Subwoofer Box Build and Install
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Subwoofer Box Build and Install
I removed the factory side pocket thingy unfortunately breaking one of the tabs for anyone wishing to do this mod pop the bar holding the net off the clips then just turn the clips 90 degrees and the whole thing will come right out the bare also pulls out of the left hand side hole, once out you will notice a bracket just above that yellow tape that you will have to remove the electronic module and 3m it underneath where it once was and cut the bracket off to gain maximum box volume.
Well My first sets of posts will probably **** everyone off lol, only because I am only able to work on this project for around 4 consecutive days each month so it will take me awhile to finish the project but here we go
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I then started taping it all off after creating a 1/2" mdf back plate for the box that I also 3m'ed to the back padding of the pocket the yellow tape I use is of higher quality and stickier than regular blue tape thus works better on carpeted areas
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Aaaand more tape, all in all I used 2 large rolls
and more tape probably 2-3 layers alternating directions this took like 2 hours
then plastic drop sheet which did not really help the resin smell lol
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I then started to lay fiberglass chop mat, for the first time ever for me, hard things that I learned were not to waste money on expensive resin for your first layers because you will need a lot of resin for this project I ended up using 2 full quarts of evercoat marine 40$ a quart resin quiiick I should have just bought a gallon of bondo brand, then used the evercoat for finishing touches, I ended up getting two layers laid down pretty good with a few bubbles
but after it dried all night and I pulled it out it was quite strong, another pointer is to only mix 4 - 8 OZ of resin at a time otherwise you run the risk of having your resin gel before you use it all, I also went through a butt-ton of rubber gloves, one mixing cup, some acetone and two cheapo brushes, I found the steel fiberglass roller didn't work well fro me either.
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I will be using a mold release agent on the tape, next time I do this for sure because this took all 215 lbs of my mass and strength to pull out.
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And this is the point at which I will be stuck at for the next 3 weeks till I am able to work on it more, the box net volume should be around .7 cf port length is 13" and 3"diameter hopefully tuning my box to 40hz which should sound amazing for one 8"dd audio 1508. After adding the port bracing it and adding more layers of woven fiberglass to the flat areas of the box it was incredibly stiff and light. Cant wait to get more done next time im back in town from work!!
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for the bas skeleton of the box I ended up using spandex based on what I have readit provides a smoother surface that uses less resin than felt ntm it stretches and attaches very easily with superglue, pre resin
