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Yesterday I fianlly starter buildeing my own custom fiberglass enclosure. I did the 1st layer of fiberglass in the trunk....so there's a lot of work to do before having a new sub in my trunk.I'll keep you updated on my new project.

Gotta take some step by step pics bro Good luck!

I'm taking pics, don't worry....I'm at 3 layers now... But I'll have to buy some other mat and resin....1 gallon is by far not enough.

Fiberglassing is done now...The remaning thigs left are sanding, putty and paint....Here the "almost" final result

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Another oneI took a lots of pics during the process, but attatching all those pics1 by 1 is a not the best thing...

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Its looking good Ben!

Is is not so bad for the 1st time I work with fiberglass.I'm very impressed by the sound it makes.I went from a 12" to 10" and the sound is simply amazing.It sound better, tighter and it cuts down rayttles by at leat 50% compared to my 12"!!!

Wanna build me one LOL Congrats Ben!

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »Wanna build me one LOL Congrats Ben! I though it was to be little cheaper to buitd...It cost me over $100 for resin and mat. Then you have to add some MDF wood parts, connectors, sand paper, brush, acetone, rubber gloves, masking tape, aluminium foil and lots of time and patience.And this does not include carpet or paint for finishing....And I forgot the most important thing: the speaker.So overall, without my time, it cost me over $250 (and I got the sub for 1/2 price on e-bay)...I doubt someone is crazy enough to give me $400 for this "thing"...

very nice! once you get that baby covered, it will look nice! did you follow the specs for air space in the box?

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »very nice! once you get that baby covered, it will look nice! did you follow the specs for air space in the box?I have some sanding and putty to do and I will paint it.As for the spec, I'll be honest, I did it by "feeling".... It is very hard to calculate thee internal volume in this box. But accoring to the sound it gives, if I'm not within the spec (0.5 to 0.9 cu. ft.), I'm very close.

Quote, originally posted by Sub-Vibe-R »Is is not so bad for the 1st time I work with fiberglass.I'm very impressed by the sound it makes.I went from a 12" to 10" and the sound is simply amazing.It sound better, tighter and it cuts down rayttles by at leat 50% compared to my 12"!!!did someone help you w/ it then? or how did you know what to do?

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »did someone help you w/ it then? or how did you know what to do?I took most information here: http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/p...x.htmIt tells you step by step how to do it....Be trust me, it look way easier on this tutorial then it is in the real life... But with a lot a patience, all is possible

This will be one of my last mods on the Vibe. I'm hoping I can find some one to make this for me.

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Quote, originally posted by Sub-Vibe-R »I took most information here: http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/p...x.htmIt tells you step by step how to do it....Be trust me, it look way easier on this tutorial then it is in the real life... But with a lot a patience, all is possiblethanks! and ya, i know what you mean. like the seat interior install looked super quick and easy! lol. took me 8 hrs just to get the front drivers seat done!

After messing with fiberglass, putty, paint and carpet, this puppy is finally completed!!!

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Quote, originally posted by Salsa! »Tabarnak....this looks really good Sub.....¡coño! i agree. looks really good, especially since it's your first try!i give it 2 beers up(i will pound 2 beers in your honor after i get off work)

Sub-Vibe-R how is the sound and how much space is actually left open because I recently hand all of my equipment stolen and I know have 1,500 to play around with just kinda wondering if I could get a photo and did you do those for Both sides