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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Well I had a go at making a custom sub box its made out of 1\2" mdf completely sealed and all seams siliconed. Idk how much cubic feet it is but it definitely is enough to handle a 10" sub (at least mine) It goes back into the cubby hole and then sticks out a few inches, it takes up wayy less space as my old box as u can see by the pic. I didnt rlly crank the music cause the silicone is a little wet still but tomorrw ill rlly test it out. I did kinda a crappy job covering it, but I think later ill try to build a new one and make it cleaner

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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Haha you didn't want to get a hell raiser?
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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Haha you didn't want to get a hell raiser?
I would have and his boxs look really nice, but i dont have that kind of money to spend, i built this for about 25$
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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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Wow that's cheap. How did you cut it out and make it? I've seen people use fiberglass to mold the shape of the cubby but I guess you didn't?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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1/2 is a bit thin.. I've always used 3/4... Then again the last box I built required a 1"front baffle for the sub. (JL w7) Plus I've never installed the subs untill whatever sealant I've used is cured. Some sealants can put off fumes that are harmful to the surrounds on subs and speakers especially if they're compressed foam. Not such a big deal for butyl rubber. Looks good though, and if it sounds good that's all that matters.

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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Ya something happened and I can't see the pictures you took of it anymore. Maybe it's just my computer
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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I cant see pics either.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepxj1234
Ya something happened and I can't see the pictures you took of it anymore. Maybe it's just my computer
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I cant see pics either.
No pics here either. I'm really interested in seeing this.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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hmm, yea idk whats up with the pics, ill take some more and reupload them
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Old May 23, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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How'd the enclosure sound/turn out?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Heres some pics the night I made it, I changed it up a little, it sounds rlly good.
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Nice man. How do you have it attached or do you have it attached to the trunk?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Nice man. How do you have it attached or do you have it attached to the trunk?
It just kinda wedges into place, and fits perfectly. Doesn't move or anything. I plan on redoing it and making it a bit nicer looking. But for now it gets the job done
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Old May 23, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Looks good
Now just get a grill on it and your gtg.
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