Eh, I've got quite the challenge ahead of me...

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 05:26 PM

Somehow I've gotta find a way to build this box in the two separate pieces, and then squeeze them in. Anyone have any ideas/tips? I might have to build part of the enclosure inside of the trunk.

View from the rear:

View from the bottom:

Ajaxus · 12-04-2005, 05:37 PM

uh, what is going in there?

UNCTYPE-S · 12-04-2005, 05:45 PM

wow I feel like I'm drunk right now

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 05:49 PM

8 8's downfiring

Ajaxus · 12-04-2005, 05:49 PM

, as confused as i am i take it? reminds me of some of the stuff in the helms service manual..all those electrical layouts are about as crazy as that pic,

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Ajaxus · 12-04-2005, 05:51 PM

well, id say if you know it'll fit from your measurements, think about building alot of it inside of there rather than outside then trying to squeeze it in.

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 05:52 PM

Squeezing is alot easier than building inside though. Building inside of the trunk is one major PITA.

I'm going to make a cardboard mockup of this within the week and play around with it. If it comes down to it, I'll remove the middle boards between the two enclosures and use a 3" wide board to seal up the joint between the boxes.

Unless it just drops in, I'm going to have quite the experience.

HiFiCarGuy · 12-04-2005, 05:57 PM

I'd build both outside the car, put one in then put in the subs, and slide in in place. Then take the other one, put in the trunk, put in the subs, and slide that into place. I say leave the subs out so that they're not crazy heavy. I really want to see this when it's done. What 8's are you going with?

Ajaxus · 12-04-2005, 05:58 PM

hmm, the cardboard is a good idea. i remember now when you posted about this awhile back, cant wait to see the finished product.

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 06:00 PM

There is no way to leave the 8's out until it is done considering they are all downfiring (for stealth and for the wife's wanting me to keep the trunk semi-usable).

I'm sticking with my current 8's, Elemental Designs 9kv.2's. They are the same subs that were in my old setup:

UNCTYPE-S · 12-04-2005, 06:00 PM

Ya should be interesting, but remember.......cardboard bends.......wood doesnt.

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

hmm, the cardboard is a good idea. i remember now when you posted about this awhile back, cant wait to see the finished product.

Well, when I posted awhile back, I was going to do 4 individual fiberglass enclosures each holding two subwoofers. However, I decided that sealed wasn't going to be loud enough, and I can't wait until next spring to finish the enclosures up.

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S

Ya should be interesting, but remember.......cardboard bends.......wood doesnt.

I'm going to hopefully find some 1/4" cardboard leftover at work. That stuff should hold it's shape pretty well hopefully.

UNCTYPE-S · 12-04-2005, 06:04 PM

Just out of curiosity, but are you doing this for show purposes, sound quality, both? Just seems to wasteful and pointless to me, but that's my opinion.

boost21 · 12-04-2005, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S

Just out of curiosity, but are you doing this for show purposes, sound quality, both? Just seems to wasteful and pointless to me, but that's my opinion.

but earlier you said you want to keep the trunk somewhat usable but based on what you have shown you arnt going to have much fo a trunk

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S

Just out of curiosity, but are you doing this for show purposes, sound quality, both? Just seems to wasteful and pointless to me, but that's my opinion.

Overkill is a good pal of mine. We tend to hang out anywhere I go.

It is going to sound good. Once a week I get that urge to rattle my skull for awhile. I don't plan on doing any show stuff because I have a pretty much stock car (going to stay that way) on the outside. Plus, I've got 8 8's sitting under my bed waiting for a home, and if I'm going to make them one, I'm going to do it right (ported).

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boost21

but earlier you said you want to keep the trunk somewhat usable but based on what you have shown you arnt going to have much fo a trunk

I'll have about 10" above the enclosure to stick a duffle bag, pillow, guitar, laptop, or whatever else I'd ever take on a trip on a flat surface without 8 subwoofers in the way. That is what I meant by usable

boost21 · 12-04-2005, 06:12 PM

what car was that pic in, did you build that box?

Shane N · 12-04-2005, 06:16 PM

It was in my 91 S-10 regular cab. And yes sir, I built the box.

Lash · 12-04-2005, 09:07 PM

Good luck. I hope it turns out good for ya. I love the idea of stuffing as many 8's as you can into your set-up as you can.

Just one question.... whats the mounting depth on those subs? I ask because of where you show the ports. The inside height of the box is 9"....that dosen't leave much room to slide a 4" round port past the subs. Where you show the ports now...they will run smack dab into the side of the subs. Even if you move them all the way down to the bottom of the box it's gonna be a tight fit.
You might also want to check on what youre going to tune it to so that you can get an idea of how long the port is going to be. Since you have 2 4" rounds in each chamber...that means they are going to be longer than a single 4" round. You might want to check this out before you start building.

12-04-2005, 05:26 PM	#1
Shane N GAGT - Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Forks, ND Age: 35 Posts: 67 Vehicle: 2002 Grand AM GT Sedan	Eh, I've got quite the challenge ahead of me... Somehow I've gotta find a way to build this box in the two separate pieces, and then squeeze them in. Anyone have any ideas/tips? I might have to build part of the enclosure inside of the trunk. View from the rear: View from the bottom:

12-04-2005, 05:57 PM	#8
HiFiCarGuy VV Summer VV AKA: Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Clarkston/East Lansing, MI Age: 36 Posts: 760 Vehicle: 06 Scion tC, 78 Pacer	I'd build both outside the car, put one in then put in the subs, and slide in in place. Then take the other one, put in the trunk, put in the subs, and slide that into place. I say leave the subs out so that they're not crazy heavy. I really want to see this when it's done. What 8's are you going with? __________________ Cardomain

12-04-2005, 09:07 PM	#20
Lash Slow 5.0 AKA: Luke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Milwaukee Age: 42 Posts: 1,047 Vehicle: '02 ZR-2/ '89 LX 5.0	Good luck. I hope it turns out good for ya. I love the idea of stuffing as many 8's as you can into your set-up as you can. Just one question.... whats the mounting depth on those subs? I ask because of where you show the ports. The inside height of the box is 9"....that dosen't leave much room to slide a 4" round port past the subs. Where you show the ports now...they will run smack dab into the side of the subs. Even if you move them all the way down to the bottom of the box it's gonna be a tight fit. You might also want to check on what youre going to tune it to so that you can get an idea of how long the port is going to be. Since you have 2 4" rounds in each chamber...that means they are going to be longer than a single 4" round. You might want to check this out before you start building. __________________ Pinto II http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...f3013c716f.htm http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mustangpic.jpg

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12-04-2005, 05:45 PM	#3
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	wow I feel like I'm drunk right now

12-04-2005, 05:49 PM	#4
Shane N GAGT - Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Forks, ND Age: 35 Posts: 67 Vehicle: 2002 Grand AM GT Sedan	8 8's downfiring

12-04-2005, 05:52 PM	#7
Shane N GAGT - Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Forks, ND Age: 35 Posts: 67 Vehicle: 2002 Grand AM GT Sedan	Squeezing is alot easier than building inside though. Building inside of the trunk is one major PITA. I'm going to make a cardboard mockup of this within the week and play around with it. If it comes down to it, I'll remove the middle boards between the two enclosures and use a 3" wide board to seal up the joint between the boxes. Unless it just drops in, I'm going to have quite the experience.

12-04-2005, 06:00 PM	#10
Shane N GAGT - Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Forks, ND Age: 35 Posts: 67 Vehicle: 2002 Grand AM GT Sedan	There is no way to leave the 8's out until it is done considering they are all downfiring (for stealth and for the wife's wanting me to keep the trunk semi-usable). I'm sticking with my current 8's, Elemental Designs 9kv.2's. They are the same subs that were in my old setup:

12-04-2005, 06:04 PM	#14
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	Just out of curiosity, but are you doing this for show purposes, sound quality, both? Just seems to wasteful and pointless to me, but that's my opinion.

12-04-2005, 06:12 PM	#18
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	what car was that pic in, did you build that box?

12-04-2005, 06:16 PM	#19
Shane N GAGT - Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Forks, ND Age: 35 Posts: 67 Vehicle: 2002 Grand AM GT Sedan	It was in my 91 S-10 regular cab. And yes sir, I built the box.