03-28-2009, 06:08 PM
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ok.. so given the odd shape of the door... how would i get mdf to fit/bend to that shape?
and with that idea, i suppose your saying the bolts go through the wood support that attaches to the door...?
i've been following this plan:
http://diyautomods.com/2008/03/03/ho...lass-door-pod/
but at no point in time does he show how its attached to the door.
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03-28-2009, 07:47 PM
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Wow those looks so 80s.
Dont make boxy POS's
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03-28-2009, 07:54 PM
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i mean for build method... not actually the SAME as that.
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03-28-2009, 08:08 PM
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make 'em look like boobies. Get alerogirl to pose for the mold
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03-28-2009, 08:13 PM
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then i'd go w/ latex mold and plaster.
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03-28-2009, 08:14 PM
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you'd also probably be putting 8" speakers in the doors
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03-28-2009, 08:43 PM
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...interesting.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/518721/5
anyone know where i can find those bolt retainers?? that'd make things easier.
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03-28-2009, 08:47 PM
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try a hardware store
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03-28-2009, 11:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cherrington17
ok.. so given the odd shape of the door... how would i get mdf to fit/bend to that shape?
and with that idea, i suppose your saying the bolts go through the wood support that attaches to the door...?
i've been following this plan:
http://diyautomods.com/2008/03/03/ho...lass-door-pod/
but at no point in time does he show how its attached to the door.
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That's EXACTLY how I made my door pods.. it works quite well.
Just use my stud method. Once you have the bottom part: http://www.g20style.com/components_010.jpg
Then put it on the door, drill holes (make sure it's just big enough for the threads to pass through, but will catch the head of it), put the bolts in, lay a layer of glass on top of each head to lock it in, then continue with the build.
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03-28-2009, 11:37 PM
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alright.. i gotcha now. so just put like a square of mat over each bolt head....
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03-28-2009, 11:53 PM
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Yup, just like that. It doesn't even have to be square.. all my mat is so messy that I put on, I just rip off chunks like cotton candy
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03-29-2009, 12:07 AM
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yeah... i'm too nerotic for that.
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03-29-2009, 01:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cherrington17
So... what do I need to know? How do you guys go about doing this?
I'm guessing:
Remove current speaker pod
make mounting points/baffle??
Spray glue fleece and stretch it to cover
Coat with resin
Cover with more fleece/resin??
also.. i've heard that people use bolts on the back, to anchor the new pod down... and i don't see how/where they do that?
If I do successfully make a pair (functional and asthetic) I may make molds out of it, to be able to produce some a little quicker. If people are interested. Just don't hold your breath.
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Here is a couple of pics of what I did. Sorry it's not very detailed but it will give you an idea. I just cut out the original grill and build out with rings made from MDF and wooden dowels for supports and then wrap the entire piece with very thin stretchy fleece. You may want to add one or two layer of fiberglass on top of the fleece for extra stiffness. For the mounting I just used small screws and attach them to where the original rivots used to be. It's tricky to align them but can be done.
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/attac...8&d=1173329907
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/attac...7&d=1173329907
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/attac...5&d=1173329680
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03-29-2009, 08:07 AM
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yeah... i'm deleting the whole map pocket, to avoid the small gap you have in the last pic. (at the point closest to the trunk, on the glassed part)
look good... but minor things like that would drive me nuts.
what kind of resin should i use?? I didn't know there were different types.
Edit: Nvm.. use epoxy resin. Its harder.
cloth or mat?
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03-31-2009, 01:41 AM
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i hate when i find things late... grrr
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03-31-2009, 04:31 AM
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wow... those are pretty much exactly what i want... expect i don't have a map holder (manual windows FTL!!!)
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03-31-2009, 09:58 AM
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Hey man,
If you are on AIM later today, I will show you some pics of exactly how I did mine. They turned out pretty nice.
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03-31-2009, 01:07 PM
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I'll try to be. As much I'm collecting as much info as I can get...
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04-04-2009, 08:18 AM
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Fi-Alero filled in alot of gaps/stupid questions i still had. I feel like i'm almost ready to get this thing going. Since i'm in WNY, and we get prescious little sunlight, till... late may... i'll probably be doing this in my basement. Any tips on how to get quicker dry times? (other then adding more hardener) I'm guessing in a 65*, humid basement, cure times are going to be crazy long...
So essentially, i'm making a fiberglass sealed enclosure. How to i make sure i'm getting enough space for the speaker? I know that was a big ordeal for the subs i have. What if i don't have enough for this? And lastly... do you put anything in the space thats left from the back piece and the front curved piece? fill it with polyfill, or just leave it?
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04-04-2009, 01:23 PM
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Basement?.. Are you prepared for the house to reek?
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