Pontiacformula94
Oct 19 2008, 06:44 PM
My old sub enclosure was lacking a lot, so I decided to make a new one. I made the frame from MDF and then fiberglassed the top. I did the same thing with the amp rack. I went out on the internet looking for ideas, but never really found much out there in this realm of things. I figured I would toss this out there incase someone looking for ideas is in the same boat I was in.
kocheric
Oct 19 2008, 06:51 PM
QUOTE(Pontiacformula94 @ Oct 19 2008, 02:44 PM)

My old sub enclosure was lacking a lot, so I decided to make a new one. I made the frame from MDF and then fiberglassed the top. I did the same thing with the amp rack. I went out on the internet looking for ideas, but never really found much out there in this realm of things. I figured I would toss this out there incase someone looking for ideas is in the same boat I was in.
Are those infinity kappa subs? I have been waiting to do an enclosure, however I would like to do a ported eclosure. Nice work, it looks great and I bet it sounds good too!
Blu2000
Oct 19 2008, 11:23 PM
Being an old guy, I am still back in the day of "70's Mind Blower speakers.LOL! Anyone on here remember them? ( speakers with amps on the back). 30 watts per channel: WOW!! Anyway out of curiosity, what is that can looking thing that says ''DIGITAL"". Just wondering, Thanks.Dave
Pontiacformula94
Oct 20 2008, 12:20 AM
Thanks for the complements! The subs are 12" Infinity Reference. I had a pair of Eclipse 12s but blew one, so I replaced it with the Infinity subs. I've been pretty happy with them. They sound really clean, respond well, and don't require a crazy amount of power to run. I'm sure they have something better out now since those are about 2 years old now since I bought them. The can looking thing that says Digital on it is a 1 farad capacitor. It works like an (electrical) accumulator. When there are low notes, it takes more power to move the subwoofer. This power draw puts a large strain onto the charging system of the vehicle that can eventually burn out the alternator or cause other charging system problems. It can also make your lights dim to the beat of your music. So by installing a capacitor it reserves electrical energy for the amplifier. This intern relieves the stress on charging system and provides the amp with the power it needs to reproduce your music with the best response from your subs.
Blu2000
Oct 20 2008, 11:38 PM
QUOTE(Pontiacformula94 @ Oct 20 2008, 12:20 AM)

Thanks for the complements! The subs are 12" Infinity Reference. I had a pair of Eclipse 12s but blew one, so I replaced it with the Infinity subs. I've been pretty happy with them. They sound really clean, respond well, and don't require a crazy amount of power to run. I'm sure they have something better out now since those are about 2 years old now since I bought them. The can looking thing that says Digital on it is a 1 farad capacitor. It works like an (electrical) accumulator. When there are low notes, it takes more power to move the subwoofer. This power draw puts a large strain onto the charging system of the vehicle that can eventually burn out the alternator or cause other charging system problems. It can also make your lights dim to the beat of your music. So by installing a capacitor it reserves electrical energy for the amplifier. This intern relieves the stress on charging system and provides the amp with the power it needs to reproduce your music with the best response from your subs.
Thank's for the info. That makes total sense, This old dog learned something new today!
xXGhosTBirDXx
Oct 21 2008, 02:44 AM
That is one really kewl setup you got right there. I looking to get something like that eventually. However, if you have T-tops, does it suck to ride with homies having to worry where to put the t-tops or not being able to take them off. I worry about that cause i want a really good sound but room to take on and off my t-tops as I wish. I could imagine riding on the open road pass 130 mph with the system banging. That looks like a V8 LT1 you got there right? then again you might have changed your lights. really awesome setup I have to say again
Pontiacformula94
Oct 22 2008, 12:54 AM
Thanks! You are right, the car is a 1994 Formula. It looks like a 99 Trans Am now, the last thing I need to do is a Ram Air hood and the tail lights to complete the conversion. Then finish the 396 LT4 stroker that's going in it. The car doesn't have T-Tops though. I have kicked the idea around of putting them in, but I know that it will eventually leak and be one more thing that I need to maintain. So I haven't done it at this point anyway. When I was looking out on the internet for ideas, I found a couple places that make boxes that have a slot in the front edge that will hold the T-Tops. I would imagine that it would be easy enough to build. The amp rack wouldn't be able to be too tall because of the over hang of the glass, but it would be workable. Here is the site so you can see how they did it.
http://www.subthump.com/acamarottop.htm
xXGhosTBirDXx
Oct 22 2008, 03:48 PM
splendid, just wonderful!
Freshbake
Oct 22 2008, 05:22 PM
Wow looks really good! I want this in my car!!!
Pontiacformula94
Oct 22 2008, 09:54 PM
Thanks!!!! If anyone would like to see some pictures through the process of building it, I would be happy to attach them. I don't have all of the assembly, but I have how it was constructed before fiberglass and a few after.
96 SilverRam
Oct 23 2008, 06:24 PM
You have done a great job !
Pontiacformula94
Oct 26 2008, 11:56 AM
QUOTE(96 SilverRam @ Oct 23 2008, 01:24 PM)

You have done a great job !
Thank you!
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