z or bust Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I got 2 10" alpine type E's in a sealed fiberglass box with a 1500 amp and it is enough that you can hear me coming. but the added weight is a downfall, but then again its only 80lbs. Just take out your passenger seat and tell your wife to stay home. voila problem solved. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnoutZ Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Did you custom make your boxes? You should post pics up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zwannabe Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 why the hell would you put a 15" sub in a car like ours? the bass has no time to mature and get the full feel of it. 15" subs are sloppy especially in a small cabin like we have........unless you want to be like a brother drivin down the street in the hood.......... i'm sorry i dont remember me saying i had it in a Z. it's more a sarcastic statement than anything. my philosophy was always go big or go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 here is a picture of the first box i did. It was done in my friends 01 Tiburon. it isnt perfect but i learned alot and the next ones i made where much better pic before the sub box pic after the sub box was done and finished and fitted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Twistit Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I've seen thee types of molded boxes made before, I'm no expert, but what I did see seemed pretty simple. First, you'll need to make a speaker mounting ring out of wood, preferrably MDF. and a base frame for the enclosure Youll need som fiberglass matt, resin (poly?, don't remember which), and some nylons (yep, womens nylon stockings. Build wood frame to hold up the speaker mounting rings and stretch the nylon stockings over the ring and down to the base frame. this will create the smooth contoured form. Stretch the nylons tight until they won't sag from the weight of the resin. Brush the resin over your nylon "mold" to solidify the shape and add some strength. Let it cure. after the basic shape is made and stable, start laying the fiberglass matting on it to build up the enclosure. build up to about 3/8" or more depending on how stout you want the enclosure to be. Be sure to completely mold resin and glass the mounting ring as well so it is a solid part of the structure. Finish and paint. I wish I had some pictures, I saw this technique elsewhere on the web but can't recall the source. If I run across it, I'll post some links up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 wet felt works better at holding up the resin. just need to be sure to wait till its thoroughly dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 felt doesnt work that well if you have complex curves cause it doesnt like to bend as much ive used it and had to cut and splice it and didnt work out that great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 regular fleece from Walmart, or a fabric store works awesome for that sort of thing. It is stretchy and soaks up the resin great, and once dry it is good and stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombarace14 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I have made these kinda enclosures. Use fleece, stretch over a frame and soak in resin. Rule of thumb is if you can flex the fiber glass with pressure with your thumb, you need another layer of glass matte. I built one for my altima that made 136 dB. I could do a write up if anyone has questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Im building a custom enclosure right now only mine is going directly behind the seats, the speakers will face up. I will post pics when I get done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Anybody have pics of the actual process? I'd like to try my hand at it, but haven't ever worked with fiberglass (other than like boat patching, hardly counts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 As far as sub goes, I was planning on buying 2 JL Audio 10 inch 10w7's. http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=5 There is a page with info on them. They are very expensive but JL makes quality subs and speakers. seriously, only go with 1 w7... those are heavy weights and hit hard! I used to have a custom setup in my 99 Toyota Corolla w/ 1 13.5" JL w7 and that thing made every panel on the car shake, I mean your could literally see the roof, fenders, trunk, side panels vibrating hard. even knocked a picture frame off my neighbor's wall before on maybe 1/3 the volume level. I mean my volume knob would go to 30 and on like volume 9 you could feel the hair on your head dancing and your voice would be vibrating. I have a brand new 12" JL w6v2 and a JL 500/1 for my Z, but wanting to sell them now since my Z has gotten a lot more serious with performance. I had a custom enclosure for the Z last year, but I sold it to someone on here or zcar once I decided to focus on performance only for the time being. I'll try to dig up some pics of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinr54321 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Call me crazy, but I'm going with one 12" with a custom box to go in the spare tire well, ported of course. Also, going to get the rear panel from the z store for the 2 6x9's and the fiberglass panels off of here, if the guy still makes them, for the 6 inches up front. Going all Alpine with my system, for they just released some new amps that look clean, and have good power for a system that I want to sound crisp and clear, and to bumb when I want. Interios will be black with a dark blue trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnZ Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Just use speaker grill cloth, stretch, staple, resin, use heat gun to warm vinyl, spray adhesive to warm vinyl. Staple bottom and under driver lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Anyone put a sub in the area where the fuel vapor box goes (in the inside of the rear quarters)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnoutZ Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 Anyone put a sub in the area where the fuel vapor box goes (in the inside of the rear quarters)? You think a sub could fit in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmaster Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Does anyone on here have sub boxes molded like this one? Does anyone know where i can get some from? Whoses car is that, I would like to see more pics of the car. mostly standing at the rear, with the hatch open, so I could see the subwoofer setup, along with the amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy82zx Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 why the hell would you put a 15" sub in a car like ours? the bass has no time to mature and get the full feel of it. 15" subs are sloppy especially in a small cabin like we have........unless you want to be like a brother drivin down the street in the hood.......... Be careful what you say alot of people get offended by racist comments. I would have to agree that a 15 wouldnt sound the best in a small car. My brother has one 10 inch kicker in his 300zx and it is plenty. My two memphis 15s in my grand prix have pretty tight bass, they sound better than the 12s in my brothers jag(sealed box and polyfillfor the 15s). They are overkill though, when you can see you gauge needles bouncing you know your bass is to loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnoutZ Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 If you ever think your bass is too loud watch this video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodboxer Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 If you ever think your bass is too loud watch this video... i like bass as mucha s the next person, but there is no need for that, but maybe i am getting old LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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