TeemuM Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 They do look nice. Do you have a shot from directly behind? I'm on the fence, I'm not sure if the stalk is too long or just right (what she said). Here´s one pic from behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_3 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) first time out this season Edited May 5, 2014 by R_3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88dangerdan Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 My mid-life crisis project/dd Good morning all, thought I would start off (this being my first post) by sharing some pics of my early 260z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 ^Did you just cut out the stock doors/panels for the speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88dangerdan Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 unfortunately the p/o had already made an attempt, which wasn't done very well so I ended up cleaning it up and shorten up window cranks to clear speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88dangerdan Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Now this one ,( hopefully you can see in picture ) I had a pair of Bose tweeters just laying around so being bored one day I decide to design these and actually surprised how well they sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Nice work. I figured I'd try and tackle some audio work this summer, last summer I built an exhaust so I happy to just listen to that but I'm afraid the thrill might wear off. My plan was to start with a false floor woofer enclosure in the spare tire well, stock size rear quarter speakers and I'm debating between running a head unit or just an aux cord and preamp into an amplifier (no need to listen to the radio). The fiberglass door panels in the group buy forum look great, but I wasn't keen on the necessary power window conversion. I wouldn't have noticed you shortened the window crank if you didn't say anything. Nice job! No interference issues with the window hardware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Strike- Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Good idea with the false floor woofer enclosure, that's what I just recently made up. Turned out great. It was a lot of work though; I went ported/tuned to about 33hz, it's almost too loud for the poor Z, but I do have volume control, hah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol doc gully Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 What size & offset are those rear wheels? first time out this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88dangerdan Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Nice work. I figured I'd try and tackle some audio work this summer, last summer I built an exhaust so I happy to just listen to that but I'm afraid the thrill might wear off. My plan was to start with a false floor woofer enclosure in the spare tire well, stock size rear quarter speakers and I'm debating between running a head unit or just an aux cord and preamp into an amplifier (no need to listen to the radio). The fiberglass door panels in the group buy forum look great, but I wasn't keen on the necessary power window conversion. I wouldn't have noticed you shortened the window crank if you didn't say anything. Nice job! No interference issues with the window hardware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88dangerdan Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 actually down in that corner there's no issues with any of the interior mechanism yeah actually I'm at the beginning of a speaker box to fit in the back by the hatch to house 2 8 inch JBL subs. but I'm starting to think two might be overkill for the size of our cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88dangerdan Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 -strike- That really looks good, I thought about going that route, might still if I don't like the way my box turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Good idea with the false floor woofer enclosure, that's what I just recently made up. Turned out great. It was a lot of work though; I went ported/tuned to about 33hz, it's almost too loud for the poor Z, but I do have volume control, hah Unfortunately your pic isn't working, and I'm dying to see it. My game plan for the woofer enclosure (sealed) is as follows: - Build up the spare tire well with Plastidip so to ensure the enclosure ends up slightly smaller than the spare tire well - Cover plastidip in foil and masking tap as smooth as possible to prevent Plastidip from being dissolved by the resin, apply release agent - Create a fiberglass mold of the vertical walls of the spare well and extend to perimeter of flat section - Cut a top piece for the box from MDF, cut hole for woofer (I have a 10" Infinity kicking around, but I may have to source something shallower) - Flip the fiberglass spare tire well mold upside down onto the MDF and create a mating flange where the fiberglass can be fastened to the MDF - Put the fiberglass piece back in the spare tire well and finish fiberglassing the center section. Drill a hole over the spare tire tie-down thread to allow box to be bolted down using the same thread. - Join MDF top to fiberglass "bowl", install woofer, install some sort of sound insulation in small void left by Plastidip in the first step (strips of rubber tape or even another coat of Plastidip) - Rock out - Find a full size spare for road trips. Edit: Posting from work, hence the pic not showing, just checked it on my phone and it looks Great! How did you enclose it on the inside? Looks like you used a low profile woofer? I was hoping to have it contained beneath the factory false floor and be completely hidden. Perhaps cut out a new floor and add some vent holes about the speaker, but I don't think that should be an issue. Edited May 7, 2014 by m1ghtymaxXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
310z Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Unfortunately your pic isn't working, and I'm dying to see it. My game plan for the woofer enclosure (sealed) is as follows: - Build up the spare tire well with Plastidip so to ensure the enclosure ends up slightly smaller than the spare tire well - Cover plastidip in foil and masking tap as smooth as possible to prevent Plastidip from being dissolved by the resin, apply release agent - Create a fiberglass mold of the vertical walls of the spare well and extend to perimeter of flat section - Cut a top piece for the box from MDF, cut hole for woofer (I have a 10" Infinity kicking around, but I may have to source something shallower) - Flip the fiberglass spare tire well mold upside down onto the MDF and create a mating flange where the fiberglass can be fastened to the MDF - Put the fiberglass piece back in the spare tire well and finish fiberglassing the center section. Drill a hole over the spare tire tie-down thread to allow box to be bolted down using the same thread. - Join MDF top to fiberglass "bowl", install woofer, install some sort of sound insulation in small void left by Plastidip in the first step (strips of rubber tape or even another coat of Plastidip) - Rock out - Find a full size spare for road trips. Edit: Posting from work, hence the pic not showing, just checked it on my phone and it looks Great! How did you enclose it on the inside? Looks like you used a low profile woofer? I was hoping to have it contained beneath the factory false floor and be completely hidden. Perhaps cut out a new floor and add some vent holes about the speaker, but I don't think that should be an issue. There is an easier way that weighs less.You may want to visit my old thread http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/75085-stereo-install-in-240z/ You do not have to build a false floor and add all that weight when using a ported system. The tire well is the box and you just seal off the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_3 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 photoshoot day/ therapy ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Strike- Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Very nice work 310Z, Some people hate doing these types of modifications to older cars, but oh well - What ever makes us happy! It all can be removed, and reverted back to factory original, used only the original floor panels as templates, so the originals are still stashed away. It weighs a bit, but nothing major I just built a box to fit inside the well, so it can be removed easily. I've gone the route of a complete fiberglass enclosure using the floor pans as shape, and I wasn't thrilled with the sound it produced, so I tried something a little different. I did use a shallow mount 12", and it's plenty of boom for this small car, lol Edited May 8, 2014 by -Strike- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
310z Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 R_3, I know a guy with the same exterior set up. The green and gold look great together. My friends has tan interior that is stock. Somewhere on here there is a guy from Norway that has the green and gold color scheme with the most amazing tan interior, I think it is all hand stitched leather, gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
310z Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Very nice work 310Z Thanks Strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_3 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I've seen his car. Its beautiful. Lexus V8 if I remember correctly. I went redneck and stuck with the LT1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_3 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What size & offset are those rear wheels? I am unsure of the offset, but the wheels are 15x9 with a 25mm lug adapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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