I just met a guy who works with fiberglass a lot who makes a lot of custom fit sub boxes. He has one in his Tiburon and if I didn't know any better I'd say that it was stock. (Pics below!)

He's made boxes for several different types of cars. He says that making one for the tC would be much easier than for the Tib, and he's got a 12" sub fitted along with an amp attached to it - and it SOUNDS great.

My question to you is how many people would seriously consider buying one of these (or a set if you want both sides of the rear done)? I told him that I'm sure that there would be a lot of interest seeing as this is ScionLife. If you're wondering about quality - I wouldn't suggest this if it wasn't absolutely awesome. 8)

No money - just a show of hands of people willing to spend between $350 (unpainted) - $450 (painted) per side on a real quality fiberglass sub enclosure that fits along the sides of the rear with no showing seams or anything.

These are from his Tiburon, we're talking about the same kind of setup.

http://www.itspointless.com/tuscani/tibpics/box/PIC00001.JPG
http://www.itspointless.com/tuscani/tibpics/box/PIC00004.JPG
http://www.itspointless.com/tuscani/tibpics/box/PIC00002.JPG

may be interested...but would like some pics first

sounds like a good idea to me, but personally all i need is a box. I already have the rest.

only if they cam make a 15" square box to fit my sub

sounds like a good idea to me, but personally all i need is a box. I already have the rest.

The box is what we're talking about. The rest is up to you.

I'm in the market for one. I'd be intrested in seeing scketches.

Moved to ICE... :lalala:

im in

I prefer not stock looking

I'm waiting for some pictures of his - then you'll get a better idea of what I'm talkin about.

I'm definately interested.

This has to be a fairly large volume (1.25ft^3), sealed, and very rigid box for the 12w7 I'm running!

wife has a JL 8" glassed into the passenger quarter. also Boston 6" comps and a JL 6 channel bi-amped to them. Car sounds way better than the Scion sound.

*raises hand*

umm hell yeah where do i sign???

I would be but would like to see some pics first

i'm definately interested as well, but like everyone else, pics would be awesome

Updated with pics...

how do you get to your spare tire.

It looks like the left panel of the floor piece would be cut off and the foam piece underneath on the left side would be removed to provide the necessary sub box volume.

I'm interested for both sides.

Im interested - looks nice

I'm interested for both sides.

That's a possibility too.

if both sides...i have cash in hand.

Hell's yeah if you can make it in Carbon Fiber.

Yea I would probably pick it up for $300. Wondering how much for both sides though?

Hell's yeah if you can make it in Carbon Fiber.

That would be TIGHT - but unfortunately he doesn't do carbon fiber (yet)

count me as interested but just for both sides

dito here!

i'm getting my 15" fiberglass box built for around $400, top notch quality work. 2.2^3 after displacement all under car storage accessible and more then half my trunk usable. mine isn't painted though because that'd be more :(

Price - looking at $350 unpainted, $450 painted for each side.

Updated original post.

They would be built for 12" subs, with an adapter for 10s if you want.

Price - looking at $350 unpainted, $450 painted for each side.

Updated original post.

They would be built for 12" subs, with an adapter for 10s if you want.
No package deal for like $600 unpainted?

I don't need the amp on the side and what is the volume of air space? when will you be taking pre orders?

I am definately interested. A local shop wanted to charge me $1800 do build me one. How much extra will the adapter be for 10s & would that not cause rattling??

VERY interested. Looking for right rear wheel well placement for my JL 12w3v2D4 and JL 500/1 amp. Unpainted

i would pick up both sides built for 10" subs as long as it looks clean. I have two mono amps and a 4 ch. amp. i wonder where all that would go?

i just got my fiberglass box in the car, costed me about $350-400 (i forgot) carpeted. fit for a 15" sub with internal volume AFTER sub displacement is 2.2cuft. i used the left side of the trunk so i still have more then half of my trunk usable and doesn't block the right side of the seats when folded down. i have all the storage panels underneath the car usable as well. will take pictures in a few hours

sooooo......

Bumpity bump bump: wanna know if this is happening in the next 2 weeks, otherwise my amp will be here by then and i'll go local :|

Yes, i'm impatient :P

count me in.

I'm definately interested if the specs are perfect. My opinion, drop the price down 50$ or have the price include shipping. Also make sure they are created with additional space from the rear seats so they can still recline, kinda like the stock bazooka is built. If these 2 things happen I can garuntee you won't sell them fast enough. There is a guy on yoursciontc.com that has been working on mass producing a similar set up, but I don't think its ever going to happen. Either way, the interest and response shown on that thread was amazing. So if you price it right and get a good quality box there is a tremendouse market out there. Just wondering though, how will you have a built in amp if every has a different amp size?

I'm definately interested if the specs are perfect. My opinion, drop the price down 50$ or have the price include shipping. Also make sure they are created with additional space from the rear seats so they can still recline, kinda like the stock bazooka is built. If these 2 things happen I can garuntee you won't sell them fast enough. There is a guy on yoursciontc.com that has been working on mass producing a similar set up, but I don't think its ever going to happen. Either way, the interest and response shown on that thread was amazing. So if you price it right and get a good quality box there is a tremendouse market out there. Just wondering though, how will you have a built in amp if every has a different amp size?

That's a very good idea - I hadn't thought about that. I will make sure the seats can still recline!

About the amp thing - I don't know what to say really - there is only so much space to put one on. I have a Pioneer 700w amp that I will sell to get a smaller Alpine amp. Basically he'd make a universal amp mount and if it fits, it fits, if not put it somewhere else.

Also, volume will be adjustable box to box... won't know a maximim volume untill it's produced, but it can be as small as you want.

So here's who I've got:

Maybe
tc702
stl_tc_king
tChillin
deep2k

Yes
t_C
tcsciontist
tCformee
grimace
mattssi
Fhe1079 (okay if not CF?)
Serialk1llr
DTRUONG_112
BIGRKtC

Both sides
Munch
Eppopipe
PRESTON (?)
Gambit7
jcw11

So that's roughly 20-25 boxes. Take a look and see if I've got you in the right list. I don't know if you all have looked but I put some pictures of a Tiburon application on the first post so you can kinda see what to expect.

The work looks pretty good to me, however can they easily be taken out in case you have to get to the tailights or spare tire?

It looks like this will be a replacement for the side panels. You will be sacrificing the storage space on either side of the tire. I think you would be actually cutting the side panel(s) off of the floor piece. Haven't worked all of that out yet. I'm sure they would be removable.

I can get this process started as early as Wednesday and could have something to show by the next week BUT the guy lives an hour away and I'd have to leave my tC with him - problem is I don't have another ride! Will try to work something out...

bump for update!

Update is: when the guy gets his pickup truck back pretty soon I will be able to borrow that while he's got my car making the molds for these boxes. Hopefully that won't be too long.

draven301, I'm A yes with conditions :P
Gotta fit a JL 12w3v2 correctly, gotta be in the right rear well behind the tire. Then we'll go from there :)

draven301, I'm A yes with conditions :P
Gotta fit a JL 12w3v2 correctly, gotta be in the right rear well behind the tire. Then we'll go from there :)

If that's a standard 12" sub size, then I'm sure it'll work. We're doing both sides of the back.

put me down for a maybe for both sides :)

Cool.

sign me up

very interested but seems a lil pricey to me. i dont know that much bout custom fiberglass boxes so my bad if this is really a great deal. lol

The majority of the money goes into labor.. it takes about a day to do a box.. this is unless it is a prefab box. I am about to get into fiberglassing, however I am waiting untill I actually have the time to do it.. I'd say $450+ is what you'd pay for an enclouser for a single 12" sub.. but then again I haven't had the tC priced at any shops..

I'm interested in both sides for 10" unpainted

Nice I'd be down for one side unpainted......

There is a guy on yoursciontc.com that has plans for a single 10 design. I took the picture in to a few locale shops and they said it would cost me $800-$1K to build. With this design I can get both sides done for less and have 12"'s instead of 10"!

but the question is, WHEN will we have a product : |

Got my amp, my sub, now all i need is an enclosure and I can actually ENJOY them :(

Hey Guys,

This is Derek with "ZDSystems." I am the "guy" who draven has been in contact with. I am ready and willing to get going on your guys's enclosures, the only thing I need is a R+D Car. A Car for whcih I can create the first boxes. Once I get the mold created, I'll be able to turn out these enclosures quite rapidly.

I've been keeping an eye on this since the start, and as soon as I pick up another vehicle i can lend draven, we'll get these rolling.

Any other questions/ideas/comments just let me know.

Thanks! I look forward to doing business with you guys :)

^^^ yup, that's the guy 8)

so then....round about price?

I'm in for 1 side. A yes, not a maybe.

yeah im interested for both sides.. but is this only limited to the area around where your friend lives? or is it like a business and can ship it out or something

Can ship it yes

where are you located? Maybe a scionlife member lives close by...

There is a guy on yoursciontc.com that has plans for a single 10 design. I took the picture in to a few locale shops and they said it would cost me $800-$1K to build. With this design I can get both sides done for less and have 12"'s instead of 10"!

i doubt that Alpineman is ever going to mass produce the box on yoursciontc. That box has been in the works since February. 8 months later, and no progress means it is NEVER going to see light of day.

I am happily waiting for this one, provided it doesnt take more than 2 months to come out. After that, I'll be forced to find another solution.

very interested but seems a lil pricey to me. i dont know that much bout custom fiberglass boxes so my bad if this is really a great deal. lol

If you took this to a shop, they'd charge easily in excess of 700 for this. So ~400 is roughly half the price, so this is actually a very good indeed.

I'd hit it.

Another solution, huh? :) Like this is a government contract or something.

Soon as D gets his truck back I'll have something to drive while he starts on these boxes in my car.

Another solution, huh? :) Like this is a government contract or something.

Soon as D gets his truck back I'll have something to drive while he starts on these boxes in my car.
Lol, something like that. I found a place that has mas produced a trunk mounted enclosure. I've been avoiding that one because it replaces the foam storage on the pasenger side. Or I might tap Harmonic tc to build something for me, similar to what you;ve got going. He's done some excellent work on stuff, and I have the utmost faith he can do this correctly :)

Id bu 1 12" for sure, please let me know ocne its done, painted

Sweet, sounds like a good amount of interest... Now, all Draven has to do is get another vehicle

very interested let me know any updates

-~BuMP~-

I got quoted $600 for a custom fab box :(

I went to shop around the corner from me...said they charge $700/day for making fiberglass enclosures....and they take at least 3 days to make them. Nothing fancy either. They have done some decent work from what I can tell. But not good enough for $2100 just for the enclosure.

ok...
put me down for one... i'll even fly down to pick up.. as long as you can bring it to the airport..

Keith.

well... my fiberglass guy quoted me for $800 for the enclosure... i am going to jump on this for both sides, most def.

I still wonder 2 things... what are the adapters going to be to make my 2 alpine type s subs fit, and sound good? and can I get one that will make the v12 mono amp fit nicley, kind of like the vpower amp fit in the demo pic?

I was quoted $940 for 10" enclosures, on each side, painted and removable at a local shop in the bay area. They will allow the rear seats to recline as well. The set up will be similiar to the Bazooka setup but more rounded shaped. The amp will be fan cooled (so it doesn't over heat) and fit in the passanger side storage of the spare tire compartment. PM me if you live in the Bay Area and would like the name of the shop.

I'm building my own right now.. more showey then custom fitted.. but it's easily removed and looks banging.. From what I've done so far this seems like a fair deal...

Bump for info, dammit. Still waiting :P

Im ready and willing to get started, all I need is a test car for 3-5 days max to get a perfect mold built. Unless i can figure something else out with Draven, anyone in the Southern MN/Wisconson/Iowa region have a TC they can do without for a couple days?

You will get my boxes at straight parts cost if you let me use your car for a mold. (no worries, nothing will get wrecked)

Let me know guys.

i have a quick question.. would it be better to power 2 subs with a mono amp? or a 2+ channel amp? (as in which would you get the most power out of your subs with?) thanks !!

mono is always best for your subs.

Looks nice. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I will be down for one. I will be mounting a JL W6 12 in it. Whats your airspace gonna be? And mounting depth? And any alterations to the trunk?

So...........

Yeah we deffinetly need more info if we plan on spending this kinda cash.

bump bump. I think they're still looking for a doner car..... Sorry to say, but I think I'm going with a generic box for my setup :( I NEEEED to hear it.

No worries guys. Donor car should be setup... Draven is still going to donate his. Mounting Depth should be near 9-10" and enclosure volume arund 1.2 cubic feet give or take a couple inches.

I cannot give exact Dimensions/Displacement untill I have one built. I assure you guys, its more than worth the wait.

Free Air Resonance (Fs): 24.0 Hz

Electrical “Q” (Qes): 0.443

Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 8.483

Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 0.421

Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 3.65 cu. ft. / 103.4 liters

One-Way, Linear Excursion (Xmax): 0.463 in. / 11.8 mm

Reference Efficiency (no): 0.310%

Efficiency (1W/1m): 86.9 dB SPL

Effective Piston Area (Sd): 81.5 sq. in. / 0.0526 sq. m.

DC Resistance (Re): 7.35 ohm

Nominal Impedance (Znom): Dual 4 ohm

Thermal Power Handling (Pt): 300W

Driver Displacement: 0.07 cu. ft. / 1.98 liters

Net Weight: 11.2 lbs. / 5.0 kg
-------------------------------------------------------------

Thats my specs man, lemme know if your box will fit what I need ;)

So any update on that donor car yet???

This tuesday (11/15) is supposed to be the day. If I can't get that off, I already have the NEXT tuesday off (xbox 360 day). I hope it can be at least mostly done then - I don't have any other way to get around! :nails:

The ball is in your court draven301. I know I can't wait to see a finished product. I'm hoping they will be made and ready for shipping by January.

well here are a few pics of my setup in fiberglass not sure if it'll be like this but i filled the trunk almost completely
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/336000-336999/336344_41_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/336000-336999/336344_42_full.jpg

Nice setup but I want to have a little bit of space left in the back for whatever. What kind of stereo do you have installed and did you have to remove the radio cover?

Hey Guys, I had a conflicting work schedule today, so we weren't able to get rolling yet. As SOON as Me and Draven have another available day, we will get these done.

We will have these shipping before January no problem...


I apologize for the wait.

-Derek

I'll be waiting for this setup rather than designing my own depending on how fast you produce these for the public.

looking good there

wow taht looks nice.. how much did taht cost?

looks good. i want in!

Soon as D gets his truck back I'll have something to drive while he starts on these boxes in my car.
Lol, something like that. I found a place that has mas produced a trunk mounted enclosure. I've been avoiding that one because it replaces the foam storage on the pasenger side. Or I might tap Harmonic tc to build something for me, similar to what you;ve got going. He's done some excellent work on stuff, and I have the utmost faith he can do this correctly :)

Thanks!

I still havent made mine yet. :nails:

wow taht looks nice.. how much did taht cost?
thankx it only cost me about 250 to have it done and thats the biggest box the place i had it done at has done...this place does everything from fiberglass dashes to fiberglass systems and in any size and style you want and for really good prices tooo since they do everything from a small place...let me knoe if you have any other questions..the name and website of the person that worked on my box is on the front of the box.

250 eh?
maybe ill buy that
does your seats fold down?
(recline?)
gimme info
thanks!

yea my seats do recline all the way back or as far as there supposed to go...hehe...the guy who does this work charges by how much work is involved and i was told this was 1 of the biggest box he had done for a car but if u check out his site u can get an idea of the work he does because he has pics of work he has done for other people. his website is in my sig which is the glassmasterz one

Well it's Dec. 1st now and still no updates on the completion of this box. I don't think it's ever going to happen? Looks like I'm gonna have to design my own now. You could of had a customer but I can't wait forever for this box to be developed.

Hey I'm in iowa, and could possibly loan you a car if you needed.


PM Me

I'll be waiting for this setup rather than designing my own depending on how fast you produce these for the public.

What part of the bay... im about to get my shop lease next week... I do fiberglass maybe you can be the first test car....

This thread has died. I have given up on waiting for them to do it. Good luck all, I am going elsewhere for my sub

^^^ What he said.

IF anyones seriously intrested I can do one...

But would you want it to replace the panel? or just go infront of the panel?

I think everyone who posted is/was interested. Just a lack of progress killed it. If you do one of these, I'm looking to replace the panel so i can sink my amp as deep as possible and save space. Thats just my particular want.

However, After this dissapointment I myself am probably going to say F-it and get an ugly box unless you produce some results pretty darn quick ;)

IF anyones seriously intrested I can do one...

But would you want it to replace the panel? or just go infront of the panel?

I'm very seriously interested in this. I'd want it to replace the panel (flush), I don't need anythign fancy, such as an amp rack, or anything like that.

I can give you pix (from someone elses job) to show you more what I am looking for. PM me on what information you need from me, how much you are thinking, and timetables.

PMed.... I should have the new shop thursday... if all goes well this weekend start up the project

PM'ed returned, and pix emailed.

got it...

From what I can tell looks like a box then a false panel.. or the old panel reused... Probally do mine a bit different... But it will turn out good.

please, keep us updated as many still are looking for this type of product.

thank you Keith

I've been in touch with the guy, and we're trying to work something out.

Guess we will have some competition

Someone make it happen!

I'll be waiting for this setup rather than designing my own depending on how fast you produce these for the public.

What part of the bay... im about to get my shop lease next week... I do fiberglass maybe you can be the first test car....

I live in Pittsburg. I think we have PMed each other before. You live in Concord right? But yes I am desperately in need of a custom fiberglass box for my tc. I have had 2 10"s in there boxes for months now and still no speaker box to put them in. PM me with some contact info if you are still looking for a test car.I would like the box to look similar to the one on the first post of this forum.

Sorry for the late response,I've been a work'o'holic lately.

Yessir, i'd also like to see dual 10 " enclosures (one on each side), i'd pay top dollar. I like 10s better cuz they don't require as much enclosure volume and they're more efficient. PM me and let me know if possible...

me too.....stilll waiting....someone pm me.

im interested in a false floor type but sitll retaining the spare tire. PM me anybody local to Socal

I'll be waiting for this setup rather than designing my own depending on how fast you produce these for the public.

What part of the bay... im about to get my shop lease next week... I do fiberglass maybe you can be the first test car....

I live in Pittsburg. I think we have PMed each other before. You live in Concord right? But yes I am desperately in need of a custom fiberglass box for my tc. I have had 2 10"s in there boxes for months now and still no speaker box to put them in. PM me with some contact info if you are still looking for a test car.I would like the box to look similar to the one on the first post of this forum.

Sorry for the late response,I've been a work'o'holic lately.

Well I have my car but its anything but stock.... so need a car with all the rear panels in...

Ill pm you now see what we can setup.

Cool sounds like the wheels are in motion for me, finally. Thanks Keith

I definately wanna see some pix 2!
Please....

It would be nice if someone started producing something for us tC guys. I've seen something on e-Bay where it fits in the tC's spare tire. It's ok I guess, but I'd like to avoid doing that if possible. For now I have to keep rocking the Audiobahn amplified tube.

any new news on this custom fit sub box....

Whats happning... any thing ???

Thanks...
Keith.

I havent started... damn guy is jerking me around with my lease papers... I have had a guy in Sac cnc all the wooden rings though... So once the leases is done I can start working.

Well when you get started I will probably be interested! I'm tired of my box slideing all over the place.

Yeah Keith just give me a call when you get everything set up. I PMed you my # so give me a ring whenever you wanna get started because I'm still interested.

It would be nice if someone started producing something for us tC guys. I've seen something on e-Bay where it fits in the tC's spare tire. It's ok I guess, but I'd like to avoid doing that if possible. For now I have to keep rocking the Audiobahn amplified tube.

he has it for 250$ buy it now + s/h

but he doesnt have any pictures for it. Im waiting for the buyer to leave a feedback and contact the buyer for reviews

bump, definetely interested in a fiberglass box like that

Count me in. I would be interested in purchasing as well.

looking for a single 12, 1 cubic foot inclosure. replaces the panel and has no amp rack.

i like it, only if it would be in 12 inch.... or 10 and i would like both sides too or able to pick one side i guess...

I don't think the author of this forum is ever going to go thru with make this box. I mean the first post was in september and all that we are waiting on is a donor car. How long does it take to accomplish that one task? Then we still have to wait for him to make them...Sorry draven but things aren't looking good.

im looking on keith to come through with this over the otherg guy...september aint so bad, the thread on yoursciontc started i dont know how long ago and still isnt in production.

Update - I just talked to -Keith- yesterday over the phone and the plan is for me to go to his shop possibly Monday so that way he can take some measurements and start making this box.

i have 4 10's in my carin a fiberglass box --- here is a pic-- i dont have any new pics yet-- still not finished with it--



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/scion24/scionBOX.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/scion24/DSC00453.jpg

Update - I just talked to -Keith- yesterday over the phone and the plan is for me to go to his shop possibly Monday so that way he can take some measurements and start making this box.

Let me know when you can do this... needs to be a weekend now I guess....

I have this up coming Sunday off. Give me a call if thats okay.

i'll get two at the end of feb, if the back seat can still lean all the way back. my passagers like to lay back when riding with me

dude, this project has died long ago.

still waiting on a date to be able to get a car around here to do one

yeah this is pretty much worthless, I had so planed on it. but i ended up going and getting something done. Not to bach but if it takes this many months just to line up a car for the initial build, what does that say about how long it will take to fill orders?

:ponder:

yeah this is pretty much worthless, I had so planed on it. but i ended up going and getting something done. Not to bach but if it takes this many months just to line up a car for the initial build, what does that say about how long it will take to fill orders?

Yep I totally agree...I got tired of waiting so I just had something done up for me as well. Good luck to the rest of you because I finally have something to listen too. Keith sorry man you never returned my pm so i figured it wasn't gonna happen

yeah this is pretty much worthless, I had so planed on it. but i ended up going and getting something done. Not to bach but if it takes this many months just to line up a car for the initial build, what does that say about how long it will take to fill orders?

Yep I totally agree...I got tired of waiting so I just had something done up for me as well. Good luck to the rest of you because I finally have something to listen too. Keith sorry man you never returned my pm so i figured it wasn't gonna happen

I returned like 6... I never got a call about sunday

I have this up coming Sunday off. Give me a call if thats okay.

I pm'd you and replied on this forum, sorry you didn't get em. I am still willing to be a donor car for the fitment of this custom box as long as you would be willing to charge me just parts and labor. It's up to you -Keith- ??? PM me and we can work something out, I check SL a few times a day

Hi, author here.

My guy has been out of touch lately. I'm guessing it'll be more of a spring time thing. Sorry about that but whenever things do start looking better I will be sure to notify everybody here.

Wish I could give better news for the short term. If this guy doesn't pan out I still plan to find somebody else who wants to make $15000. ;)

yhea its thigh work i want one

LOL! Zombie!!!