Installed custom 8" sub box

Redmann1d2n · 05-30-2015, 08:38 PM

I did it. It needs some tuning and that PDX amp is pretty powerful. All the gains are all the way down and actually sounds good flat.
I started out with some cardboard cut to size of the area and then traced out the area where I am going to put the 3/4 MDF board over

Redmann1d2n · 05-30-2015, 08:40 PM

then I cut out the cardboard and traced an outline onto the MDF board

Redmann1d2n · 05-30-2015, 08:42 PM

It fit but you will defiantly need a sander to make it fit better and take out the jagged edges. Make it look clean or pretty or whatever. I have an 8 inch DVC type R there

Redmann1d2n · 05-30-2015, 08:48 PM

I had some padding from an AK-47 I bought and used it for a tighter seal to the floor. The box is sort of Hybrid. Its not a full complete box. Its just sealed well with weight and screws. Building a box would be a b-tch and the area would not be well utilized hence the odd looking interior of the box. I could not get exact dimensions. Just winged it with a Jig jaw and a sander.
This took me a few hours to figure out how to build this dang thing since I wanted it more stealth. I might improve it in the future who knows.

It actually sounds great. It is not a big blasting system, but I wanted a rear view camera and the ability to use MP3 and blue-tooth along with all the other features on the Alpine head unit .There are a lot of electrical components in this car esp the DC motors in the engine.

SwissCheese · 05-30-2015, 11:37 PM

Very nice! And thanks for all the pictures along the way! How difficult did it all end up being?

Redmann1d2n · 05-31-2015, 02:42 PM

To be honest. I hated it.... lol All the bending over the trunk killed my back...

axmea? · 05-31-2015, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redmann1d2n

To be honest. I hated it.... lol All the bending over the trunk killed my back... Right now I am trying to tune it. Plus I might widen the inner box. I would not recommend the 8 alpine sub. I think they over rated it on power handling. I absolutely hate it actually

LOL. Car audio is back breaking work. Not to mention the clean up. You pay to play though. It is quite a commitment & worth it in the end.

Nice work.

Redmann1d2n · 05-31-2015, 04:39 PM

Yeap now I gotta do my F-150. Going to wait a few weeks. I need to buy an amp for that. I might stick with the PDXv9 since that over powers my 8 type r. Got 2 JL 10s for that.

jburch · 05-31-2015, 05:26 PM

this is awesome. was it hard to do? this would be something id love to try to do.

zae757 · 05-31-2015, 05:48 PM

I think I'm going to do this to mine...looks nice and cheap too

Redmann1d2n · 06-06-2015, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zae757

I think I'm going to do this to mine...looks nice and cheap too

All it is in buying a 3/4 MDF board. The tools are more expensive if you dont have them. I am actually making another one right now that will fit 2 8s in it. The one 8 just wasn't enough for me. I also want to carpet it since you can still see the board with the trunk mats on. Then again I am picky. ill take more pics of the new one maybe

Redmann1d2n · 06-06-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jburch

this is awesome. was it hard to do? this would be something id love to try to do.

It was a lot of just staring at it and holding a beer at first. Just be be careful with scuffing up the area. I thought about buying paper the shape of the area and making a template for people so they don't scuff it up as much when they are trying to fit the dang thing.

SwissCheese · 06-06-2015, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redmann1d2n

It was a lot of just staring at it and holding a beer at first. Just be be careful with scuffing up the area. I thought about buying paper the shape of the area and making a template for people so they don't scuff it up as much when they are trying to fit the dang thing.

A template would be very helpful for people like me, who aren't the most "handy" with these types of things.

daveb91 · 06-08-2015, 01:27 PM

So pretty much you have a free air setup correct? That is the reason you don't have good power handling.

Ronin06 · 06-13-2015, 09:30 AM

I concur. Pics?

I wouldn't worry about staging with a sub. Low frequencies are non-directional, depending upon where you set your crossover point.

05-30-2015, 11:37 PM	#50 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	Very nice! And thanks for all the pictures along the way! How difficult did it all end up being? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

05-31-2015, 02:42 PM	#51 (permalink)
Redmann1d2n Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 19 Drives: 2014 370z Black Auto Rep Power: 11	To be honest. I hated it.... lol All the bending over the trunk killed my back... axmea? likes this. Last edited by Redmann1d2n; 06-13-2015 at 08:26 PM.

06-13-2015, 09:30 AM	#60 (permalink)
Ronin06 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 87 Drives: 14 silver sport 370Z Rep Power: 11	I concur. Pics? I wouldn't worry about staging with a sub. Low frequencies are non-directional, depending upon where you set your crossover point. Redmann1d2n likes this.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Installed custom painted monterey nismo spoiler	TPrelude-370z	Exterior & Interior	7	02-25-2013 10:40 PM
WORK Meister S1 3 Piece - 19x11.0 (4.3" lip) - 19x12.5 (4.8" Lip) ** Custom GM color	RavSpec	Wheels & Tires	21	11-22-2011 10:08 PM
Custom NAVI installed in Cubby on 2011	FLORIDA370Z	Exterior & Interior	14	08-15-2011 10:42 AM
CUSTOM SxExCx Tank Installed!!!	CERBERUSlucid	Engine & Drivetrain	2	11-29-2010 05:52 PM
New Custom HKS exhaust installed	370zTwinTurbo	Intake/Exhaust	20	03-22-2010 09:08 AM

05-31-2015, 04:39 PM	#53 (permalink)
Redmann1d2n Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 19 Drives: 2014 370z Black Auto Rep Power: 11	Yeap now I gotta do my F-150. Going to wait a few weeks. I need to buy an amp for that. I might stick with the PDXv9 since that over powers my 8 type r. Got 2 JL 10s for that.

05-31-2015, 05:26 PM	#54 (permalink)
jburch Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 79 Drives: MB 370z, 6.0L 240sx Rep Power: 10	this is awesome. was it hard to do? this would be something id love to try to do.

05-31-2015, 05:48 PM	#55 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	I think I'm going to do this to mine...looks nice and cheap too

06-08-2015, 01:27 PM	#59 (permalink)
daveb91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Vienna WV Posts: 302 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 25	So pretty much you have a free air setup correct? That is the reason you don't have good power handling.