DIY Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber Sub enclosure

You should make a tut on how you carpet it. I tried to cover the one I've been working on today and it turned out like absolute dog ****..two seams right across the front face..

I've never done it myself... I have a huge piece though and I was just going to drap it accross so there would be no seams. A lot of how it fits and molds depends on the quality of carpet. The carpet Land Rover uses is stretch, almost like it has an elasticity too it. It should bend and form real well for my project.

I'm not the biggest audio freek out there, but how and the hell do you cut 0 gauge wire? I have a Kicker PDK1 wire kit and they do not put the fuse block inline, I have to do it, bastards. In addition, I'm keeping my stock headunit, which is very nice. I have an oem subwoofer that also can be controlled fully by the H/U. I'm using a hi/lo converter to splice into the oem sub and re-routing it to my amp for my 13w7. By doing this I shoud not need the remote bass control to adjust the amount of bass right?

RRSport wrote:

I'm not the biggest audio freek out there, but how and the hell do you cut 0 gauge wire? I have a Kicker PDK1 wire kit and they do not put the fuse block inline, I have to do it, bastards. In addition, I'm keeping my stock headunit, which is very nice. I have an oem subwoofer that also can be controlled fully by the H/U. I'm using a hi/lo converter to splice into the oem sub and re-routing it to my amp for my 13w7. By doing this I shoud not need the remote bass control to adjust the amount of bass right?

if the amp came with a bass remote, you can turn the bass up and down on the amp with the remote, other wise you can doit with your HU. But be like steve meade, scare the **** out of people with the control. Its funny.

I use aviation snips or a razor blade to cut 0 gauge. It's a ***** yeah.

BLAZER_97 wrote:

if the amp came with a bass remote, you can turn the bass up and down on the amp with the remote, other wise you can doit with your HU. But be like steve meade, scare the **** out of people with the control. Its funny.

he was not useing the bass remote. he had this thing called the AudioControl "The Epicenter"

its a bass expender

http://mobileaudiocontrol.com/product.asp?Product_Id=14165

i have one in my truck. its sweet hahaha

Where can i get one of these???

almost done. put the trim pieces back inside my trunk, and then used foam to fill the gaps around the box. When it dries I'll sand it, and then add a layer or two of resin with qcell (its basically a thick ass resin paste similar to bondo). Then comes the carpet and its done.

Not exactly what I was picturing as a final outcome..

its not done...You think I'm leaving it like this!?

Wasn't sure... I could **** smoother turds ;) hehehe

I was like, uhhhhhh.... wow...

have to sand like this, a bit more.

and then fiberglass it

interesting. I have never seen that before?

I'm basically using it as a filler to give me the shape of the area around the box. Its quick and easy to grind down. if the speaker was a bit smaller I coud have just cut a hole in the panel and put the oem panel back on. But this is way to large to fit the oem panel, so I have to be able to make sure the box fits the entire side of my trunk or it would look funny having a gap all the way around.

ok since many of you are not getting the idea of my finnished look, it will look like this, but only the speaker.

made a thick batch if resin and painted it on. When it dries I'll lightly sand the bumps and then carpet it.

Looks good, cant wait to see the final product.

Sanded the first coat down, and now I just added the final coat. Just have to sand and add carpet
Just have to sand this and it will be finnished, then carpet.

Ok it is shaping up more...

thesull wrote:

Ok it is shaping up more...

no more turd sandwich? haha


tried to do the carpet, however, I need a larger piece I was unable to get it to lay flat without a fold... see the one little fold on top? just one small piece it **** me off. That carpet is $75 p yard.

wow my carpet is so dirty... my **** used to look like that.

gives you an idea of what it will look like finished

i'm sorry but you completely ruined that IMO.
Using that foam in a car? very unprofessional and sloopy work, Wouldn't think you would cut corners like that seeing the rims you bought but guess i'm wrong.

I should do a DIY fiberglass enclosure on how its really done. Not saying i'm a pro but that just looks sloppy. But hey..might just be me

that is not cutting corners LMAO! The foam just builds a section that is not there. You cannot do that with fiberglass unless you make it 4 inches thick. Do you know how hard that is? no one would do that. a half inch of foam is nothing. Why would some make a solid brick of resin and then sand it down to barely nothing just to create a trim piece? I guess I'm unprofesional! hahahahhaha how does it look sloppy? **** my box looked even more sloppy when it was being FG'd. there is fiberglass over the half inch of foam and then the foam is picked out, it just acts as a filler to build on. Every box is different and different measures need to be taken to finish them. you should get off your high horse and step back to reality, you're are driving a LOWERED EXPLORER!


WTF do my rims have to do with it? bro, dont get me started on your hoopty.

Yes you should do a DIY on it... please do us all a favor all mighty "Profesional" Blk T Bon 20s, WTF is that?

Black Trailblazer On 20s, figured it out the other day. And the first part looks good, but the last few steps you've taken have looked pretty sloppy and unnecessary dude. No need to bash him for his opinion.

bash? lol thats not bashing.

When was the last time either of you made a speaker box that took up an entire panel from front to back? you obviously have no idea what your talking about, and being a smart ass and giving an opinion are two different things.

and how are YOU going to tell me what is necessary or unnecessary "Dude"? Who the hell are you? are you my **** mother? like I said above, when was the last time you did a box that takes up an entire panel? Go to school youngsta

Before some gives a smart ass opinion, they should know what they're talking about. are you smoking his pole?

"Wouldn't think you would cut corners like that seeing the rims you bought but guess i'm wrong" = Smart ass

I think mine takes up more than a panel

EXACTLY its a box that sits inside your TRUNK! It doesnt take up any panels, it just takes up space, my point exactly, you have never made a flush box that fits behind your paneling. I feel like I'm talking to a 13 year old, although you're probably only a few years older than that.

ANYONE can build a box and set it in their trunk. Now try to build that box behind your panels. see what I'm saying? both of you guys are serriously clueless.




I'm embarresed for you! you shouldnt chime in if you have no clue what your talking about. Even if you think might, you probably dont, so how about you give that a try it.

I think his response was a joke about his not being able to fit behind the panels...

I have seen enclosures made many different ways...

I would have gone a little more technical making a jig... I would have made it with cardboard the old school way first then fab'd it all up that way... using the cardboard as my template ;)

I just want to see the end result... and the thumb print on the pillar is killing me just an fyi...

he was being serrious and is a moron! he was missing the point

its not a thumb print, its just a bunch of that tar crap from the sound deadner stuff. I'll be sure to put one on there next time though! I'll make it nice and dark for ya. I'm not cleaning till its finnished. my entire car is caked in dust.

I have too many curves in this box and trim line, and yes there are millions of ways to build boxes...

Dude wtf is your problem? I've tried to retain some level of respect for you because you do have a nice car, you did serve our country, and you pretty much know what you're doing. You need to realize there are so many different ways to do what you're trying to do. And from that picture you posted of the other system, it's obvious that you're not making something unique and original. Everytime somebody has said something that isn't bowing down to you, you've had something negative to say about them personally. I don't see anyone that has attacked you in this thread. You don't want people's opinions? Don't post your **** on a public forum on the internet, I hear it's serious business..

What?

no one has attacked me, did I say that? I just cant stand stupidity. You're the one who chimed in for your boy, not me. I'm just not going to let some chump (BLKwhatev..) get smart with me. making a comment negative or not, is cool with me. But if you do, dont be a smart ass about it. I'll be the first person to acknowledge when I'm wrong or if something is not going right. I'm not going to kiss someones ass who's making smart remarks.

"You need to realize there are so many different ways to do what you're trying to do"

believe me I'm aware, remember it was you and blk... who said it was unecessary, unprofesional, sloppy and cutting corners to do it this way. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. you're still not making sence.

So this topic has gone way off topic... I've kept my mouth shut... I think there is some good information in this thread... but I think the enclosure looks like crap... I'd almost be happier with a box...

Keep in mind this is coming from a guy that has 2 Xplods in a cheap box, just sittin in my trunk...

But this is just my opinion and I encourage you to form one of your own...

Anyways, this has been a nice thread so far, let's keep it that way.... build your box the way you want it and don't worry about others opinions... if you like it, that's all that matters.

i think it might look better once you put the sub in and clean all the carpet back there and the panels.

knatebetz wrote:

i think it might look better once you put the sub in and clean all the carpet back there and the panels.

Thats what I am waiting on, I want to see the final piece. I like all the pictures though gives me perspective on the detail and time involved in his project.

I had laid cf before and I knew what he was saying about being stronger than glass... Agreed.

When I saw the foam everywhere I was like ekkkk... then he cleaned it up and cleaned it up some more... if he sanded it down more and polished it out some... got a lot of fabric, glued/stapled it in palce a stretched tight... then lay sub in place I think it may come out nice!

thesull wrote:

knatebetz wrote: i think it might look better once you put the sub in and clean all the carpet back there and the panels. Thats what I am waiting on, I want to see the final piece. I like all the pictures though gives me perspective on the detail and time involved in his project. I had laid cf before and I knew what he was saying about being stronger than glass... Agreed. When I saw the foam everywhere I was like ekkkk... then he cleaned it up and cleaned it up some more... if he sanded it down more and polished it out some... got a lot of fabric, glued/stapled it in palce a stretched tight... then lay sub in place I think it may come out nice!

Yeah, its funny how people think it looks like ****, when its not done. What fiberglass box looks great before its finished?. do you people bother reading the posts? or do you just look at the pics. I guarntee this will be a perfect example of a clean flush mount box when finished. Everything is dirty as hell and its pointless to clean it up.

There is no reason to sand it anymore since it's being carpeted. once my carpet comes in I'll finish that detail everything...Did someone actually think that last pic I posted was the final product? i draped some carpet over it to see how it looked. That carpet doesnt even fit.

This is the previous setup I was paid to do. It will turn out good, dont judge something before its finished

^^Who **** in your cheerios?

The setup in the white car looks good. Though that left sub enclosure looks to have like bumps or spots that are uneven. I don't know a damn thing about audio. And i don't want to i run a stock setup and that is plenty. Because to me personally audio is a waste like others see performance as a waste.

So i don't know what is sloppy and what is not. But i did see you flip out over a persons opinion who has some kind of knowledge in the business. I say keep at it will look good. I would think that foam would move like a ***** with all that vibration could be wrong. I can;t wait to see it. But i am confused as to why the entire rear end carpet was not removed to do this. It looks like hell right now. Unless your re doing it too?

But to sit here and just flame people is bad man. LBShaq was obviously not being any kind of ***** with what he said. But you decided to attack him. You probably will me too. But hey you posted it and people gave opinions. They tell everyone how they feel. If not then they would be lying to make you feel better. Unless that's what you want.

robbie wrote:

I would think that foam would move like a ***** with all that vibration could be wrong.

Foam comes out , it's just to get a shape before glassing over...well I hope it came out..It continually expands over time...

^^ Thats what she said.

I like this thread, and hope it stays on topic.

Im learning quite the amount from it, so keep it up!

Is the box still removable? How did the foam not stick to any panels?

It looks nice, a lot better than I can do.

Just keep in mind though, some people have different ways of doing things. They may not approve of the way you are because they have a personal preference on how to do it another way. Just let it blow by so I can keep checking this thread with useful updates, not people arguing. Thanks

robbie wrote:

The setup in the white car looks good. Though that left sub enclosure looks to have like bumps or spots that are uneven. I don't know a damn thing about audio. But i am confused as to why the entire rear end carpet was not removed to do this.

Not bumps, it is dust.

Confused? yes I agree, The carpet was not removed because it did not need to be removed. Furthermore, it was dirty prior to this.

I agree it looks messy right now, but thats probably because its not finished. Fiberglassing a box of this size with all these cuves and non flat surfaces gets messy, Its not like MDF. The foam is not stuck to any panels, infact the foam is now in my garbage can, and yes the box is completely removable.

I think you all will be feeling quit embaressed when I'm finished, or for those who thinks its "Unprofesional" at least. That's all I'm saying.

And for LBShaq, its done, I just didnt need someone telling me what was necessary or unecessary. I know what is necessary, I'm the one building it.

I don't think anyone will be embarrassed by their opinion.

Ok i didn't know it wasn't going to be left in there. Like i said i don't know a damn thing about car audio nor do i take the time because it's not my cup of tea. I think it will turn out good but what do i know. I think just boxes and subs are amazing