Audiobahnaholic Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 I looked at a few of Meade's builds and I don't recall him saying, but I want to do a plexi window in my new box. I found some awesome prices but I don't know how thick I need. The box is for a single 15" sub, so I am using 3/4" MDF and I figured 1/2" plexi , the window will be around 12" x 17-18". So Do I need more than 1/2" or no? HU: JVC KD-AVX1Speakers: Stock BlazerSub: 2 Mass Destruction Car Audio Sidewinder 12"Amp: Orion HCCA-D1200 @ 1ohm (600 RMS)Box: 3.0 cubes tuned to 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 973808 Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Is it gonna be recessed? THE GRADUATE 10:18:2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiobahnaholic Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Yea. I plan to router out the back a half in then set the glass in, then roundover the outside edges so it will look good. I can't really explain it but I've got it in my head. HU: JVC KD-AVX1Speakers: Stock BlazerSub: 2 Mass Destruction Car Audio Sidewinder 12"Amp: Orion HCCA-D1200 @ 1ohm (600 RMS)Box: 3.0 cubes tuned to 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 973808 Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 What I would TRY doing is set the two side by side and figure out how far you want the glass to sit in the wood and try to work form there. I'm not good at measuring so that's the best I could come up with. THE GRADUATE 10:18:2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean 371 Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Try to use 3/4. Although it depends on the subs and amount of power. And, you can brace the 1/2 inch plexi, although it's tough to pull that off and make it look good. A couple links to some box builds: Tahoe Box 1, Tahoe Box 2, Nissan Titan, VW GTI, Mini-Bump, Hummer H2, Ford F-150 My own car builds (current setup --- under construction): Overall Thread, Kickpods, Dash, Back Doors Subwoofer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSN2meBoom916 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) I've used plexi in a few setups (check the members section) and I will generally allow 1/2" as a minimum and ONLY as a med-small window, otherwise it's always 3/4" or more. Everytime I mount subs DIRECTLY to the plexi it's 3/4" or more. Also keep in mind plexi is HEAVY, more so than mdf or HDF. I had that lil box for the 3 L7 8's in the shop for vinyl and they kept freakin out how heavy it is for such a small box. Bracing is always good too as mentioned but just make sure you won't see any of the screws/glue or whatever you attatch it with since the glass will show every little detail behind it even at an angle. Definately use some good glue to bond it well. (Gorilla Glue or Elmers Ultimate seems to work for me) Edited June 3, 2007 by LSN2meBoom916 COOGLE SAID:"bro thats how we got where we are... buy making messes ...... i still learn all the time you just gota be willing to ruck up some shit" "In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd." ~ Miguel de Unamuno"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard"A proud man can learn humility...but he will be proud of that too" ~I forget who.I'm far from perfect and I know it better than anyone, but I hope to be good at what I do, when I do it...Installs I've done:My Integra: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3161The Lexus : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1535Law's Maxima: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5568&hl=Jeff's 2500HD: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=5382&hl=Acura RSX-S: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=3142Z-32 300zx: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=34602004 Civic 4dr: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=8190Trunk/Corner Box: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=16036&hl=1969 Chevy C-10: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...c=20319&hl=Seat-Back AMP-RACK How-to: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...ic=9428&hl=Bunch of subs still for salehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...l=lsn2meboom916"It's game night...we're playin......sex."~Quagmire"When disneyland started it was powered completely by orphan children running on treadmills to generate e-lectrissty…and today, them children are New York Yankees". ~Dale Gribble"Fill it with ice...then pour it up to the top of the ice...& Shut da Fu** up!" ~Urs truly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiobahnaholic Posted June 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I believe it's 3/4 then. I came up with an idea to get 3/4 to sit flush and still hide the screws and such. Something like this Poor Pic Red plexi, Black Wood (from the side) Going to router it all out nice so it sits good and I can screw the plexi into the wood and glue it and maybe throw a lil silicone in with the glue so it seals good. The window will be about 12" x 20-25", then I will have my amp flush mounted with a window over it also. HU: JVC KD-AVX1Speakers: Stock BlazerSub: 2 Mass Destruction Car Audio Sidewinder 12"Amp: Orion HCCA-D1200 @ 1ohm (600 RMS)Box: 3.0 cubes tuned to 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiobahnaholic Posted June 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 It's going to end up something like this: HU: JVC KD-AVX1Speakers: Stock BlazerSub: 2 Mass Destruction Car Audio Sidewinder 12"Amp: Orion HCCA-D1200 @ 1ohm (600 RMS)Box: 3.0 cubes tuned to 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amalan Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 I've used plexi in a few setups (check the members section) and I will generally allow 1/2" as a minimum and ONLY as a med-small window, otherwise it's always 3/4" or more.Everytime I mount subs DIRECTLY to the plexi it's 3/4" or more. Also keep in mind plexi is HEAVY, more so than mdf or HDF. I had that lil box for the 3 L7 8's in the shop for vinyl and they kept freakin out how heavy it is for such a small box. Bracing is always good too as mentioned but just make sure you won't see any of the screws/glue or whatever you attatch it with since the glass will show every little detail behind it even at an angle. Definately use some good glue to bond it well. (Gorilla Glue or Elmers Ultimate seems to work for me) what do you use to cut into plexi? do you use the same bit you use to cut wood or is it different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean 371 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 higher tooth count. I use 40-60 tooth for mdf, and you use 80 for plexi. A couple links to some box builds: Tahoe Box 1, Tahoe Box 2, Nissan Titan, VW GTI, Mini-Bump, Hummer H2, Ford F-150 My own car builds (current setup --- under construction): Overall Thread, Kickpods, Dash, Back Doors Subwoofer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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