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 Dec 14, 2003 - 8:45 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 27, '02 From Sleep in Warren chill in clinton twp, works/school in detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
just wondering if you're going to mass produce this then sell to 6gc peeps ?
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Dec 14, 2003 - 11:59 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
There's no way I could mass-produce these things. It just takes so much time, and it's a lot of tedious work. I suppose that if someone paid me enough, I could make one for someone though. On this one alone, I've already spent at least six hours, and it's going to take a lot more time and effort to finish it.  That said, I plan to sell this one(assuming it turns out nicely) when I upgrade to an Elemental Designs 12" sub, as this enclosure is designed to hold a 10" sub. Just to let you guys know about the status of this, I put on a third layer today. I'd post a pic, but it looks just like the one I posted yesterday.
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Dec 15, 2003 - 12:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Are you using gloves with powder on them? I was thinking you might try putting baby powder on your gloves (lots of it) then the resin wont stick to you
Just a thought. Jon |
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Dec 16, 2003 - 9:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '02 From Sacramento, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
tite, you are gonna get a ED sub? which series? I got 2 e12o's, they have been very good to me. the e12a is also impressive... how did u hear about ed?
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Dec 20, 2003 - 4:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You know you can put on layer after layer right? Are you using cloth or mat? I found all of the stuff to use at AutoZone and a lot of it. Very cheap resin = 25 dollars a gallon. -------------------- i am awesome
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Dec 20, 2003 - 5:36 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Yep, I plan to eventually get a single e12A, or maybe an IDMax.  I heard about Elemental Designs through EliteCarAudio.com a while ago.
I know I can put on layer after layer at once, but it's too cold to put on more than one layer at a time. The last two times I've come in, my fingers, my ears, and my toes all stung very badly from being outside in freezing cold weather for a long time. That said, I'm going outside right now to put on a fourth layer, and then the bottom should be strong enough, but I'll have to test it to be sure.
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Dec 20, 2003 - 5:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you are using mat, you should be fine by four layers. I suppose better safe then sorry.... -------------------- i am awesome
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Dec 20, 2003 - 7:21 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Yeah, I should be fine, but I'll see if it flexes any with four layers. I just got back inside because I ran out of resin and I'm running out of light, so I'll buy more tonight and then work on it some more tomorrow. 
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Dec 20, 2003 - 10:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 14, '03 From Knoxville, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Dang, i wanna do this so badly! I bet it's going to look amazing! and so incredibly flush.
I have a question though. Kinda of topic but what it the best way to get rid of the carpet moving around and the spare tire particle board crap? Everytime i go around a turn it jumps and all moves to one side. |
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Dec 20, 2003 - 10:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 20, '02 From OKC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i know what you mean my sub bok slid all around because the carpet wasnt staying still so i got like 5 little screws and screwed them through the carpet into the partical board and it seems to be doing pretty well so far no movement or anything. i put the screws in about a month ago
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Dec 20, 2003 - 11:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 14, '03 From Knoxville, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
oh good idea. I just threw all my plans for the celi out the window though. I'm going to be purchasing a toyota pickup. I miss my truck and going 4 wheeling!
edit: but i'm keeping the celica!
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Dec 21, 2003 - 12:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Hey coomer, you know you can get fiberglass filler sheets to add for strength, and you wouldn't have to keep layering that right?
www.selectproducts.com Jon |
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Dec 21, 2003 - 12:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That's what they invented vodka for! (as I look out of my window to see 40c + heat and bikini clad women everywhere). Looks good so far. How exactly are you going to do the corners and the mount for the ply? |
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Dec 21, 2003 - 1:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Davenport Iowa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
coomer - looks good!! the only thing I would suggest and you may already be doing this is to keep the encloser in position in side of the car while you are adding extra layers.. I messed up a huge fiberglass project once that I was doin for a buddy of mine cuz I pulled the piece out and then started adding layers and by the time I got done the fiberglass has shifted its dimensions from the additional layers and it wouldnt fit back it correctly - something like this you shouldnt have any probs though and it looks great so far
somewhere there is a site where you can purchase the mdf speaker rings for really cheap but all i can find is a site in the uk if I find it I will post it here thought this was kinda cool click here K2 or other mr2 owners might be interested in this hereis a site for smaller mdf speaker rings This post has been edited by NEVERSTOP: Dec 21, 2003 - 2:02 PM --------------------  99 project version 3.0.. hello SEMA 2010 =) |
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Dec 21, 2003 - 4:59 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Are those filler sheets similar to Kyntex? Are they supposed to be strong enough that you only need a couple of layers?
I don't think my parents would be too happy with the vodka idea, though I suppose if I really didn't wanna feel the cold I could not wear a mask and get high off of the curing resin fumes.  Just kidding, I don't feel like destroying my lungs.As for doing the corners and mounting the MDF ring, I plan to use wooden dowels and hot glue to connect the base of the enclosure to the MDF ring. Then I'll stretch fleece over the entire thing, and hot glue it in place, and then I'll apply some resin to that, let it cure, and then add a few layers of fiberglass. Then I'll apply some autobody filler and sand to prep for paint, then paint it and finish it up.
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Dec 21, 2003 - 5:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hows your strength after 4? Today is beautiful in WI and I wish I didn't have to work so I could get started.
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Dec 21, 2003 - 6:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I started my Fiberglass project(custom door inlays) 2 days ago and it was my first experiance with the stuff. Man this stuff gets everywere and the resin really messes u up(strong stuff) today I sanded and added body filler after about 4 layers the fiberglass was pretty strong and hard. I also just went and bought more fiberglass and some Fleece and dowels.
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Dec 27, 2003 - 4:54 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I just was able to finish up that fourth layer yesterday, and now it's pretty solid. It's very tough to flex by hand, so in a few minutes I'm going to use my Dremel to trim the edges, and then I'm going to the store to buy some dowels and some hot glue and some fleece.
Here's what it looks like right now.
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Dec 27, 2003 - 7:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
good stuff man looks great.
-------------------- All I have in this world is my Balls and my Word and I'm not breaking em for no one,- Tony Montana Team 6gc 2005 |
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Dec 28, 2003 - 5:34 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
This morning I cut the rough edges off of the enclosure and sanded down the edges using my Craftsman dremel-style tool. Also, I strength-tested the base part of it too.
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