KickerKid58 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hello All! Finally got my new car ( '99 Civic Lx ) . I wanna drop my subs into it in the next week or so. I optimally would like to have an enclosure aiming into the cabin and sealed off from the trunk. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good way to seal the trunk without causing a mess with expanding foam. It sounds like that's what I'll end up doing but just wanted to check first. Also should you bolt/screw some part of your box to the trunk/rear deck before you work on the actual sealing off part? I appreciate all comments/input Quote 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2 DC Level4 12" Soundstream TA1.3000d 4 RF Punch 6.5" Components 2 RF Punch 3.5" 2-ways RF Prime 400.4D XS Power XP950 +&-run of XScorpion 1/0 OFC My Civic Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickerKid58 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 bump! Quote 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2 DC Level4 12" Soundstream TA1.3000d 4 RF Punch 6.5" Components 2 RF Punch 3.5" 2-ways RF Prime 400.4D XS Power XP950 +&-run of XScorpion 1/0 OFC My Civic Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepinitloud Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 yeah position the box as foward as you can with out it comming into contact with the seat back then mount it down then you need to make pannels to fill in the gaps and if you dont want to use foam use gorilla tape or sound deandner to seal around the edges of your panels Quote 06 chrysler 300C Hemi one mmatts dreadnaut 15 powered by a planet audio vx 2200d fosgate p200 running planet audio 8" midbass drivers and super compression tweeters stock battery and a stinger spv44 Irragi 300 amp alternator big 3 1/0 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/55075-system-in-my-300c/page__view__findpost__p__763656__fromsearch__1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4killer_ Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I used foam panels and gorilla tape. you can cut the panels to however you need them.. expanding foam would be better sealed. either way its a sucky process. if i had to do this again, itd be better to build the seal and do the metal work etc before hand so the box could just slide in and fit flush. then bolt or screw it in. i did this and lost db's ... im guessing unless it ABSOLUTLEY sealed its hard to gain Quote Setup: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Factory Unit via 4 chan NVX LOC Excessive Amperage "H/O" Alt Xs D3400/ Xs XP3000 Big 3. 2 Runs of +, 2 Runs of - DD M3b and 2 12" AQ HDC4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjay Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 if you're firing into the seats (fold down) I like to build a collar. 2 frames, one mounted to the tower/seat frame and the other to the front of the enclosure. then stretch fleece between them and resin. reinforce with kitty hair from the back. done. 3 hours max Quote Principal JTech Consulting - Leader in 12-Volt Training and Product PlanningIt's not about how much power you have, but how well you use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgrez33 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 if you're firing into the seats (fold down) I like to build a collar. 2 frames, one mounted to the tower/seat frame and the other to the front of the enclosure. then stretch fleece between them and resin. reinforce with kitty hair from the back. done. 3 hours max You got any pics of this? I'm thinking about doing something like this but kind of having a hard time picturing it. Quote Current Build: 1999 Tahoe #ComingSoon Previous Build(s): Crossfire Magnum 5k Pontiac G6 GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjay Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I will do my best to find something for you...Sounddomain is down and that's where all my pics are hosted Quote Principal JTech Consulting - Leader in 12-Volt Training and Product PlanningIt's not about how much power you have, but how well you use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgrez33 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I will do my best to find something for you...Sounddomain is down and that's where all my pics are hosted Alright thanks man, that idea seems simple but rather effective. Quote Current Build: 1999 Tahoe #ComingSoon Previous Build(s): Crossfire Magnum 5k Pontiac G6 GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjay Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 here's what I can do for you now...picture a simple cover panel...a frame with a giant hole cut out of the middle. this needs to be a symmetrical hole, but can be any shape really (I like to make it as large as possible while maintaining rigidity). The outside dimensions are the same as the face of the enclosure. The inside allows all sound to pass. When laid over the face of the enclosure it will not affect sound and you will barely see it. The second panel will fit the shape of the opening you see when the seats are folded down. The cutout should be about the same shape as the other cutout....just for ease of stretching fleece. staple fleece to the enclosure side piece and secure the enclosure side to the enclosure using screws around the edges...put tape over them so you can get them out later. now secure the opening side piece so it can be removed with the entire enclosure through the trunk once resined. stretch fleece symmetrically and very tightly (you'll thank me later for this...put your back into it). staple to the opening piece. resin. make sure you soak all the way through (plastic and mask the entire trunk and back seat or you'll end up with a huge mess) finally, marglass the edges to seal them to the car's opening making a perfect fit. upholster with carpet or vinyl (paint of that's what you like) and you're done. I used to charge $1000 for a collar. you can do it for under $50. Quote Principal JTech Consulting - Leader in 12-Volt Training and Product PlanningIt's not about how much power you have, but how well you use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgrez33 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Oh ok, I think I get it. Does it come out looking like a tunnel in a sense? Quote Current Build: 1999 Tahoe #ComingSoon Previous Build(s): Crossfire Magnum 5k Pontiac G6 GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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