.
-------------
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: djdaveoc
Date Posted: December 27, 2004 at 10:30 PM
I'm hopefully going to finish the noise proofing tomorrow. Today I went snowboarding. The main problem is that I'm moving soon so I may put off most of the major glass work until I move and setup a work area in the back yard. ------------- Plan, Research, Do
Posted By: hellbilly007
Date Posted: December 29, 2004 at 9:20 AM
That turned out awesome, especially for a 1st time encounter with F/G. You planning on doing any more F/G projects such as door pods or kick panels? If so, keep us posted. You done a helluva job and I'm sure anymore would be just as bada$$.
-------------
Slowly but surely working towards something. Not sure what though.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: December 29, 2004 at 9:37 AM
Yeah im planning on doing some more my brother wants a box done for his new mustang. So I have to do that and then after that im not sure, but im pretty sure I will continue to mess with this stuff.
-------------
Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!
Posted By: ~AFAccord~
Date Posted: January 05, 2005 at 12:09 PM
Hey man, i don't know what to say about your new FG setup. That's totally f***in awesome! VERY NICE JOB! And I just can't believe it's your first! WOW. And djdaveoc, this goes for everyone, if you need some pics/video/audio, anything hosted, feel free to e-mail them to me at hostme@afaccord.com and I'll put them up and send you the links. Unless i'm sleeping, I should be able to get anything (under 15-20 megs) hosted with an hour. Thanks for all the info people! Later ------------- Black Cherry
"Experience is something you never get until just after you need it."
Posted By: djdaveoc
Date Posted: January 05, 2005 at 9:04 PM
I didn't do anything over my vacation because of being busy/bad weather. I'm waiting for carpet, super glue, and fiberglass mat to come from Select Products in the mail. As soon as I get that, I'm going to buy some carpet padding from a flooring store and get my floor done. The weather stripping on the front windshield is leaking from the rain and making the floor inside my truck wet, so I may have the windshield and weatherstripping replaced since the windshield has a small crack anyway. So much work to do, so little money. I'll keep everyone updated. ------------- Plan, Research, Do
|