All in a day's work (Enclosure)

brcewane · 05-21-2005, 07:58 PM

Well I've got the enclosure pretty much to the sanding/bondo stage. Not a super expensive system but it will give me some more punch. Once the enclosure is done and painted WRB the install begins

Head Unit - KENWOOD KDC-MP528 MP3 CD
Subs - 2 x KENWOOD KFC-W2525DVC 10" (Running them inverted)
Amp - KENWOOD KAC-7202 2-Channel

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Trunk_Monkey · 05-21-2005, 08:01 PM

I really like how you made the small extensions for the mounts on the amplifier, nice touch. I really am looking forward to some pics of it in WRB.

thisisbrock · 05-21-2005, 08:26 PM

looks exciting!! cant wait to see it painted!

RR BuGGz · 05-22-2005, 02:31 AM

Very nice work!!

AZ-GT · 05-22-2005, 04:18 AM

Wow, very impressive.

King Fish · 05-22-2005, 03:22 PM

do you have any pictures you the cloth off of it?

offset · 05-22-2005, 07:20 PM

Looks good; looking forward to some installed shots. Where is the batman logo going this time

offset

BakedCookies · 05-22-2005, 08:02 PM

your enclosures are always nice. But you must blow through some money since you build a new one every 2 months

brcewane · 05-22-2005, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Fish

do you have any pictures you the cloth off of it?

Ask and ye shall receive

brcewane · 05-22-2005, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offset

Looks good; looking forward to some installed shots. Where is the batman logo going this time

offset

No symbol this time.. just keeping it simple

brcewane · 05-22-2005, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BakedCookies

your enclosures are always nice. But you must blow through some money since you build a new one every 2 months

Thanks... they don't really cost that much.. maybe $100-$150 in materials.. it is all just time in sanding.. plus like anything.. once you get it done, you are not satisfied

brcewane · 05-22-2005, 08:26 PM

Some more progress made today

The chaos

The finished install of the head unit

And the bondo and sanding is under way

tad_02Wgn · 05-22-2005, 09:16 PM

where's the mat...?
it looks like all fleece, did you mat the inside?

brcewane · 05-22-2005, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tad_02Wgn

where's the mat...?
it looks like all fleece, did you mat the inside?

there is one layer of mat around the outside.. once I have the outside smooth, I will cover it all with a garbage bag and then add more mat to the inside for strength..

P.S. stupid question here.. If I am running two subs in the same enclosure.. they need their own separate enclosures, or can they all go into the same space...

teiva-boy · 05-23-2005, 01:55 AM

Same enclosure if you are bridging the subs.

Good work.

brcewane · 05-23-2005, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teiva-boy

Same enclosure if you are bridging the subs.

Good work.

Yes I am bridging them.. thanks for the info

BakedCookies · 05-23-2005, 08:35 AM

how do you calculate volume in these enclosures? fill them with water?

BryanH · 05-23-2005, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BakedCookies

how do you calculate volume in these enclosures? fill them with water?

Its the easiest way...plus you can make sure your enclosure doesn't have any leaks.

brcewane · 05-23-2005, 09:00 AM

My calculations were done the following way.

The subs I am running require 1 cubic foot each in a sealed enclosure... My enclosure is 3 ft long by 1 ft deep. So if the enclosure was 1 foot tall and a box shape we would be at 3 cubic feet. Since my enclosure is 9" tall in the highest place and definately not a box shape I figure I am pretty darn close to 2 cubic feet. I may even be a little less than the 2 cubic feet, but I am running the subs inverted which require slightly less volume.

Not an exact science but I figure it is pretty darn close.

brcewane · 05-23-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanH

Its the easiest way...plus you can make sure your enclosure doesn't have any leaks.

The only issue is that the bottom of the enclosure is MDF.. it doesn't take real well to water

brizey · 05-23-2005, 09:18 AM

Use sand or packing peanuts instead of water if you don't want to warp the MDF.

BryanH · 05-23-2005, 09:25 AM

throw a layer of resin on the bottom board....it will make it even stiffer.

Also, have you considered adding a legacy DIN pocket to your dash? It makes the dash look much more finished.

audio1der · 05-23-2005, 09:53 AM

I use packing peanuts. Never tried sand, thing would be fn heavy and a bitch of a clean up.. By the way nice work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brizey

Use sand or packing peanuts instead of water if you don't want to warp the MDF.

brcewane · 05-29-2005, 04:00 PM

Update... all sanded, primed and ready for paint

Trunk_Monkey · 05-29-2005, 11:38 PM

+1 for meticulous work, I'm still loving the mounting for the amp.

05-21-2005, 07:58 PM	#1
brcewane Scooby Specialist Member#: 63990 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario Vehicle: 2002 WRX Flat Grey	All in a day's work (Enclosure).. updated pics Well I've got the enclosure pretty much to the sanding/bondo stage. Not a super expensive system but it will give me some more punch. Once the enclosure is done and painted WRB the install begins Head Unit - KENWOOD KDC-MP528 MP3 CD Subs - 2 x KENWOOD KFC-W2525DVC 10" (Running them inverted) Amp - KENWOOD KAC-7202 2-Channel * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by brcewane; 06-03-2005 at 12:31 PM.

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05-21-2005, 08:01 PM	#2
Trunk_Monkey Scooby Specialist Member#: 71032 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NW Chicago Burbs Vehicle: 2003 WRX World Rally Blue	I really like how you made the small extensions for the mounts on the amplifier, nice touch. I really am looking forward to some pics of it in WRB.

05-21-2005, 08:26 PM	#3
thisisbrock Scooby Specialist Member#: 22064 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: in the mitten Vehicle: 2009 WRX	looks exciting!! cant wait to see it painted!

05-22-2005, 02:31 AM	#4
RR BuGGz Scooby Newbie Member#: 80330 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero	Very nice work!!

05-22-2005, 04:18 AM	#5
AZ-GT NASIOC Supporter Member#: 192 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco, CA USA Vehicle: 2011 WRX WR Blue	Wow, very impressive.

05-22-2005, 03:22 PM	#6
King Fish Scooby Specialist Member#: 77433 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Fullerton / Murrieta , CA Vehicle: 2008 pearlywhite WRX StepFour.net	do you have any pictures you the cloth off of it?

05-22-2005, 07:20 PM	#7
offset Scooby Guru Member#: 32636 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dayton, OH Vehicle: 2004 Impreza STi Silver/Silver	Looks good; looking forward to some installed shots. Where is the batman logo going this time offset

05-22-2005, 08:02 PM	#8
BakedCookies Scooby Specialist Member#: 21543 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: VA Vehicle: 2009 Fit Sport White	your enclosures are always nice. But you must blow through some money since you build a new one every 2 months

05-22-2005, 08:26 PM	#12
brcewane Scooby Specialist Member#: 63990 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario Vehicle: 2002 WRX Flat Grey	Some more progress made today The chaos The finished install of the head unit And the bondo and sanding is under way

05-22-2005, 09:16 PM	#13
tad_02Wgn Scooby Newbie Member#: 66426 Join Date: Jul 2004	where's the mat...? it looks like all fleece, did you mat the inside?

05-23-2005, 01:55 AM	#15
teiva-boy Scooby Guru Member#: 22825 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA	Same enclosure if you are bridging the subs. Good work.

05-23-2005, 08:35 AM	#17
BakedCookies Scooby Specialist Member#: 21543 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: VA Vehicle: 2009 Fit Sport White	how do you calculate volume in these enclosures? fill them with water?

05-23-2005, 09:00 AM	#19
brcewane Scooby Specialist Member#: 63990 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario Vehicle: 2002 WRX Flat Grey	My calculations were done the following way. The subs I am running require 1 cubic foot each in a sealed enclosure... My enclosure is 3 ft long by 1 ft deep. So if the enclosure was 1 foot tall and a box shape we would be at 3 cubic feet. Since my enclosure is 9" tall in the highest place and definately not a box shape I figure I am pretty darn close to 2 cubic feet. I may even be a little less than the 2 cubic feet, but I am running the subs inverted which require slightly less volume. Not an exact science but I figure it is pretty darn close.

05-23-2005, 09:18 AM	#21
brizey Scooby Specialist Member#: 36505 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas Metro Vehicle: 2004 Forester XT PSM 2007 Acura RDX w/Tech CBP	Use sand or packing peanuts instead of water if you don't want to warp the MDF.

05-23-2005, 09:25 AM	#22
BryanH Scooby Guru Member#: 993 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: nova	throw a layer of resin on the bottom board....it will make it even stiffer. Also, have you considered adding a legacy DIN pocket to your dash? It makes the dash look much more finished.

05-29-2005, 04:00 PM	#24
brcewane Scooby Specialist Member#: 63990 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario Vehicle: 2002 WRX Flat Grey	Update... all sanded, primed and ready for paint

05-29-2005, 11:38 PM	#25
Trunk_Monkey Scooby Specialist Member#: 71032 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NW Chicago Burbs Vehicle: 2003 WRX World Rally Blue	+1 for meticulous work, I'm still loving the mounting for the amp.