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Old 04-09-2023, 03:53 PM
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Default Custom subwoofer box, amp rack, and front stage build in my D2

This may belong in audio/visual but this is D2 specific so I figured I’d post it here. The 1st and 2nd pic is the mostly finished product and the following pics are from the build process.



 

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So first I started on the subs. This build is all about sq and a little about spl. So I chose Stereo Integrity for the 2 12’s.



Stereo Integrity SQL 12.

The mounting location

What i used to seal the air vent

A layer of fiberglass and stone start of the box


About 5 final layers here

How I got around the seatbelt

Back side near door added

Glass and resin the inside for water resistance and strength
 
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Old 04-09-2023, 04:15 PM
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More build pics



Figuring out total airspace

Checking size for airspace math

Front

Back

Front

In truck without face

I only had one sub at first. So I used the gasket for a template

Here you can see the face didn’t sit flush with the fiberglass because I miss measured BUT fiberglass is forgiving and allows me to patch it

Double baffled the front face (2 3/4in mdf on glued)

In the truck with seat down

With seat up
 
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More build pics

I wanted to keep all the tie downs so I made sure to build the box “around” it



 
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I quickly determined I needed 2 subs and so…



the amp rack pics will be posted shortly
 
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And the amp rack




















 
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Nice work on the enclosures! Do you have a bumper mounted tire rack? Can you post pics if you do...thx
 
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Nice work on the enclosures! Do you have a bumper mounted tire rack? Can you post pics if you do...thx
I do. And yes I’ll post it
 
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agreed! nice work. you'll turn heads as you cruise around blasting showtunes and Disney musical numbers.

seriously, though. that is some nice work on the enclosures.
 
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Great work, and I don't even have any interest in car audio! I noticed that you have a load space rack suspended from above, I fabbed one of those up too (my first ever welding project), it really helps storage in the back now that you can take advantage of the D2 height.
 
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