CanuckRS4

Put the finishing touch on the whole project.

Needed to close the gaping hole in the rear deck because I decided to take out the OEM Bose sub.

I figure closing the hole will dampen some of the bass, but it will also keep out some exhaust drone that i have
noticed since the hole was opened up.

The lack of bass can be easily remedied with a little twist of the gain **** on the amp. Closing the hole
will also keep the interior of the car a wee bit toastier on cold winter nights.

And just for fun, i decided to vacuum and detail the interior because i was in the mood.

View of the hole from inside the trunk
<img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/Stunners4/holebefore.jpg">



The guys at the audio install shop were nice enough to cut out a 1/2" MDF board in the shape of the plastic
protector plate for the OEM sub. It slid right into place from on top of the deck. It wasn't possible to
screw it from underneath, so i used some general purpose silicone caulking. I might paint it grey/black in
the future if i get the urge. I'll keep it like this for now.

Little trick i learned from a painter when using caulking was useful here:

Ever wonder how your home/condo baseboards have a perfectly smooth caulk against the drywall?
Well, they keep their fingers wet with water while gliding their finger along the joint to smooth out the caulking.
Keeping the finger wet is key and you won't end up with a mess of goo all over the place.
<img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/Stunners4/mdfboard.jpg">
<img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/Stunners4/holeclosed.jpg">


Random shot of freshly detailed interior. mmm.
<img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/Stunners4/detailinside2.jpg">

bruised rs4

What dressing are you using on your interior? that along with the MDF cover looks great.

CanuckRS4

If so, i use armor all wipes for the seats and some of the plastic trim around the cup holder/e-brake. I also use a good duster for the dash and paper towel/water. Seems to work just fine.

bruised rs4

I see, so you're armoralling your seats. everything looks so dark and rich.

daveak05

Watch it with the Armorall, ELEVENS will get after ya

CanuckRS4

and the bass now sounds much tighter than before with the hole wide open. Exhaust drone is non-existent.