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Silver Member Username: Ducka
Shelby Township,
MI
United States
Post Number: 301
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 05:46 pm: |
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I had been planning to build a custom box for my 2 12" type-r's and last weekend I finally did.
3.8cubes(was gunna do 4 but it would have been too big to fit) tuned to 35hz.
I spent the whole day building really making sure it was sealed up tight. Once I was done building I painted in with grey fleck paint and pained the port black. It looks so sweet with the type-r's installed. (pics comming soon)
I couldnt belive the improvement in sound that I got. I had the subs in a prefab sealed box before facing back. Now I have the ported box facing forward. It sounds and feels like the output is doubled. It moves tons of air (enough to where i did the shirt in the window trick and the shirt was moving alot). Also facing the box firing forward has really reduced rattles.
I cannot believe the improvement.
Thanks to everyone who helped me out especially Nick V. |
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Silver Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 111
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 06:00 pm: |
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Congrats man! Glad to hear you are enjoying 'em more now. My buddy has one 12" Type-R in a prefab, and is stubborn to believe that a box built to spec will be that much better. Hurry and get vid/pics up... |
Silver Member Username: Ducka
Shelby Township,
MI
United States
Post Number: 302
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 06:05 pm: |
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Silver Member Username: Ducka
Shelby Township,
MI
United States
Post Number: 303
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 06:07 pm: |
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perhaps videos will be comming soon... maybe next time I am away from a residential area. |
Diamond Member Username: Bestmankind
Post Number: 21244
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 06:08 pm: |
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nice work man. is it braced inside? |
Silver Member Username: Dynamik
Post Number: 112
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 06:28 pm: |
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Good Job for your first box! |
Silver Member Username: Ducka
Shelby Township,
MI
United States
Post Number: 304
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 06:31 pm: |
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thanks guys.
No chad its not braced, I thought about it but didnt really think the woofers were strong enough to need it. Probably wouldnt have been a bad idea though. |
Diamond Member Username: Bestmankind
Post Number: 21246
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 07:46 pm: |
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you can still brace it. just use a couple of pieces of 2 x 4s. |
Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive
A pic is worth
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Post Number: 17020
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 07:50 pm: |
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That's a nice job. In no way am I comparing your ability with another member but it reminds me of Wheeler's box awhile back.
You don't have a pool do you? |
Gold Member Username: The_image_dynamic
San Diego, California
Post Number: 4089
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 07:58 pm: |
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Can't beat that for a first build... kid has some skills. You won't need bracing for this application. |
Diamond Member Username: Bestmankind
Post Number: 21250
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 08:01 pm: |
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he does brad. just a single piece of 2 x 4 going from front to back would really help. the front baffle looks a bit flimsy.
don't underestimate those type Rs. they pound. |
Gold Member Username: The_image_dynamic
San Diego, California
Post Number: 4091
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 08:09 pm: |
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Yeah I just glanced at the fit and finish... that baffle is pretty wide now that I look again. |
Gold Member Username: Andrew571
Stillwater/Edmond,
Oklahoma
USA
Post Number: 1882
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 08:55 pm: |
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That looks like sh!t
jk dude
Type Rs can get LOUD |
Silver Member Username: Deadrabit
Post Number: 421
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 01:08 am: |
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looks good |
Gold Member Username: Tatonka
-[Team Audib...
Post Number: 1817
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 02:10 am: |
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Looks very good Kevin  Nice box for your first build! If you haven't already, push the box as forward (towards the cab) as you can get it. That way it kind of seals off on the sides of the trunk.
I bet it was not simple to put in lol.
If you want, switch the box around firing towards the back and compare output ;) |
Silver Member Username: Ducka
Shelby Township,
MI
United States
Post Number: 305
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 08:55 am: |
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Nick - It was a B!tch to get in there lol. I even scaled it down from the dimensions you gave me and it was still rough. I had to take out that piece of grey plastic that lines the bottom of the trunk opening.
Chad - The port is in the way any suggestions?
Paul - No I dont have a pool lol. Used to, Why do you ask?
Yeah r's really get loud, I only have them on 500rms and they hurt my ears. I cant imagine running 1000+ watts to them... But im sure I will eventually. |
Silver Member Username: Ducka
Shelby Township,
MI
United States
Post Number: 306
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 08:58 am: |
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I would like to thank all of ecoustics members for all the help they have given... This would have never happened without you guys. Ive learned so much in the short time ive been on here. |
Platinum Member Username: Rovin
1 15 = 149.1DBs
Trinidad & T...
Post Number: 13878
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 10:56 am: |
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ive always preached type Rs r excellent for what u get in its price range
i would suggest u brace that box since it does make a difference
looking good ..... |
Gold Member Username: Insearchofbass
Post Number: 9507
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 07:21 pm: |
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Nice subwoofer box for your first time....I knew when you were getting Nick V to help you it was going to turn out well....it helps when you talk to someone with the same car who knows what works from experience |
Gold Member Username: Van_man
Boston South,
MA
Post Number: 4026
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 09:37 pm: |
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looks solid. Nice job.
When you paint mdf, you should use a primer like Kilz 2 or something. that way it wont suck up the paint and leave uneven paint areas. You will use less paint too. |
Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive
A pic is worth
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Post Number: 17036
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 09:46 pm: |
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"Paul - No I dont have a pool lol. Used to, Why do you ask? "
You don't wanna know lol.
Great job dude. |
Silver Member Username: Deadrabit
Post Number: 433
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 10:54 pm: |
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hahaha. maybe u should get a pool |
Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive
A pic is worth
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Post Number: 17042
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 11:01 pm: |
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Had one. Drained it lol. |
Silver Member Username: Bonhamd
TC,
MI
USA
Post Number: 754
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 11:03 pm: |
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looks good ducka |
Silver Member Username: Ducka
Shelby Township,
MI
United States
Post Number: 307
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 08:43 am: |
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yeah i spent like 20 bucks just on paint... primer would have been a good idea.
as far as bracing, How can i brace around the port? |
