Wicks Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Glue only or did you nail/staple or screw it as well?Only glue. I had pocket holes drilled, but wasn't getting the screws to bite and grab like I needed them to so I scrapped that idea and just glued.Looks like I'll probly be trying to retrofit some screws back into the baffle now. Plus some other things to strengthen it. In the future, if I ever have another angled baffle, I'll be designing it with more stability then just a glue joint. I figured a glued double baffle would be sufficient, but I clearly underestimated what 5000W of DC power can do... Ahh thats the issue. Glue by itself is not quite enough. Even brad nails are better that nothing. But you want something to help hold it. Another option when you cant use screws is those little wood dials that you drill for and insert. That at least gives some support. But if it were me I'd add some steel HA! Your Cruiser wall has so much steel that it could be used as a roll cage! I wish I had the room for some steel, but it wouldn't incorporate well with some of the features I'm trying to add. Quote This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 TB3 sucks imo. I've torn apart boxes with it, doesn't work nearly as good as TB2 imo. Interesting point. I may have to try some out instead of the TB3. Waterproofing shouldn't be an issue inside my trunk. Quote This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armykyle1 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 TB3 sucks imo. I've torn apart boxes with it, doesn't work nearly as good as TB2 imo. Interesting point. I may have to try some out instead of the TB3. Waterproofing shouldn't be an issue inside my trunk. I doesn't seem to bond the wood as good. Quote TEAM XS POWERTEAM HEAVY HERTZMy build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194454-e46-bmw-build-pos/#entry2914134youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/armykyle1big build starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yeah I would never only glue a box, staples at a minimum and screws if you can. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl0wn Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Any sort of bracing inside the box? Just curious, never saw you say anything about bracing Quote 06 Mini Cooper S Sundown, SoundQubed Cadence, XS Power 151s Sealed 155s Outlaw Windshield @ 37hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2loudisjustright Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Oh yeah. Glue and screws ftw!! I've noticed with mdf, it does need to be the right kind of screws and exactly the right size predrilled holes for the screws for them to bite really well. Quote 2000 zx2: Rebuild with 8 12s on a 10k underway!! MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Welp def sticking with glue and screws still lol. Now youll just have to get 4 more 12s and wall it off haha Quote DC SOUND LAB NUT HUGGERCurrently Own 4 - 18" lvl 6s (m3) w/full Carbon Fiber option 2 - DC 5k lvl 4 motor lvl 2 motor On 8/2/2013 at 8:13 PM, n8ball2013 said: this is much worse. Its old n8 without the time or patience to hold fucking hands. I'm supposed to be doing school work but yet here i am making sure jr fuck fuck isn't trying to poke the other kids with a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg93f150 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Just incase anyone else was wondering I'll be the one to ask, titebond 2 is the glue that should be used? And which screws would be the best to use and Also size hole pre drilled? Thanks! Quote ALL CREDIT TO XX1 FOR DC BANNER down rpping vanderbilt. 30 miles from victoria. i own the 3rd loudest setup here out of 3. but i did put together all 3 setups strapping 2 amps together ? like bolting them next together? using bungy cables to hold them down? or wiring separate amps to each sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) (((Ahh thats the issue. Glue by itself is not quite enough. Even brad nails are better that nothing. But you want something to help hold it. Another option when you cant use screws is those little wood dials that you drill for and insert. That at least gives some support. But if it were me I'd add some steel ))) >>>actually if u properly clamp glued a boxed together it will be much much stronger than nails or screws. my buddy dave built a box for my friend and he did not use a single nail or screws, ill tell u what 3 years later and still 5k and still the same as the first they he got it. actually he builds all his boxes this way and ships them all over the US and not one problem he ever had of it coming apart, just glue and proper techniques.<<< Edited July 22, 2013 by knowledge 1 Quote REFF'SMy linkEBAYhttp://feedback.ebay...ck&myworld=trueI love car audio so much because I will never be done. I can never win, and I will never get it finished or perfect. It always has me coming back for more, I can never get my fill of it, but I get what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hammer Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) ^^^^ Finally some one said it, PROPER glue joint is better then screws or nails or mechanical fasteners.. except some of you guys that do huge steel plates...nothing bettr then that lol. Wicks I think your on the right track in your build log. Fixing shit is much harder then doing it right the first time...next time I bet you do a nice dado, or dowels or something lol. Edited July 22, 2013 by Chris Hammer 1 Quote MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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