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Old 08-08-2009, 04:53 PM
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Default My custom fiberglass stereo enclouser

Here's my custom stereo enclouser me and my buddie built this for my tC. My setup is a Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Head unit, 10" Phoenix Gold Competion Sub, and a Phoenix Gold 800 watt Amp. Let me know what you think.

Starting the skelton work.
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Out of the car.


Test fit.
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Wrapped and first layer of glass.
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All dried.


Some body fill.
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All sanded for a smooth finish and read to be wrapped in black carpet.
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Here's a pic of the headunit and color matched waterfall.
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Here's the final product all finished and mounted in the rear right pocket of the car. Sits nice and flush.

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Back seats are even still able to fully recline.
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The amp is hidden under everything so it gives it an overall clean flush, stock look.
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its alright.....
i've seen better lol
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make me one for the other side to hold my 12in type r ?
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Looks real good bro.......I'm sure it took some time and patience but came out lookin good in the end.....congrats. How does it sound and post pics of where you hid your amp.
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Originally Posted by game-over
its alright.....
i've seen better lol
Haha if you say so Bobby. Because we all know the big box you have in your trunk is way cooler. Haha j/k when we starting on a custom enclouser on your's?
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pretty sweet, paint matched would have been better imo; but still nice
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Originally Posted by uscg_stamant
Looks real good bro.......I'm sure it took some time and patience but came out lookin good in the end.....congrats. How does it sound and post pics of where you hid your amp.
The sound is nice and clear and hits pretty good for a sealed 10" sub. The amp is sitting in my spare tire under everything. I'd take pics but its a pain to get in there with all the wires. Everything also removes very easy if I do ever get a flat and need to get to my spare.
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Originally Posted by purpled_out_tC
pretty sweet, paint matched would have been better imo; but still nice
I was going to paint match it but wanted something more stock looking and would blend in with the rest of the trunk.
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and just to add this...
it doesn't move at all going in or coming out of corners
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Originally Posted by game-over
and just to add this...
it doesn't move at all going in or coming out of corners
Mine doesn't either that's bc james got over spray of the glue on the bottom and back of it and it sticks to the side of the car haha.
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cool cant wait to see it.
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i like it, good job
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I think you did a good job as well.
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I love it. Thats exactly what i would want for my trunk. I have no idea how to glass though :-/
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Originally Posted by x_Batman_x
I love it. Thats exactly what i would want for my trunk. I have no idea how to glass though :-/
Learning to fiberglass is really easy. Just got read up on it some and start with small stuff, and work your way up to doing bigger stuff.
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i think you should start taking orders.. and building this box for people that want them kurt...
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Maybe I should, maybe I should. Get at me if your interested.

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i don't know, i would buy it..

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thinking....

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