ptcary Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 Getting to work on the outside bracing on my little wall in the PT, and want to know everyones opinions on which is stronger a few 2x4"s or just another layer of MDF. Here is the space I have to work on, I am not concerned about the front birch piece facing forward, but the actual wall of the box? PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG
banginAltima Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 Go for square tubing instead of 2x4's. If you build it, db's will come... NSPL World Record Holder Trunk 0-1800 watts---147.9 with 1722 clamped watts @ 40Hz(9-20-09). Competition Only Record Holder Trunk 0-500 watts---148.1 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Currently Rebuilding.... My 150db Plus Trunk Build I do box designs. [benH] 6:24 pm: clipping doesn't really hurt subs [benH] 6:24 pm: being an idiot is what blows subs
pimpedout97x Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 deff go 2x4s, it will make it SOLID AS HELL, and its cheaper.
ALPINE408 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 deff go 2x4s, it will make it SOLID AS HELL, and its cheaper. we have used wood to brace the sides of a box and that car is doing 160 db;s with 2 18's so wood would be just fine Have you ever had your woofers blown?
ptcary Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Posted May 29, 2008 we have used wood to brace the sides of a box and that car is doing 160 db;s with 2 18's so wood would be just fine Sorry guys, I meant wooden 2x4"s vs 3/4" MDF sheet- another layer. No metal tubing here. I don't think I really need much more bracing, but figure since I have some left over wood, those sides might as well get it. PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG
ALPINE408 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 Sorry guys, I meant wooden 2x4"s vs 3/4" MDF sheet- another layer. No metal tubing here.I don't think I really need much more bracing, but figure since I have some left over wood, those sides might as well get it. 2x4 > 3/4 sheet of mdf!!! honestly i would do both!!!!!! there is no suchthing as over kill in bracing when it comes to audio! unless its IN the box and hurts numbers Have you ever had your woofers blown?
banginAltima Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 Sorry, I work in a plant that only uses metal so its the first thing I think of.... plus I get a discount. I can pick up tubing for almost the same cost of 2x4's. If you build it, db's will come... NSPL World Record Holder Trunk 0-1800 watts---147.9 with 1722 clamped watts @ 40Hz(9-20-09). Competition Only Record Holder Trunk 0-500 watts---148.1 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Currently Rebuilding.... My 150db Plus Trunk Build I do box designs. [benH] 6:24 pm: clipping doesn't really hurt subs [benH] 6:24 pm: being an idiot is what blows subs
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