-enmity Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Okay so I'm going to attempt a couple of fiberglass enclosures in my camaro, my question is if it's okay that the entire enclosure is made of fiberglass? allot of tutorials I've seen have a 3/4 mdf base with the face being fiberglass only. I don't want to compromise the structural integrity of the box if the mdf box can take more of a beating than the all fiberglass box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 its just easier to get a base with the mdf. you can build completely out of glass if oyu want. build it strong. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshman6969 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 its just easier to get a base with the mdf. you can build completely out of glass if oyu want. build it strong. this, make sure you use a good amount of resin and mat, the mat is what gives it the strength, you could throw a bit of bracing in there too if your worred about it, just make sure you watch for warping Quote Legal TL scores145.6 on the dash sealed up in the low 40hz area with the port out145.5 on the dash sealed up @30hz with the port inless then 1k clamped on a 3.5k! Why would you EVER WANT flex?huh?...flex is what can make the lows lower and more air being pushed correct? My FeedbackJeep-BuildlogPT LOSER buildlog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) not really that MDF can take more of a beating.....but if you have a decent sized flat section (such as the base you described) its just easier to use instead of wasting more money/time on building it out of glass. edit: damn double ninja.....way too long to post buzzed.... Edited February 12, 2012 by mbdblue Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-enmity Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 gotcha, the fiberglass will be atleast 3/4s of an inch thick with a roller squeezing out the air pockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 gotcha, the fiberglass will be atleast 3/4s of an inch thick with a roller squeezing out the air pockets jesus man! what do you plan on running? 3/4" for glass is pretty damn thick and gonna get expensive Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtleonard26 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 whe i was build thing a center console i used 7 layers of chop mat and you can stand on it Quote Bagged 83 C10 89 K1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJohnson Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 i would just use 3/4 birch as a base. its strong and a whole lot cheaper than glassing an entire trunk Quote Duel Sa-8 V.2 D2 Sub Enclosure 2001 Pontiac Grand am Head Unit - OEM Processor - RF 3sixty.2 Subs - RE Audio SXX12D4 Amplifier - Kicker ZX1000.1 Mids & Highs- Rockford Fosgate Power T2652-S Rockford Fosgate Power T1693 Mids & Highs Amp - Rockford Fosgate Power T400-4 Wiring - 1/0 AWG, 4 AWG, 8 AWG Alternator - Stock Batteries - non ext Box- Absolute PSEB12BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariobjones Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 gotcha, the fiberglass will be atleast 3/4s of an inch thick with a roller squeezing out the air pockets thats insane!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 If its a flat surface, use wood. Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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