milan25

I finally started my Sub enclosure last night. I'm going to make it from fiberglass so I started by taping the whole side so the resin doesn't leak out. Then I put aluminum foil over the tape. In the enclosure I will have one
12" JL Audio W6V3D4

milan25

Next step is to start applying the resin and fiberglass.

RDO247

Awesome, I'll be following your project...

nobbyv

As someone who has made a half dozen or so boxes over the years, I just wanted to say: be prepared for the smell!

milan25

Yeah lol it hit me kind hard!!





First layer done..... only 4 more to go.

PK Auto Design

Subscribed.
Can't wait to see how this turns out!

RDO247

My custom boot install has a slight resin smell still after quite a few months from completion however the smell does not leak into the cabin.

Looking good, can't wait to see the finished project.

shoe3k

The finished project is going to look great. After you finish, get some charcoal in a container, poke some holes, and leave it in the trunk. Great way to absorb odors.

milan25

Thanks for the advice I will definitely do it!

Here is what I've done so far today...

added 1 layer (total 3)
Pulled the box out
starting to brace the box a bit with wooden dowels

Still, need to clean it up a little and then add more layers of fiberglass over my wooden dowels

Mikey_boy

This is pretty much exactly what I want to do (but use a 10"). Please remember to update!

milan25

Here is what I followed to build the box

SORRY but I forgot to take pictures of me adding supports and bracing the box but I will after this next step

But after you get where you want your sub to sit in the box support the ring and glue it down.

After that get your fabric and stretch it across the front of your box. make sure there aren't any wrinkles then add resin. to make it hard.

bdpdx

This write up is fantastic, please keep it updated. I've been following some of the same YouTube videos as I've been thinking about building an enclosure myself. If you don't mind, please keep us updated with all the small details, everything you learn will help! Please also let us know what amp you've used, where you're putting it, running wires, etc.

Thank you!

milan25

What you need for wiring the sub

-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EE3Y7GG/ref=psdc_10980741_t2_B00IIL0LW0
Line out put converter uses the stock sub wire as signal because OEM amps do not have RCA output

-Amp and sub of your choice

-Amplifier wiring kit

milan25

This wiring diagram shows on page one that position 8L and 10L are the wires for the sub
file:///Users/MilanPatel/Downloads/Burmester_WiringDiag.pdf

Splice either or both and plug them into your Line output converter to make your RCA output. Then plug in the RCA into your Aftermarket Amplifier.



If you have the Burmester then everything will be easier because EVERYTHING is located in the trunk.
-Battery
-OEM Amp
-Your Sub and Amp

I still haven't got to these steps but when I do I will try to make a video for you guys.

milan25

Building the enclosure is not very difficult. This was the first one I built and it has been annoying but very straight forward.

Here is what I used to make my enclosure

-Chop Mat Fiber glass-


I got both but didn't use much of the .75 mat.



Fiberglass resin you'll need about a gallon so I recommend getting this from lowe's

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bondo-127-9...Repair/3371928

Any masking tape

Any Aluminum Foil

Lots of cheap paint brushes (not Foam) need one for each coat because the resin dries on the brush

You want to do 3 layers of fiberglass and then you can pull it out and add a little more.

The sub ring that holds the sub was easy for me because I had an old sub box and just cut them out.

Wooden dowels for support

Cheap fleece to wrap over the front.

A good respirator
lots of cheap gloves

I'll try to answer if you guys have any questions

milan25

This is what the box should look like after you have put resin on your fleece.

You need to cut the whole and sand down high spots and then apply more resin.

After you have a smooth surface clean the box very well and the next step is your finishing step. Whether you carpet it or paint it is up to you. I am using a special fabric but you'll see it in the next few days.

After I sand this I will put a layer of epoxy and then put my fabric over it.

RDO247

Anymore updates???

milan25

I am in the process of laying carbon/kevlar over the box. when it dries ill upload a pic.

milan25

this is the video i've been following to lay the fiber

fresnobrianb

Did you ever finish this project?

milan25

Nah I am getting downpipes and a tune so this is on hold for a sec.

Star4life

looks good so far. getting ideas for my build!

KJ

Any updates on this? I'm thinking of getting the same thing done. Looking for your impressions!!!

milan25

I finished this a few days ago... I will post pics in the AM.