Custom Enclosure for JL 8W7 - 2009 Max
03-20-2010, 06:19 AM
#1
Custom Enclosure for JL 8W7 - 2009 Max
Hey everyone,
I've been going back and forth with Mike at AMI Creations for the past couple weeks coming up with a design for my 8W7 enclosure. As ButtaMax has stated in his post a little while ago, this guy's work is insane. It is incredibly precise and he comes up with beautiful designs. My box is birch with a custom front baffle and will be finished in black carpet with gray suede insets.
Here's the design he sent me:
The whole build process can be monitored here.
You can also email him to get quotes for your own project. Pricing is very reasonable, especially considering the product you receive.
I've been going back and forth with Mike at AMI Creations for the past couple weeks coming up with a design for my 8W7 enclosure. As ButtaMax has stated in his post a little while ago, this guy's work is insane. It is incredibly precise and he comes up with beautiful designs. My box is birch with a custom front baffle and will be finished in black carpet with gray suede insets.
Here's the design he sent me:
The whole build process can be monitored here.
You can also email him to get quotes for your own project. Pricing is very reasonable, especially considering the product you receive.
03-20-2010, 02:55 PM
#3
it is. I was wondering who was putting the 8 in there 09. I didnt know till i stumbled . upon this. my box looks great and sounds awesome. Pretty cool to know that he has had 3 customers from the org just this year
::EDIT:: I was talking to Mike and he said that there are a number of members talking to him about getting a box built
::EDIT:: I was talking to Mike and he said that there are a number of members talking to him about getting a box built
Last edited by tigersharkdude; 03-21-2010 at 07:18 AM.
03-21-2010, 11:03 AM
#4
it is. I was wondering who was putting the 8 in there 09. I didnt know till i stumbled . upon this. my box looks great and sounds awesome. Pretty cool to know that he has had 3 customers from the org just this year
::EDIT:: I was talking to Mike and he said that there are a number of members talking to him about getting a box built
::EDIT:: I was talking to Mike and he said that there are a number of members talking to him about getting a box built
I want my kickback for all the biz hes getting for me turning the ORG on to him, lets say HALF of what I paid.....
I know one thing my subs are getting louder and deeper, I dont think Im even broken in yet!
8's fo the MF'ing W
Last edited by ButtaMax; 03-21-2010 at 11:06 AM.
03-23-2010, 01:53 PM
#6
the build can also be followed here
http://forum.mwcaraudio.net/showthre...1868#post21868
current pic
http://forum.mwcaraudio.net/showthre...1868#post21868
current pic
03-25-2010, 03:20 PM
#9
03-26-2010, 04:24 AM
#13
Thanks guys,
Mine was $275, which includes birch, suede, and custom-fit custom-cutout baffle. Considering the local audio shop around here wanted a base price of 300 before any upgrades, I'd say this was a very good deal. Add to that Mike's superior craftsmanship and attention to detail and it's a no-brainer. He actually went back and forth to his local Nissan dealer for measurements and test fits.
Mine was $275, which includes birch, suede, and custom-fit custom-cutout baffle. Considering the local audio shop around here wanted a base price of 300 before any upgrades, I'd say this was a very good deal. Add to that Mike's superior craftsmanship and attention to detail and it's a no-brainer. He actually went back and forth to his local Nissan dealer for measurements and test fits.
03-26-2010, 08:30 AM
#14
thats sick!!
thinkin' I should have did more of a custom enclosure myself.
trust me bro, just WAIT, you've got the sub, the box, and the power.....
Now hurry and post up install pics!
again, 8's FTW!
thinkin' I should have did more of a custom enclosure myself.
trust me bro, just WAIT, you've got the sub, the box, and the power.....
Now hurry and post up install pics!
again, 8's FTW!
Last edited by ButtaMax; 03-26-2010 at 08:33 AM.
03-26-2010, 05:39 PM
#16
Once again THANK YOU for referring me to Mike... The end product is far nicer than I could have imagined... It's like he read my mind and made exactly what I wanted - All I told him was be creative and make the inset grey suede... Amazing.
03-26-2010, 08:48 PM
#17
Shark, I'm gonna see you soon, I know those 12's are hummin'
Annino, no sweat man, I shouldn't be the only one w/a bangin' azz box, enjoy bro. I'm sure its gonna sound as good as it looks!!
Annino, no sweat man, I shouldn't be the only one w/a bangin' azz box, enjoy bro. I'm sure its gonna sound as good as it looks!!
Last edited by ButtaMax; 03-26-2010 at 08:50 PM.
03-27-2010, 09:12 AM
#18
Thanks man, I am more than impressed with the results. We went through a couple design iterations before ending up with this side port design. I CAN'T WAIT to get it on Tuesday... I have a feeling this box is really gonna take it to the next level.
Once again THANK YOU for referring me to Mike... The end product is far nicer than I could have imagined... It's like he read my mind and made exactly what I wanted - All I told him was be creative and make the inset grey suede... Amazing.
Once again THANK YOU for referring me to Mike... The end product is far nicer than I could have imagined... It's like he read my mind and made exactly what I wanted - All I told him was be creative and make the inset grey suede... Amazing.
. He really does read your mind, he must have ESP or whatever its called.
04-01-2010, 03:46 AM
#19
Here it is in all it's glory:
The black carpet actually matches the floor fairly well, it looks way off in the pics.
This thing sounds nasty! It is 10,000 times better - cleaner, punchier, more 'alive', and wayyyy louder. You would NEVER think it was a little baby back there.
Only thing I need to work out is where to put the amp. Right now its on the back of the box, literally sandwiched between the seat and the box. there is just enough clearance to fit it. I am going to check for heat buildup and see if it starts getting hot, but from what I've seen so far, these amps barely get warm, nevermind hot. Any thoughts?
The black carpet actually matches the floor fairly well, it looks way off in the pics.
This thing sounds nasty! It is 10,000 times better - cleaner, punchier, more 'alive', and wayyyy louder. You would NEVER think it was a little baby back there.
Only thing I need to work out is where to put the amp. Right now its on the back of the box, literally sandwiched between the seat and the box. there is just enough clearance to fit it. I am going to check for heat buildup and see if it starts getting hot, but from what I've seen so far, these amps barely get warm, nevermind hot. Any thoughts?
04-01-2010, 03:07 PM
#21
That looks good!!!!
I would leave that amp behind the box, remember its not working that hard on a single 8. Also, just being **** I would adjust the speaker ring opening to 6oclock, just below the W7 logo.
8's FTmf'ingW again!!!!!!!!
I'm loving the speaker grills too, I wanted them but they wouldn't work with my design!
I would leave that amp behind the box, remember its not working that hard on a single 8. Also, just being **** I would adjust the speaker ring opening to 6oclock, just below the W7 logo.
8's FTmf'ingW again!!!!!!!!
I'm loving the speaker grills too, I wanted them but they wouldn't work with my design!
04-01-2010, 07:24 PM
#24
That looks good!!!!
I would leave that amp behind the box, remember its not working that hard on a single 8. Also, just being **** I would adjust the speaker ring opening to 6oclock, just below the W7 logo.
8's FTmf'ingW again!!!!!!!!
I'm loving the speaker grills too, I wanted them but they wouldn't work with my design!
I would leave that amp behind the box, remember its not working that hard on a single 8. Also, just being **** I would adjust the speaker ring opening to 6oclock, just below the W7 logo.
8's FTmf'ingW again!!!!!!!!
I'm loving the speaker grills too, I wanted them but they wouldn't work with my design!
I wanted the gap in the locking ring to be on the bottom too, but in order to get it on i had to "side slip" it around the sub... there simply wasn't enough room to just pop it on.... for now it works, once I get some motivation I may try to slip it around. Something tells me that sub is staying exactly where it is unless it blows out lol.
04-02-2010, 03:48 AM
#27
I actually havn't yet, I wanted to make sure the amp was good where it was first. I still need to screw down my ReQ and re-route some wires too. After that I will try industrial strength male velcro stapled to the bottom. If that isnt enough or if the carpet itself starts to slip then I will have to get some metal strapping and bolt it to the floor (on the non-sport/prem SV there are 4 threaded holes in the floor... one was perfect to use as a ground, the others could be used for what I just described)
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