Custom subwoofer install

[WaterbedWarrior]

So I went by the store after I got off work and picked up some supplies to get me started. Lesson on the first day. Taping everything up and trying to get it smooth ain't as easy as it looks. Pics of progress below and I'm off to bed as I work 3rd shift.


Target area for box, Drivers side trunk cubbyhole.


Oooooohhhhh... tape.

[mgb4tim]

Originally Posted by robinson

Looks like I'll be avoiding the foam

It also traps water = rust. Use something like dynamat or lizardskin

I use a liquid resin, but it's messy! Jellied resin is neater, and should "wet" out whatever material you are using-fleece is cheap and easy. Work in the shade. you can move your piece in the sun to cure faster.

You could brush on resin and cloth to the area you taped (after applying a mold release or line with aluminum foil) to make the backside for a truly enclosed box - My Custom Sub Enclosure(Spare Tire Well) LOTS-O-PICS - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum

[WaterbedWarrior]

Well started fiberglassing this morning and didn't like the results. My first attempt at fiberglass and like most things was harder than I expected. I think I tried to work to large a section at once. Especially since it is such a vertical surface. So I tore it all out and will be restarting.

Another lesson learned. May try to just fiberglass the bottom tray as a learning tool and to build a base for the box, before restarting on the interior again.

More details and pictures to follow.

[hyo silver]

This is an ambitious project for someone totally new to fibreglass, but I wish you well. You might try something smaller and easier to get the hang of it - say, the inside of a milk jug. Don't think of it as a project delay. It'll make your speakerbox that much better.

Oh, and what does not being married have to do with it?

[WaterbedWarrior]

Originally Posted by hyo silver

Oh, and what does not being married have to do with it?

I don't know many wives that would let their hubbies pour fiberglass resin in their brand new cars.

As far as it being ambitious, I agree but that's okay. As long as I don't screw up the car (I'm putting down plenty of layers for protection), its only my time and the cost of materials I'm wasting. Tinkering, just as I usually do!

[mgb4tim]

use the resin with strips of chopped mat, start with a thin layer, let it cure, add another layer. After that it might be stiff and strong enough to pull out and add layers on a workbench.

[WaterbedWarrior]

Just laid 3 coats of fiberglass in the little storage tub that will hopefully become the bottom of the subwoofer box. Wow, this stuff has one heck of a learning curve. Went better than my first attempt, but still definitely need practice. I guess I'll be considering this subwoofer box version 1.0 Will take some pics tonight once it has cured and I've removed it from the tub (with a little luck).

[mgb4tim]

once you get the thing made, make a mold from it, and make more - see the link in my signature..

[nylion]

This is all super interesting to me. I never wanted a subwoofer for my car before (2010 V). My wife has a new Tacoma sport and it has a little subwoofer in the back and wow, what a difference. So far I am following the thread (not sure I am brave enough to work with the fiberglass myself). Once you complete the rear compartment fiberglass, how do you finish off the front?

If someone does make a mold, I will happily buy the enclosure.

[WaterbedWarrior]

Originally Posted by mgb4tim

once you get the thing made, make a mold from it, and make more

We will have to see about that. I really doubt it is something I would do. Shipping has to be outrageous and I doubt my box will be THAT impressive. First things first is to get a decent box made. See pics below of yesterday's progress. Please be kind, first time working with fiberglass, so it ain't extremely pretty. Still have blue tape and foil sticking to it.



Pic of base sitting in the storage bin.


Base sitting in the storage pocket without the bin. I think I'll probably install it with the bin in place so I don't have to worry about losing the bin.