I have a question about Kicker L7 12's, i wanna build a box in my talon for these subs but i wanna go different with it, is it possible to make a box out of fiberglass strong enough for these subs or do u usually build an actual box out of MDF and put the fiberglass over it to make it look like its made from fiberglass, im new at the fiberglass thing but wanna learn, oh and i watch alot of pimp my ride and unique wips, they are my influence to my dreaming..lol..if anyone can help id appreciate it.
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newB on 03/2/2009 12:44:35
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GRIN
The real answer is yes- you can build a box without MDF panels strong enough to hold those woofers. But, some techniques must be used like using mdf and rope framework, proper resin/hardener ratios and drying environments. I would NOT recommend starting with a subwoofer box for your first glass work. I started with small interior pieces, moved to midbass pods and will not do a sub box lol
A proper Fiberglass Sub box will take several days, and upwards of 200$ in resin, gloves, brushes, hardener, mat, mask and be prepared to throw away your clothes at the end hahaha GRIN
-Drew
swez on 03/2/2009 12:56:23
Agreed, glassing is not a project to jump into on a large scale until one masters the techniques on a smaller scale. We have one article from Eric Cooper that outlines the basics and has links to more tips and videos about glassing.
http://www.clubknowledge.com/Car_Audio_FAQ/?t23
One thought that may help, find a local shop that does glassing work and ask if you can observe the fabricator in action. If you are lucky, he may let you get some hands on experience with the process and then descide if this is something you'd like to pursue on your own or not.
This is not a 1 day project! It takes several hours to cure each layer and then add another. Finishing it off to a level where it can then be primed and painted will take a lot of time.
Think it over carefully before diving in,
Swez
newB on 03/2/2009 16:12:46
this took 6hrs to glass (roughly) and its only one layer GRIN
-Drew
longmate on 03/2/2009 17:50:40
hi i have a fli sub with a built in amp and also have 2 door speakers and 4 6 by 9s in my boot but when i turn it up it starts to crackle it didint used to when i just had 2 six by nines is it becuase there isnt enough power, and can i have more than one sub if so can the rca cables just be connected blocked
swez on 03/2/2009 18:04:05
Longmate,
Mind copy/pasteing your post and start a new one with your name on it? Just hit the "Ask Question" tab at the far left of the page and add your post.
It would be most helpful to know what type of vehicle you have, make and model # of the equipment used and we'll take it from there. We'll have lots of questions initially, but it all works out well later in the process.
Swez
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newB on 03/2/2009 12:44:35
www.fiberglassforums.com
GRIN
The real answer is yes- you can build a box without MDF panels strong enough to hold those woofers. But, some techniques must be used like using mdf and rope framework, proper resin/hardener ratios and drying environments. I would NOT recommend starting with a subwoofer box for your first glass work. I started with small interior pieces, moved to midbass pods and will not do a sub box lol
A proper Fiberglass Sub box will take several days, and upwards of 200$ in resin, gloves, brushes, hardener, mat, mask and be prepared to throw away your clothes at the end hahaha GRIN
-Drew
swez on 03/2/2009 12:56:23
Agreed, glassing is not a project to jump into on a large scale until one masters the techniques on a smaller scale. We have one article from Eric Cooper that outlines the basics and has links to more tips and videos about glassing.
http://www.clubknowledge.com/Car_Audio_FAQ/?t23
One thought that may help, find a local shop that does glassing work and ask if you can observe the fabricator in action. If you are lucky, he may let you get some hands on experience with the process and then descide if this is something you'd like to pursue on your own or not.
This is not a 1 day project! It takes several hours to cure each layer and then add another. Finishing it off to a level where it can then be primed and painted will take a lot of time.
Think it over carefully before diving in,
Swez
newB on 03/2/2009 16:12:46
this took 6hrs to glass (roughly) and its only one layer GRIN
-Drew
longmate on 03/2/2009 17:50:40
hi i have a fli sub with a built in amp and also have 2 door speakers and 4 6 by 9s in my boot but when i turn it up it starts to crackle it didint used to when i just had 2 six by nines is it becuase there isnt enough power, and can i have more than one sub if so can the rca cables just be connected blocked
swez on 03/2/2009 18:04:05
Longmate,
Mind copy/pasteing your post and start a new one with your name on it? Just hit the "Ask Question" tab at the far left of the page and add your post.
It would be most helpful to know what type of vehicle you have, make and model # of the equipment used and we'll take it from there. We'll have lots of questions initially, but it all works out well later in the process.
Swez
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