Custom Sub Box - Page 2

Vtolds · 03-08-2005, 07:36 AM

The Eclipes Subs we have been talking about in my other thread.

Vtolds · 03-08-2005, 09:02 AM

I mocked up some Cardboard into the center of the box and photoshopped the subs in, its snowing out to much for me to work on it.

Vtolds · 03-16-2005, 05:35 PM

The box is coming along good. I picked up a 8 foot sheet of 1/2 inch MDF today, then had to have them cut it into 4 pieces so I would fit in my car

but I all I really need is about 1 quare foot but they made me buy the whole thing. Anyone ahve any idea how much carpet I would need to cover that box? The only measurement I have right off the top of my head is it is 39 inches at its longest point.

jamcllw · 03-16-2005, 07:51 PM

It took 2 yards of 40" wide carpet to cover a 19"x16"x13" box so you should be looking at about 4-6 yards of the same width. My box in the olds that has 2 12" subs right next to each other took 3.5 yards.

Vtolds · 03-17-2005, 06:09 PM

Would this work good to cover the box? CABINET CARPET JET BLACK YD

jamcllw · 03-17-2005, 06:55 PM

It would but I'd get the automotive kind that they have. The automotive kind is a little bit bushier (for lack of a better term) and is easier to conseal seems with. I just went buy and picked up some of the black last week and covered the speaker box going into the Geo. I posted pics on here in the audio section. Look at them so you know what I'm talking about when I say bushier. That carpet that you linked to is flat. Thats the best I can explain it. I checked both out when I went there and liked the automotive kind better even though its about $1 more a yard.

FormulaNERD · 03-17-2005, 08:02 PM

like not so much buzzcut, but small afro?

Vtolds · 03-18-2005, 05:22 PM

I just ordered 6 yards of black automotive carpet and 2 spray cans of Adhesive for $54.78 <_< which now I realize I could have bought a box for about the same but it wouldnt have been custom. Look at my Elantra Page for the box whih I completed this morning except for carpet.

jamcllw · 03-18-2005, 06:28 PM

I was just at Parts Express today. I got stuff to do a ghetto alarm on the Geo. You could have saved a couple of bucks by buying the adhesive from Home Dept or Lowes. If you need any help on carpeting the box let me know.

mikegett · 03-18-2005, 07:16 PM

Since quite a few of us either will or have carpeted it may be a good idea to post some pointers. Descriptions of the process, luck with particular carpets, adhesives, and places to buy. Just a thought.

Vtolds · 03-22-2005, 11:02 AM

Carpet will be here thursday, I have friday off and I will attempt to do it if the weather allows. I have to do it outside since I have no garage, so I hope it works out alright.

Vtolds · 03-24-2005, 07:00 PM

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Originally posted by jamcllw@Mar 16 2005, 07:51 PM
It took 2 yards of 40" wide carpet to cover a 19"x16"x13" box so you should be looking at about 4-6 yards of the same width. My box in the olds that has 2 12" subs right next to each other took 3.5 yards.

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I dont know I just got the carpet I ordered 6 yards and OMG is 6 yards alot of carpet. Well I guess I will a couple yards left over when I am done. Maby if I can find some nice Generic Dirtections to biuld sub Boxes I will crank a couple out with all my extra MDF and carpet.

jamcllw · 03-24-2005, 07:22 PM

Your going to see that when you start to cover the box that your going to use more than you think. The box in the alero I thought 2 yards was going to be enough and I ended up having to go back and get a couple more.