Custom fiberglass amplifier/crossover/sub rack in a 2001 Maxima ***PICS***
05-14-2005, 03:07 PM
#1
Custom fiberglass amplifier/crossover/sub rack in a 2001 Maxima ***PICS***
Ok, so I finally got around to making the new amplifier/x-over rack, here's the order of operations:
(1) Tape trunk - Done...5.14
(2) First fiberglass layer - Done...5.14
(3) Remove first layer - Done...5.14
(4) Cut MDF partial false floor & back for equipment mounting - Done...5.23
(5) Cut base to height - Done...5.16
(6) Second layer of 'glass - Done...5.16
(7) Clean trunk stencil edges - Done...5.30
(8) Attach floor and rear - Done...5.28
(9) Cut amp & x-over wire holes - Done...5.28
(10) Mount amp & x-over boxes - Done...5.30
(11) Wrap and glass enclosure - Done...6.07
(12) Sand (60, 150, 200, 500-grit), high-build primer, 800-grit wet sand - Done...6.24
(13)Paint
(14) OPTIONAL - 1000-girt wetsand followed by a protective enamel coat?
(15) Install neon wire & grounding cable
(16) Mount Arc Audio 4150-XXK amp & Adire Koda 10
(17) Show off and gloat
(1) Tape trunk - Done...5.14
(2) First fiberglass layer - Done...5.14
(3) Remove first layer - Done...5.14
(4) Cut MDF partial false floor & back for equipment mounting - Done...5.23
(5) Cut base to height - Done...5.16
(6) Second layer of 'glass - Done...5.16
(7) Clean trunk stencil edges - Done...5.30
(8) Attach floor and rear - Done...5.28
(9) Cut amp & x-over wire holes - Done...5.28
(10) Mount amp & x-over boxes - Done...5.30
(11) Wrap and glass enclosure - Done...6.07
(12) Sand (60, 150, 200, 500-grit), high-build primer, 800-grit wet sand - Done...6.24
(13)Paint
(14) OPTIONAL - 1000-girt wetsand followed by a protective enamel coat?
(15) Install neon wire & grounding cable
(16) Mount Arc Audio 4150-XXK amp & Adire Koda 10
(17) Show off and gloat
05-14-2005, 03:12 PM
#4
Here's the trunk fully taped
Yeah, we got some chopmat!!!!!
And now, finally, the first layer...this took FOREVER. I am so glad I will not have to do another layer in the trunk, it sucked.
Yeah, we got some chopmat!!!!!
And now, finally, the first layer...this took FOREVER. I am so glad I will not have to do another layer in the trunk, it sucked.
05-14-2005, 04:00 PM
#6
Originally Posted by Black Maxima
Nice work! Are you going to be able to get that out of there? 
What type and brand of resin are you using?
Keep us updated!
What type and brand of resin are you using?Keep us updated!
Wasn't easy, though!! I am using U.S. Composites 435 Polyester Layup resin with 2oz. chopmat.I can't get pix up of that yet, I'm heaing out for tonight; I'll have pix tommorow!
05-16-2005, 04:42 PM
#10
Alright, got some more work done today...
Picture of the trunk stencil removed...took a bit of elbow grease to get this thing out!!!
Ok, then I trimmed the sides and the front & rear...
And finally, I added the second reinforcing layer to the sides and curves for strength.
Picture of the trunk stencil removed...took a bit of elbow grease to get this thing out!!!
Ok, then I trimmed the sides and the front & rear...
And finally, I added the second reinforcing layer to the sides and curves for strength.
05-23-2005, 05:08 PM
#17
Ok, guys - nothing major done in the past week, but I will be getting the boxes and hopefully wrapping by this weekend!!!!!
Here's a shot of where the subwoofer will be aiming in towards the cabin...1sqft. sealed for my Koda 10. (I <3 XBL2)
And a shot of what the false floor looks like. Note that I did not attach it or anything just yet...I still have to post the 2x4s in order to mount the boxes.
Here's a shot of where the subwoofer will be aiming in towards the cabin...1sqft. sealed for my Koda 10. (I <3 XBL2)
And a shot of what the false floor looks like. Note that I did not attach it or anything just yet...I still have to post the 2x4s in order to mount the boxes.
05-28-2005, 12:58 PM
#20
I also had him cut a recess on the inside of the boxes so I can run EL wire for lighting inside the boxes.
A shot of the secured false floor and bracing for subwoofer box cutout.
Here's a shot of the amp box mounted...the boards underneath are there because I have not fully secured the backing yet. I need to remove the amp box to trace out the lines for the crossovers.
A shot of the secured false floor and bracing for subwoofer box cutout.
Here's a shot of the amp box mounted...the boards underneath are there because I have not fully secured the backing yet. I need to remove the amp box to trace out the lines for the crossovers.
05-28-2005, 01:02 PM
#22
I did, however, have to go back and change the mounting of the amplifier rack. It did not look right as is; in the pic it is centered with the 'glass; I changed the mounting to NOW center with the trunk.
Another problem I now have to contend with is the mounting of the crossover boxes in a position such that the fleece will not interfere with the trunk operations. No problem, it will just limit the angle I can mount them on.
More pics as things develop!
Another problem I now have to contend with is the mounting of the crossover boxes in a position such that the fleece will not interfere with the trunk operations. No problem, it will just limit the angle I can mount them on.
More pics as things develop!
05-30-2005, 11:53 AM
#27
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nice work man !! by the way ...where are you getting all the supplies from ?? any recommendations on brands and maybe the rite price to pay for them ?? i was thinking on making two boxes...to fit them on the sides of the trunk, you know like one on top of where the jack goes (like behind the tailights..)and the othe one on the opposite side...any thoughts on this ?? i think it would be goo as to keep a lot of trunk space...
05-30-2005, 12:22 PM
#28
Originally Posted by luigi'smax
nice work man !! by the way ...where are you getting all the supplies from ?? any recommendations on brands and maybe the rite price to pay for them ?? i was thinking on making two boxes...to fit them on the sides of the trunk, you know like one on top of where the jack goes (like behind the tailights..)and the othe one on the opposite side...any thoughts on this ?? i think it would be goo as to keep a lot of trunk space...
05-30-2005, 12:48 PM
#31
NOW, finally time to wrap it. I am using polar fleece as my material of choice since it is both stretchy and thick.
Pic of the ight side...
...and of the left side from the rear...
...and from the rear...
...and the front.
Pic of the ight side...
...and of the left side from the rear...
...and from the rear...
...and the front.
05-30-2005, 12:51 PM
#32
Now, time to resin the thing up! The resin did not go on as nicley in some areas as I would have hoped, but nothing a little sanding cannot mend.
As seen from the left...
...and the right...you can also see what I like to refer to as "fiberglass tumors", I'll sand these out after it cures.
...and of the rear...
...and from the front!
As seen from the left...
...and the right...you can also see what I like to refer to as "fiberglass tumors", I'll sand these out after it cures.
...and of the rear...
...and from the front!
05-30-2005, 08:40 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by drivinmax
wow thats deff. UGLY what a waste of time and money
i'm really excited to see how this turns out, keep up the good work!!
05-30-2005, 08:49 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by drivinmax
wow thats deff. UGLY what a waste of time and money
05-31-2005, 03:57 AM
#39
Originally Posted by drivinmax
wow thats deff. UGLY what a waste of time and money
+ Amp Box = $25
+ Chip brushes & mixing jar = $10
+ Polar Fleece = $12
+ 5/8" Particle Board = $9
+ Adhesives/Decking Brackets = $15
+ Countless man-hours spent doing someing I truly enjoy
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Having a clean, custom, fiberglassed peice = PRICELESS
...but you're right. I mean, you've contributed so MANY innovative and new ideas to the forums that my paltry offerings are dwarfed by your ingenious innovations.
Just finished reading your threads, man, I'm sorry, but you really do suck at teh Life.
...as for everyone else, thanks for your support...more pics to come tonight, I am going to have to pick up some thixitropic powder for glassing the inside.
