Check out my subwoofer install (pics inside)

**mx_masta** · 2-8-08, 3:22

Following on from this:
http://www.mx6.com/forums/1g-mx6-gen...cs-inside.html

Just finished my subwoofer install today. It's been a long time coming and more work then I care to mention but here it is.

Passenger side (remember we drive on the correct side of road here in OZ) Bruched Stainless handle for access to spare.

Drivers side: boring but it is a good fit.

Front view of the BASS MAKER. I know it's a cheap brand and the logo is slightly askew compared to the mounting screws, but IT PUMPS.

I have a couple of things left to do like fitting a couple of longer handles to protect the cone (I hate grills) and refitting the carpet to the back of the seats.

So what do you guys think?

or

Yes, whoring myself out for Karma!

**mx_masta** · 2-8-08, 3:23

Ha, just noticed my cat sleeping on the parcel shelf.

**Radinov** · 2-8-08, 3:50

very clean install, nicely done

**mx_masta** · 2-8-08, 4:23

Thanks Radinov. Good to know someone likes it.

I'm still not 100% happy with it though, perfectionism sucks!

**razrmx6** · 2-8-08, 4:30

nice and clean, looks good, does it perform well in that position?

**mx_masta** · 2-8-08, 11:27

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nice and clean, looks good, does it perform well in that position?

Yep, more than loud enough for me. Though I am by no means an SPL freak.
I like solid tight bass and good extension to go along with clear yet mellow trebble.

P.S. thanks for the K biscuit, appreciated.

**zlyricist** · 2-8-08, 12:42

I like it. what material did you use?

**mx_masta** · 2-8-08, 18:19

Thanks zlyricist,

The rear of the enclosure is fibreglass, using the car as the mould as shown here. Fark I hate that stuff!

The rest of it is wood and a little bit of foam filler to get the contours.
Here you can also see the braces inside. I just kept tapping on the fibreglass to find the areas that needed them.

To finish I give it a hit with some spray putty to get rid of some of the imperfections.
And it's all covered with the same vinyl that I used on the doors.

I might go back and recover the enclosure after going over it with some body filler. Just to get the contours smoother.

**4cylfun** · 2-8-08, 19:48

this sounds stupid but i would love to do this as well. Mine is generally in the way and i would love to fiber glass it. I have never done this but how do you make a mold for your fiberglass.

I see you taped up the area to conform to but did you just take like styrofoam and shape it to make it. I'm aware fiberglassing isn't easy but i would really like to know an easy way for this mod. Its a 12" sub and i would like to make something for the amp as well.

It looks truley great though, i'm about to design a floorboard for my trunk as well. There's nothing under the carpet so not only does stuff sit unevenly on the spare but the carpet is dirty and rusty.

**mx_masta** · 2-8-08, 20:02

No you tape up the area that you want the enclosure to nestle in and that IS the mould.

You just spray on a bit or release media, I used silicone lube (not the best) and you just lay the resin and fibre straight on. Once you have about 4 layers or more done the whole thing can be popped / pulled out. As long as you dont have to drive the car for a few hours.

Then you have the back and sides and the wooden bottom of the enclosure sitting on a bench.
Just the top and front left to do in wood.

**jphillips626** · 2-10-08, 11:19

nice work i will do something similar in my next 626 hatch so i can still fit a jet ski in. where did you mount the amp and what kind?

**mx_masta** · 2-10-08, 15:55

Thanks.

The amp is an old V-NET 2100. It is just mounted to the back of one of the seats for now.
I am still undecided as to where I will mount it permanently.

I would have make up a rack of some sort for it, but it's nothing special to look at.

**4cylfun** · 2-10-08, 19:20

hmm, thanks masta i might give this a try in a few weeks when it warms up a bit.

**jlpicard6** · 2-12-08, 1:08

Umm, that's frickin awesome! I love it, the look is very nice. How much to make me one?

**mx_masta** · 2-12-08, 4:09

Thanks for the appreciation Steve.

Well in materials alone it ran me about $200 (AUS).
And though I have helped out friends with their car stereo installs over the years I am too busy now days to do much for anyone else.
(Marriage, kid + at least 45 hours work per week)
It's rare for me to get any time to do anything on my car even.

What with all the huge chain stores in the US that siht on the Aussie equivalents you could probably do it yourself for about $100 (US)

P.S are you really 51 thats got to be the record for active members.
Good to see you are still mad keen.