Wicks' E46 M3 Build. Hertz 3-Way Set from Tony D!

[775Tundra]

All to realize that the filler is going to shatter when you drop the bass. Lol

[Wicks]

All to realize that the filler is going to shatter when you drop the bass. Lol

LOL, Dude don't jinx it....

That would literally make me cry if that happened.

I've already had to fix my sub-box from an unexpected crack.

:fingers-crossed:

[scooter99]

If you're going to vinyl that panel, don't waste your time getting it perfect. The little pits won't even show. Now if you're thinking about painting it, that's a different story!

Here's an idea..............just to throw it out there, what about flocking it!?!?

On another note, you're killin me with that port. I was really thinking about moving away from it, and now you've brought me right back to the rear deck! I almost hate you again!

Amazing how quickly it changes shape huh?!

Keep at it buddy, I'm watching!

[Wicks]

If you're going to vinyl that panel, don't waste your time getting it perfect. The little pits won't even show. Now if you're thinking about painting it, that's a different story!

Here's an idea..............just to throw it out there, what about flocking it!?!?

On another note, you're killin me with that port. I was really thinking about moving away from it, and now you've brought me right back to the rear deck! I almost hate you again!

Amazing how quickly it changes shape huh?!

Keep at it buddy, I'm watching!

Flocking, huh? Stay tuned, already might have something in the works.

Yep, the more I think about it, the more I want to wrap the panel in vinyl. That would be the best look for it specifically, but I am just doubting that I'll be able to get those inner corners to work out. We'll see.

Thinking about porting your rear deck?

Get on it..! Its no small job though.

All the metal cutting, wood fab, body filler applications and sanding, then upcoming paint, and more sanding. Yikes

I am getting excited at the finished product though! Should really help improve the sound (at least I'm hoping, especially for all this work).

If nothing else, my trunk rattle should be eliminated which would be a nice benefit in itself.

[scooter99]

That's been the plan all along really. I was just admiring how you did yours. The step downs and filling it was great!

I really just need to get on it. Tired of thinking about it and having no time to do it.

I was holding off to do the actuator like you did, and that was going to cause me to re configure the enclosure because I was using the whole width between the wells. I still want to do the actuator, but money isn't here now. So It's going to be a while before I'm able to do that. So I may just say eff it and plan it for a rebuild down the line.

Not to thread jack, but I was thinking of glassing the sides and then attaching wood bottom and top. Glass the whole thing, then make the front and back baffles interchangeable. If i do it that way, I'm thinking I can later do a cutout for the actuator, and then box it in and glass it from the inside of the enclosure. That way it's all sealed up and I only take minimal away from the air space.

Not sure if you get what I mean, but it makes sense to me. LOL. PM me if you want to know more, or need me to explain it better. I've been thinking about it for about 3 months now, so I can explain it step by step if you want.

[Wicks]

That's been the plan all along really. I was just admiring how you did yours. The step downs and filling it was great!

I really just need to get on it. Tired of thinking about it and having no time to do it.

I was holding off to do the actuator like you did, and that was going to cause me to re configure the enclosure because I was using the whole width between the wells. I still want to do the actuator, but money isn't here now. So It's going to be a while before I'm able to do that. So I may just say eff it and plan it for a rebuild down the line.

Not to thread jack, but I was thinking of glassing the sides and then attaching wood bottom and top. Glass the whole thing, then make the front and back baffles interchangeable. If i do it that way, I'm thinking I can later do a cutout for the actuator, and then box it in and glass it from the inside of the enclosure. That way it's all sealed up and I only take minimal away from the air space.

Not sure if you get what I mean, but it makes sense to me. LOL. PM me if you want to know more, or need me to explain it better. I've been thinking about it for about 3 months now, so I can explain it step by step if you want.

Thanks. I wasn't sure how the step-down pieces would work but it came out decent.

Pain in the ass to line all those up just right, not gonna lie, had to redo a few of those pieces

You could probably do it a hundred other ways that might be easier or whatever but I spent enough time thinking it over and over so I just wanted to jump into it and see how it went.

So interchangeable front and rear parts of the sub-box? That's not a bad idea if you can make it work.

Much easier then tearing the whole box out to redo just part of it.

So you're wanting to basically install the actuator inside the sub-box later down the road?

Yeah as long as everything's sealed, I don't see why not.

Its hard to design in all this stuff in a trunk build so you have to get creative.

Can't wait to see what you cook up in the future!

[scooter99]

Yeah pretty much. . So the wall would be there now, all glass. Then when I'm ready for the actuator, I can glass in a bolt or something to the existing wall. Then the actuator would attach to it. Then I can either take some cardboard or something like that, and make a surround for it. Glass over the top of it and onto the wall and floor. Then it would just be a matter of closing in the one end, and then sealing it to the baffle. So sounds like you get what I'm saying.

yeah i'm going to get back on it here soon. I think all the craziness is just about over. Just in time for the holidays too! SMH!! Never ends!

[Wood]

Are you trying to vinyl the rear deck lid? (scooter sent me here haha) I run a vinyl wrap business Part time, to school and my full time job so I may have a couple pointers for ya!!! As far as the pits, you would want to get them as smooth as possible because they will show thru the vinyl... if you run into wrinkles and creases, lift it and heat it with a heat gun (dont apply to much heat because it will deform and/ or melt) then reapply it! if theres any more questions you need in regards to vinyl wrapping just ask me here or pm me!

Tuned in

-Wood

[Wood]

One more thing... the surface needs to at least be primered in ordered for it to stick properly! Just take your time, and make sure you squeege every inch of the surface so it leaves no pockets for air bubbles, Also start from the middle and work outwards!

[scooter99]

Thanks Wood!