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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Default Show of hands: tC Custom fit sub box (w/pics)

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.

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.



Old Sep 24, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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may be interested...but would like some pics first
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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sounds like a good idea to me, but personally all i need is a box. I already have the rest.
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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only if they cam make a 15" square box to fit my sub
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by stl_tc_king
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.
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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I'm in the market for one. I'd be intrested in seeing scketches.
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Moved to ICE...
Old Sep 24, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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im in
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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I prefer not stock looking
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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I'm waiting for some pictures of his - then you'll get a better idea of what I'm talkin about.
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 12:51 AM
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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!
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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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.
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 05:28 AM
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*raises hand*
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 06:24 AM
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umm hell yeah where do i sign???
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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I would be but would like to see some pics first
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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i'm definately interested as well, but like everyone else, pics would be awesome
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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Updated with pics...
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:14 AM
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how do you get to your spare tire.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:37 AM
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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.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:42 AM
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I'm interested for both sides.



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