Custom Fiberglass Sub Project Finished!!!

XxLancaxX · 08-01-2006, 09:05 PM

I built a custom fiberglass box for a Boston Acoustic Sub (G5) and an 800WATT MTX Audio Amp. Took about a week to make and was well worth it. I did not loose any trunk space and the sound is so much more crisp. The box was formed to the left side of the trunk where the open space was right over the stock amplifier. (I have the Audiologic 7.0 system in my car) What do you guys think?

XxLancaxX · 08-01-2006, 09:12 PM

More Pics!

Also tinted the windows.

mds82 · 08-01-2006, 10:24 PM

Looks very clean. I think its one of the nicer setups that i've seen so far. You dont loose trunk space and i sure hope the sound is great!

ward · 08-01-2006, 10:26 PM

looks nice, but of course you lost trunk space, try fitting a set of golf clubs back there now

but looks like a nice install, you do good work!

G-Unit · 08-01-2006, 10:39 PM

Nice now im thinking about changing my setup.

parachute · 08-01-2006, 11:36 PM

you defintely did a great job. I paid a fortune for mine, and I have half of my trunk space

G-Unit · 08-02-2006, 12:00 AM

those r fosgate p-1 or p-2 right parachute

XxLancaxX · 08-02-2006, 01:21 AM

Nice setup G-Unit. Yea I hardly lost trunk space and i can still get to that bottom storage in the trunk too!

XxLancaxX · 08-02-2006, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

looks nice, but of course you lost trunk space, try fitting a set of golf clubs back there now

but looks like a nice install, you do good work!

I dont golf, Im a med student playing basbeall for benedictine university. My baseball bag fits perfectly and its way bigger than golf clubs.

I really lost next to nothing in the trunk and the sound is crazy. Its clear as hell. :rocks:

jojogargoles · 08-02-2006, 01:38 AM

how much are we talking about here????

XxLancaxX · 08-02-2006, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jojogargoles

how much are we talking about here????

Normally about $1200 for the box plus if you needed to buy a sub and amp. Only cost me the parts. $640 & a bunch of patientce. hahah fiberglass is a pain. My car was sponsored also by my buddies shop so that helped too.

RaptorKTM · 08-02-2006, 05:11 AM

hows the rattling problem?

XxLancaxX · 08-02-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by socalm3

hows the rattling problem?

No rattles at all. Not one. The sub is tuned perfectly and the trunk and side pillars dont rattle at all. Clear as day.

Reason being is the enclosure for the sub (fiberglass) is so tight around the sub that it does not have work hard to make alot of power and move air. So it wont rattle anything.

longhorn35 · 08-02-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XxLancaxX

No rattles at all. Not one. The sub is tuned perfectly and the trunk and side pillars dont rattle at all. Clear as day.

Reason being is the enclosure for the sub (fiberglass) is so tight around the sub that it does not have work hard to make alot of power and move air. So it wont rattle anything.

My car rattles and all I have is the stock system... No way your car does not rattle with that beast in the trunk...

parachute · 08-02-2006, 10:23 PM

yeah there's no fuckin way that thing doesnt rattle, dont play yourself.
I had to add adhesive rubber tape in a couple of places, specially the trunk lid

ward · 08-03-2006, 11:30 PM

I believe that it doesn't rattle

but I don't belive you can fit a golf bag with a 45 inch long driver in it

just kidding around, that's still a darn nice install

XxLancaxX · 08-03-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorn35

My car rattles and all I have is the stock system... No way your car does not rattle with that beast in the trunk...

Hows that possible? If you have the audiologic 7.0 sound system the subs are locted under the seats. How could they rattle? My install is clean and hits great. No rattles at all. :rocks:

ward · 08-03-2006, 11:50 PM

it probably rattles his fake hip

XxLancaxX · 08-06-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

it probably rattles his fake hip

I never understood though why someone would have to find a way to bash something? Why cant he just say nice install, not "Ibet it rattles like crazy" I wish he was located in Chicago so he can hear how crisp and clear it is.

Asiann · 08-06-2006, 03:58 AM

Is the sub tuned to the car or you just made a nice box for it? Looks nice. Why no JL?

backtofront001 · 08-06-2006, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Is the sub tuned to the car or you just made a nice box for it? Looks nice. Why no JL?

JL's are over priced!!!!!! They are very nice but you can get subs as good for less

XxLancaxX · 08-06-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Is the sub tuned to the car or you just made a nice box for it? Looks nice. Why no JL?

The sub is tuned for he car. Hated JL subs IMHO. Boston Acoustic is actually more expensive and a more high end sub. Hits cleaner and recovers better. Ive had a JL before and just didnt like it. Wasnt a clean enough hit for me.

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