Building a sub box, finnally started Options

[Exile04]

i started my box for my subs today. Its going to look good i hope but im just want to finally have htem hooked up. ill post pics of my progress on tuesday.

[playr158]

wORTH LESS WITH OUT PICTURESSSSS

[Scarrell]

i hope you used 3/4" MDF on your box... also deck screws are good, they go in nice and easy.... also dont forget to predrill(use a bit smaller than the screws ofcourse), dont forget the liquidnails or silicone to seal it up! remember... let the box dry before you put the sub(s) in... (i wait 8 hours or let it sit til the next day). and if its cold there keep the box in the garage or some place inside....

[Digndoug]

i hope you used 3/4" MDF on your box... also deck screws are good, they go in nice and easy.... also dont forget to predrill(use a bit smaller than the screws ofcourse), dont forget the liquidnails or silicone to seal it up! remember... let the box dry before you put the sub(s) in... (i wait 8 hours or let it sit til the next day). and if its cold there keep the box in the garage or some place inside....
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Ha Ha, you dont really have to use 3/4. I used 1/2 for both my amp rack and well my second sub box. and its fine. but then again its also coated in fiberglass.

[Scarrell]

3/4" is most ideal for Most subwoofer boxes. it will not flex, unless alot of pressure is put to it, as you said it also has fiberglass. and for an amp rack yeah 1/2" would be fine. or just about whatever that will hold it fine.

[playr158]

or you can use all f/g?
but i'm using 3/4" for the rings the rest is glass
that board crap weights too much

[creis]

that board crap weights too much

Yeah it does, all fiberglass is the way to go, any you used 1/2 thats gata be really heavy, I think my box waighs like 6-7 lbs total (empty), its worth the extra time and work.

but for a simple yet affective box, that will work just fiine, good luck, and Post pics.

[Exile04]

ya i dont realy care at this point about weight since my car is slow anyways its all good. I would love to post pics but i dont have anythin gto take them with right now, by the end of hte day tho i should have pics posted

[Scarrell]

i guess you guys are all about looks, if you want max performance from your subs fiberglass isnt the way to go. it will not with stand alot of power like MDF will. but i guess its up to yourself to decide what you want to use..

[DamDirtyApes]

if its made properly it can withstand just as much

[Scarrell]

yeah and its usually as this as 3/4 MDF and costs alot more.

[creis]

Actualy my fiberglass box is far better then my mdf one was, maybe its just my hearing but it sure sounds better.

[dabbill]

I used 3/4" MDF with double layers for the front, i get no rattles and its about 100% sealed.

[Theyellowdart084]

I used MDF board in the front and made a mold of the side of the trunk for the rest.....its came out amasing and sounds great....fg is definatly the way to go

[Exile04]

heres the start of it i go tthem nailed and glued now i have to finish the front and silcone the sides and all that then carpet it and should be good










This post has been edited by Exile04: Dec 30, 2004 - 1:37 AM

[Digndoug]

heres the start of it i go tthem nailed and glued now i have to finish the front and silcone the sides and all that then carpet it and should be good









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ha nice. one thing Im hoping you ment screwed and not nailed. nails are not a good idear.

[Exile04]

ya ya all the same..haha...oh and also there is going ot be a piece going across the back that wedges the 2 with my amp on it so that the sides will stay agianst the wall..

What if did use nails what would happen?

[D4W5]

you dont have aenough cubic capacity in those boxes,if you dont listen to me,try porting them and stuffing the boxes with cotton wool[from insid a pillow] and turn the subs the other way,i made my install in my corsa from 3/4 mdf,but with you boxes being too small 1/2 will be ok but if you subs dont sound that great dont blame the amp,blame the boxes,try them ou before you paint/glass them,im makin my boxes and boot build too,i'll try and send pics of my corsa boot,its the best boot in town i tell thee

[D4W5]

oh and mdf my not look as good[depends] but it obsorbs the bass and deepens it a load more than fiber glass,also make a boot floor from mdf to sound proof it more.

[Digndoug]

you dont have aenough cubic capacity in those boxes,if you dont listen to me,try porting them and stuffing the boxes with cotton wool[from insid a pillow] and turn the subs the other way,i made my install in my corsa from 3/4 mdf,but with you boxes being too small 1/2 will be ok but if you subs dont sound that great dont blame the amp,blame the boxes,try them ou before you paint/glass them,im makin my boxes and boot build too,i'll try and send pics of my corsa boot,its the best boot in town i tell thee
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Thats not entirley true. It all depends on the sub your using. Some subs need a lot some need next to none.

Also if u used nails, they will at some point back them selves out. so I would say if you did replace them with screws that will hold.