any market for a subwoofer enclosure?

[hyo silver]

I've been thinking of putting in a new stereo, including a subwoofer in the right rear cubby. Given the work involved, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to make a mould instead of a one-off, and offer empty enclosures, possibly through the PC store. Custom work at a car audio installation shop would likely cost several hundred dollars just for the one piece, but making batches from a mould should be cheaper on a per-unit basis. Hands up - how many would be interested?

[PriusLewis]

Originally Posted by hyo silver

I've been thinking of putting in a new stereo, including a subwoofer in the right rear cubby. Given the work involved, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to make a mould instead of a one-off, and offer empty enclosures, possibly through the PC store. Custom work at a car audio installation shop would likely cost several hundred dollars just for the one piece, but making batches from a mould should be cheaper on a per-unit basis. Hands up - how many would be interested?

I strongly suggest the left rear, because you can go down below the existing cover for more volume (you need about .7 Cu Ft for a 10"). Plus you would have to remove the sub to get to the battery if you use the right side. do a search - there are some good pics of someone's one-off enclosure here on the forum.

I'd pay a hundred for a nicely molded one for the left side. I'm using a down-facing box now and it takes up "trunk" room.

[FireEngineer]

Gee, if I do get my 2010, the sub enclosure from my 2005 left side cubby will be available.

Wayne

[hyo silver]

Originally Posted by PriusLewis

I strongly suggest the left rear, because you can go down below the existing cover for more volume (you need about .7 Cu Ft for a 10"). Plus you would have to remove the sub to get to the battery if you use the right side...

I was thinking right side because I find the left so handy for other things. Couldn't the enclosure be removable, with some velcro? Would the right be big enough for an 8"?

Originally Posted by FireEngineer

Gee, if I do get my 2010, the sub enclosure from my 2005 left side cubby will be available.

Wayne

Hmm. That would be a whole heck of a lot easier, wouldn't it?

[F8L]

A custom fiberglass enclosure, that would fit into the cubby area, would easily run $300+ at most high end car audio shops. At least here in CA. where overhead is higher than most states. The price would change if the end product was to be gel-coated and painted vs. carpeted. Hand sanding gel-coating can take many hours so carpet is a nice way to clean things up and stay cheap.

Hyo, I would definately be interested in one or two of them. The amount of airspace required for a 10" sub would likely require using the airspace in your favorite cubby though.

I'll talk to my fiberglass gurus at work and see what they think and maybe we can come up with a workable plan and you can build one and determine what it is worth to you to build them for others. I know from a business standpoint you cannot make these cheaply but if you have no overhead you can charge whatever you want and not take a loss.

Here is how the basic box would likely appear. This is a JL Audio stealth box for a 1998-2002 Camaro/Firebird.




JL Audio: Products

[Genoz World]

F8L - wow, your side subs in the F-body gave me dejavue! remember those huge enclosures that fit in the rear part of the trunk? i had one of those! BIG sound!

[F8L]

Originally Posted by Genoz World

F8L - wow, your side subs in the F-body gave me dejavue! remember those huge enclosures that fit in the rear part of the trunk? i had one of those! BIG sound!

I do! I had one in my Trans Am. lol No wonder I'm deaf.

[hyo silver]

Originally Posted by PriusLewis

...I'd pay a hundred for a nicely molded one for the left side...

Sorry, Lewis, I can tell you now that wouldn't begin to cover the time and materials.

Originally Posted by F8L

...The price would change if the end product was to be gel-coated and painted vs. carpeted...

...I know from a business standpoint you cannot make these cheaply but if you have no overhead you can charge whatever you want and not take a loss...

I can see carpeting the front, but not the back and sides that aren't visible anyway. And 'no overhead' isn't really the issue - it's whether it's worth it to me to give up part of my day job. Judging by the...uh...'booming' response so far, I'm thinking not.

[bac]

Originally Posted by hyo silver

Sorry, Lewis, I can tell you now that wouldn't begin to cover the time and materials.

I can see carpeting the front, but not the back and sides that aren't visible anyway. And 'no overhead' isn't really the issue - it's whether it's worth it to me to give up part of my day job. Judging by the...uh...'booming' response so far, I'm thinking not.

Given a resonable price, and a quality product, I would be interested. I do love the driver's side compartment also, but would be willing to relocate that stuff for some added boom boom.

... Brad

[Prius 06]

Originally Posted by bac

Given a resonable price, and a quality product, I would be interested. I do love the driver's side compartment also, but would be willing to relocate that stuff for some added boom boom.

... Brad

Same here!