reinforcing sub box for C5
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Re: reinforcing sub box for C5 (Michaeljh3)
Do an instant message to MRKLN. He used quite a bit of structural ribbing for his (1-12") enclosure. Myself (2-10's), I just used 1.5" side walls, and an extensive amount of fiberglass for light weight and strength.
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Re: reinforcing sub box for C5 (Michaeljh3)
I plan to use the large rear storage compartment to install a 15" sub in my C5. What techniques are being used to reinforce the enclosure?
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Re: reinforcing sub box for C5 (Audiowizard)
I plan to use the large rear storage compartment to install a 15" sub in my C5. What techniques are being used to reinforce the enclosure?
I have used 3/4 MDF support beams between the 2 walls of the woofer mounting area (the weakest point) and the opposite wall. If you build a 3/4 MDF woofer cabinet with screws and glue coupled with the support beams, it will take a 20 lb sledge hammer to tear the woofer cabinet apart.
I have used 3/4 MDF support beams between the 2 walls of the woofer mounting area (the weakest point) and the opposite wall. If you build a 3/4 MDF woofer cabinet with screws and glue coupled with the support beams, it will take a 20 lb sledge hammer to tear the woofer cabinet apart.
A 3/4" MDF enclosure with 3/4" MDF cross member bracing will be plenty of support for your 15".However, you will have to build that enclosure upward into the hatch area to have enough airspace for a 15" woofer.
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Re: reinforcing sub box for C5 (Audiowizard)
I have used 3/4 MDF support beams between the 2 walls of the woofer mounting area (the weakest point) and the opposite wall. If you build a 3/4 MDF woofer cabinet with screws and glue coupled with the support beams, it will take a 20 lb sledge hammer to tear the woofer cabinet apart.
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Re: reinforcing sub box for C5 (Michaeljh3)
What is "MDF"? Also, any pics? Thanks!
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Re: reinforcing sub box for C5 (Michaeljh3)
Mine's MDF also. It stands for Medium Density Fiberboard and is available at Home Depot. Very easy to work with. Uses wood tools and use liquid nails and sheet rock screws to put together.
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Re: reinforcing sub box for C5 (Michaeljh3)
When you pick up the MDF you might as well grab a pack of disposable masks as well, unless you have a resp. mask at home. Thank god I have one. If not then you will be blowing some really heavy, nasty, CaCa brown nose nuggets and lung goobers for a few days afterwards :U .
Cover all the stuff in your garage that you don't want coated in dust also. Oh another thing that may be helpful is to not do it with your vette in the same work area... ;)
It is a bit heavy also so I get it cut at the store into manageable pieces. I have a rough idea of what I am doing so I can be pretty sure of what size pieces I will need. It is a bit hard getting one out that is 48" x 96" by yourself.
Cover all the stuff in your garage that you don't want coated in dust also. Oh another thing that may be helpful is to not do it with your vette in the same work area... ;)
It is a bit heavy also so I get it cut at the store into manageable pieces. I have a rough idea of what I am doing so I can be pretty sure of what size pieces I will need. It is a bit hard getting one out that is 48" x 96" by yourself.
