Custom sub box

[Briwesk]

Hey guys,

I was thinking about putting a Sub in my car, because lately I miss the Bumping of some good bass. In my old corolla I had 2 12 inch kickers with a 600 watt amp, but in that trunk i could get away with a huge sub enclosure. In the TC I want to do something custom, and small. Im thinking about only putting one 10 inch, and only maybe 350 watts. I dont want to rattle my car to death, just want to add some little bass to it. i want to build a small fiberglass cool looking box. I have drew up some cool plans for it, so Im stuck in the design now.

My question is, How the hell do i do it? Ive noticed on some sites that people get wooden rings that fit the speakers perfectly, but i dont know where to get these rings. I know once i make the mock up, all i need to do is stretch the fiberglass and smear the whatever it is called, and then later sand and fill.

Any info can be of great help, or sites. thanks! :thx:

[Harleyguy]

I built a small enclosure for my wifes xb that takes up only one side of the back. It leaves the spare intact and looks pretty neat IMO.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/d-sb-1/Picture055.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/d-sb-1/Picture073.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/d-sb-1/scion003.jpg

2 Infinity reference 8's with a scosche 1000 watt mono amp driving them. man, does it hit!

[Briwesk]

see in your first picture, thats what I need, the wood rings. Do i make them myself or is there a place I can buy them?

[Luc1f3r]

you could prolly buy them on ebay or go to your local audio shop. but yes, most people make their own...

[Harleyguy]

It is easy to make your own, but if you want a perfectly round one and do not have a router to work with, try this:

http://www.theinstallbay.com/product_individual.php?id=1827

[_Keith_]

I built a small enclosure for my wifes xb that takes up only one side of the back. It leaves the spare intact and looks pretty neat IMO.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/d-sb-1/Picture055.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/d-sb-1/Picture073.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/d-sb-1/scion003.jpg

2 Infinity reference 8's with a scosche 1000 watt mono amp driving them. man, does it hit!


I see you used cloth...

Mat is my prefered way........

[Harleyguy]

cloth IMO is easier to form those crazy angles and keep it somewhat rigid. After that cures, I add more fiberglass strips to the more vulnerable areas.

[_Keith_]

cloth IMO is easier to form those crazy angles and keep it somewhat rigid. After that cures, I add more fiberglass strips to the more vulnerable areas.


So you didnt fleece the top?

Mat is stronger in the long run and requires less layers for that reason.

[Harleyguy]

Yes I did fleece the top. It is Fish Fabric and when you soak it with Resin, I think it is just as strong as the mat. Like I said, the fleece makes it sooooo much easier to make those crazy angles and bends. Don't get me wrong, I still use the mat to make it a little stronger, but I like using the fleece.