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ITS DONE! Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber setup

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Old May 1, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Default ITS DONE! Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber setup

After a month of work (I only worked on the weekends), my system is finally complete. Both the amp stand and the sub enclosure are built to fit into the sides of the trunk, the amp stand is bolted to the trunk for added support. They are made completely out of fiberglass with final layer done in Carbon Fiber (mostly for looks). I can still recline my rear seats all the way back, and can still use the cargo cover. The box has the perfect airspace for that 12" Kicker CompVR.

This was my first time ever working with fiberglass or carbon fiber, so it was a big learning experience, but it was alot of fun and I am really happy with how it turned out.

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More pics of the process here:
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Old May 1, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Very nice job. I like how that looks. Simple, clean, and functional.
Old May 1, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Looks good!
Old May 1, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Good Job Man!
Old May 1, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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heh gotta ask
wanna make another set??
Old May 1, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Eppopipe
heh gotta ask
wanna make another set??
I get alot of people asking me this, I am thinking about it. I dont know if I will do carbon fiber though, too expensive and time consuming, especially with the CF shortage right now. I might make carpeted or painted ones. But for now I need a break from all the resin fumes, lol.
Old May 1, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Sweet setup Borismo! Maybe I'll catch you at a show sometime and see that ish in person.
Old May 2, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Billman
Sweet setup Borismo! Maybe I'll catch you at a show sometime and see that ish in person.
Definitely man, im usually at all the local shows in the Tampa and Orlando area.
Old May 2, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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mmmm....not feeling it...

job well done though, simply not my style
Old May 2, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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can you make me a custom box?? lol. just wood and carpet?? and maybe throw in some plexi glass in there somewhere...haha
Old May 2, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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thats a pretty nice box
do you know how big your volume is for your bix
Old May 2, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by donut_tC
thats a pretty nice box
do you know how big your volume is for your bix
I havent measured it, but It is definitely way over 1 cub ft . Might be around 1.5
Old May 2, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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sweet.....
nicely done with the cf
Old May 2, 2006 | 03:26 AM
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tC Competition in Central Florida just got a little Hotter!
Old May 3, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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I like it!
Old May 5, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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I like the workmanship, but I'm not really feeling in.
None the less, great work! Especially for a first timer!
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If you took all those photobucket pics and did a DIY write up for the tech article section, you would be my hero!
Old May 5, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGRKtC
If you took all those photobucket pics and did a DIY write up for the tech article section, you would be my hero!
I still have a little bit of work left on it, but once im done, I will do a DIY.
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